Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday came out in support of students and young activists who alleged harassment and violence during protests at Jantar Mantar, strongly criticising Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action. Gandhi said that questioning the education system or demanding reforms cannot be considered a crime and accused...
Opposition parties are set to stage a protest at the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament on Monday, demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action taken during a demonstration held in the national capital on July 20. The Opposition has alleged that the handling of the protest by security forces...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned alleged incidents of abuse involving journalists during protests over the NEET examination controversy, describing attacks on media professionals as unacceptable. The party has also questioned what it called “selective outrage” over incidents involving journalists, arguing that press freedom must be defended consistently, regardless of political affiliations. The controversy...
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged use of pellet guns and excessive force during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ march near Parliament on July 20. With Parliament’s Monsoon Session resuming on Monday, the controversy...
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the central government that peaceful protesters would not face punitive or retaliatory legal action in connection with the July 20 demonstration in Delhi. Wangchuk shared details of the government’s assurance in a video message, saying the commitment played a key...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a fresh set of measures to tackle examination paper leaks and irregularities, including a proposed legal framework for fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those found responsible. The announcement came amid growing protests in Delhi over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demands for greater accountability from the authorities....
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has publicly expressed her support for students involved in the ongoing protest movement, sharing an emotional message about the events of the past few days and highlighting the hopes, sacrifices and aspirations behind the demonstrations. The actor’s statement comes amid growing public attention around the student-led protests and the response to...
New Delhi: Commuters across the national capital faced disruptions on Thursday as authorities closed 16 Delhi Metro stations amid heightened security arrangements linked to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar. The stations were shut from 7:30 am and will remain closed until further instructions, according to the latest service update. The move comes as the...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed strong political protests on Tuesday as opposition Members of Parliament staged a coordinated demonstration, observing what they described as a “Black Day” to protest alleged police brutality against student demonstrators in the national capital. The protest intensified political tensions between the ruling government and opposition parties, with lawmakers accusing...
Actor R. Madhavan has come under criticism on social media after a section of students from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) questioned his silence over ongoing student-led protests linked to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and broader concerns surrounding education and public accountability. The criticism emerged after members of the...