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BJP MP Sambit Patra takes dig at Congress and its allies for postponing their proposed mock Parliament, claiming it was the result of a lack of organisational capability
In a powerful show of intergenerational solidarity, cultural icons hand over the National Flag and Constitution to students at a gathering in Thrissur in support of the Jantar Mantar protests
The PIL seeks directions to the authorities to disclose details of requisitions made by the Delhi Police and the sanction and extension order of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Rahul Gandhi also alleged that the Home minister is trying his best to stop people from coming into Delhi for the November 1 rally
Rahul Gandhi said that the Home Minister is "trying his best" to stop people from other States to join the Nov. 1 rally in Delhi
The petition also sought the blocking of Das’ Instagram and X accounts for allegedly derogatory remarks about the judiciary.
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan order notices to the Centre as well as the CJP leader
Women-led protests began last week in Ladakh, driven by a newly introduced liquor policy, demanding a complete rollback of the policy and for Ladakh to be declared a dry Union territory
The deputy editor of ‘The Arunachal Times’ said that the ‘intimidation’ would not ‘stop me from writing or my activism’.
In a letter to Sonia Gandhi, the traders' body said the proposed rally, which is expected to draw 10 lakh people, could affect business worth ₹10,000-12,000 crore in wholesale and retail markets in central and old Delhi during the peak festive season
MeitY’s advisory to Meta, shorter takedown deadlines under amended IT Rules, and platforms’ own enforcement policies have brought renewed scrutiny of how online content is blocked, and what recourse users have
The demonstrators ended their stir as the university set a deadline for implementing the students’ union framework and revoked disciplinary action against them.
The protestors in Itanagar want the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project plan scrapped and arrested activists released
The revised guidelines will apply to character verification in government departments, public sector corporations, boards and urban and rural local bodies; the government added, however, that political ideology alone cannot be grounds for disqualification
November 16 is the deadline for candidates, students and other stakeholders to submit their statements to the panel
The Committee, headed by former CEC J.M. Lyngdoh, issued the report dated May 23, 2006; it felt that party-linked student organisations politicise campus elections and split students into rival factions
Jamia Millia Islamia campus in Indian capital has seen weeks of protests, with several students holding a hunger strike.
General Education Minister N. Samsudheen says 'some people deliberately trying to take the shine off’ the sports event
The Congress rally will be held at the Ramlila Maidan, which is one of the three designated protest sites in Delhi after Jantar Mantar was de-notified
The Delhi Police has detained more than 70 students since October 12 amid protests about union elections, protesters said.
Students at New Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia university are on hunger strike demanding a student union.
The demands come ahead of the Congress-led INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan against alleged electoral irregularities
Invoking the principles of the Constitution and the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the CJP said democracy depended on ensuring equal political representation and protecting every eligible citizen’s voting rights
In order to ensure that the examinations were held without disruption, the question papers were securely sent to the official email addresses of all institutions half an hour before the examinations began.
Amid the ongoing standoff, university officials shared visuals of broken windows and alleged that students had forcibly entered parts of the campus, damaging surveillance cameras and other university property
K.C. Venugopal said 21 parties of the INDIA bloc had planned the “public impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar as a curtain raiser” on October 30 for the November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan on the "vote chori" charge
Officials disclosed that this year, only one retail vendor was functional and the number of functional bars attached to restaurants offering retail sale of liquor had increased by 17 newly issued licences, taking the total to 40
Roji M. John said the government supported campus politics but was committed to curbing unhealthy practices while not infringing on students’ democratic right to protest
Police say no separate request was received for the proposed mock impeachment on October 30 and November 1; rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 cleared subject to conditions, including CCTV surveillance and a ban on marches outside the venue
Chennithala admits lapses by police in Cheranalloor car crash case. Opposition stages walkout in protest against denial of discussion, suspending House proceedings
The protest in Panna has been going on since September 11, with affected families carrying out a ‘Jal Satyagrah’ by lying on symbolic pyres and tying symbolic noose around their necks
Issuing the student leader a notice based only on police allegations raises questions if it is intended to restrict her liberty.
Congress chief appeals to citizens to join INDIA bloc’s Chalo Dilli rally on November 1; Rahul tells traders that Congress’ protest will end in ‘30 seconds’ if govt. sacks Chief Election Commissioner
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The students have said that the institute’s order about elections to the union did not address their key demands.
Hours after his anticipatory bail plea was dismissed, Chennai Police took the former School Education Minister into custody
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari accused the previous government of adopting the ‘Joy Bangla’ slogan of Bangladesh; takes a dig at CJP
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Mr. Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan until after November 10, warning that it could disrupt business worth ₹10,000 crore during the peak Diwali shopping season
Naseeruddin Shah urged all right-minded citizens to support the demands of the students of SRFTI
The demonstrators alleged that the police used force during the detentions, including manhandling women.
With no assurances on resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and the Chief Proctor, two students are continuing their hunger strike
Students have been holding demonstrations at the university in Delhi since October 12, demanding union elections.
Vucic says the opposition Student List is projected to win a parliamentary majority after nearly two years of protests.
People have been taking to the streets to demand action.
With classes suspended, water facilities on the campus were cut off and no entry or exit was allowed
The protest is not about the Special Intensive Revision, not about a State or a party, or who won or who lost. It is about the invaluable voting right of every Indian, which has been taken away, says the Congress Rajya Sabha Member