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Security agencies detained several protesters across New Delhi on Monday. NEW DELHI: Several protesters were detained from different parts of the New Delhi district on Monday as security agencies intensified efforts to prevent CJP’S ‘Chalo Sansad’ protestors from assembling and marching towards Parliament.According to sources, detentions were made from Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Jantar…

Police used lathis and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd at several locations. Police used lathis and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd at several locations. Police used lathis and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd at several locations. Police used lathis and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd at several…

Omar Abdullah travelled in the auto-rickshaw along with his two sons, Zahir Abdullah and Zamir Abdullah. Photo credit: X @OmarAbdullah NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah took an auto-rickshaw on Monday to reach Prithviraj Road, the new venue of the National Conference’s (NC) protest demanding the restoration of statehood for the state, after…

Police personnel detain a protestor during CJP protest, in New Delhi on Monday. NEW DELHI: As Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters attempted to march towards Parliament on Monday, triggering clashes with police and detentions, the scenes brought back memories of some of Delhi’s most defining public protests over the past 15 years, when thousands took…

The driver most likely to hit you head-on is the driver going the fastest, and the least prepared to stop. Imagine this. You are driving home late at night on a one-way road that you have driven on a hundred times without thinking twice. Suddenly, a pair of headlights comes into view, barreling directly at…

Security forces used tear gas shells near Shastri Bhawan after several protesters attempted to push through barricades NEW DELHI: Security forces used tear gas shells near Shastri Bhawan on Monday after several protesters attempted to push through security barricades to reach Jantar Mantar and join the Cockroach Janta Party’s march to Parliament, sources said.The action…

The Cockroach Janta Party alleged internet services were shut down in parts of Delhi. NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday alleged that internet services had been shut down in parts of Delhi amid its “Chalo Sansad” march.The party claimed the move was aimed at preventing updates from reaching the public as thousands…

Still from Chalte Chalte with Meena Kumari Few actors have embodied tragedy on screen with the grace and quiet anguish of Meena Kumari, and Chalte Chalte with Meena Kumari, presented by Pierrot’s Troupe and Bazm-e Urdu, pays fitting homage to the legendary actress through an evocative blend of theatre, music and dance.The musical dance drama…

Delhi Police denied reports of violence and detentions during a protest. NEW DELHI: Amid social media posts claiming tensions at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police on Monday dismissed reports alleging “sporadic use of violence/detentions” during its handling of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest.In a statement posted on X, Delhi Police said, “Some segments from the…

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) proposed ‘Chalo Sansad’ march on Monday, veteran actress Shabana Azmi and actor-filmmaker Prakash Raj joined protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, adding to the growing support for the agitation.Earlier in the day, veteran actress Shabana Azmi stressed that the protest was peaceful and rooted in constitutional values.“All…