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TopicNortheast Delhi violence

Topic: Northeast Delhi violence

Court rejects bail plea of 4 men accused of killing 85-year-old Muslim woman in Delhi riots

A trial court in Delhi has held that prima facie, it was apparent the four accused were part of a 'riotous mob' that specifically targeted the victim’s house.

DU professor Apoorvanand questioned by police for 3 hrs over Delhi riots, his phone seized

DU professor Apoorvanand says it is disturbing to see an emerging ‘theory’ that treats the ‘supporters of the protesters as the source of violence’.

L-G overturns Kejriwal govt’s rejection of Delhi Police lawyer panel for February riots cases

Delhi govt rejected the panel Tuesday, saying the team suggested by the Delhi Police might go against the dire need for a ‘fair trial’ in the riots cases.

Delhi Police abetted, was complicit in February riots, says minorities panel probe team

The Delhi Minorities Commission had formed a fact-finding team to look into the Delhi riots. Its report was released to the media Thursday.

Tweets, ‘opinionated’ articles part of Delhi Police’s media trial allegations against activist

Delhi High Court said allegations made in police affidavit against Devangana Kalita were 'unwarranted' in view of the limited scope of the petition.

Delhi minorities panel chief wants probe into ‘misbehaviour’ with riot victims seeking relief

Minorities panel chief Zafarul Islam Khan wrote to Northeast Delhi’s DM, seeking inquiry into ‘misbehaviour & abusive language’ used for riot victims by Karawal Nagar SDM.

HC vacates stay on bail to school owner as Centre-Delhi tussle over riots case continues

Between the Union govt and the Delhi govt, the Delhi Police has a battery of lawyers tussling over who will represent it in the communal riots case.

Delhi court refuses to grant interim bail extension to ex-Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan

Ishrat Jahan was booked under stringent UAPA in a case related to communal violence during protests against CAA in north east Delhi in February.

Don’t share information on allegations, evidence against Delhi riots accused: HC to police

Pinjra Tod activist Devangana Kalita had approached the Delhi High Court alleging that the Delhi Police was ‘selectively leaking’ details of the allegations against her.

Police charge-sheet 17 Muslims for killing cop, 6 Hindus for killing a Muslim in Delhi riots

Delhi Police filed four fresh charge sheets in connection with the communal riots. One of them names former AAP leader Tahir Hussain for ‘attempting’ to kill a Hindu man.

On Camera

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.