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INDIA bloc march: Delhi Police registers multiple FIRs
The Delhi Police have registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) in connection with the recent protest march by the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) Bloc, The Indian Express reported.
Why Delhi's 3 new protest sites are problematic
After the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, Delhi Police on Monday identified three alternative venues: Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground.
20,000 paramilitary personnel to remain in Delhi for a month
Around 20,000 paramilitary personnel deployed in the national capital amid protests by opposition bloc INDIA and other groups against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities will continue to be stationed in Delhi for at least a month, sources told NDTV.
Jantar Mantar is no longer a protest venue
The Delhi Police has officially denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. The decision was announced in a standing order dated October 11, 2026.
CJP gives Delhi Police 24-hour ultimatum for Jantar Mantar protest
Members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) approached the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi on Monday.
'Don't drag us into politics': CJI amid Delhi protests row
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday said that there should be no impediment to the movement of lawyers and court staff amid the curbs in Delhi due to the protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
'SC doors open to everyone': CJI amid INDIA bloc protest
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has said that every Indian citizen has the right to approach the courts.
Salman's 'Maatrubhumi' was reshot over China's negative portrayal: Dhruv Rathee
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has alleged that political pressure is delaying the release of Salman Khan's upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.
Congress MP, JNU professor booked for sexual harassment
The Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.
Cockroach Janta Party leaders vow to continue protests
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has vowed to expand its protests across India after its leaders were released from Delhi police custody.
Protesters, including CPI(M) MP, detained in Delhi despite SC order
The Delhi Police on Sunday continued to detain protesters, including Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader John Brittas.
'Abducted', phones seized: CJP leaders on detention at Delhi airport
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das have accused the Delhi Police of high-handedness after their detention.
John Brittas, Pinarayi Vijayan detained amid CJP protests
Rajya Sabha member John Brittas and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Remove barricades, metro to run normally: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of barricades in Delhi, unless "absolutely warranted." It also stated that Metro, train, and internet services should function normally, subject to law and order.
Video showing protester being assaulted goes viral: 4 arrested
The Delhi Police have arrested four men in connection with a viral video that allegedly shows a protester being assaulted.
Delhi Police file over 20 FIRs over SIR protests
The Delhi Police has registered over 20 cases in connection with attempts to hold protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise on Saturday.
Supreme Court to hear contempt plea against Centre, Delhi Police
The Supreme Court is set to hear a contempt plea against the central government, Delhi Police, and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) over alleged violations of its October 9 order.
CJP leaders released from detention, can't breach peace for 1yr
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from detention by an Executive Magistrate court in Delhi on Sunday.
India slams UN rights body over Delhi protest detentions remarks
India has slammed the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for its concerns over the recent mass detentions in New Delhi.
Prakash Raj, Anurag Kashyap slam CJP protesters' detention
Several film industry figures have criticized the heavy police crackdown and security deployment in New Delhi over the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) planned protest at Jantar Mantar.
Wangchuk warns of hunger strike, padyatra if protesters not released
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has declared the situation in India an "undeclared emergency" after a massive crackdown by Delhi Police.
Abhijeet Dipke's grandmother passes away; family informs him in detention
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has been informed about his grandmother's death while he remains in detention in Delhi.
Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal detained during protest against CEC
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was detained by Delhi Police on Saturday during a protest in New Delhi.
Cockroach Janta Party appoints new protest leader after Dipke's detention
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has named its organization in-charge, Ajinkya Shinde, to lead a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Lawyers, SFI members detained trying to march to Jantar Mantar
The Delhi Police detained several members of the Students' Federation of India (SFI), other student organizations, and lawyers on Saturday.
Abhijeet Dipke detained from plane ahead of CJP protest
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was detained by Delhi Police on Saturday.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee detained ahead of CJP protest
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by the Delhi Police from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday morning, News18 reported, citing sources.
Delhi: At least 1,000 detained ahead of protest against CEC
Ahead of a planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), at least 1,000 people have been detained across Delhi, Hindustan Times reported.
Delhi Police deploy 35,000 personnel ahead of CJP protest: Report
The Delhi Police has launched a massive security operation ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) planned protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
SC seeks 'balance' amid Delhi curbs ahead of CJP protest
The Supreme Court has taken up the issue of unprecedented restrictions in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on Saturday, calling for "balance" in the approach.
Rahul, Priyanka named in FIRs over protests against Election Commission
The Delhi Police have filed around 25 first information reports (FIRs) in connection with protests that began on October 2.
57 Delhi Metro stations may shut from Friday night
The Delhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to consider closing entry and exit gates at 57 metro stations from Friday night.
Brij Bhushan Singh gets time to respond in revision petition
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has given Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh time to respond to a revision petition.
MeitY warns social media platforms over fake, manipulated content
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory to social media platforms, urging them to enhance their scrutiny of false, misleading, manipulated, and out-of-context content, as per Moneycontrol.
Cops deployed at Delhi's CP as opposition plans Rajghat march
Ahead of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc's planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, security has been beefed up around Connaught Place in New Delhi.
Delhi: 5, including pregnant woman dead after four-story building collapse
The death toll in the four-story residential building collapse in Delhi's New Seemapuri area on Wednesday near Idgah Machhli Mandi has risen to five after two more bodies were recovered from the debris on Thursday.
Police examining videos showing officers 'being assaulted' during opposition's protest
The Delhi Police are currently examining multiple videos that allegedly show their personnel, including women officers and constables, being assaulted during a protest by opposition MPs near Jantar Mantar.
5-story building collapses in Delhi's Seemapuri, several trapped
A five-story building collapsed in the New Seemapuri area of northeast Delhi on Wednesday afternoon, with several people trapped under the debris, IANS reported.
Rahul, Priyanka detained as cops remove MPs from Akashvani Bhawan
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police after they began clearing the Akashwani Bhavan premises where opposition MPs have been camping.
Court grants bail to right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in a case linked to an assault during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi govt puts sexual harassment-accused ACP's promotion on hold
The Delhi government has put a promotion order for Assistant Commissioner of Police (Connaught Place) Vivek Bhagat on hold.
Why Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar didn't wear name tags
The Delhi Police personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar for protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar did not wear name tags.
Delhi readies for anti-EC protests: massive security apparatus in place
The Delhi Police has readied a massive security apparatus for two protest marches planned against the Election Commission(EC) on Sunday.
Journalist accuses Delhi cop of groping, pushing at Jantar Mantar
An independent journalist has accused a senior Delhi Police officer of groping and pushing her during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Police file cases over protest at Jantar Mantar: Report
The Delhi Police have filed three cases in connection with the protests at Jantar Mantar on Friday, Hindustan Times reported exclusively.
Over 500 detained in Delhi protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Over 500 people, including leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and student activists, were detained in a protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday.
Anti-CEC protests: 11 Delhi metros shut, Section 163 imposed
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has suspended entry and exit at 11 metro stations till further notice in the wake of heightened security measures ahead of planned protests at Jantar Mantar by several groups, including the All India Students' Association (AISA) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
No permission for anti-ECI protests at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police said it has not given permission for any protests against the Election Commission (EC) at Jantar Mantar this week.
Slap row: Police file non-cognizable report against Parvesh Verma
The Delhi Police have filed a non-cognizable report against Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma for allegedly slapping a man during an inspection of road repair work.
Court seeks Brij Bhushan's response on appeal against his acquittal
A Delhi court has sought a response from former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on an appeal filed by four women wrestlers.
PM deepfake picture case: Court orders takedown, issues CJP notice
The Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of deepfake images showing a woman alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Lady Shri Ram suspends physical classes after teen gang-raped
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) has shifted to online classes for Wednesday after a 17-year-old girl was gang-raped at Aastha Kunj park, near the college's back gate, about 50 meters from the campus.
Tehseen Poonawalla claims detention during E20 petrol protest
Political commentator Tehseen Poonawalla was allegedly detained by Delhi Police during a protest against E20 petrol at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.
DUSU elections: HC slams student organizations for alleged violations
The Delhi High Court has slammed student organizations, including ABVP and NSUI, for alleged violations during the ongoing Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections.
DUSU elections: Delhi HC bans victory processions
The Delhi High Court has prohibited victory processions after the results of the Delhi University Students's Union (DUSU) elections are declared.
DUSU elections: 900 security personnel deployed amid violence fears
Around 900 security personnel have been deployed for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections on Friday.
Ex-colleague, her partner arrested in HR executive's murder in Gurugram
A 31-year-old human resources professional, Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, was allegedly murdered in Gurugram.
CJP protest assault: 'Influencer' Swatantra Bharadwaj gets 3-week interim bail
A Delhi court has granted three-week interim bail to right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault of a Dalit student-activist's father during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar.
BRICS summit begins; New Delhi Declaration expected
The 18th BRICS summit commenced in New Delhi on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming leaders of the 11-member bloc at Bharat Mandapam.
3 arrested for painting graffiti ahead of BRICS Summit
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested three people, including the alleged mastermind, for painting graffiti at the Singhu Border ahead of the BRICS Summit.
BRICS: Intelligence Bureau warns of potential China, Russia-linked protests
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has warned of possible disruptions to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
BRICS: VIP convoys cut, CMs to travel in one bus
In a bid to minimize traffic disruptions during the 18th BRICS Leaders's Summit, the Indian government has made a significant change in its protocol for domestic VIPs.
BRICS Summit: What's on agenda? Complete 2-day schedule detailed here
The 18th BRICS Leaders's Summit will take place in New Delhi from September 12 to 13.
PM Modi optimistic about BRICS summit, says 'fully confident'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed optimism that the upcoming BRICS Summit will be a platform for constructive discussions on "global welfare."
BRICS Summit: 15,000 cops, 200 paramilitary companies deployed in Delhi
The Delhi Police have deployed around 15,000 personnel and 200 companies of paramilitary forces for the upcoming BRICS Summit.
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.