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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicMuzaffarnagar riots

Topic: Muzaffarnagar riots

Tractor ride, midnight fear: Muzaffarnagar victims recall riots but unmoved by rape verdict

Ten years after the 2013 UP riots, a court convicted two men of gangraping a Muslim woman fleeing with her 3-month-old child. But for many families, life is stuck between ‘before riots’ and ‘after riots’.

Muzaffarnagar rape survivor braved ‘delay, inappropriate questions’ in 10-yr legal battle, ‘never lost hope’

Advocate Vrinda Grover spoke of 'hostile' environment during hearings, survivor's '10-yr stamina'. Trial court has passed 20-yr imprisonment sentence in the rape which took place during 2013 riots.

‘Outsider’ wins — in UP’s Khatauli, SP-RLD’s Madan Bhaiya beats BJP candidate by 20,000+ votes

Called 'bahubali' & 'outsider' by BJP, Madan Bhaiya defeated Rajkumari Saini, wife of BJP ex-MLA whose disqualification over conviction in Muzaffarnagar riots case necessitated bypoll.

Uniting Jats with Muslims & others — RLD plans ‘Bhaichara Zindabad’ campaign in western UP

Set to start later this month, the campaign seeks to bridge gaps between Jats and other sections in areas like Muzaffarnagar, where riots took place in 2013.

The liberal dilemma on Rakesh Tikait — overlook Muzaffarnagar riots or future under Modi

By saving the farmers' protest from the clutches of a violent Republic Day rally and taking on the Adityanath govt in UP, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait has left Indian liberals in a fix.

Never felt such fear even in 2013, says Muzaffarnagar on ‘police action’ after CAA protests

Destruction of mosques and homes during citizenship law protests has instilled fear among people. Police, however, say only those part of rioting should fear.

7 sentenced to life imprisonment in case that ‘triggered’ 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots

Local court convicts seven Muslims in the double murder case of two Hindu brothers in Kawal village, also slaps Rs 2 lakh penalty.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.