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The Akali Dal has been seeking justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in which a large number of Sikhs were killed in the national capital. (Photo: @Akali_Dal_/Twitter)

SAD takes out protest march to seek justice for 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims

The march was led by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal.

03 Nov 2018 3:11 PM

A still from the film When the Sun Didn’t Rise

Revisiting the violent past

Two documentary filmmakers want to remind us of horrific events in India’s history to keep us from repeating our mistakes.

02 Nov 2018 6:53 AM

After 1984, the Congress has been in power in Sikh-majority Punjab many times. (Photo: PTI/File)

1984: Justice and politics

The focus must be on getting speedier justice, but politicians do name-calling for other reasons.

29 Aug 2018 1:03 AM

BJP and SAD attacked Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh for defending Gandhi and his stand and claimed he had hurt the sentiments of people in his state and of Sikhs across the country. (Photo: Twitter | @captamarindersingh)

BJP, SAD slam Amarinder Singh, Congress for 1984 anti-Sikh riots

'This wasn't expected from Amarinder Singh. Being a Sikh, he should not have stood with conspirators of 1984 genocide,' SAD leader said.

28 Aug 2018 9:57 AM

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Amarinder Singh blames Sajjan, 3 other Cong leaders

The chief minister said he had visited camps and some gurdwaras in Delhi after the riots broke out.

28 Aug 2018 2:27 AM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh (Photo: PTI)

Amarinder says Congress as party not involved in anti-Sikh riots

Rahul Gandhi was in school when the Operation Blue Star and later the riots took place: Amarinder Singh

27 Aug 2018 1:15 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

BJP demands Rahul Gandhi apology for 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Flays Congress president for invoking Guru Nanak, attacking RSS.

25 Aug 2018 4:25 AM

According to media reports, victims of the anti-Sikh riots had last week expected relief from the court, hoping for a decision on the plea filed in 2013 in the Delhi High Court. (Representational image)

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi HC to hear victims' appeals against Sajjan Kumar today

The court will also hear the appeals by five accused convicted by the trial court.

14 Aug 2018 9:43 AM

The bench said it was an over 30-year-old case and it took around '200 pages' for the high court to grant anticipatory bail when it could have been done in just '40-50 pages'. (Photo: File)

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC seeks Sajjan Kumar's response on plea against anticipatory bail

A bench of Justice A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan said it is high time that these cases are tried at the earliest.

05 Jul 2018 1:19 PM

A file photo of AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal addressing a rally during the state Assembly elections in 2017.

Punjab: AAP opinion divided over 2019 Cong pact

Leader of Opposition and senior AAP leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira has said he is averse to AAP-Cong alliance for 2019.

11 Jun 2018 6:02 AM

Congress leaders having breakfast on Monday.

First chhole bhature, then 1984 accused embarrass Congress

A few hours later, there was a flutter at Rajghat over the entry of Sajjan Kumar and Jagdish Tytler, accused in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

10 Apr 2018 6:08 AM

1984 riots witnesses not properly examined: Supreme Court

The court had earlier sought their responses as to why the said cases, in which the accused were acquitted, be not re-opened and re-tried.

20 Jan 2018 1:00 AM

The apex court on Wednesday perused the report of the supervisory body which was submitted before it in a leather box with number lock system. (Photo: PTI)

SC to reopen 186 cases linked to 1984 anti-Sikh riots, sets up SIT to track probe

The apex court said the supervisory body, appointed by it has found that out of 241 cases, 186 cases were closed without investigation.

10 Jan 2018 6:20 PM

The BJP is less ideologically committed to social and religious diversity than it is to forge a uniform national identity — China style. (Photo: PTI)

Protect rights of all, or it’ll be drag on growth

Democracy is about winning elections, forming stable governments, governing efficiently and ensuring justice.

28 Dec 2017 1:52 AM

Understanding Indira: PM in turbulent times

Thirty-three years after her death, we still don’t have a decent political biography of Indira Gandhi.

18 Nov 2017 1:16 AM

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (Photo: PTI/File)

Manmohan Singh shares stage with Sajjan Kumar in Delhi, sparks anger

Rahul Gandhi should take over as AICC president and that the AICC president and vice-president should elect the new DPCC.

08 Oct 2017 12:51 AM

Supreme Court panel to review 241 ‘closed’ 1984 riot cases

The members of the SIT are former district judge Rakesh Kapoor and additional DCP Kumar Gyanesh.

17 Aug 2017 1:32 AM

1984 Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi HC judge recuses self from hearing Sajjan Kumar's plea

Earlier in April, the Delhi High Court had reopened five cases in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that were closed in 1986.

10 Jul 2017 4:45 PM

Do you want to take lie test, court asks Jagdish Tytler

Mr Verma, who has been made a witness in the case, had given conditional consent while seeking protection.

10 May 2017 2:15 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Photo: AP)

India rejects Canada view on anti-Sikh riots

MEA: Ontario House’s motion describing 1984 violence as ‘genocide’ is misguided.

08 Apr 2017 3:10 AM

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