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Friday, September 5, 2025
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.

Yogi Adityanath cautions BJP workers to be on guard against those trying to stir riots

The CM struck the cautionary note amid govt's claim of attempts by some to instigate caste and communal violence in the wake of the alleged gang-rape of Dalit girl of Hathras.

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.

Sworn into new council of ministers, Sanjeev Balyan still under Muzaffarnagar riots shadow

The 46-year-old lawmaker has denied his involvement in the riots and has claimed that he has been booked in a false case.

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

Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.