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Northeast monsoon onset over southern peninsula likely in 2-3 days: IMD

The IMD expects the northeast monsoon to reach southern India in the next 2-3 days, bringing a prolonged wet spell and heavy rainfall to several states from October 15 to 18.

Jantar Mantar de-notified as protest site: A history of Delhi's dissent hub

After over 3 decades as a hub for dissent, Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a protest venue, with Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground designated as alternative sites for demonstrations

Delhi Metro extends closure of 6 stations till 5 pm amid Congress protest

The development comes amid the security restrictions due to a protest by the Congress against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Delhi protest updates: Opposition leaders begin 'march for democracy' to SC

Opposition parties begin march to the Supreme Court over alleged electoral roll irregularities, while CJP seeks permission to continue its protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Delhi Police gets 300 social media posts taken down for spreading 'rumours'

The action comes days after police arrested a man for allegedly using AI tools to create, circulate a fabricated video depicting a police officer sexually harassing a woman journalist during protest

PM will denotify democracy next: Dipke on Jantar Mantar denotification

Dipke criticised Delhi Police's decision to denotify Jantar Mantar as a protest site, alleging the move targets the right to protest

Traffic diversions likely at major junctions across Delhi amid protests

Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to plan journeys ahead and allow extra travel time as restrictions may be imposed at major junctions amid protests

Explained: What the law states about internet shutdown orders in India

Delhi's internet shutdown has brought the 2024 Telecom Rules into focus. The rules specify who can order a shutdown, what the order must contain and how long restrictions can remain in force

Delhi Police 'mentally tortured' me, family, claims CJP's Abhijeet Dipke

Dipke told reporters he was detained from the aircraft when his flight landed in Delhi and that the police did not inform his parents or lawyers about his whereabouts

'Unacceptable': CJP on Jantar Mantar being denotified as protest site

The remarks came as Delhi Police denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated site for protests and named three new spots for holding such demonstrations

Lucknow to get airport-like bus terminal with ₹265 crore investment

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to develop an integrated city bus terminal and commercial facilities at the P-4 parking area in Lucknow's Vrindavan Yojana under the PPP model

Delhi Police de-notify Jantar Mantar as protest venue, name three sites

The police have designated Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi as venues for organising protests

Delhi-NCR firecrackers curb: SC calls for balance, safer celebrations

The Supreme Court called for a balance between public health concerns and religious sentiments, urging people to adopt less polluting ways of celebrating festivals

NHRC has grown into trusted address for aggrieved, says CJI Surya Kant

Justice Kant said the influence of a human rights institution does not come from the coercive force of its orders, but from the credibility it earns over time

No adjudication on new Form 6 while hearing Bihar SIR matter, says SC

Form 6 is an application through which an eligible person seeks inclusion in the electoral roll

Can officials face punishment for defying a Supreme Court order? Explained

From checking for wilful disobedience to possible penalties, here's what the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 says about officials failing to comply with judicial orders

Lawyers have right to peaceful protests at designated sites, says CJI

CJI Surya Kant said lawyers can participate in peaceful protests at designated locations as the SC agreed to hear on Tuesday allegations of police excesses and detentions during protests

Govt protecting Gyanesh Kumar, turning Delhi into a prison: Rahul Gandhi

The Leader of Opposition said INDIA bloc leaders would approach the Supreme Court over alleged vote theft and demand action against the Chief Election Commissioner

CJP seeks Delhi Police nod for Jantar Mantar protest, gives 24-hr ultimatum

Speaking to the media outside the police station, the CJP leaders said they will give the police a 24-hour ultimatum, or they will issue another call to protest

Delhi HC gives police time till Tuesday to respond to IYC plea for protest

At the outset, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Chetan Sharma, representing Delhi Police, told Justice Amit Mahajan that he will take instructions on the issue and inform the court on Tuesday