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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 polls: Owaisi’s AIMIM helps BJP clinch Mustafabad, finishes third in Okhla

In Mustafabad, Tahir Hussain polled 33,474 votes, while Shifa-ur-Rehman Khan secured 39,558 votes in Okhla.

Supreme Court allows former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain to campaign for Delhi polls, grants parole

Imposing several conditions, the top court said Hussain would only be allowed to leave jail along with security during the day and return by night.

No bail for ex-AAP leader & Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain as divided SC bench refers plea to CJI

Hussain, the AIMIM candidate from Delhi's Mustafabad, sought bail to campaign. His name figures in 11 FIRs, including one related to the murder of an Intelligence Bureau staffer.

HC asks for all status reports from police on Tahir Hussain’s bail plea in Delhi riots cases

Justice Yogesh Khanna, who was hearing four bail applications by Hussain, said all status reports should be brought on record and listed the cases for hearing on 18 August.

Riots changed Hindu-Muslim dynamics in NE Delhi. For some, it’s ‘hateful beyond repair’ now

Many riot victims, from both Hindu & Muslim communities, say they've stopped interacting with those from the other faith. Others say hatred was fuelled by rioters, rumours.

Delhi HC stays decision to disqualify suspended AAP leader Tahir Hussain as MCD councillor

The plea on behalf of the ex-AAP councillor, who was arrested in connection with a case related to north-east Delhi riots in February, was moved through his wife.

ED files charge sheet against Tahir Hussain in money laundering case linked to Delhi riots

ED was probing the allegation that ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain had laundered about Rs 1.10 crore funds by using dummy companies to fuel the riots and protests against CAA.

Delhi HC grants bail to Tahir Hussain aide in riots case, says witnesses ‘planted’

Legal experts say the Delhi High Court's observation on witnesses is likely to benefit other accused in the riots cases, paving way for their release.

Tahir Hussain bought 50 litre acid, empty glass bottles before Delhi riots, says charge sheet

The 17,000-page charge sheet by Delhi Police Special Cell has statements from Tahir Hussain’s neighbour, a scrap dealer & traders on his activities in the days before the riots.

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Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.