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Topic: Saharanpur

Complaint by 3 women formed basis of FIR against UP shelter staff booked for ‘harassment’, say police

Complaints included in FIR are from 3 adults. On ThePrint's email on letters purportedly written by inmates, divisional commissioner has asked DM to ensure fair legal proceedings.

4 staff members of UP juvenile home booked for ‘harassing inmates’, girls allege ‘sexual abuse, beatings’

Action follows a hunger strike by the inmates of the government-run juvenile home for girls in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district, Thursday.

Kabaddi players served food that was kept in toilet in UP, sports officer suspended

The UP govt suspended Saharanpur's sports officer Animesh Saxena after videos of the players serving themselves food from a toilet went viral on social media.

Men ‘beaten in UP Police custody for Prophet protest’ released, court cites ‘deficient proof’

Lawyer says four men ‘honorably discharged by Saharanpur court after no evidence was found against them’. Videos of alleged assault had gone viral.

Mob beats 35-year-old Muslim man to death in Saharanpur, police dismiss ‘lynching’ angle

SP says Israr was mentally unstable, had stolen a bike and assaulted a minor, leading to retaliation by the mob. Victim’s brother refutes this version.

Dalit leader Chandrashekhar Azad walks out of jail with a promise to ‘defeat BJP’

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was sent to jail last May after a protest against Dalit atrocities turned into a full-fledged clash with police.

Kanshi Ram was my idol, Mayawati ruined the party: Bhim Army founder

Jailed Dalit leader Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan claims his organisation has never indulged in violence and that he is a firm believer in Indian Constitution.

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Caged parrot or fearless eagle? India should give the Shastri formula a try

While the CBI has built its reputation as a premier crime investigation agency by cracking high profile cases, many other cases have remained unresolved or resulted in acquittals.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

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.