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Topic: Lakhimpur Kheri

Union Minister Ajay Mishra’s son arrested in connection with Lakhimpur Kheri violence

DIG Upendra Agarwal, who is heading the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Investigation Team probing the case, said Saturday that Ashish Mishra was not cooperating during the interrogation.

Lakhimpur Kheri incident ‘terror attack’, part of ‘pre-planned conspiracy’, SKM alleges

Demanding arrest of MoS Ajay Mishra and his son, farmers' body SKM gave a 'rail roko' call across the country on 18 October and planned a mahapanchayat in Lucknow on 26 October.

What’s the future of G-22 in the Congress? The answer is ‘Gloomy’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Sidhu ends hunger strike after minister Ajay Mishra’s son appears for questioning in Lakhimpur

The Congress leader had staged a hunger protest demanding the arrest of Ashish Mishra in Lakhimpur at the house of journalist Raman Kashyap, who died in the violence last week.

Union minister Ajay Mishra’s son appears for questioning before SIT in Lakhimpur violence case

After two men were arrested Thursday, police pasted a notice outside Ashish Mishra's house asking him to appear before it in connection with the violence that claimed eight lives.

Priyanka Gandhi, like Modi, knows it’s all about the visuals. But Lakhimpur Kheri was more

In Lakhimpur Kheri, Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi went beyond Hathras and Sonbhadra. This wasn’t just a hug for a photo-op.

Why Lakhimpur Kheri to Kashmir via Punjab is the road India cannot risk taking

Key to handling troubles in Kashmir is Punjab at peace. 30 years back, familiar & evil outside forces were given an opening to set fire to both. India can’t let this happen again.

‘No action will be taken under pressure, without evidence’— Yogi on Lakhimpur violence

On allegations that attempts are being made to save MoS Ajay Mishra's son, the UP CM Yogi Adityanath told a news channel that if someone is found guilty, they will not be spared.

My son will give proof of his innocence before police tomorrow, MoS Ajay Mishra says

Reiterating his son's innocence, the Union Minister said the BJP govt works in an unbiased manner and action will be taken against those found guilty.

Do you treat other accused the same way? SC asks UP govt on ‘brutal murder’ in Lakhimpur Kheri

Court takes exception to accused, including Union MoS Ajay Mishra's son Ashish, being served notice to appear instead of being arrested 'like any other 302 (murder) case'.

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.