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The Samajwadi Party chief’s comments came tagging a post on X, which showed an argument between two people at the protest venue in Jantar Mantar over being called a ‘BJP-ite’ or BJP supporter
The court refused to entertain the PIL seeking an investigation by the NIA into the July 20 protest march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party, observing that it was for the Central government to decide the matter; it also defers consideration on a challenge to the alleged videography and surveillance of demonstrators
Delhi High Court hears plea challenging internet shutdown near Jantar Mantar protest, citing unconstitutional and arbitrary suspension orders.
“I had some idea that the injuries were caused by pellets. I took photos and consulted ChatGPT, which suggested that the injuries were likely caused by pellets. Then I went to the hospital, and the doctors confirmed it,” the journalist told The Hindu.
According to officials, the early closure of liquor vends is purely a precautionary measure.
Security has been tightened with heavy police deployment in Patna, Siwan, Jehanabad, Sheikhpura, Rohtas and other places
Addressing the Delhi Police Commissioner, CJP appealed to issue directions to all police officers, “to cease and desist from unlawfully detaining, intimidating” and to stop obstructing the the supply of food and essential items from reaching Jantar Mantar
The RSS chief called for dialogue-based parenting while speaking at an event organised close to the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar
Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel stand guard near Delhi's Rajiv Chowk Metro station.
Sources said the Inspector General told RAF personnel and officers that the "excessive use of force" during the protest at the Jantar Mantar was "unjustified".
He said that with the protest at Jantar Mantar, people across the country have now “overcome fear of the Modi-Shah regime of terror”
Dharmendra Pradhan became the Education Minister in 2021.
Sharing the video, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav called for immediate arrest of the accused.
PM Narendra Modi has made no statement on Pradhan's resignation amid CJP protest, though other ministers praised the senior BJP leader over his decision to quit
BJP leaders in Odisha criticize MP Aparajita Sarangi's daughter Rahar for her social media post on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The agitation began on June 6, when the CJP held its first protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Rahul Gandhi has written to the Union home minister Amit Shah demanding accountability for the “barbaric assault” on peaceful protesters in Delhi on July 20
New Delhi Municipal Corporation officials say they conducted a cleanliness and beautification drive at the venue and removed 60 metric tonnes of waste from the site
'Merely agitation can't justify lathi-charge': SC on July 20 student protest crackdown at Jantar Mantar
Plea against internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar withdrawn from Delhi HC
In its petition, Software Freedom Law Centre, India, sought quashing of orders issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on July 17, 20, 22 and 23 to shut down mobile Internet services in parts of central Delhi.
A video from the July 25 incident shows Satyam Pandit allegedly asking two youths their names, addresses, and religion, sparking outrage; Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP and called for the accused’s arrest
A retired IB Special Director and victims seek Supreme Court intervention to ban pellet guns and ensure compensation for injuries caused by state action on July 20 protest
Of the 2,873 people identified through CCTV footage, 989 were found to have criminal antecedents, including cases of murder, robbery and sexual assault.
Victim alleges she was shot close by a fountain at park near Jantar Mantar; RML Hospital discharge summary shows she suffered ‘trauma to right ear by gunshot’; she alleges she was discharged in 15 mins after two-hour surgery
In his complaint, V.M. Aliyar accused Mr. Mohandas of instigating violence and rioting through his comments that he “would have shot” the protesters at Jantar Mantar if he were in control
Within minutes, the calls reached her.
During the hearing, the top court stated that whoever committed excesses or took the law in their own hands, should be sent to task.
RAF fired multiple munitions during July 20 protests, 2 rounds of non-lethal plastic pellets
The organisation says Saakshi is an evidence-preservation tool and is not a substitute for personal safety, medical help or immediate legal counsel.
Officials said the use of force was neither isolated nor unprovoked, as a review examines whether graded police response was correctly calibrated at each stage.
RAF fired pellets on CJP protesters on Delhi senior cop's orders, document reveals
Retired Delhi Police officers seek permission for a July 31 dharna at Jantar Mantar. They will show solidarity with police injured during recent parliament protests. The association demands strict action against those responsible for violence and assaults. Organizers assure a peaceful and disciplined gathering within designated limits. They will comply with all police directions and relevant laws.
Dipke's mother said the family had spoken to Dipke about marriage while he was in Boston, but he did not reveal much about his plans.
Who ordered AK-47, pellet guns on students? Priyanka Gandhi targets PM, Amit Shah
Change dil ka angle, not camera angle: Priyanka Gandhi's big attack on PM
Delhi Police earlier directed multiple social media platforms to remove posts and videos containing offensive and abusive remarks against PM Modi.
Reports indicate that the Kerala Police have booked cases against nearly 5,000 people across various parts of the State for participating in protests in support of agitating students at Jantar Mantar
Holding the march is subject to permission from the Hyderabad Police
Nutan Toppo alleged that a significant number of police personnel were dressed in plain clothes.
Volunteer who distributed food and water to protesters at Jantar Mantar and his friend allege that police seized their phones, blindfolded them and questioned them at an undisclosed location over the ‘source of funds’; law student held without arrest warrant still in Bihar police custody
Delhi Police say claims alleging that the truck was deliberately deployed near Jantar Mantar or outside any political party office were “false and misleading”
Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha has approached the Supreme Court seeking registration of FIRs over the alleged use of excessive police force against students protesting against NEET paper leaks
DCP North Raja Banthia told the police brass that he was not present in the outer circle of CP or Jantar Mantar area when the incident occurred.
Junaid Malik approached the Supreme Court alleging police kidnapping and questioning. He claims police sought details about food supply funds for the protest. Delhi and UP police allegedly harassed his family members for his support. Advocate Prashant Bhushan presented the allegations to the Chief Justice of India. The court's scrutiny is sought to prevent state machinery intimidation.
BJP's outreach comes after Delhi's Jantar Mantar recently became the national talk amid the youth-led CJP protest.
“No amount of judgment can outweigh the work we have done… This movement has given me a thick skin," says Ratna Singh, spokesperson of Cockroach Janta Party.
Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on Union home minister Amit Shah. He alleged that Shah's absence from Parliament reeks of guilt. Gandhi demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged police brutalities. He shared videos purportedly showing police action against student protesters. Opposition MPs also protested alleged police action and temple donation embezzlement.
2,900 criminals at Jantar Mantar, say cops. But did they commit crimes during stir?
Congress’ legal aid Ranjan said that a helpline launched by the party has so far received 300 calls, including 50 calls by young girls and women who were being issued rape and death threats for participating in the protests
Women protesters accused of “insulting” the Army or “abusing” the Prime Minister face online harassment, including death and rape threats, doxxing, and the circulation of personal information
Gesturing at the personnel in blue uniform, she said, "Neela wala toilet ke liye (blue one for toilet)."
Delhi Police personnel come under attack from protesters
Families of the injured Delhi Police personnel said that the suffering faced by them had been ignored amid allegations of police brutality against students.
The relatives of the injured Delhi police personnel addressed the media and sought justice for those who were injured during the protest.
Family members of Delhi police personnel injured in the July 20 parliament march, organised by the CJP, held a press conference in Delhi on Friday.
Families of the injured Delhi Police officers are advocating for a discussion in Parliament regarding their pain. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke suggested a deliberate effort to target students amid the protests, expressing concern for the hurt officers while also questioning how students were being treated. The families presented proof of injuries and extensive damage, asserting that anti-social groups had incited the violence.
'Hamare bache hain': PM Modi says he forgives students for abusive remarks
Terming the accounts given by the police and the counsel a “major contradiction”, the Congress said the truck remaining parked near Jantar Mantar till July 25 was a “massive security failure”
The family members recount what had transpired during the crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party-led march to Parliament on July 20
PM Modi in a video said he was forgiving students who hurled abuses at him and his late mother during the Jantar Mantar protest, saying they were “misguided”
Student groups say social media posts falsely claiming fresh protests at Jantar Mantar prompted them to verify the claims with vendors and CCTV footage, and are planning to seek police action against the accounts.
The petitioner said “young boys and girls” must be asked to do community service rather than face FIRs
Violence had erupted at CJP's march to Parliament
Meta and X have been asked to remove videos falsely portraying the concluded agitation as ongoing, while police identify accounts for possible legal action
In a series of posts on X, Saurav Das, one of the faces of the recent protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, called it a “grave security threat” to his family.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has rejected Rahul Gandhi's allegations of police excesses. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra stated no bullets were fired during the protest. He accused Gandhi of spreading a false narrative and using students politically. Patra also questioned Gandhi's selective focus on certain student groups. The party maintained that ministers attend Parliament when their departments are discussed.
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, flanked by five young activists who are facing harassment after the students protests at Jantar Mantar, criticised Union home minister Amit Shah and said, “Complaining about the education system, which is a flawed system, a collapsing system, a useless system, is not a crime
Justice Mahajan questioned Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma on why the government continued to allow Jantar Mantar to function as a protest site
A large section of the Opposition is set to continue to press for Union home minister Amit Shah’s statement on allegations of police excess during student protests in Jantar Mantar and stick to their demand even if the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill is introduced in Parliament next week
Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju strongly defended Union home minister Amit Shah amid the Opposition’s persistent demand for the latter’s statement Shah on the use of pellet guns against students, triggering disruptions and discord for the second straight week in both Houses of Parliament
Smriti Irani says abusing army and institutions is not right
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the Opposition’s role is to raise issues in Parliament and the government must respond to them. His remarks came as the Opposition demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over police action against students.
Mumbai influencer files Indore complaint seeking probe into Delhi protest
The protestors had planned to raise the issues of lathicharge on students at Jantar Mantar, poor condition of roads, the alleged Matsya scam and demand the restoration of student union elections
In a video, Rahul Gandhi is seen interacting with around six students over the police action at Jantar Mantar.
He made a self-recorded video message
The affidavit says over 240 police personnel, including women officers, were injured in the violence on July 20; around 218 protestors were injured and received treatment; the police had to prevent the protestors from causing damage to vital installations near Parliament
High drama as Rahul Gandhi at police station with pellet-gun victim, seeks FIR
Congress LoP Visits Police Station With Pellet Gun Victim, Demands Answers On July 20 Inquiry
Rahul Gandhi sits on dharna at police station amid row over pellet gun use during Delhi protests
Rahul Gandhi Stages Dharna At Parliament Street Police Station Over Pellet Victim Complaint
Demand For FIR Over Pellet Gun Use Hits Delhi Police Station; SC Probe Ongoing
Sahil Lochab friends and family say that his ideology was inspired by Bhagat Singh
Delhi Police registered an FIR regarding a student protester's alleged pellet-gun injury. Rahul Gandhi staged a sit-in after alleging the complaint was initially refused. The student, Sahil Lochab, claims over 200 pellets lodged in his body. He stated his vision in one eye remains unclear after surgery. The protest concerned alleged irregularities and the NEET paper-leak controversy.
Rahul Gandhi Sit-In At Delhi Police Station Demand FIR Over Pellet Firing | Congress Protest
This comes hours after Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna at Parliament Street Police Station
Dharna At Police Station Over Alleged Pellet Gun Injuries On Student And FIR Refusal
Cops file FIR on pellet gun victim's complaint after Rahul Gandhi's dharna
Rahul Gandhi Speaks After Cops File FIR On Pellet Gun Victim's Complaint Following His Protest
Rahul Gandhi's Dharna Pays Off: Delhi Police Files FIR Over Alleged Pellet Gun Incident
Political stunt: Smriti Irani on Rahul Gandhi's sit-in with pellet victim in Delhi
Rahul Gandhi's Pellet Gun FIR, Tukaram Munde Exclusive & Maharashtra FDA's Big Enforcement Drive
Rahul Gandhi's 8-Hour Dharna Pays Off: FIR Filed In Jantar Mantar Pellet Gun Case
A large crowd gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for a protest. These protesters demanded changes to the existing caste-based reservation system. Delhi Police had clearly stated that no permission was granted for this demonstration. Security forces were deployed and barricades were installed as a precautionary measure. Legal action was warned against those spreading false information about the protest.
Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: Neha Bora said the protesters would return the next day and asked them to rest and regain their energy before gathering again at Jantar Mantar on Saturday.
Delhi: Clashes at Jantar Mantar as Protesters Demand CEC Resignation
On October 3, three female journalists reported instances of sexual harassment to the Delhi Police during a protest. These cases were referred to the Crime Branch for further inquiry. This protest, directed at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding alleged electoral roll discrepancies, resulted in the detention of hundreds, raising concerns regarding the police's handling of the situation, with opposition leaders condemning the use of violence and unauthorized protest measures.
Protesters had clashed with the police near Jantar Mantar
Delhi Police Transfers Women Journalists' Sexual Harassment Complaints to Crime Branch
Many politicians and activists also took to social media platforms to criticise the alleged sexual harassment of the women journalists and demanded FIRs.
Delhi protests LIVE updates: Two marches from India Gate to Jantar Mantar against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar are set to be held today. The Citizens' March at 3 pm is also set to raise women's safety concerns, AISA announced on social media.
Is this appropriate? Priyanka on harassment of women journalists at Jantar Mantar
Rahul Gandhi, flagged the alleged police “misconduct at Jantar Mantar” on Saturday, asking why the government “fears registering a woman's complaint.”
During a demonstration in Delhi, police apprehended Neha Bora, the national president of AISA. The protest sought the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, but authorities had denied permission, leading to barricades that sparked tensions. As protesters attempted to break through, they insisted on being heard. This incident follows a series of protests where more than 150 demonstrators faced detention.
AISA Jantar Mantar March: Heavy Security at Ashok Road, Protesters Detained
Delhi Police Action on Women Journalists, Jantar Mantar Detentions Spark Row
Hotel associations in Delhi report that police have advised against accepting bookings from the Delhi-NCR area. Authorities are particularly focusing on guests coming for short stays around the protest date. Members are encouraged to verify visitors' reasons for their stay, including checking identity documents. The impact of these security measures on local businesses and ordinary residents is a significant concern.
Neha Bora urged protesters to attend despite police action and a tight security presence.
Protesters continued to raise slogans against the police as personnel chased them down and shifted them to buses
Delhi Police Face-off, Jantar Mantar March Blocked, Protesters Detained in Central Delhi
The 37-second video showed the area without any protesters, debunking claims of a gathering at the venue amid heightened security in the national capital
A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
3,000 people were detained by the Delhi Police. Most have been released.
Delhi High Court seeks police report on activist's illegal detention plea
The MP said the act of excess and detention was not a stray one, but planned and deliberately executed to mete out physical brutality
From fines to jail time: What awaits those still protesting at Jantar Mantar
Actor-activist addresses the event Jantar Mantar@ Manaveeyam Veedhi, urges the youth to keep their fight going with a smile
Kapil Sibal slams removal of Jantar Mantar's protest-site status
Supreme Court panel opens confidential portal for July 2026 violence complaints
The MHA said that priority will be given to matters pertaining to the use of pellet guns, targeted violence, harassment of female protestors, and excessive violence and destruction of property occasioned on either side
The portal, http://hpec.nic.in, has been launched for the convenience of affected people, including police personnel.
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