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TopicNortheast Delhi violence

Topic: Northeast Delhi violence

For 14-yr-old Faizan, shot in the back during Delhi riots, it has been a limp back to normalcy

Mohammad Faizan had stepped out of his home to go to a nearby shop on 25 February when he was shot. Nine months later, he can walk again, and has started back at school this week.

SC refuses to cancel bail granted to SIM card seller charged with UAPA in Delhi riots case

The top court rejected Delhi Police’s plea challenging Delhi High Court’s 23 October order granting bail to Faizan Khan in a case alleging conspiracy behind Delhi riots.

4 retired judges & 2 ex-civil servants set to ‘independently probe’ Delhi riots

Need for an expert committee probe necessitated by criticism that the Delhi Police probe into the riots has evoked, says a body of ex-civil servants.

Delhi Police fabricating evidence in cop injury case, claims lawyer for 6 riot-accused men

Charge sheet pertains to alleged injuries suffered by 2 Delhi cops during the Northeast Delhi riots, and the killing of head constable Ratan Lal.

Pinjra Tod’s Devangana Kalita gets bail in Delhi riots case, HC says she protested peacefully

Kalita will, however, not be released from jail as there’s another case lodged against her under UAPA by Delhi Police’s Special Cell to unearth the larger conspiracy behind the riots.

Those who abused Hindu gods scared book on Delhi riots will expose them, Kapil Mishra says

BJP leader Kapil Mishra was addressing a virtual launch of the book, Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story, after original publisher Bloomsbury India said it is withdrawing it.

Detention of Delhi riots accused extended under UAPA for police to finish probe

The case involves 19 people, booked under the stringent UAPA and other IPC sections related to murder and attempt to murder. A Delhi court extended the detention to 17 September.

Media group condemns attack on Caravan journalists in Northeast Delhi, demands probe

Three journalists, including a woman, were in Northeast Delhi following up a report about a case related to the Delhi violence when they were allegedly cornered by a mob.

Delhi Police wanted ban on TikTok for its ‘misuse’ in February riots, but govt ignored it

Delhi Police wanted to ban TikTok as it was allegedly being used to spread misinformation during the riots. It sent the file to the home ministry in March, but no action was taken then.

No prejudice due to police order on ‘Hindu resentment’, chargesheets already filed — Delhi HC

Quoting intel inputs, 8 July police letter had said arrests of some Hindu youth created resentment in community. HC said media reports on this were 'against letter and spirit' of the order.

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Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.