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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TopicMohammad Akhlaq

Topic: Mohammad Akhlaq

UP court junks Dadri lynching accused’s plea, says can’t transfer criminal trials ‘for convenience’

The 2015 mob lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq that shocked the nation would continue to be heard by same judge of fast-track court.

Dadri lynching case: After UP govt bid to withdraw charges rejected, Noida court to decide transfer plea

Accused's plea claims current judge in fast-track court not hearing them properly. Court's decision on 22 January will decide if case will be shifted to another court.

Welcome to justice in India. Rules are different for Sengar, Asaram, Akhlaq’s killers

The new rule for powerful persons, or those who serve a particular ideology, is: So what if you have been found guilty and sent to jail? We will get you out in no time at all.

10 yrs on, UP govt wants to drop charges against all accused in Dadri lynching case. What happens now

A group led by Vishal Rana—the son of local BJP leader Sanjay Rana—was arrested for Akhlaq’s lynching in the aftermath of the 28 September 2015 crime.

Info warfare, ‘Kashmir cell’, Maoists, Akhlaq killing find mention in Delhi Police’s NewsClick chargesheet

NewsClick questioned timing of media reports in case, slammed chargesheet as 'nothing but set of opinions of investigating officer parading as allegations'.

Mainstreaming the lynch-fringe

Dadri killing is a chilling turning point in our politics, as no one condemns the mob outright

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.