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YouTuber Ajeet Bharti's anticipatory bail plea rejected
A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of YouTuber and commentator Ajeet Bharti, Bar and Bench reported.
MCD suspends 5 officials over Satya Niketan building collapse
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has suspended five officials from its South Zone with immediate effect.
Why did boys' hostel in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapse?
A five-story paying guest accommodation, which included a basement, in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday, killing six people and injuring many others.
Delhi boys' hostel collapse leaves 6 dead; questions abound
A five-story building in Satya Niketan, South West Delhi, collapsed on Sunday. The structure housed a boys' hostel reportedly accommodating 75 beds and was home to college students.
'Distressing': PM Modi condoles Delhi PG building collapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a building collapse at Satya Niketan, Delhi, terming it "distressing."
Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj arrested in assault case
Delhi Police have arrested social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with an alleged assault case.
SC judge slams police brutality against Jantar Mantar protesters
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has slammed the police for their brutal crackdown on student protesters at Jantar Mantar in July.
LJP files complaint against right-wing influencer for misusing Paswan's name
Union Minister Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has filed a complaint against Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj.
Right-wing influencer detained after protest at Parliament Street police station
Delhi Police detained 21-year-old right-wing content creator Swatantra Bhardwaj on Friday.
Influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj on run after assaulting student's father detained
Swatantra Bharadwaj, a self-proclaimed influencer accused of assaulting a student's father during the protest at Jantar Mantar, has been detained.
CJP protests in Delhi over influencer's 'cracked protester's skull' claim
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) staged a protest at the Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi on Friday.
Jantar Mantar protests: 25 flagged by facial-recognition were already imprisoned
At least 25 people, who were flagged by the Delhi Police's facial recognition system during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) protests at Jantar Mantar, were already in jail, The Indian Express reported.
Ex-bureaucrat Ashish Joshi questioned for 9hrs over social media posts
Former bureaucrat Ashish Joshi was detained and questioned by the Delhi Police's Special Cell on Wednesday in connection with social media posts allegedly related to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Indian Express reported.
SC invokes special powers to quash FIRs against student protesters
The Supreme Court has quashed the FIRs against protesters involved in the Cockroach Janata Party-led paper leak protests from July 20 to July 26 by invoking Article 142 of the Constitution.
Cockroach Janta Party withdraws protest after Centre's assurance to SC
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has withdrawn its planned protest march in Delhi on September 5.
After 16-year-old gang-raped in bus, UP-Delhi police fight over jurisdiction
The recent arrest of two men by the Delhi Police for allegedly gang-raping a 16-year-old girl in Greater Noida has led to a jurisdictional dispute with the Uttar Pradesh Police.
Sukesh Chandrasekhar gets 8-year jail term for impersonating SC judge
A Delhi court has sentenced conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar to eight years of imprisonment for impersonating a sitting Supreme Court judge. The court also found him guilty of pressuring a judicial officer to grant bail.
SC declines passing orders on plea against CJP's proposed march
The Supreme Court has refused to pass orders on a plea against the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) proposed protest march in Delhi on September 5.
Delhi couple arrested for spying for Pakistan's ISI
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a couple, Sahil (25) and Sameera (21), for allegedly spying on behalf of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Jantar Mantar fallout: Delhi Police revamp intelligence-gathering strategy for protests
The Delhi Police has reportedly revamped its intelligence-gathering strategy for large demonstrations in the wake of the July 20 Jantar Mantar incident.
Amnesty accuses Delhi Police of using excessive force during protests
Amnesty International has accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force during the July 20 protests over the NET-UG paper leak.
Repeal SC/ST Act: Why Jantar Mantar is seeing new protest
A large number of people from unreserved classes, mostly young men, gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Friday to protest against the caste-based reservation system.
FIR filed in pellet gun case after Rahul Gandhi's sit-in
The Delhi Police have registered an FIR in the case of Sahil Lochab, a 19-year-old student protester allegedly injured by a pellet gun during a protest on July 20.
RAF personnel deployed as Rahul Gandhi stages dharna
Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been deployed in and around the Parliament Street police station, where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is sitting on a dharna, demanding the filing of an FIR over alleged pellet gun use against student protesters.
Delhi Police allows 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' at Ramlila Ground
The Delhi Police has granted permission for a protest under the "Reservation Hatao Andolan" at Ramlila Ground on Friday.
3 killed after CNG cylinder explodes at Delhi fuel pump
Three people were killed after a CNG cylinder of a truck exploded at a fuel station in Tikri Kalan, Delhi, on Wednesday while it was being filled.
'Used graded response': Delhi Police defends actions in Parliament protest
The Delhi Police has defended its actions during the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" protest march, telling the Supreme Court that it only used a "graded" response after protesters breached barricades and tried to reach Parliament.
Vande Mataram row: Delhi Police probe complaint against Sonia, Rahul
The Delhi Police is investigating a complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
Delhi HC, IGI Airport receive bomb threat ahead of I-Day
The Delhi High Court and several other prominent locations in the national capital received a bomb threat on Friday.
IAF wing commander arrested for leaking sensitive defense information
A Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was arrested two months ago by the Delhi Police for allegedly leaking sensitive defense information.
NHRC directs 6 states to file FIR against Meta
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Directors General of Police (DGPs) in six states to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Meta Platforms, News18 reported.
Kejriwal's march to PM's residence over E20 petrol stopped
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was stopped by the police on Tuesday from marching toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.
Brij Bhushan reacts after acquittal in wrestlers' sexual harassment case
Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has reacted to his acquittal in the sexual harassment case filed against him by six women wrestlers, saying, "What is meant to be will be, as destined by Lord Ram."
Delhi Police won't file case against girl abusing PM Modi
The Delhi Police have decided not to file a case against a 15-year-old girl who allegedly abused Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video.
Delhi Police nab 2 gang members after gunfight in Rohini
The Delhi Police on Sunday arrested two suspected members of the Tillu gang in a gunfight in Rohini.
Stone-pelting by CJP protesters persisted post-Parliament march: Report
Violence during the protests over the alleged paper leak in the NEET-UG examination continued even after a violent clash on July 20, security officials have said.
E20 policy: Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest by Delhi Police
Activist and venture capitalist Tehseen Poonawalla has alleged that he was placed under house arrest by Delhi Police ahead of his planned protest against the government's E20 petrol policy.
'Not beyond reformation': Why Tahir Hussain was spared death penalty
A Delhi court on Friday sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment. They were convicted for the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots.
Kin of Delhi cops injured at student protest speak out
The families of Delhi Police officers injured during the recent student protest at Jantar Mantar have spoken out about the ordeal their loved ones suffered during the agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Who is Noida woman booked for 'objectionable' remarks against Modi
A Zero FIR has been filed against Ruchika Singh, a resident of Noida, for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jantar Mantar not closed: Delhi Police issue clarification
The Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed rumors that the Jantar Mantar protest site has been closed.
Provide medical treatment to pellet gun victims: SC orders Delhi
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government to provide proper medical treatment to the individuals allegedly injured by the use of pellet guns during the student protest.
Security heightened at Jantar Mantar again after CJP's threat
The Delhi Police has tightened security at Jantar Mantar once again, deploying more personnel and welding barricades to prevent their removal during future protests.
Delhi Police file FIR over abusive posts against PM
The Delhi Police have filed an FIR regarding abusive posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Express reported.
Now ex-Delhi cops seek permission for protest at Jantar Mantar
Retired Delhi Police officers are planning a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 31 in response to alleged attacks on police personnel during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on July 20.
Debate on anti-paper leak Bill begins in Lok Sabha
The discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill has begun in the Lok Sabha after the proceedings were adjourned till 2pm on Tuesday after the Opposition protested over the use of pellet guns against NEET paper leak protesters.
'Whoever committed excesses must be taken to task': SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday emphasized the need for a "completely independent probe" into the July 20 violence during protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Kapil Sibal donates ₹1cr to fund legal aid for students
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal has donated ₹1 crore to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) fund. The fund will provide legal aid to protesters arrested by Delhi Police during recent protests over exam paper leaks.
Rights commission takes suo motu cognizance of Delhi Police excesses
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged use of excessive force by the Delhi Police during the student-led protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
Delhi Police crack down on posts mocking Modi
The Delhi Police has launched a crackdown on social media posts that allegedly used vulgar and abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah over pellet gun use
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on Home Minister Amit Shah over the use of pellet guns during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on July 20.
Rahul Gandhi questions 'barbaric assault' in Jantar Mantar protest
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking accountability for the "barbaric assault" on students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20.
Cockroach Janata Party updates demands list after Pradhan's resignation
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has updated its list of demands after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
CJP says no point in talks without Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has taken a firm stance ahead of the third round of talks with the central government.
Delhi Police cancel leaves of all personnel amid student protests
The Delhi Police have canceled all routine leaves of its personnel with immediate effect.
CJI denies not listing plea against police action on protesters
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has dismissed media reports claiming he refused to list a plea against police action on student protests, criticizing "reckless" reports suggesting that the court had refused to list such a matter.
Delhi Police say pellets not used; hospital report contradicts claim
A 28-year-old man suffered pellet injuries during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest, according to a government hospital report, contradicting the Delhi Police's assertion that its personnel did not use pellet guns against student demonstrators.
Delhi Police refute claims of firing, stone-pelting at Jantar Mantar
The Delhi Police has dismissed allegations of its personnel firing shots or pelting stones during a recent protest at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Police fact-checks claim CJP protesters' passports will be canceled
The Delhi Police has dismissed reports that the passports of people involved in violence during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests would be canceled.
NEET protests: Delhi Police block nearly 480 Pakistan-based accounts
The Delhi Police have blocked nearly 480 social media handles allegedly based in Pakistan for spreading fake news related to the ongoing student protests over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
CJP protest: Connaught Place shops, offices to close by 6:30pm
The New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA) has advised all shops, offices, and restaurants in Connaught Place to close by 6:30pm on Thursday amid ongoing student protests.
Supreme Court lawyers hold protest, supporting students; read aloud Preamble
Several Supreme Court lawyers held a protest outside the building's lawn in support of the student protest at Jantar Mantar. They also read aloud the Preamble.
NSA invoked amid CJP protest? What's the truth behind claim
A viral post on X claimed that the Centre has authorized the Delhi Police Commissioner to exercise preventive detention powers under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, valid for three months, from July 19 to October 18, 2026.
'Involved foreign funding': Plea seeks NIA probe into CJP protest
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" protest.
Top cop who slapped woman protester removed from Jantar Mantar
Senior officer of the Delhi Police, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sandeep Lamba, has been removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site.
Sonam Wangchuk ready to end fast under certain conditions
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike for 25 days, said he will end his fast if the government assures no punitive or retaliatory legal action against protesters.
Supreme Court bar bodies condemn police action against student protesters
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have condemned the police action against student protesters in Delhi.
Jantar Mantar protests: Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, police
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the central government and Delhi Police on two petitions flagging police brutality against Jantar Mantar protesters.
DMRC shuts 16 metro stations as CJP protest continues
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has suspended services at 16 metro stations till further instructions due to security concerns.