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Statement by Newsclick on Oct 3 Raids by Special Cell of Delhi Police

We have not been provided FIR copy, or informed about the exact particulars of the alleged offences. Electronic devices have been seized from Newsclick premises and homes of employees without any adherence to due process. Yesterday, on 3rd October, 2023, raids were carried out by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police at various locations including Newsclick’s offices, residences of journalists and employees – past … Continue reading Statement by Newsclick on Oct 3 Raids by Special Cell of Delhi Police

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Breaking News: Police raids Abhisar, Paranjoy, Prabeer and Teesta’s houses and that’s not all…

The website NewsClick’s editor Prabir Purkayastha, journalists Abhisar Sharma, Aunindyo Chakravarty, Bhasha Singh, satirist Sanjay Rajaura, cultural activist Sohail Hashmi and Human Rights activist Teesta Setalvad’s houses have been raided early morning today. Sharma confirmed the development on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said that the police were taking away their phone and laptop. Singh also said that the police seized her phone. Delhi … Continue reading Breaking News: Police raids Abhisar, Paranjoy, Prabeer and Teesta’s houses and that’s not all…

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Need to restore Harmony and Peace: Manipur, Nuh and Shooting in Train

Ram Punyani The country is witnessing horrific violence in different regions. The Manipur violence, going on for over three months as has shamed the nation for the treatment meted out to the three young girls, it has led to the death of over one hundred innocent lives, (more Kuki) and also displacement of close to a lakh of people, more from Kuki-Naga-Zo communities, (Adivasis who … Continue reading Need to restore Harmony and Peace: Manipur, Nuh and Shooting in Train

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Key Arguments In SC By Rahul Gandhi’s Counsel Singhvi That Led To Stay On Conviction

Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi appeared before the bench on behalf of Rahul Gandhi. A three-judge bench of Justices BR Gavai, PS Narasimha and Sanjay Kumar heard Gandhi’s plea against the Gujarat High Court’s order of conviction. These are the key points from Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s arguments on behalf of Gandhi: 1. Singhvi pointed out that the original surname of complainant BJP MLA Purnesh Modi is … Continue reading Key Arguments In SC By Rahul Gandhi’s Counsel Singhvi That Led To Stay On Conviction

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‘Defiance of India’s Highest Court’: when opposition came together for Rahul Gandhi as MP

New Delhi:  Taking to Twitter, the TMC MP Mahua Mitra said, “It’s been over 48 hours since the Supreme Court stayed the unlawful conviction of Shri Rahul Gandhi. The Lok Sabha secretariat must immediately comply with the Supreme Court’s order. Any delay is unjust and in defiance of India’s highest court.” “The Lok Sabha secretariat should comply with the Supreme Court order staying the conviction … Continue reading ‘Defiance of India’s Highest Court’: when opposition came together for Rahul Gandhi as MP

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Rahul Gandhi’s MP status restored: What this means?

The Lok Sabha Secretariat cleared Rahul Gandhi’s return to Parliament. Exactly two days after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in a criminal defamation case. Rahul’s status as Wayanad MP is now restored. Curious how this situation may evolve in future? On August 5, the Supreme Court stayed Rahul’s conviction and sentence. This had been awarded by Chief Judicial Magistrate HH Verma in Surat, Gujarat on … Continue reading Rahul Gandhi’s MP status restored: What this means?