Anti CAA protests: Protesters detained in several cities, Delhi protestors may have been mobilised from other states through WhatsApp
5 years ago

Anti CAA protests: Protesters detained in several cities, Delhi protestors may have been mobilised from other states through WhatsApp

Op India  

Section 144 has been imposed on Thursday across Uttar Pradesh, parts of Karnataka and Delhi in wake of the planned protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Few locations identified where officers have asked to provide local intelligence frequently https://t.co/bTFStfMcKA — ANI December 19, 2019 In Hyderabad as well, protesters have been detained by the Police. #Telangana pic.twitter.com/5nPiqPr3Kk — ANI December 19, 2019 The Delhi Police, meanwhile, has asked protesters to cooperate with the Police and protest only at designated places. Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa, at Red Fort where Section 144 is imposed: We request protest organizers to hold protests at designated places only. #Delhi #CitizenshipAct pic.twitter.com/7Fnf5aItlB — ANI December 19, 2019 Earlier, alleged Historian Ramchandra Guha was arrested by the Bengaluru Police for protests at the Town Hall in Bengaluru.

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Is organising a protest enough for UAPA: HC asks Delhi Police
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11 hours, 48 minutes ago

Is organising a protest enough for UAPA: HC asks Delhi Police

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the police if organising protests was enough to attract provisions of the Unlawful Activities Act, an anti-terror law, in a February 2020 communal riots case. A Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur posed the query to the Special Public Prosecutor, Amit Prasad, while hearing the bail pleas of former Jawaharlal Nehru …

Protests erupt in Visakhapatnam during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit over privatisation of steel plant
17 hours, 10 minutes ago

Protests erupt in Visakhapatnam during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit over privatisation of steel plant

The Hindu  

Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Visakhapatnam to lay foundation stone for ₹2 lakh crore worth development works, the city has witnessed a series of protests here on Wednesday. Activists from the CPI and the CPI took part in agitations at various places demanding that Mr. Narendra Modi announce that the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant will not be privatised. Several …

'Is Organizing Protest Site Good Enough To Attract UAPA?' High Court Asks Delhi Police In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case
20 hours, 33 minutes ago

'Is Organizing Protest Site Good Enough To Attract UAPA?' High Court Asks Delhi Police In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the Delhi Police as to whether organizing a protest site is good enough to attract Unlawful Activities Act against an individual. A division bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur put the question to SPP Amit Prasad, who was opposing the bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other …

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 …

Cong forcibly tried to enter Raj Bhawan, says Himanta, orders cops to file FIR
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cong forcibly tried to enter Raj Bhawan, says Himanta, orders cops to file FIR

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday accused the Congress of forcibly trying to enter Raj Bhawan during a protest march on December 18 and said a police probe would be carried out into the breach. Yesterday, Congress party leaders attempted to forcibly enter Raj Bhawan by breaching police barricades and causing chaos in the vicinity,” Sarma said …

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 …

Security heightened at Ambala-Delhi border ahead of farmers’ march
1 month ago

Security heightened at Ambala-Delhi border ahead of farmers’ march

Deccan Chronicle  

The security arrangements have been heightened ahead of the Delhi March announced by farmers today. The Police have barricaded the Ambala-Delhi border as the farmers will leave from Shambhu Border for Delhi at 1 pm. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher told ANI.As many as 34 farmers were detained who were going from zero point to Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in …

Protesting farmers claim police blocking them from exiting villages
1 month ago

Protesting farmers claim police blocking them from exiting villages

The Hindu  

As farmers from western Uttar Pradesh go ahead with plans to enter the national capital with the Delhi Chalo protest, despite detentions and arrests at Pari Chowk in Greater Noida, farmers claim local police was deployed in villages neighbouring Greater Noida, to restrict their movement. CM is misusing the police force to trespass into houses and detain farmers in the …

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. …

Rakesh Tikait Detained On Agra-Noida Expressway, Threatens To March To Lucknow
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1 month ago

Rakesh Tikait Detained On Agra-Noida Expressway, Threatens To March To Lucknow

ABP News  

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait addressed the farmers over the phone after he was detained on the Agra-Noida Yamuna Expressway and stopped from proceeding towards Noida. Tikaitwas on his way to Noida and Greater Noida to protest against the arrest of more than 160 farmers, who staged a sit-in at the Dalit Prerna Sthal, demanding land allocation and higher compensation for …

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 …

Indian police arrest seven for breaking into Bangladesh consulate
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1 month ago

Indian police arrest seven for breaking into Bangladesh consulate

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI, India, - Police in India's northeastern state of Tripura arrested seven members of a Hindu group and charged them with breaking into the Bangladesh consulate and vandalising property, a police officer said on Tuesday. Indian police arrest seven for breaking into Bangladesh consulate The move came hours after Muslim-majority Bangladesh called for immediate action against protesters who broke into …

7 arrested, action against 4 cops over security breach at Bangladesh mission in Tripura – Firstpost
1 month ago

7 arrested, action against 4 cops over security breach at Bangladesh mission in Tripura – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Seven people have been arrested and action, including suspension, has been taken after the security breach at Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura’s Agartala on Monday Security enhanced after protesters broke out police barricades during a protest against atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh, at the Assistant High Commission in Agartala on December 2, 2024. Seven people have been arrested and …

MEA condemns 'attack' on Bangladesh High Commission office in Tripura, assures action against protesters seeking justice for minorities in Bangladesh
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1 month ago

MEA condemns 'attack' on Bangladesh High Commission office in Tripura, assures action against protesters seeking justice for minorities in Bangladesh

Op India  

Hours after massive protests erupted outside the office of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission office in the Agartala region of Tripura, the Ministry of External Affairs took cognizance of the event and condemned the attack saying the government would take proper action against the protesters. “The incident earlier today of the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission …

Bengaluru trade unions, activists demand withdrawal of protest licensing order
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru trade unions, activists demand withdrawal of protest licensing order

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Horaatada Hakkigagi Janandolana, a coalition of trade unions, women’s rights, queer rights, slum and Dalit organisations, and civil liberties groups demanded the withdrawal of the Licensing and Regulation of Protests, Demonstrations, and Protest Marches Order, 2021, which confines protests to Freedom Park. Protests, once a vibrant expression of democratic dissent across Bengaluru, are now designated to only Freedom Park, …

Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest

India TV News  

Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, including West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and BJP leader Agnimitra Paul held a protest march on Wednesday to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata against the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari by Dhaka police. During the march, Agnimitra Paul said that the Bengali Hindus would …

Protect all minorities, India tells B’desh after arrest of Hindu priest
1 month, 1 week ago

Protect all minorities, India tells B’desh after arrest of Hindu priest

Hindustan Times  

India on Tuesday expressed “deep concern” over the arrest of prominent Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, as protests erupted in multiple cities following his detention on sedition charges and one of the lawyers representing him was killed in clashes. “We have noted with deep concern the arrest and denial of bail to Shri Chinmoy Krishna Das,” India’s ministry …

India lodges strong protest over arrest of ISKCON leader in Bangladesh, says ensure safety, security of Hindus
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India lodges strong protest over arrest of ISKCON leader in Bangladesh, says ensure safety, security of Hindus

India TV News  

New Delhi: A day after Bangladesh police arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote, from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in Dhaka, India on Tuesday lodged a strong protest against the arrest. A court in Bangladesh on Tuesday ordered to send to jail Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a leader of the Hindu …

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 …

BJP workers protesting Kejriwal's visit to Rajghat detained
7 months ago

BJP workers protesting Kejriwal's visit to Rajghat detained

The Hindu  

Police on June 2 detained several BJP workers, including the party's Delhi unit chief Virendra Sachdeva, who were protesting against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's visit to the Rajghat ahead of his scheduled surrender at Tihar jail. "To maintain law and order, some protesters were removed from Rajghat area and were taken to Kamla Market Police Station," a senior police officer …

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 …

Bengaluru cops file FIR against BJP leaders Tejasvi Surya, Shobha Karandlaje for protesting over shopkeeper assault case
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru cops file FIR against BJP leaders Tejasvi Surya, Shobha Karandlaje for protesting over shopkeeper assault case

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru police have registered a First Information Report against Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for participating in a protest in Bengaluru over the controversial altercation between a shopkeeper and a group of men for allegedly playing the ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ during ‘Azaan’ time. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Shobha Karandlaje participated in the protest after the shopkeeper's assault case, and were …

Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj detained during protests over Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj detained during protests over Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest

Hindustan Times  

Delhi cabinet ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj were detained by Delhi Police on Friday as the Aam Aadmi Party leaders were protesting against the BJP over the arrest of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy case. Delhi minister Atishi was detained during a protest at ITO against the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal by …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Congress cadre arrested near Vellore for black flag protest against PM Modi’s visit to T.N.
10 months, 1 week ago

Congress cadre arrested near Vellore for black flag protest against PM Modi’s visit to T.N.

The Hindu  

District-level functionaries and cadre of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, were arrested at the new bus terminus in Gudiyatham town near Vellore, for organising a black flag protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Tamil Nadu. Tense moments prevailed at 11 a.m., when cadre, led by G. Sureshkumar, president, Vellore …

'Freedom Of Movement Is Police's Problem, Court Can't Take Cognizance': High Court On Delhi University's Plea Against Protest By Professor
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Freedom Of Movement Is Police's Problem, Court Can't Take Cognizance': High Court On Delhi University's Plea Against Protest By Professor

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday disposed of a plea moved by the Delhi University against protests carried out by Dr. Ritu Singh, a former professor of the varsity, and her followers in the North Campus. Justice Subramonium Prasad said that it is a matter pertaining to law and order problem which will be taken care of by the Delhi …

2 protests a day keep Chandigarh Police on toes through the year
10 months, 2 weeks ago

2 protests a day keep Chandigarh Police on toes through the year

Hindustan Times  

Capital of two states, the Union territory of Chandigarh emerged as the prime location for demonstrations in 2023. Farmers blocking traffic movement at Jaloli toll plaza in Panchkula on Thursday to protest the use of police force against farmers at Khanauri A staggering 883 protests, ranging from small to large, unfolded throughout the year — equivalent to at least two …

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, …

No permission given to Anganwadi staff’s ‘Chalo Vijayawada’, says CP
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No permission given to Anganwadi staff’s ‘Chalo Vijayawada’, says CP

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: No permission has been accorded to ‘Chalo Vijayawada’ to stage a protest near CM camp office in Tadepalli, planned by agitating Anganwadi workers, helpers and various organisations in the city on Monday, said NTR District Commissioner of Police Kanthi Rana Tata. It may be recalled that Anganwadi staff across the State have been agitating for the last 41 days …

Sri Rama Sene activists detained after protest at Lokayukta office in Bengaluru
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Rama Sene activists detained after protest at Lokayukta office in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU : Alleging that the Lokayukta had failed to take action against corrupt officials and closed the complaint instead of ordering a probe or transferring the complaint to the Lokayukta police wing, activists of Sri Rama Sene gathered before the Lokayukta office and raised slogans on Wednesday. Activist S Bhaskaran, who is also the city president of Sri Rama Sene, …

26 TD activists booked for abusing, threatening CI in Srikalahasti
1 year, 2 months ago

26 TD activists booked for abusing, threatening CI in Srikalahasti

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: A recent clash between the Telugu Desam activists and the police resulted in the registration of cases against 26 party workers, including the constituency in-charge Bojjala Sudheer Reddy in Srikalahasti of Tirupati district. Accusing the CI of high-handedness and offensive language against them, Reddy, along with party workers staged a protest in front of the Srikalahasti Rural police station, …

Police thwart yatra of TD leaders
1 year, 3 months ago

Police thwart yatra of TD leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Police on Tuesday foiled the plans of Telugu Desam leaders in northern Andhra Pradesh who intended to organize a yatra to their local temples to pray for the early release of their leader N. Chandrababu Naidu. Naidu, former Gajuwaka MLA and parliamentary constituency president Palla Srinivasa Rao, former MLA Gandi Babji and others were placed under house arrest starting …

TD MPs and Lokesh stage silent protest at Rajghat against Naidu's arrest
1 year, 3 months ago

TD MPs and Lokesh stage silent protest at Rajghat against Naidu's arrest

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Telugu Desam MPs and former MPs, along with Nara Lokesh, staged a silent protest at Rajghat in Delhi on Tuesday wearing black badges against the arrest of Nara Chandrababu Naidu. The TD MPs Kesineni Srinivas alias Nani, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Galla Jayadev, and Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar alleged that the state government is in jitters as people across the globe …

Battle for Bengal's MGNREGA wages: TMC MP seeks permission for protests in Delhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Battle for Bengal's MGNREGA wages: TMC MP seeks permission for protests in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien has sought permission from Delhi Police to hold demonstrations at three places in the national capital for Bengal workers who have been denied wages under the MGNREGA scheme. In three separate letters, the Rajya Sabha member wrote to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi district, asking for an update on the requests sent on …

Haryana violence: Delhi Police file 26 FIRs over protests in city
1 year, 5 months ago

Haryana violence: Delhi Police file 26 FIRs over protests in city

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police have registered 26 First Information Reports against unknown people in connection with the rallies carried out by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal members on Wednesday to protest the attack on a religious procession at Nuh, senior police officers aware of the matter said on Thursday. A senior police officer who asked to remain anonymous said, “Protests were …

NIA searches former PFI functionary’s house in Coimbatore
1 year, 5 months ago

NIA searches former PFI functionary’s house in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

The National Investigation Agency searched the residence of a former functionary of the Popular Front of India in Coimbatore on Sunday morning as part of its investigation into the 2019 murder of Pattali Makkal Katchi functionary V. Ramalingam at Thirubhuvanam in Thanjavur district. Sources privy to the development said Abbas was questioned by the NIA sleuths to find out if …

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 …

Trinamool to protest in Delhi on October 2 for 'blocked' Bengal funds
1 year, 5 months ago

Trinamool to protest in Delhi on October 2 for 'blocked' Bengal funds

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress will launch a massive protest in Delhi against the BJP-led central government for allegedly blocking the funds for Bengal under MGNREGA on October 2, senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee said on Friday. "I announce that on October 2, we will go to Delhi and protest outside Krishi Bhavan for the pending central funds," he said. "We …

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 …

Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri, Sreeshankar react after police detain protesting wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri, Sreeshankar react after police detain protesting wrestlers

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Sunday reacted after India’s top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were detained by the Delhi Police and their protest site cleared. https://t.co/M2gzso4qjX — Neeraj Chopra May 28, 2023 Speaking on the incident, Indian Football captain Sunil Chhetri tweeted, “Why does it have to come down to our wrestlers being dragged around without …

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