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Delhi riots conspiracy case trial is caught in a loop—500+ dates, 160+ adjournments and counting

New Delhi: Five years ago, the national capital witnessed one of the deadliest Hindu-Muslim riots in post-Partition history. For three days, northeast Delhi burned...

Delhi HC overturns discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 10 others in Jamia violence case: ‘Used force & violence’

Overruling the trial court's order, Delhi HC said the video clips and witnesses’ statements were sufficient to frame charges for 'unlawful assembly and rioting' in the 2019 case.

‘Treated like criminal’ — Safoora Zargar denied MPhil thesis extension, Jamia says 3 already given

Zargar also claims her supervisor refused to help her, saying her admission was revoked. Jamia Millia Islamia says she submitted extension request late & her work was 'unsatisfactory'.

‘Cops pry kids’ hands from their father’s grasp’: What families of ‘political prisoners’ face

Khalid Saifi's wife Nargis, Varavara Rao's daughter Pavana and Safoora Zargar live with constant anxiety and social stigma. Being a political prisoner or a relative of one brings little hope of justice.

Mumbai court orders probe against actor Payal Rohatgi for derogatory tweets on Muslim women

The Mumbai court held that prima facie the actor's tweets suggest a disregard for Muslim women and community.

Disha Ravi vs Safoora Zargar — why judge gave bail to one young activist but not the other

There is perceived contradiction in judgments issued by Delhi judge Dharmender Rana, however, legally, the two cases are on a different footing.

Intellectual tolerance to differing opinions is crucial test of principles

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Umar Khalid not alone, 7 more students were arrested under anti-terror law for Delhi riots

The student-activists arrested under UAPA are mostly from two Delhi universities — Jamia Millia Islamia and Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Delhi High Court grants bail to Safoora Zargar after police concedes on humanitarian grounds

Jamia student Safoora Zargar was arrested on 10 April and had been charged under the stringent UAPA for her alleged role in the Northeast Delhi riots.

Safoora Zargar’s pregnancy does not dilute gravity of her offence: Delhi Police to HC

In response to imprisoned Jamia student Safoora Zargar's bail plea, the Delhi Police also submitted that she is receiving adequate medical care in Tihar Jail.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.