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1993 Mumbai riots accused arrested after being on the run for three decades
Sayyad Nadir Shah Abbas Khan was nabbed in Sewri area by a team of Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg police station on Monday, an official said. He was named as an accused in a case of attempt to murder and unlawful assembly during the riots in the city that followed the demolition of the Babri masjid in December 1992.
What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump's 2020 election interference case
The Supreme Court's ruling on Monday ensures that former President Donald Trump won't face trial for the 2020 election interference case before the November election. While the indictment against him wasn't dismissed, the ruling grants Trump substantial immunity for official acts, complicating the prosecution's case. President Biden criticized the decision as undermining the rule of law and emphasized that Americans must judge Trump's actions. The case returns to District Judge Tanya Chutkan for further analysis, likely delaying proceedings until after the election.
Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. The historic 6-3 ruling by the justices stated that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. The outcome means additional delay before Trump could face trial in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
'Bharat', 'India' to be used interchangeably in textbooks, debate over it useless: NCERT Chief
The NCERT will use "Bharat" and "India" interchangeably in school textbooks, aligning with the Constitution's use of both names, says NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani. This follows a recommendation to prioritize "Bharat" over "India" in curricula. Saklani emphasizes that both terms will be applied as appropriate, dismissing the controversy as unnecessary.
NCERT textbook row: Kerala minister M B Rajesh slams BJP
Kerala Minister M B Rajesh criticised NCERT's modifications to school textbooks regarding the Babri Masjid demolition. He accued the move by the government as communalising and urged a collective fight against such attempts. Rajesh alleged that the BJP-led government has a history of similar actions, emphasising the need to resist their communal agendas. NCERT defended the changes, stating that teaching about riots could lead to negative impacts on students.
Want positive not violent and depressed citizens: NCERT chief on tweaks regarding Guj riots, Babri masjid in textbooks
The director of NCERT responded to accusations of saffronisation in curriculum and textbooks by explaining that references to the Gujarat riots and Babri Masjid demolition were revised. This decision was made because teaching about such events could potentially contribute to the creation of citizens prone to violence and depression. The NCERT is currently updating school textbooks in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Bitfarms to adopt 'poison pill' amid Riot takeover attempt
Riot had initially made a private proposal to buy Bitfarms in April. The proposal was rejected by Bitfarms' board after it concluded that the offer "significantly undervalued" the company.
Riot Platforms shares drop 9% after Kerrisdale Capital shorts bitcoin miner
Kerrisdale believes the introduction of low-fee bitcoin ETFs is more beneficial to investors over owning shares of a company such as Riot, which has seen a steady decline in bitcoin holding and production per share.
Delhi HC grants Sharjeel Imam bail in 2020 riots case
The Delhi High Court granted bail to student activist Sharjeel Imam in a 2020 communal riots case. The HC overturned a trial court order. Imam was booked for sedition and unlawful activity for speeches threatening to cut off Assam and the North East. The court allowed his appeal and noted that the he had already served half the sentence in case he was convicted.
2020 Delhi riots: No bail for Umar Khalid
Additional Sessions Judge in Karkardooma Court, Sameer Bajpai rejected the second regular bail plea filed by Khalid. The second bail plea was filed by Khalid after he withdrew his plea seeking bail from the Supreme Court. He has challenged the Delhi High Court decision of denying him bail in October 2022. His first regular bail plea was dismissed in March 2022, by the trail court.
2020 Delhi riots: Court dismisses Umar Khalid's bail plea
The bail request of Umar Khalid, a former JNU student accused of being part of a bigger plan that led to the 2020 communal riots in northeast Delhi, was denied by a Delhi court on Tuesday. Under the strict Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Khalid has been charged.
US must read the riot act to Israel
Israel's decision to ignore the ICJ ruling is unfortunate. Tel Aviv must stop acting like a law unto itself. There is no doubt that Hamas violated international law on October 7 when it attacked Israel and continues to do so by holding Israeli civilians hostage. Israel's response is legitimate, but its nearly eight-month offensive violates the tenet of proportionality.
North East Delhi Lok Sabha Polls: Local issues in spotlight as BJP's Manoj Tiwari takes on INDIA bloc's Kanhaiya Kumar
North East Delhi constituency, which has the maximum concentration of Muslim voters in Delhi at 20.7%, is divided along communal lines. The epicentre of the Delhi riots of 2020 which claimed 53 lives and left 583 injured, North East Delhi is witnessing a tight contest between two-term BJP MP Manoj Tiwari and Congress' Kanhaiya Kumar, a former CPI leader involved in students politics.
INDIA bloc extremely 'communal, casteist and nepotistic': PM Modi at Delhi rally
In a scathing attack on the INDIA bloc, Modi accused the parties of being "extremely communal", "extremely casteist" and "extremely nepotistic". In an apparent attack on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, he said in Delhi, a game of 'kattar bhrastachari' is being played out.
French President Emmanuel Macron flies to New Caledonia amid ongoing unrest
French President Emmanuel Macron flew to New Caledonia to address riots and tensions between Indigenous Kanaks seeking independence and others wanting to remain part of France.
Delhi High Court judge recuses himself from hearing plea alleging BBC documentary of casting slur on India
Delhi High Court judge Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani recused himself from hearing an NGO's plea against the BBC for its documentary "India: The Modi Question" that allegedly defames Prime Minister Modi and the Indian judiciary. The plea sought Rs 10,000 crore for the damages caused. The case will be heard by another bench on May 22.
Two dead, hundreds injured as riots sweep New Caledonia
Two people were killed and hundreds injured in New Caledonia during a second night of rioting, as anger over constitutional reforms from Paris boiled over. The violence began as pro-independence demonstrations and has spiraled into three days of the worst violence seen on the French Pacific archipelago since the 1980s. Despite heavily armed security forces fanning out across the capital Noumea and the ordering of a nighttime curfew, rioting continued overnight virtually unabated.
Asaduddin Owaisi questions PM Modi over 'infiltrators' remarks
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his "false clarification" over his remarks about Muslims and those with more children. Owaisi alleged that Modi and the BJP have spread countless lies and hatred against Muslims in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Modi clarified his remarks, stating that he did not only talk about Muslims but also about every poor family and that the day he started doing Hindu-Muslim, he would be "unworthy of public life."
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan refuses to apologise over May 9 riots
Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has refused to apologize for the May 9 riots, following the military's demand for an apology. Khan, facing corruption charges, expressed readiness for an inquiry into past protests but denied involvement in the violent events. The ex-PM emphasized his commitment to dialogue for the country's sake amid ongoing legal proceedings and allegations related to the unrest.
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