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HISTORY OF PROTESTS IN DELHI
Jantar Mantar too central to protest? World has many, from Hyde Park to Union SquareProtest sites around the world, such as Speaker's Corner in London and Tahrir Square in Cairo, play significant roles in civil demonstratio...
From dissent to de-notification: Jantar Mantar and shifting protest addresses in DelhiDelhi has seen a historical shift in designated protest venues, moving from Jantar Mantar to Ramlila Maidan. The Delhi Police de-notified J...
Saffron-clad groups roam Delhi streets, assault protesters; Hindu Raksha Dal chief claims responsibilityOn Saturday, protests in New Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led to violence from pro-Modi groups. Arrests of sever...
Chinese diplomats, a Bengali play and the Naxalbari mystery: New book revisits questions over Beijing's roleChinese diplomats attended a politically charged play in Calcutta shortly before the Naxalbari uprising in 1967. The uprising led to questi...
Bhagwant Mann accuses Delhi Police of violating Bangla Sahib sanctity; police cite ‘malicious’ videoPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the entry of Delhi Police personnel into Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. The incident occurred during ...
'Destroying democracy': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over Delhi protest crackdownRahul Gandhi, during his youth outreach initiative in Chennai, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attacking democracy. He claimed Modi...
NTA reforms: Panel proposes age, attempt limits and two-stage entrance tests after NEET cancellationA parliamentary panel has called for stronger oversight of the National Testing Agency after NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled over alleged paper ...
Tamil Nadu scraps plans for greenfield airport in Parandur, risks falling a decade behind rival aviation hubsTamil Nadu, a $400 billion-plus economy with more than 10% annual growth, lacks an airport that matches its economic scale. Chennai’s Meena...
Gandhi Jayanti 2026 History: Why October 2 is celebrated, significance, theme and role in India’s freedom struggleGandhi Jayanti 2026 Theme, History: October 2 marks the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, whose leadership, Satyagraha and commitm...
School assembly news headlines September 30: Top India, international, sports and business updatesSchool assembly news headlines for September 30 cover major developments across India and the world, including political updates, flood con...
SIR row: What's basis of Rahul Gandhi's allegations, asks BJPBJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi challenged Rahul Gandhi's claims about the Election Commission's functioning and decision-making process...
The battle of bourses: NSE shook Dalal Street, beat BSE's broker clubThe NSE listed its own shares on the BSE on Thursday, 34 years after its incorporation, marking an ironic milestone for the exchange create...
SC modifies its order, stays strictures passed by Allahabad HC against Noida DMThe Supreme Court modified its interim order regarding Noida District Magistrate Medha Roopam's actions. It stayed the Allahabad High Court...
Mamata-led TMC submits new name, symbol choices under protest after EC bars party name, ‘flowers and grass’ for Bengal bypollsThe Trinamool Congress submitted new name and symbol choices to the Election Commission. This action followed an interim order temporarily ...
Noida DM moves SC against Allahabad HC order reprimanding her for student's detention under NSAA district magistrate has appealed to the Supreme Court against a High Court order. The High Court directed a Rs 5 lakh deduction from her ...
Will challenge Allahabad HC order quashing student activist's NSA detention: SG Mehta to SCSolicitor General Tushar Mehta presented an appeal to the Supreme Court against a High Court's decision that annulled the detention of Akri...
Abhishek Banerjee rules out TMC return for 'traitors' who crossed over to dissident factionsTMC leader Abhishek Banerjee made it clear that no traitors will be welcomed back into the party, highlighting the vital contribution of th...
One for the future: Gen Alpha rise to demand accountability, better infrastructureYoung students are protesting across India for better school conditions. Issues include lack of fans, toilets, and teachers in many schools...
Delhi Police tells SC facial recognition at Jantar Mantar protest targeted only known criminalsDelhi Police told the Supreme Court it used “maximum restraint but minimum required force” during student protests at Jantar Mantar over ex...
SC to set up high-powered panel to probe allegations of police excesses during NEET protestThe Supreme Court will form a high-powered committee to examine police excesses. This panel will include retired judges and former senior p...