“Unlike other states, the genesis of a riot in Delhi is usually not political. But then it takes political colour quickly. Maybe it is the north Indian heat that makes Delhi residents aggressive and violent,” a senior police officer said. read more

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang Thursday said the largely peaceful protests were “an act that undermines Hong Kong’s stability.” read more

In 2013, communal riots here claimed the lives of 64 persons, and displaced 50,000, forcing many Muslims to flee their villages and live in shelter camps read more

Mobs slashed to death a Sri Lankan Muslim man despite a nationwide curfew imposed Monday night after anti-Muslim riots spread to three districts north of the capital in a violent backlash against Easter suicide bombings. read more

Three districts were brought under a curfew earlier in the day in response to Christian-led mob attacks on several Muslim-owned businesses and mosques. read more

On Friday, Sam Pitroda accused the BJP of “twisting his words and “distorting facts to hide their failures”. read more

In August 2013, members of the Jat community of nearby Malikpura village, around 4 km from Kawal, allegedly killed Shahnawaz, a Muslim youth, after an altercation. In retaliation, a mob from Kawal killed two Jats – Sachin and his cousin, Gaurav. This... read more

BSP chief Mayawati has said that Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s claim of the state being riot-free under his watch is a farce. read more

President Emmanuel Macron cut short a skiing trip in the Pyrenees to return to Paris for a crisis meeting, as hooded protesters went on the rampage in Paris, leaving a trail of destruction in the touristic heart of the city. read more

In response to Kumar’s application seeking suspension of sentence and grant of bail, the CBI has said that he is capable of “influencing\/terrorising witnesses” and fair trial would not be possible in the case pending against him, if he is granted ba... read more

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who was convicted and sentenced by Delhi High Court to life imprisonment in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, has written to party president Rahul Gandhi, saying he is resigning from primary membership. read more

The verdict against Sajjan Kumar gave a fresh handle to the BJP to attack the Congress just when it was celebrating the electoral victories in three states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. read more

1984 anti-Sikh riots: The Delhi High Court has held Congress leader Sajjan Kumar guilty in the murders of five members of a Sikh family in the aftermath of the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi. read more

A local court, which is hearing a hate speech case against Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, has ordered an FIR against the main complainant after the investigating agency told the court that a doctored video was submitted as evidence. read more

The Punjab chief minister even named some Congress leaders, whose names, he claimed, he had heard at camps after the riots. read more