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CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka detained near Jantar Mantar

In a post on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said several other team members, including Ajinkya Shinde, had also been detained

Delhi Police seeks CAPF deployment extension till Oct 20 amid protest fears

In a letter to MHA, police requested that the deployment, which was scheduled to end on Monday, be extended to maintain law and order and deal with any potential situation

Anti-CEC protest: Rahul to host INDIA bloc leaders, CJP plans fresh stir

Rahul Gandhi will host INDIA bloc leaders, students and civil society representatives for high tea as the Opposition steps up its campaign against the CEC and SIR

SC registry flags over 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi's plea in SIR case

The registry asked the filing lawyer to submit a clear copy of the ID card of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who is one of the co-petitioners in the case

Delhi traffic alert: 22 junctions may see diversions amid anti-CEC protests

In its advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police said that traffic movement could be affected during the day due to the prevailing law-and-order situation.

CJP announces protest in Rajasthan against 'illegal detention' by police

CJP spokesperson Deepak Baliyan alleged that police in Rajasthan prevented the party workers from joining protests in Delhi and harassed their families

Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest site, names 3 new spots

Opposition parties criticise the move to shift protests away from Jantar Mantar, while leaders march to the Supreme Court against the Election Commission's SIR exercise

Neither approved nor disapproved the new Form 6, says Justice Bagchi

There was no application concerning the new Form 6. That is all we have said: CJI Surya Kant

NSEL case: PMLA court allows sale of assets worth ₹3,464 cr for settlement

Mumbai's special PMLA court permits monetisation of ED-attached assets worth Rs 3,464 crore to facilitate a Rs 1,950 crore settlement for 5,682 specified NSEL creditors

Supreme Court Bar Association, Opposition move court on detentions, SIR

Supreme Court to hear pleas over alleged police excesses during Delhi protests, while Rahul Gandhi and 10 other Opposition leaders challenge irregularities in the SIR exercise.

Adani begins construction of 10,432 Dharavi rehabilitation homes in Mumbai

Ten per cent of the commercial space in each rehabilitation building will be reserved to generate revenue for maintaining common infrastructure

Protesting at Ramlila Maidan may cost over ₹1 lakh, bookings full

According to protesters, for an organisation or a group of residents planning a demonstration, Ramlila Maidan requires a steep entry cost. The Jantar Mantar site did not require a payment of this kind

SC asks why drug price caps cannot extend beyond cancer medicines

Bench questions steep mark-ups on medicines and medical devices; Centre says price regulation must balance affordability with availability

Delhi Metro reopens 6 stations after closure due to 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: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge and others move SC over SIR

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

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 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