PHOTOS: From Delhi to Lucknow, anti-CAA protests turn violent
5 years ago

PHOTOS: From Delhi to Lucknow, anti-CAA protests turn violent

India TV News  

From Delhi to Lucknow, protests broke out in multiple cities across India against the newly amended citizenship law on Thursday. PHOTOS: From Delhi to Lucknow, anti-CAA protests turn violent Image Source : PTI Prayagraj: Police personnel detain Samajwadi Party workers during a protest against Citizenship Act, in Prayagraj New Delhi: Protestors hold placards during a demonstration against the Citizenship Act, at Mandi House. Image Source : PTI Bengaluru: Protestors detained by police for defying prohibitory orders imposed in the area during an anti-Citizenship Act protest rally. New Delhi: Protestors detained by police for defying prohibitory orders imposed by the Delhi Police in the area during an anti-Citizenship Act protest, at Red Fort. Hyderabad: Protestors detained by police for defying prohibitory orders imposed in the area during an anti-Citizenship Act protest near Charminar.

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Delhi Police ban political protests on New Year's Eve, strict checking in city
1 week, 3 days ago

Delhi Police ban political protests on New Year's Eve, strict checking in city

India Today  

As the New Year approaches, the Delhi Police on Monday strengthened security arrangements to maintain safety and order in the national capital. Protests are banned in the New Delhi district under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita during the festivities. A robust team of police personnel, along with beat and patrolling staff, has been deployed for the citizens' security …

Protest over police from other State detaining activists
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Protest over police from other State detaining activists

The Hindu  

A delegation comprising lawyers, students, and activists held a protest demonstration outside the state police headquarters on Thursday. A memorandum submitted to the State police chief claimed that Delhi Police tried to intimidate and pick up civil rights activist Nadeem Khan, National Secretary of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights. “Delhi Police and the UP Police are conducting a …

Farmers’ Protest: Rakesh Tikait detained by Aligarh Police on way to Greater Noida
1 month ago

Farmers’ Protest: Rakesh Tikait detained by Aligarh Police on way to Greater Noida

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait was detained by the Aligarh Police on Wednesday while on his way to Greater Noida to participate in a meeting of farmer leaders, a police official said. Mr. Tikait told reporters that the police were preventing farmers from going to Noida in Gautam Buddh Nagar by forcing them to stay in their respective houses. …

Protesting farmers arrested from Dalit Prerna Sthal, expressway traffic affected for hours
1 month ago

Protesting farmers arrested from Dalit Prerna Sthal, expressway traffic affected for hours

Hindustan Times  

The Noida police on Tuesday afternoon arrested nearly 150 farmers who tried marching to Delhi a day earlier and camped overnight at the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida after being stopped at the Chilla border by Delhi Police. On Tuesday, around 1pm, a heavy police force, including several senior officers, reached Dalit Prerna Sthal and arrested the protesters and …

More than 160 protesting farmers arrested in Noida
1 month ago

More than 160 protesting farmers arrested in Noida

Deccan Chronicle  

Noida: Police on Tuesday arrested more than 160 protesting farmers, including the president of Bharatiya Kisan Parishad Sukhbir Khalifa, who were holding a sit-in at the 'Dalit Prerna Sthal' here after their march to Delhi on land compensation and other demands was stopped a day earlier. Additional Commissioner of Police Shiv Hari Meena said that they arrested more than 160 …

Fact Check: 2019 Video From Anti-CAA Protest Falsely Linked To Sambhal Violence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fact Check: 2019 Video From Anti-CAA Protest Falsely Linked To Sambhal Violence

ABP News  

A video going viral on social media shows a group of protestors being beaten by men in uniform. Fact: The video dates back to 20 December 2019, when the police clamped down on protesters who threw stones at them during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests at Nakhass Chowk in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. This 2020 post claims it shows police lathi …

Ex-AAP Councillor Denies Insurgency Charges, Says Protests Don't Constitute Insurgency
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-AAP Councillor Denies Insurgency Charges, Says Protests Don't Constitute Insurgency

The Hindu  

Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain has stated that protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) or the National Register of Citizens in meetings does not amount to ‘armed rebellion’ or ‘insurgency’. Hussain made the submission through his counsel in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai. The court has been hearing arguments on the framing charges in the …

Delhi Police bans protests in parts of city till October 6
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Police bans protests in parts of city till October 6

The Hindu  

Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Monday ordered a ban on protests in several parts of the city till October 6. It cited the “prevailing communal atmosphere in view of the proposed Waqf Bill and the issue of Shahi Idgah in Sadar Bazar area, the politically surcharged issue of the MCD Standing Committee election and the pending declaration of results …

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19
4 months, 1 week ago

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday scheduled October 9 for hearing a series of petitions related to the February 2020 violence in North-East Delhi, including the alleged hate speeches by several BJP leaders. The petitions primarily call for the registration of FIRs against several BJP leaders accused of delivering hate speeches that allegedly fueled the violence. Emphasising the …

Dozens arrested as Indian capital hit with protests over arrest of Delhi leader and Modi rival
9 months, 1 week ago

Dozens arrested as Indian capital hit with protests over arrest of Delhi leader and Modi rival

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian police arrested several protesters …

Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding release of top opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding release of top opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian police detained dozens of opposition protesters Tuesday to stop them from marching to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence to demand the release of their leader and top elected official of New Delhi arrested last week in a bribery case. A member of Aam Admi Party, or Common Man’s Party, screams as she is detained by the …

Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding release of top opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding release of top opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian police detained dozens of …

Indian police detain opposition protesters in New Delhi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian police detain opposition protesters in New Delhi

Al Jazeera  

Indian police have detained dozens of opposition protesters as they sought to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. The arrests on Tuesday prevented supporters of Delhi’s top elected official, Arvind Kejriwal, from demanding the release of the prominent opposition leader after he was detained on corruption charges last week. He and his Aaam Admi Party, or Common Man’s Party, …

AAP and Congress to hold ‘maha rally’ in Delhi as part of the INDIA bloc to ‘safeguard democracy’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AAP and Congress to hold ‘maha rally’ in Delhi as part of the INDIA bloc to ‘safeguard democracy’

The Hindu  

Rallying behind the Aam Aadmi Party, the Opposition INDIA bloc will hold a public event at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on March 31 to protest against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest. The top leadership of the INDIA bloc will participate in the event,” said Gopal Rai, the AAP’s Delhi convenor, who shared the stage with fellow Delhi Ministers Atishi and …

Protest against arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Protest against arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

Protest against arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal was taken into custody for seven days following a. Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal was taken into custody for seven days following a court order on Friday. 1 / 8 Hundreds of protesters in Delhi …

Flag marches in parts of Delhi after CAA comes into force
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Flag marches in parts of Delhi after CAA comes into force

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police personnel and companies of the Central Armed Police Forces conducted flag marches in various parts of the Capital on Tuesday, a day after the Central government implemented the contentious Citizenship Act, 2019 — a law that paves the way for citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014. Read …

Delhi’s protest hub Shaheen Bagh calm but tense after CAA comes into force
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s protest hub Shaheen Bagh calm but tense after CAA comes into force

Hindustan Times  

Shaheen Bagh, a locality which was once the epicentre of the anti-Citizenship Act protests for more than three months between late 2019 and early 2020, was on Tuesday bustling with pedestrians and vehicles — it was business as usual for this corner of southeast Delhi, a day after the Centre implemented the contentious law that paves the way for citizenship …

Madras High Court quashes case booked against Minister I. Periyasamy for anti-CAA protest in 2019
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Madras High Court quashes case booked against Minister I. Periyasamy for anti-CAA protest in 2019

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, quashed a criminal case booked by the Dindigul police against T.N. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh agreed with the petitioner’s counsel A. Saravanan that there was no point in keeping this criminal case alone pending when the State government had, in 2019, issued a Government Order withdrawing over 5,000 cases booked against …

CAA implementation | Security beefed up around Jamia Millia Islamia, police patrol northeast Delhi
9 months, 4 weeks ago

CAA implementation | Security beefed up around Jamia Millia Islamia, police patrol northeast Delhi

The Hindu  

Heavy police force was deployed around Jamia Millia Islamia on March 12 morning while security was tightened in Delhi with paramilitary personnel conducting patrols and flag marches after the Centre implemented the Citizenship Act, 2019. A section of Jamia Millia Islamia students held a protest against CAA implementation on the campus on Monday evening, following which security was beefed up …

CAA implementation: Security beefed up around Jamia Millia Islamia, police patrol northeast Delhi
9 months, 4 weeks ago

CAA implementation: Security beefed up around Jamia Millia Islamia, police patrol northeast Delhi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Heavy police force was deployed around Jamia Millia Islamia on Tuesday morning while security was tightened in Delhi with paramilitary personnel conducting patrols and flag marches after the Centre implemented the Citizenship Act, 2019. HT Image A section of Jamia Millia Islamia students held a protest against CAA implementation on the campus on Monday evening, following which security …

Delhi Police Conducts Flag March In Seelampur Area After CAA Implemented. WATCH
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi Police Conducts Flag March In Seelampur Area After CAA Implemented. WATCH

ABP News  

In the midst of an outcry over the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, Delhi Police along with Rapid Action Force conducted a flag march in the national capital's Seelampur area on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported. #WATCH | Delhi Police and RAF hold flag march in Delhi's Seelampur area following the implementation of CAA pic.twitter.com/rl9xpaEggt — ANI March 12, …

CAA implementation | Security tightened, flag marches conducted in northeast Delhi
9 months, 4 weeks ago

CAA implementation | Security tightened, flag marches conducted in northeast Delhi

The Hindu  

Security was tightened in many parts of Delhi with paramilitary personnel conducting night patrols and flag marches in the northeastern parts of the city, Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Nagar and other sensitive areas after the Centre implemented the Citizenship Act, 2019. After the Centre implemented the CAA on Monday, notifying the rules four years after the contentious law was passed, police …

‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls

Al Jazeera  

Protests break out in parts of the country. New Delhi, India — Protests have erupted in parts of India over the Narendra Modi government’s implementation of a controversial citizenship law ahead of national elections, as security forces rushed to areas of the national capital that had previously been epicentres of large demonstrations against the legislation. “The CAA has always been …

CAA rules notified: Protest erupts in Jamia, acting vice-chancellor says won't allow agitation
9 months, 4 weeks ago

CAA rules notified: Protest erupts in Jamia, acting vice-chancellor says won't allow agitation

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Hours after the Centre government notified the Citizenship Act rules, a protest erupted on the campus of Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia campus. Jamia's acting vice-chancellor Eqbal Hussain said the administration has tightened security arrangements on the campus to avoid agitation. A group of students holding posters gathered on the Jamia campus hours after the Centre notified the rules. …

Security tightened in Shaheen Bagh, many areas over CAA
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Security tightened in Shaheen Bagh, many areas over CAA

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The security in the national capital was heightened, especially in communally sensitive areas, after the Ministry of Home Affairs notified the rules for implementing the Citizenship Act on Monday. Deputy Commissioner of Police Joy Tirkey said police personnel patrolled and checked sensitive areas extensively. Tirkey said 29 ‘Aman Committee’ meetings were convened to dispel misconceptions about the CAA …

Supreme Court lawyer writes to CJI, seeks action against ‘erring farmers' for Delhi protest
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court lawyer writes to CJI, seeks action against ‘erring farmers' for Delhi protest

India TV News  

Supreme Court Bar Association President Adish Aggarwala on Tuesday wrote a letter to Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud to take suo motu action against erring farmers for forcibly trying to enter Delhi in a bid to create nuisance and disturb the daily life of citizens. This is the right time when the Hon'ble Supreme Court should act suo motu …

‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Why are farmers protesting? Explained in 5 points
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Why are farmers protesting? Explained in 5 points

Hindustan Times  

More than 200 farmers' unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have organised a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to press the Centre to accept several demands. Farmers hold 'Delhi Chalo' protest in the national capital Three central ministers - food and consumer affairs minister Piyush Goyal, agriculture minister Arjun Munda and minister of state for home affairs …

Communal clash | Civic body razes ‘illegal’ shops in Maharashtra’s Naya Nagar
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Communal clash | Civic body razes ‘illegal’ shops in Maharashtra’s Naya Nagar

The Hindu  

"Illegal" roadside stalls in Naya Nagar area of Thane district which witnessed a communal clash two days back were razed by the civic body using bulldozers on Tuesday, officials said. Notably, the action by the Mira Bhaindar Municipal Corporation to demolish the "illegal" roadside stalls came a day after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, …

Massive protests take place against mob assaults on women in India's remote northeastern state
1 year, 5 months ago

Massive protests take place against mob assaults on women in India's remote northeastern state

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of people, mostly women, …

India’s tribal groups protest against Manipur mob sexual assaults
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s tribal groups protest against Manipur mob sexual assaults

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of demonstrators demand immediate arrest of those involved in sexual assaults on two women that caused an outcry. Thousands of tribals, mostly women, have staged a massive sit-in protest in India’s Manipur, demanding the arrest of those involved in the harrowing mob assaults on two women, as the opposition parties slammed the ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party for …

Anita Anand | Protests, and how to handle them: A wake-up call for all governments
1 year, 6 months ago

Anita Anand | Protests, and how to handle them: A wake-up call for all governments

Deccan Chronicle  

Growing up in rural West Bengal, I first encountered protests when I heard the word “gherao”, which literally means “to encircle”. Two recent and substantial protests in India were against the Central government’s proposed policies or policies adopted without sufficient interaction with the concerned parties: the Citizenship Amendment Act and the three farm bills. In December 2019, the government proceeded …

SC raises doubts over rejection of plea for cases against Thakur, Verma
1 year, 8 months ago

SC raises doubts over rejection of plea for cases against Thakur, Verma

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has raised doubts over an August 2020 Delhi court order rejecting a plea for the registration of criminal cases against Union minister Anurag Thakur and ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Parvesh Verma for their speeches allegedly inciting violence against those protesting against the Citizenship Act. “In many cases which affect public tranquillity, there is need for sanction …

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue
1 year, 9 months ago

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue

The Hindu  

Minutes after orders disqualifying Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha were issued, the Opposition parties came together for a protest march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk, alleging that “democracy is in danger” and reiterating their demand for a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee into the Adani issue. The parliamentarians were not allowed to proceed any further from Vijay …

‘Give me CBI, will arrest…’: Sanjay Singh as AAP protests across Delhi
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Give me CBI, will arrest…’: Sanjay Singh as AAP protests across Delhi

Live Mint  

AAP MLA Sanjay Singh, who was released from detention along with fellow party leaders on Monday, said the BJP was trying to sully the image of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, claiming further that he would have Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and bullionaire industrialist Gautam Adani "arrested within two hours" if the ED and the …

Security tightened in central Delhi ahead of AAP protest against Manish Sisodia’s arrest
1 year, 10 months ago

Security tightened in central Delhi ahead of AAP protest against Manish Sisodia’s arrest

The Hindu  

Security on Monday morning was beefed up at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg in New Delhi as the Aam Aadmi Party has called for a protest against the arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia by the CBI in the excise policy case. A senior police officer said heavy security arrangements have been made on the stretch — DDU …

Security tightened in central Delhi ahead of AAP protest against Sisodia\'s arrest
1 year, 10 months ago

Security tightened in central Delhi ahead of AAP protest against Sisodia\'s arrest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Security on Monday morning was beefed up at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg here as the Aam Aadmi Party has called for a protest against the arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia by the CBI in the excise policy case. A senior police officer said heavy security arrangements have been made on the stretch -- DDU …

Police arrest 19 Congress workers for staging black flag protests against CM’s motorcade in Kannur
1 year, 10 months ago

Police arrest 19 Congress workers for staging black flag protests against CM’s motorcade in Kannur

The Hindu  

The Kannur police arrested on Monday at least 19 Congress workers for staging black flag protests against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s motorcade in Taliparamba, Pariyaram, and Payyannur police station limits. Kannur District Police Chief M. Hemalatha said that all who tried to wave black flag at Mr. Vijayan’s convoy were Congress workers. Youth Congress protests Black flag protest The Youth …

Congress Launches Nationwide Protest Over Adani-Hindenburg Row, Demands Probe
1 year, 11 months ago

Congress Launches Nationwide Protest Over Adani-Hindenburg Row, Demands Probe

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing Hindenburg-Adani row, the Congress party on Monday demanded the Centre seize the passport of Gautam Adani to prevent him from escaping the country as the party held nationwide protests outside Life Insurance Corporation, State Bank of India offices over explosive charges of stock manipulation by US short-seller Hindenberg Research. A protest was also held by …

'Cannot blur line between dissenters and rioters': Court discharges Sharjeel Imam, Asif Tanha
1 year, 11 months ago

'Cannot blur line between dissenters and rioters': Court discharges Sharjeel Imam, Asif Tanha

India Today  

A Delhi court has discharged Jawaharlal Nehru University student Sharjeel Imam and student activist Asif Iqbal Tanha in the December 2019 Jamia violence case. However, Imam will continue to remain in jail for now as he is facing a probe under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act in the conspiracy case related to the February 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Investigation agencies …

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits four accused of rioting, torching vehicles
2 years, 1 month ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits four accused of rioting, torching vehicles

India TV News  

Highlights The court said the prosecution was unable to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt The court was hearing the case against Shahrukh, Ashu, Zuber and Ashwani All were accused of being a part of a mob that set ablaze tractors and hand carts and ransacked 2020 Delhi riots: A Delhi court on Monday acquitted four persons accused of …

Shiv Sena leaders booked for protest against police
2 years, 2 months ago

Shiv Sena leaders booked for protest against police

Hindustan Times  

Navi Mumbai More than 11 political leaders, including MP Rajan Vichare and other MLAs, along with 600 party workers were booked by Navi Mumbai police for protesting outside the police commissionerate without permission and raising slogans “defaming other political leaders” on Wednesday. Shiv Sena leaders MP Arvind Sawant and MP Rajan Vichare According to the police, the permission for the …

Bengal BJP leaders detained ahead of protest march, heavy barricading in Kolkata
2 years, 3 months ago

Bengal BJP leaders detained ahead of protest march, heavy barricading in Kolkata

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari was detained ahead of BJP's 'Nabanna Abhijan' to protest against alleged corrupt practices of the TMC-led government. The detained BJP leaders were whisked away in a prison van to Kolkata Police headquarters in Lalbazar. Suvendu Adhikari with BJP leaders participates in a protest march against the state government, in Alipurduar district, Friday, …

AAP supporters detained for protesting CBI raid at Manish Sisodia's residence
2 years, 4 months ago

AAP supporters detained for protesting CBI raid at Manish Sisodia's residence

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Several AAP supporters were on Friday detained for protesting against CBI raid at the residence of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia here in connection with the excise policy case, police said. A senior police officer said the party supporters came to Mathura Road near Sisodia’s residence and started protesting. The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday carried …

Day After Congress Price-Rise Protest, Delhi Police Lodges Case
2 years, 5 months ago

Day After Congress Price-Rise Protest, Delhi Police Lodges Case

News 18  

The Delhi Police has registered a case at the Tughlaq Road police station in connection with a protest staged by the Congress party, officials said on Saturday. The opposition party called for a nationwide protest on Friday against inflation, unemployment and the Goods and Services Tax hike on essential items. Deputy Commissioner of Police Amrutha Guguloth said a case under …

Congress' 'Black protest': FIR lodged by Delhi Police against several party leaders
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress' 'Black protest': FIR lodged by Delhi Police against several party leaders

India TV News  

Congress protest: Delhi Police filed an FIR against Congress party workers on Saturday for allegedly hurting police officers, obstructing them, and disobedience during their nationwide protest on Friday against inflation, unemployment and the Goods and Services Tax hike on essential items. Deputy Commissioner of Police Amrutha Guguloth reported that a case under sections 186, 188, 332 and 34 of the …

Protest Vs Protest in Delhi: Cong Rallies on Rahul's ED Questioning, BJP on 'Derogatory Remarks' for PM
2 years, 6 months ago

Protest Vs Protest in Delhi: Cong Rallies on Rahul's ED Questioning, BJP on 'Derogatory Remarks' for PM

News 18  

The national capital remained replete with protests – this time from the BJP side too – amid the Enforcement Directorate questioning former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in an old corruption case. While Delhi Congress workers on held a protest in the Civil Lines area with a march to Lieutenant Governor’s house, led by state president Anil Kumar, the BJP too …

Day of protests: From Delhi to Ranchi, stir over Prophet remarks rocks India
2 years, 6 months ago

Day of protests: From Delhi to Ranchi, stir over Prophet remarks rocks India

Hindustan Times  

Massive protests erupted in several parts of the country on Friday over inflammatory comments by suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled party leader Naveen Kumar Jindal. The agitations turned violent in many states, including Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal, with reports of police firing in the air, shelling tear gas to disperse crowds and resorting to …

Delhi Police identifies 15 more involved in Jahangirpuri clashes
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Police identifies 15 more involved in Jahangirpuri clashes

Hindustan Times  

At least 15 more people involved in the communal violence in Jahangirpuri on April 16 have been identified by the Delhi Police but they are evading arrest, senior police officers privy to the investigation by the crime branch team said on Tuesday. Teams from the crime branch and the special cell have been camping at different places in West Bengal …

2020 Delhi riots: Court reserves order on Umar Khalid's bail plea
2 years, 10 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court reserves order on Umar Khalid's bail plea

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case of a larger conspiracy in connection with Delhi riots during February 2020. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat said that the order on the bail plea of Mr. Khalid would be pronounced on March 14. Mr. Khalid, along with several …

Anti-CAA stir: SC slams Yogi govt over recovery notices, issues warning
2 years, 10 months ago

Anti-CAA stir: SC slams Yogi govt over recovery notices, issues warning

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Yogi Aditynath-led Uttar Pradesh government for acting on recovery notices issued to citizens who were allegedly involved in protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in December 2019. The court's observations came on a plea filed by Parwaiz Arif Titu seeking quashing of notices sent to alleged protestors by the district administration for recovering …

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