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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicNithari killigs

Topic: Nithari killigs

Surendra Koli’s quiet walk to freedom after 2 decades. Nithari case bares dark side of justice system

SC judgment acquitting Koli exposes fragility of system & manner in which death sentence works in India, says advocate Payoshi Roy.

Nithari killings: SC rejects CBI, UP govt appeals; upholds acquittal of Pandher, Koli in 2006 case

Both Koli and Pandher were accused of rape and murder, mostly of children in the neighbourhood of Noida in 2005-06.

No forensic evidence to prove cannibalism, sexual motive — what Allahabad HC said on Nithari killings

Allahabad HC ruling relied heavily on Surinder Koli's confession made in police custody, which it said was 'taught', and cast doubts on the weapons submitted into evidence.

Allahabad High Court’s Nithari judgment shows Indian criminal justice’s rotted beyond repair

The Nithari killings is just the latest in a long series of high-profile cases that demand thorough reinvestigation to establish what went wrong.

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.