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Topic: Lakhimpur Kheri

Congress delegation meets President, seeks dismissal of MoS Mishra over Lakhimpur violence

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Priyanka Gandhi claimed that President Kovind assured them he will talk to the government in this regard today.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence shows how BJP can get away with anything

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Lakhimpur violence condemnable but there are ‘instances happening elsewhere’ too: Sitharaman

Responding to a question during a conversation at Harvard Kennedy School, Finance Minister Sitharaman said such issues should be raised 'when they happen and not when it suits others'.

This is how the BJP is looking to counter Opposition heat on Lakhimpur Kheri  

BJP is concerned Opposition is milking the Lakhimpur Kheri incident to paint party and Modi govt as ‘insensitive’, ‘anti-farmer’ and indulging in human rights violations.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attends ‘antim ardas’ of farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Vadra, other Congress leaders and prominent farmer union leaders arrived in the district's Tikonia village to pay tribute to the four farmers and journalist killed on 3 October.

Union Minister’s son Ashish Mishra taken to UP Police Crime Branch office for interrogation

Ashish Mishra, arrested Saturday, was granted three-day police remand under the condition that he won't be harassed and his lawyer would remain present during interrogation.

Lakhimpur Kheri is tipping point for Modi govt. Like Gandhi’s Chauri Chaura was for British

Until now, Modi’s capture of power and ability to either ignore or dismiss his critics held total sway. Lakhimpur Kheri has changed that.

Second FIR in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case only mentions attack on BJP workers

The second FIR makes no reference to farmers' killing and claims journalist Raman Kashyap, car driver Hari Om & BJP workers were lynched by the protesters.

Why farmers from Lakhimpur Kheri are unable to sell produce to govt at fair prices

Paddy, wheat farmers from Lakhimpur Kheri noted they are often forced to sell their produce to commission agents as government officials cite various excuses to avoid buying their produce.

Congress, SAD ‘faking sympathy’ for agitating farmers, says BJP leader Tarun Chugh

Chugh added that the UP government has registered criminal cases in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence and instituted a judicial commission under a retired high court judge.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood brought Emraan Hashmi out of our guilty pleasure closet, made him cool

With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Govt inks deal with HAL for 97 new Tejas Mk1A; previous order’s deliveries likely to begin next yr

There were no plans to have Mk1A version. However, compromise was reached between HAL & IAF in 2015 since original plan for getting Mk2 would've been time-consuming affair.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.