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Delhi Police owns the stone-laden truck after NL report. But their lawyer linked it to protesters in HC

After a Newslaundry investigation, Delhi Police have confirmed that the stone-laden truck seen near Jantar Mantar on the morning of the July 20 march was in their custody – a vehicle they had seized after a road accident and then moved. But in the court, the lawyer representing the police…

Newslaundry · Jul 29

Govt vows fast-track courts for paper leaks. Existing ones have 2,49,000 pending cases

“Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth!” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on July 23, adding that the government has “decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper…

Newslaundry · Jul 27

Who killed Faizan? Over 5 years later, CBI finally has names

The riddle is finally solved. The CBI has named two elusive cops from the Delhi Police who allegedly let Faizan, a 23-year-old Muslim youth, die during the 2020 Delhi riots after beating him up and forcing him to sing Vande Mataram and the national anthem. The CBI has now found…

Newslaundry · Feb 5

Hema Committee: Arundhati Roy, Vrinda Grover write to CM Pinarayi to bring law to address key issues

Following the release of the Hema Committee report, which revealed the abysmal working conditions and rampant sexual harassment faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, prominent personalities from across the country have written to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan demanding a “360-degree approach” to fulfil the purpose of the committee.

Newslaundry · Sep 4, 2024

What happened in the Kolkata rape case that triggered doctors’ protests?

Doctors and activists demand the safeguarding of women and medical professionals after a trainee medic was murdered.

Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2024

Hafta letters: Protocols, NEET ‘scam’, Ambani wedding

Last week’s letters:

Newslaundry · Jul 20, 2024

How did India’s Supreme Court send Bilkis Bano’s rapists back to jail?

Modi’s government had helped set 11 convicted rapists free two years ago. But the top court said rules were violated.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024

SC to pronounce verdict on the premature release of convicts in Bilkis Bano case

Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on petitions challenging Gujarat's decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life for 2002 gang rape & murder.

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

‘Fight not over’: India rape survivor in fear as attackers jailed

Muslim woman raped during 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots struggles to restart life even after accused are jailed for 20 years.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023

SC Dismisses Rana Ayyub's Plea Against Summons By Ghaziabad Court In Money Laundering Case

The Supreme Court in its verdict on Tuesday rejected journalist Rana Ayyub's plea challenging the summons issued to her by a special PMLA court in Ghaziabad in a money laundering case. Must read full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 7, 2023