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India’s SC dismisses Bilkis Bano review plea challenging Gujarat’s jurisdiction on remission of convicts

The release of 11 convicts in the case was not the subject matter of the review petition, Bano’s lawyer clarified.

Published 17 Dec, 2022 04:58pm

In 2002, Narendra Modi taught a lesson to ‘anti-social elements’ in Gujarat, says Amit Shah

Indian home minster claims BJP has established peace in the state since communal violence broke out 20 years ago.

Published 25 Nov, 2022 07:56pm

Bilkis Bano gangrape: 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment released from jail in Indian Gujarat

Bilkis was assaulted during the 2002 Gujarat riots and 14 members of her family, including her 3-year-old daughter, were killed.

Updated 17 Aug, 2022 10:07am

‘Modi stoked this fire’: How international media reported Delhi violence

Multiple reports pointed to the role played by BJP leader Kapil Mishra and the complicity of the Delhi Police.

Updated 29 Feb, 2020 02:36pm

‘Gujarat model reaches Delhi’: How Indian newspapers reported Delhi violence

Supporters of India's citizenship law targeted Muslim neighbourhoods, including attacking a mosque and journalists.

Published 26 Feb, 2020 05:32pm

'AAP proves it’s bullet-proof': What newspapers said about Kejriwal’s massive win in Delhi elections

BJP's stunning defeat was the focus of all newspapers on Wednesday morning.

Updated 12 Feb, 2020 02:31pm

'It was complete mayhem': Delhi's JNU students and teachers describe brutal attacks on Sunday evening

As a masked mob carried out attacks on campus, a group at the gate assaulted journalists reporting on the violence.

Updated 06 Jan, 2020 11:03am

15-year-old Muslim boy allegedly set on fire in Uttar Pradesh for not chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’

UP police deny the boy was forced to chant the religious slogan, say he gave different statements to different people.

Published 29 Jul, 2019 01:01pm

Six or five runs for Ben Stokes? Overthrow controversy in last over of World Cup final

The inadvertent bonus on the fourth ball of the final over made things a lot easier for England.

Updated 15 Jul, 2019 04:50pm

‘NaMoment’: How India's front pages reported Narendra Modi’s huge mandate for a second term

All regional and national newspapers in India credited Modi for the BJP’s sweeping victory.

Updated 24 May, 2019 01:31pm

Cave in which Modi meditated comes with electricity, 24-hour attendant at Rs990 a day

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Published 19 May, 2019 06:10pm

Parties complain to Election Commission about media coverage of Modi’s Kedarnath trip

Allege that media coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Kedarnath visit violated the Model Code of Conduct.

Published 19 May, 2019 04:35pm

‘Truly shameful’: Indian opposition mocks Modi's claim about ordering Balakot airstrikes despite bad weather

Armed forces don't deserve this, BJP's ability to suspend logic in quest to win polls is fatuous, says Mehbooba Mufti.

Published 12 May, 2019 04:53pm

Time magazine cover story says Narendra Modi is India’s ‘divider-in-chief’

The cover story has the headline: “Can the world’s largest democracy endure another five years of a Modi government?”

Published 10 May, 2019 05:19pm

Over 600 Indian theatre artists including Naseeruddin Shah ask citizens to vote against BJP, its allies

The signatories said the Indian Constitution and institutions are under threat and ‘have been suffocated’.

Updated 05 Apr, 2019 05:01pm

Explainer: Why did Facebook take down hundreds of BJP and Congress-linked pages?

Given the central role of social media in upcoming general elections, the action will have an impact on Indian politics.

Updated 02 Apr, 2019 09:10pm

Do real-life friends make good co-stars? Yes, if they are Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah

For evidence of their crackling chemistry, look no further than Vishal Bhardwaj’s Maqbool

Published 05 Apr, 2018 02:55pm

'Real reporter' should cover government’s development activities, says India's NIA

Lawyer for Kashmiri photojournalist Kamran Yusuf, arrested in 2017, tells court the Indian govt is trying to gag media.

Published 16 Feb, 2018 05:30pm

‘Now you vote for us’: Sushma Swaraj’s reply to tweet on India’s UN vote on Jerusalem sparks row

All India United Democratic Front chief told Swaraj he would vote for the BJP if "it stopped playing divisive politics".

Published 24 Dec, 2017 10:06pm

Women will identify with Lipstick Under my Burkha: Ratna Pathak Shah

The actor talks about her character, the battle with the Central Board of Film Certification and women in modern cinema

Published 04 Jul, 2017 06:37pm