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CJP activist alleges torture, dares govt to 'jail me 100 times'
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday levelled serious allegations against the Delhi Police over his treatment in custody, describing it as inhumane and politically motivated
As soon as the Delhi Police received information about the passing away of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke's grandmother, officers approached him to convey this sad news and offered all possible assistance. They sensitively asked if he needed help with flights, phone calls, or anything else. They repeatedly asked if he wished to speak to his parents, but he declined,
Condition — no breach of peace for one year,
CJP slams Delhi security clampdown, alleges 'open Emergency' in city
The situation across the country right now mirrors an open Emergency. Such repressive conditions have not been witnessed since the dictatorial regime of 1975,
Abhijeet’s grandmother passed away yesterday, and the way Delhi Police conducted themselves upon breaking the news was utterly inhuman. It is shameful to see the police force in the nation's capital behave with such insensitivity,
Even at the exact moment Dipke was being told of her demise, police personnel stood around with cameras and microphones, attempting to turn a moment of personal grief into a spectacle,
Shutting down 57 metro stations, suspending trains including Rajdhani services, and forcing markets to close on a Sunday disrupts daily life. The administration is intentionally inconveniencing the public in order to turn sentiment against this youth-led movement,
Over the last three to four days, Delhi has virtually been turned into a cantonment. Between 30,000 and 40,000 security personnel—including border troops and forces airlifted from Kashmir, Bengal, and Naxal-affected belts—have been stationed across the city under severe restrictions. This clampdown does not just target protesters; it punishes ordinary citizens who have nothing to do with the agitation,
Delhi Police detains CJP activists on flight ahead of EC protest
You can see where the nation is heading. They are here to arrest us directly from the flight. This is something not even Indira Gandhi had done. This is dictatorship, where Delhi Police has entered the flight and is trying to arrest us. Come on, arrest us. We are here to be arrested. Come on, arrest us. We are here to be arrested... We are not afraid of you,
So, you can see that Delhi Police is entering the plane to arrest us
They came to my house in the morning and were told that I am not here. We asked for official notification, do they have some? They have nothing. They just said, "We need to detain you, we have orders from above."
US military disables Panama-flagged ship breaching Iran blockade
The US military disabled a Panama-flagged commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman for attempting to breach Washington’s naval blockade against Iran
Navaratri: How South India honours the divine with Golu doll tradition
India is immersed in the festive spirit of Navaratri, with people across the country celebrating the festival in their own unique ways, rooted in regional traditions and customs
Fans will miss India-Pak match, but focus is on title: Jugraj Singh
But the tournament will miss the clash between India and Pakistan, with Bangladesh replacing the former world champions in the tournament after they withdrew
Bangladesh coming in... in my opinion, like in the final match (at the Asian Games), we had Malaysia. The Malaysian team is coming, Japan is coming, China, Korea—these are quite good teams. It is not that they are bad teams; they are good teams, and there will be great matches. You will definitely enjoy watching them."
It will be missing (the intensity of India-Pakistan matches) as public wants these matches to happen. They will miss that match,
Harassment claims against MP, JNU prof spark BJP Mahila Morcha protest
BJP's Mahila Morcha protested in Lucknow over sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP and JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
Upon following the due process and considering all available facts and as per the report of the Internal Committee (IC), the punishment of dismissal from the services of the University is hereby imposed on Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam,
Navratri 2026: How to Make Creamy and Delicious Makhana Kheer at Home?
Made with fox nuts, milk, sugar and aromatic spices, this creamy dessert brings together a rich texture and a delicate flavour
Vijender Gupta inaugurates Ramlila, calls it living expression of values
Power, however great, cannot prevail when it stands against righteousness. The triumph of Dharma may be delayed, but it can never be denied,
Ramlila is not merely a retelling of the life of Lord Shri Ram, but a living expression of the values of truth, righteousness, duty and moral conduct that have sustained Indian civilisation for generations,
The strength of our society rests in the relationships that bind families together. The affection, mutual respect and sense of duty that define these bonds are not merely inherited traditions; they are the foundations of our collective identity and social strength,
WTC 2025-27: South Africa fights back against Australia in Durban Test
The third day of the Test series opener between South Africa and Australia in Durban as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 proved to be an entertainer as South Africa fought back after early struggles to keep the game in the balance
CJI Surya Kant Intervenes To Free Detained Supreme Court Lawyers After SCBA Protest
The detained lawyers are now walking free after their protest at the Supreme Court premises
The Supreme Court Bar Association requests the Chief Justice of India to urgently intervene and speak with the concerned authorities."
Yes, I understand they have been released following my verbal intervention. I am currently out of town."
Amitabh Bachchan at 84: A five-decade reign of a cinematic legend
Some stars shine for a season, some rule an era, and then there is Amitabh Bachchan, a phenomenon who has spent more than five decades redefining what it means to be a superstar
Curiosity, dissent key for good future, says Rahul Gandhi in Chennai
He vowed to protect Tamil Nadu's identity from PM Modi's attacks
It is an honour for me to be here in the great land of Tamil Nadu. As I often say, I always learn something from you — from the wisdom of Tamil Nadu.... Do not follow anything just because someone else has said it. Analyse and inquire into everything."... The deeper you dig a well in sand, the more water springs up; the more you learn, the more knowledge flows."
PM Modi to inaugurate projects in Tamil Nadu, ride Chennai Metro
His itinerary includes inaugurating a new Chennai Metro stretch, visiting a temple, and attending an IIT Madras event
Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 8: Ajay Devgn’s Film Continues Its Strong Run; Check Here
With positive audience reactions and steady collections, the suspense thriller is now heading towards another major milestone
Protester detentions: India slams UN remarks as unwarranted interference
The UN had expressed concern over mass detentions and called for the release of those arbitrarily detained
We call on the authorities to ensure that the right to peaceful assembly is fully respected and fulfilled. Restrictions on peaceful protests must meet strict tests of necessity and proportionality,
The authorities, for their part, act in accordance with the law, and our courts remain available to all for redressal of any grievances,
We have seen the OHCHR’s remarks about today’s events in New Delhi,
The Indian authorities should also ensure law enforcement forces exercise utmost restraint in response to peaceful protesters, consistent with the country’s democratic traditions and human rights obligations. All those arbitrarily detained must be immediately and unconditionally released,
We are concerned by reports of mass detentions in India of demonstrators, protest leaders, members of civil society organisations, lawyers and journalists, before and during today’s large-scale demonstrations in Delhi,
The OHCHR’s concerns are therefore misplaced and constitute an unwarranted interference in the internal affairs of India,
We also urge the authorities to engage in meaningful dialogue to address the broadly held concerns expressed,
In this context, OHCHR would also do well to devote comparable attention to large-scale protests elsewhere, consistent with its mandate of impartiality and non-selectivity,
HP CM Sukhu: Justice needs fairness, wisdom beyond judicial orders
As a student of law, you are different from others
Maharashtra farm crisis: Fadnavis appeals for unity, water discipline
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis appeals for unity and water discipline amid a severe farm crisis
Brothers and sisters, this year has brought profound distress to us all. It is a year of severe challenges where we must stand side-by-side and fight this battle against drought together."
During the first two months of the Kharif season, heavy rainfall made the land lush and green, raising hopes for record-breaking crop yields. However, over the following two months, the rains completely vanished. After enduring early floods, the rains disappeared precisely when the crops needed water the most, triggering a major drought. Well water sources, drains, and rivers have dried up, destroying key crops such as cotton, soybean, tur, maize, and sugarcane,
We must maintain drinking water supplies until August, which will require tanker operations on a large scale. I appeal to all villagers: if water is scarce during the Rabi season, do not misuse drinking water reserves for agriculture. Our primary duty is to keep our people and livestock alive through May, June, and July. Our planning must strictly reserve water for human and animal consumption before allocation for any other purpose,
India won't alter security policy for Starlink: BJP MP to Elon Musk
Musk, in turn, slammed arguments against his company as 'absurd hypocrisy' from competitors
First, provide connections to the poor in your own country, America, at affordable rates, and then level accusations; India is a healthy democratic, sovereign nation; it does not change its security policy under pressure or social media,
A post is being circulated in social media regarding the fairness of India’s regulatory framework for satellite communication services and suggesting that it is being applied in a discriminatory manner. The Government has put in place a fair and non-discriminatory authorisation framework for all telecommunication services, including satellite communication services,
In 2013-14, the government of Shri Manmohan Singh ji had informed TRAI about these threats,
As the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee, our committee has understood the challenges facing the country's security agencies through @elonmusk's Starlink,
If our policy were driven by money, we would have rolled out the red-carpet welcome for you despite opposition from the security agencies,
Musk attacks 'Ambani's shills', calls arguments 'absurd hypocrisy'
Obviously, if Starlink is too expensive in India, no one will buy it, so SpaceX will need to make pricing affordable,
On the one hand, they say Starlink couldn't possibly compete with the amazing low prices offered by Ambani's de facto monopoly in India and then, in the same breath, they essentially claim that Starlink would be too strong of a competitor! This is absurd hypocrisy and hyperbole,
Let me be very clear. India does not allow a monopoly in any sector. And therefore, even as Satcom is concerned there is not a single licensee that has been chosen. Licenses have been given to everyone who wants to provide these licenses. And today there are three licenses that are out there,
There is a lot of conversation about a particular party. But there are three parties that have got licenses. There is Reliance Jio, there is OneWeb, and there is Starlink. And there is another party that is also interested in procuring a license. Now that process has to be followed by that party, that’s Amazon,
Dear Prime Minister Ambani, Please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India. Naturally, you would prefer to maintain your monopolistic exploitation of the great people of India, but would you nonetheless consider allowing Starlink to compete? There are many areas of India, as there are in all countries, with no Internet access, which denies children the opportunity for education and for small businesses the opportunity to sell their goods to a global market. Starlink would change their lives for the better. Thank you,
CM Rekha Gupta prays for Delhi's prosperity on first day of Navratri
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offered prayers at Jhandewalan Temple on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, seeking blessings for the people
Caught On CCTV | Ludhiana iPhone Theft: Shopkeeper Dragged 15 Metres Chasing Suspect, Video Viral (WATCH)
The shocking incident, captured on CCTV, ended with the suspect losing balance and the expensive handset being recovered
Kiwis to test opener Finn Allen in middle order for India ODI series
While the opener has established himself as a powerful T20 force, he averages just 27.71 in 22 ODIs and 21 innings, scoring just 582 runs with five fifties
I mean, this is a conversation that happened in the T20 World Cup already,
It is unlikely that they [Allen and Tim Seifert] will open together,
So, I think there were a few people thinking the same thing at the same time. So, he is obviously available to try anything and he's always up for a challenge. So, yeah, it was not a difficult conversation by any stretch, and it is something that I know he is looking forward to,
The other thing to balance out is that we have got a very successful ODI team and you take Kane [Williamson] out and you could argue or debate that there are gaps that are opening. But we've also had a very strong batting line-up in the 50-over format. There is also other emerging players around the country as well who will be given opportunities to stake their claim as well,
So, we want him to express himself. But there obviously has to be a slight shift in it. And it is very different to when there are only two fielders out in the powerplay of a T20 game. But that said, he also has batted into the latter parts of a T20 game where there are five fielders out. So, hopefully, to find sort of the happy medium in between can provide a nice competitive advantage,