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Amaravati/Hyderabad, Apr 7 (PTI) YSRCP leaders and activists staged a protest in Hyderabad on Tuesday, expressing concern over an article published by a media house, alleging that it contained derogatory remarks against their party. YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the remarks made by a journalist, alleging that they were "derogatory and demeaning" towards women. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the YSRCP protest, calling it an "attack on press freedom". ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani on Wednesday termed the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha a "watershed moment" in the journey of the state. In a statement issued here, Pemmasani said by conferring legal sanctity on Amaravati as the sole capital, the Bill removes a long-pending structural uncertainty that has impacted governance, investment, and growth. "The absence of a clearly designated capital over the past se ...Read More >
New Delhi, The budget session of the Delhi Assembly concluded with over 15 hours of legislative business, said Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday, describing it as a "result-oriented engagement" during the proceedings. "The second part of the fourth session of the eighth legislative assembly was held from March 23 to March 27, 2026, comprised four sittings conducted on 23rd, 24th, 25th and 27th March 2026 and concluded with a total working time of 15 hours and 16 minutes," Gupta said. During the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a petition challenging orders that prohibit public meetings and protests within the Delhi University campus. The court has sought responses from Delhi University, Delhi Police, and concerned colleges regarding the restrictions imposed earlier this year. The matter was heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia. The petition challenges a February 17 order i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) The Congress on Monday condemned the arrest and detention of its youth wing leaders in connection with the shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit last week and demanded that their "harassment" must stop. "Peaceful dissent" should not be treated as a crime or a threat, the party said. Seven MPs of the Congress, including Sasikanth Senthil, held a press conference at the party's 24, Akbar Road headquarters here and expressed solidarity with those facing police ac ...Read More >
New Delhi, November 10 (ANI): Delhi's air quality has plunged into the 'Very Poor' category, sparking fresh concerns over public health as political parties trade blame over rising pollution levels in the national capital. Citizens staged a protest at India Gate on Sunday, demanding a government policy to curb air pollution, but were reportedly detained by police, intensifying the debate over the city's deteriorating air quality. Also Read | Agra Shocker: Lawyer Fractures Legs While Fleeing, A ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday claimed that the citizens' protest at India Gate, demanding a government policy to curb air pollution in the national capital, was organised by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He said that the state government was working to mitigate "poison left behind by AAP". Speaking to reporters here, Sirsa criticised the previous AAP government in Delhi, saying that it destroyed everything in the last 10 years. "AAP is organising this prote ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday claimed that the citizens' protest at India Gate, demanding a government policy to curb air pollution in the national capital, was organised by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He said that the state government was working to mitigate "poison left behind by AAP". Speaking to reporters here, Sirsa criticised the previous AAP government in Delhi, saying that it destroyed everything in the last 10 years. Al ...Read More >
The Supreme Court will hear bail pleas on Monday for activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in a UAPA case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. This follows the Delhi High Court's denial of bail, which stated that "conspiratorial" violence under the guise of protests cannot be permitted. The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday deferred to October 31 hearing on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria adjourned the matter after Additional Solicitor General S V Raju sought time. Raju sought two weeks time to file reply in the case but the top court said it would hear the matter on Friday. "Frankly ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria is likely to hear the matter. The top court on September 22 had issued notice to the Delhi Police and sought its response. The activists have moved the apex court challenging the Delhi High Court ord ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. They discussed development cooperation, education, and women's empowerment. The welfare of Indian fishermen was also a key topic. Modi emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two close neighbors for regional prosperity. Their discussions covered innovation and shared regional interests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed a range of issues including development cooperation and the welfare of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 : Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for ... New Delhi [India], October 16 : Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for her maiden visit to India after assuming office. The visit continues the tradition of regular and close engagement between the two countries, strengthening the deep-rooted bonds of friendship. "PM @Dr_HariniA of Sri Lanka has arrived in New Delhi on her maiden visi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for her maiden visit to India after assuming office. The visit continues the tradition of regular and close engagement between the two countries, strengthening the deep-rooted bonds of friendship. "PM @Dr_HariniA of Sri Lanka has arrived in New Delhi on her maiden visit to India as PM of Sri Lanka. The visit continues the tradition of regular and close engagements between both Ind ...Read More >
Gandhi Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on October 2, marking the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. This day is observed to honour his contributions to India's freedom struggle and his principles of truth, non-violence, and simplicity. From schools to offices, people across India pay tribute by organising speeches, poster-making, cleanliness drives, and cultural programs that highlight his values. Begin with Gandhi's introduction and why October 2 is important. ...Read More >
Bareilly, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two more accused involved in the Bareilly violence have been arrested during an encounter, Bareilly Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anurag Arya said on Wednesday. He assured that the culprits behind the violence will not be spared and that the investigation is ongoing. SSP Arya said, "Two accused have been arrested during the encounter. They have been sent for medical treatment. Their names are Idris and Iqbal. Idris has around 20 cases registered against ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Amid the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign row, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Tuesday strongly condemned the arrest of Bareilly cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan along with several others, the "threatening statements" issued by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the "vindictive" attitude of police. The AIMPLB demanded an immediate and unconditional release of Khan and all those arrested. It also expressed grave concern over the "brutal" police ...Read More >
Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, alleges false narratives and propaganda are being spread against her husband following his NSA arrest and transfer to Jodhpur jail. She claims he is targeted for advocating Ladakh's Sixth Schedule and legislature, despite his patriotic contributions and past support for PM Modi. Angmo awaits his detention order to pursue legal action. Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, says a false narrative and fake propaganda ...Read More >
Leh/New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo has trashed allegations of "Pakistan link" and financial irregularities against him. Terming the charge that Wangchuk incited the violence in Leh as "misplaced", she claimed that he has been protesting in the "most Gandhian way possible" and the "situation escalated" on September 24 due to the actions of the CRPF. Police detained climate activist Wangchuk on Friday under the stringent National Security Act (NSA), ...Read More >
(New York) - Police fired on and killed four people in Leh, the capital of India's Himalayan region of Ladakh, on September 24, 2025, after protests over demands for statehood turned violent, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have imposed a curfew and reportedly detained at least 50 people after protesters clashed with the police, setting fire to an office of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the office of the chief executive councilor, and a police vehicle. Dozens of people ...Read More >
Thirty-five-year-old Umar Khalid completed five years in Delhi's Tihar jail on Saturday, September 13, without a trial. Khalid, who has a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), was arrested on September 13, 2020, under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots that claimed over 40 Muslim lives, over 700 were injured, and several were left homeless. He faces charges that include rioting, murder, sedition, terrorist acts and others und ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated her 51st birthday in her ancestral village, Nandgarh, in neighbouring Haryana on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Union ministers and BJP leaders greeted Gupta, born on July 19, 1974, on her first birthday after becoming the chief minister in February. "Best wishes to Delhi Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta ji, on her birthday. Rising through the ranks, she has always remained active in serving Delhi. As Chi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: TheOpposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday staged a silent protest at Janata Maidan under the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Bhubaneswar, demanding justice for the girl student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, who died after self-immolation over alleged sexual harassment by one of faculty members and college authorities' apathy. Hundreds of BJD workers, leaders and women activists gathered in silent protest, with black cloths tied around their mouths, holding placards ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 9 (PTI) Reports of violence were received from various pockets of West Bengal after Left-wing activists, supporting a countrywide general strike called by 10 central trade unions on Wednesday, clashed with police and TMC supporters in multiple districts, even as additional security forces were deployed to ensure normal life. The strike was called against "liberalisation, price rise of essentials, joblessness, increase in contractual work and other issues". Reinforcing its stand of ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A statewide human chain protest was held outside mosques across Karnataka after Friday prayers to oppose the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act passed by the Modi-led BJP government. The protest was part of a national campaign led by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), which has been mobilizing support against the Act, calling it "unconstitutional" and "anti-Muslim." Despite widespread preparations, several mosques in Bengaluru and other cities were unable to secure pol ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has vehemently denounced the unrelenting arbitrary arrests and prolonged detentions of Kashmiri leaders and activists by the Delhi-installed administration led by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service, APHC spokesman Advocate Abdul Rashid Minhas in a statement issued in Srinagar termed the arrests a deliberate attempt to crush the Kashmiris' legitimate struggle for freedom. He sa ...Read More >
Kolkata: BJP on Saturday criticised urban development minister Firhad Hakim over a video where the Kolkata mayor is purportedly heard making a comment on minorities. Hakim had made the comment while addressing an educational conference recently. Hakim said BJP was using his quote out of context and he was only referring to the gulf between the educated and the uneducated. "As education spreads, the gulf will be bridged and there will be one identity," said Hakim. Saying that he would never play ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Monday (December 2, 2024) asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point to press for the acceptance of farmers' demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Mr. Dallewal, who was removed from the Khanauri protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border on Nove ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point to press for the acceptance of farmers' demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Dallewal, who was removed from the Khanauri protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border on November 26. "W ...Read More >
Guwahati: A group of intellectuals and prominent citizens met the officials of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala and demanded the immediate release of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh. Various other organisations also organised protest rallies and demonstrations against the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. The intellectuals under the banner of 'Forum for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh' urged the Bangladesh caretaker go ...Read More >
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