The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, Delhi government, and Delhi Police on a PIL seeking designated protest sites in the NCR instead of Jantar Mantar due to a lack of basic amenities.
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri claimed that 'puncture repairers and locksmiths' outnumbered students at a recent Jantar Mantar protest against the NEET paper leak, criticizing the abusive language used against PM Modi. His remarks follow Modi's appeal to forgive young protesters who used offensive language.
The Supreme Court agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an alternative protest venue in Delhi, arguing Jantar Mantar inconveniences residents and disrupts services. The bench issued notices to authorities and asked the Solicitor General to seek instructions on the raised issues.
West Bengal Police STF arrested Arpita Sarkar, girlfriend of suspected terrorist Hamim Mondal, from Jharkhand. She is probed for planning disturbances at Jantar Mantar and involvement in a honey-trap network targeting influential people, with alleged links to Pakistan-based handlers.
West Bengal Police STF arrested Arpita Sarkar, girlfriend of suspected terrorist Hamim Mondal, from Jharkhand. They are investigating their alleged plot to create disturbance at Jantar Mantar and Hamim's links to Pakistan-based handlers for intelligence gathering and recruitment.
Indian PM Narendra Modi announced he forgives students who abused him during recent Jantar Mantar protests over an exam leak, calling them "misguided children." This comes as police investigate a report against a woman for similar actions, whose age is disputed, while the CJP questions the legality of such reports.
JNU has advised its students and faculty to avoid protests at Jantar Mantar concerning the NEET-UG paper leak, citing safety and Supreme Court directives. This follows a similar advisory from Delhi University, drawing criticism from Rahul Gandhi, while the Cockroach Janta Party vows to continue protests demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
Jantar Mantar, originally an 18th-century astronomical observatory in Delhi, has evolved into India's central hub for democratic dissent. After authorities restricted protests at Boat Club, Jantar Mantar Road became the designated site by 1993, a role later regulated by the Supreme Court to balance protest rights with public order and resident concerns.
The DMRC closed 17 Delhi Metro stations from Friday 7:30 am due to security concerns amid ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar, marking the third consecutive day of disruptions and affecting hundreds of commuters.
Mobile internet services were suspended near Jantar Mantar until midnight Thursday by the Union Home Ministry for public safety. This occurred amidst a CJP protest demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET exam irregularities.
Delhi Police denied plans for a crackdown on the Jantar Mantar protest, advising former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal against spreading unverified information. This followed an advisory for Connaught Place traders to close establishments early due to prevailing conditions.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor used a poetic couplet to criticize PM Modi's "delayed" response to paper leak cases and student protests. Modi announced fast-track courts and stringent punishment for those involved, emphasizing youth welfare.
Food delivery and quick commerce platforms like Swiggy and Zomato have added "Jantar Mantar Protest Site" as an address, experiencing a 70-80% surge in orders for food, groceries, and medical supplies. Brands are increasing supplies, and some outlets served as first-aid centers.
Volunteer doctors are offering essential medical assistance at the Jantar Mantar protest site in Delhi, treating protesters for injuries, fever, and dehydration. Many protesters prefer on-site care over hospitals, highlighting the importance of medical education and public trust.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram's ICU while on hunger strike, reported stable by doctors. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) urged him to end his strike due to health concerns but vowed to continue their protest at Jantar Mantar, declining a meeting with Union Health Minister JP Nadda unless held at the protest site.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) declined Union Minister JP Nadda's invitation for talks, insisting the government meet them at their Jantar Mantar protest site. CJP leaders questioned the government's sincerity and alleged mistreatment during a prior meeting.
An ACP was injured in stone-pelting during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in central Delhi, amid heightened security. This follows violent clashes two days prior during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march. CJP expressed readiness for talks with the government at a neutral venue.
Milhares de manifestantes, liderados pelo movimento satírico CJP e apoiados pela oposição, protestam em Déli contra o governo Modi, exigindo reformas educacionais e a renúncia do ministro Dharmendra Pradhan após um exame cancelado e repressão policial.
India's Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, declined an urgent hearing on alleged police brutality against students protesting at Jantar Mantar, citing lack of time for video evidence. Protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities turned violent.
Several Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat, were closed due to security concerns amid ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. The CJP's sit-in has lasted 31 days, with the party alleging police force during a July 20 march and threatening escalated agitation if demands are not met.
Union ministers JP Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh visited activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram to inquire about his health. This followed a Delhi High Court order for his immediate transfer from Safdarjung Hospital due to his prolonged hunger strike over the alleged NEET paper leak, with protests continuing.
Students at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, are protesting alleged paper leaks by transforming the venue into an open-air gallery, using hand-drawn illustrations, satirical art, and popular culture references. Their creative messages, amplified on social media, demand accountability from authorities.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike against the NEET paper leak reached its 24th day, with the Cockroach Janta Party intensifying protests in Delhi and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The demonstration, joined by prominent personalities, was marred by allegations of police force against protesters, which Delhi Police denied.
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh expressed support for student protesters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) after a police crackdown in Delhi, urging authorities to address their demands. He also referenced past criticism for backing farmers' protests, anticipating similar backlash.
