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Who was Sajjan Kumar? The Congress strongman whose legacy was defined by his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Jinit Jain - 20 August, 2026

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar’s rise from a powerful Delhi leader to a convicted 1984 anti-Sikh riots prisoner was marked by political patronage, delayed justice and a deeply tainted legacy.

Crime

Delhi court sentences Mohsin Khan to 25 years in prison for raping and impregnating his minor cousin; DNA evidence establishes guilt despite the victim’s...

OpIndia Staff - 15 April, 2026

During the trial of the case, the victim changed her statement and said that she wrongly accused Mohsin Khan of raping her

Crime

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti disqualified from MP Assembly after Delhi court sentences him to 3 years in prison in cheating and forgery case

OpIndia Staff - 3 April, 2026

Rajendra Bharti's membership from the Datia assembly seat in MP has been revoked, according to Vidhan Sabha authorities.

Government and Policy

95% conviction, more than 5100 money laundering cases in 5 years: Modi govt highlights ED’s performance in Parliament

OpIndia Staff - 4 February, 2026

The revelation by Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary transpired in response to a question from Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman.

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RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case: Accused Sanjay Roy gets life imprisonment, read what the judgment says

Anurag - 21 January, 2025

Sanjay Roy was convicted under multiple sections of the BNS for the heinous crimes of rape and murder. The court sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment (RI) for life under Section 64 BNS, along with a fine of ₹50,000. In default of paying the fine, he is to undergo simple imprisonment (SI) for five months. Additionally, he was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for life under Section 103(1) BNS, with another fine of ₹50,000 and a default sentence of simple imprisonment for five months.

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President-elect Donald Trump sentenced to unconditional discharge in the hush money case: Read what does it mean

OpIndia Staff - 10 January, 2025

Donald J. Trump, the President-elect of the United States, has been sentenced to an "unconditional discharge" in the New York hush money case

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Big question on US ‘democracy’ as Biden’s main opponent Donald Trump declared ‘guilty’ in finance case

ANI - 31 May, 2024

As the verdict reverberates across political circles, one of the most pressing inquiries emerges: Can a convicted felon run for president? The answer, unequivocally, is yes.

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