Articles by Rakesh Ranjan
Caste census lessons for new government in Bihar
Reservations alone can’t alleviate economic deprivation. They must be complemented by the increased availability of jobs and strong inclusive growth.
Published on Feb 20, 2024 10:04 PM IST
How Bihar has fared under Nitish Kumar
How has Bihar fared under Nitish Kumar on growth, human development and governance indices?
Published on Jan 30, 2024 10:11 PM IST
Did Uttarakhand police torture youth to death?
The post-mortem report of the 24-year-old Ghaziabad youth, who was allegedly killed in a fake encounter in Dehradun on Friday, has punched more holes in the police version, reports Rakesh Ranjan.
Updated on Jul 06, 2009 02:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rakesh Ranjan, Dehradun
Ranbir shot at close range, says post-mortem
The body of Ranbir Singh, gunned down by Uttarakhand police in an alleged fake encounter, bore 12 marks of bullets fired from close range and 27 other injuries showing that he may have been tortured, his autopsy report revealed as his family demanded a CBI probe into the killing, report Rakesh Ranjan & Peeyush Khandelwal.
Updated on Jul 06, 2009 03:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rakesh Ranjan & Peeyush Khandelwal, Dehradun
Extraordinary security arrangements for IMA passing out parade
Following the Mumbai terror attacks unprecedented security arrangements have been made this time in and around at Indian Military Academy for passing out parade which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, reports Rakesh Ranjan.
Updated on Dec 12, 2008 03:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Rakesh Ranjan, Dehradun
IMA cadet held for faking identity
He wanted to prove that his IQ was not low and he had the qualities to become an army officer. So, he took on a new avatar. Sanjeev Yadav became Deepak Yadav — borrowing the name of his younger brother — and re-entered the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun as a gentleman cadet. And he did well this time till he was found out just four days before the passing out ceremony. He was arrested on Tuesday. Rakesh Ranjan reports.
Updated on Dec 10, 2008 12:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rakesh Ranjan, Dehradun
Hindu groups attack priest
Three Christians, including a priest, were attacked on Monday by members of the VHP and Veer Sarvarkar Yuva Morcha at Choela Buttuwala village nearby on charges of allegedly trying to convert local residents.
Updated on Nov 04, 2008 12:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rakesh Ranjan and Anupam Trivedi, Dehradun