BJP Mahila Morcha Protests, Demands Congress MPs Expulsion

BJP Mahila Morcha staged protests across multiple states, including Bihar, Manipur, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, demanding the expulsion of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over allegations of sexual harassment involving female students and reports of his dismissal from JNU.

Hindutva groups threaten protesters in Delhi for second day

New Delhi: A day after saffron-clad groups assaulted protesters demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation, men carrying sticks were seen moving around central Delhi and threatening demonstrators again on Sunday, October 11, even as four alleged attackers were arrested in connection with Saturdays violence. On Saturday, groups of men sporting saffron scarves and raising Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

INS Trishul arrives in UK's Plymouth for Exercise Konkan-26 with Royal Navy

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Indian Navys guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul has arrived at the United Kingdom's Plymouth to participate in Exercise Konkan-26 with the Royal Navy, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday. India-UK annual bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN-26 is a testament to the enduring maritime partnership between India and the UK. Over the past two decades, the exercise has grown significantly in scale and complexity, fostering enhanced interoperability and mutual understanding in maritime operations between the two navies, the Ministry said. Since its inception, KONKAN has evolved into a cornerstone of cooperation, showcasing the commitment of both navies towards enhancing maritime security, it added. The exercise is being conducted off Plymouth in two phases. The harbour phase includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures, cultural engagements and the ship being open to visitors. The sea phase will encompass complex maritime operational drills across all three domains - air, surface and sub-surface. Flying operations involving cross-deck landings, firing serials, air defence exercises, complex seamanship evolutions and anti-submarine exercises will add further complexity to this edition of Exercise KONKAN, the Ministry said. The Ministry said the exercise exemplified the partnership envisioned by the two countries. The exercise is a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to ensuring secure, open and free seas and exemplifies the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035, it said. By fostering the exchange of Best Practices and mutual understanding, KONKAN-26 will reinforce the ability of both navies to operate seamlessly in complex maritime scenarios, the Ministry added. The frigate reached the UK after a port call in Spain. Trishuls port call to Spain underscored the growing bilateral defence partnership, the Embassy of India in Madrid had said on October 5, as Ambassador Jayant Khobragade visited the vessel at the Port of Valencia and met its Commanding Officer, Captain Charit Kapil. A highlight of the India-Spain Dual Year of 2026, the port call underscored the growing bilateral defence partnership. Professional interactions and a joint Passage Exercise between the Indian Navy and Spains Armada Espanola have contributed to enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation, the Embassy had stated on X.

Rahul Gandhi Announces March to Supreme Court by Opposition on October 12

Rahul Gandhi leads a march to the Supreme Court on October 12, demanding action against alleged electoral malpractice. Rahul Gandhi Announces March to Supreme Court by Opposition on October 12

Bhopal: CBI arrests CGST official for taking Rs 2 lakh bribe from scrap firm official

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 11 (IANS) The CBI arrested an official of the CGST and Central Excise department in Bhopal for taking a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a company handling scrap and seized Rs 72.50 lakh cash from his premises in the city and Kanpur, an official said on Sunday. Rajesh Kumar, superintendent, Preventive Branch (HQ) CGST and Central Excise Commissionerate, Bhopal, was caught red-handed while accepting the undue advantage on Saturday, the agency said. The CBI registered the instant case on Saturday against the accused on allegations that the CGST superintendent demanded an undue advantage of Rs 2 lakh per month from a proprietor of a Bhopal-based firm. The companys official filed a complaint with the CBI that the official was demanding a bribe in consideration for not intercepting the firms vehicles carrying scrap material and for not causing any hindrance to the complainants scrap business, the agency said. The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused CGST Superintendent red-handed while accepting an undue advantage of Rs 2 lakh. Searches were conducted at the residential premises of the accused at Bhopal and Kanpur, which led to the recovery of Rs 72.50 lakh in cash and the documents pertaining to immovable property, said the CBI. In an earlier case in Bhopal, the CBI arrested Chief Engineer (Electrical) and Superintending Engineer (Electrical) of BSNL for taking a bribe of Rs 75,000. The CBI registered the case on allegations that the accused Chief Engineer (Electrical) and Superintending Engineer (Electrical) posted at BSNL, Bhopal, demanded an undue advantage of Rs 2 lakh each for themselves and a co-accused from a Jabalpur-based firm which executed Operation & Comprehensive Maintenance (OCM) and electrical installation-related work of BSNL. The CBI said the bribe amount was demanded to process pending bills of the firm for 14 different works. The CBI laid a trap and caught both accused BSNL officers in Bhopal red-handed while accepting an undue advantage of Rs 75,000 each as part payment of the demanded bribe of Rs 2 lakh from each accused. Searches were conducted at the residential and office premises of the accused persons in Bhopal, Lucknow and Kanpur, the CBI said.

Bangladesh Takes Strong Lead Against Afghanistan in Ongoing Test Match

Bangladesh secures a commanding lead against Afghanistan, ending Day 3 with 223 runs and a 329-run advantage in the Test match. Bangladesh Takes Strong Lead Against Afghanistan in Ongoing Test Match

'Don't be afraid': Rahul Gandhi invites people to join Opposition parties march to SC tomorrow

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday released a video on social media inviting people to join the opposition parties march on Monday to the Supreme Court to give a memorandum against the SIR of electoral rolls and EVMs to the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant. We will submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice on behalf of the nation, demanding an end to vote chori, halting of SIR and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, said Gandhi in the video. Dont be afraid. We will march together, with love, brotherhood and patriotism. Tomorrow, all of India will march to the Supreme Court, he said, adding that they will demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Yesterday, the nation's youth came out in Delhi to peacefully protest. They came with love in their hearts, not hatred or anger. They were beaten, both by cops and BJP goons. This is not the India we want. Tomorrow, we will march to the Supreme Court as Indians, united beyond party, gender, caste, community and state, he said. Youth, all opposition parties, civil society groups, all those who believe in democracy and stand by the Constitution of India, will walk with us, the Congress leader said. Gandhi said, We will submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice (India) on behalf of the nation, demanding an end to vote chori, halting of SIR and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. He said, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Ajit Doval and Mohan Bhagwat cannot silence India's voice. These cowards cannot intimidate us. They will have to step aside, he said. Earlier, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that opposition leaders would meet the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to apprise him of their concerns, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were creating an atmosphere of chaos in the country. Kharge said he had written a letter seeking an appointment with the CJI, adding that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, had also written to him. The party has sought time between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. for the meeting. Tomorrow, we are also going to meet the Chief Justice of India. I have written a letter, and Rahul has also written a letter. We have sought a time between 4 and 5 p.m. Now, let us see. We will also apprise him. We cannot demand anything from him. We will only request him with folded hands. These are the things that should be kept in mind, he said. Alleging that the government was creating an atmosphere of fear ahead of the announced youth agitation, the Congress chief questioned the deployment of a large number of security personnel.

DYFI, SFI stage demonstration in Coimbatore demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation

Rain exposes paddy procurement shortcomings, says Punjab BJP

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 11 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Sunday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over arrangements for paddy procurement, stating conditions witnessed in various mandis across the state following rainfall have exposed shortcomings in the procurement preparations. Dhillon said visuals emerging particularly from Fazilka were deeply concerning, with paddy crops, cultivated through months of hard work, seen submerged in rainwater. He added that if mandis were facing such conditions at the very beginning of the harvesting season, farmers could encounter even greater difficulties in the coming days. He said that inadequate drainage facilities, a lack of tarpaulins to protect crops from rain, and the absence of other essential arrangements in grain markets had become serious problems for farmers. Dhillon added that similar conditions were being reported not only from Fazilka's mandi but also from other towns and villages across Punjab. The lack of proper arrangements to protect farmers' produce in mandis raises serious questions about the Punjab government's preparedness. He said that farmers already invest immense effort and substantial money in cultivation. If crops nurtured like their own sons are damaged by waterlogging in mandis, the financial burden ultimately falls on the farmers themselves, for which the state government is directly responsible. The Punjab BJP Chief urged the state government to take farmers' grievances seriously and immediately ensure proper drainage, adequate tarpaulins, appropriate crop protection measures, and smooth procurement operations in mandis. He said it was unacceptable for farmers to face difficulties while trying to sell their produce and watch the fruits of their hard work being destroyed before their eyes. Targeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Dhillon said that instead of telling jokes on public platforms, the state government should focus on resolving farmers' problems on the ground. He added that the failure to provide even basic facilities to farmers in mandis raises serious questions about the state government's functioning. He asserted that the BJP stands firmly with farmers and will continue to raise its voice to ensure that their difficulties are addressed. He demanded that the state government immediately review conditions in mandis, assess the damage to crops, and take concrete measures to protect farmers from any potential losses.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Questions Akhilesh Yadav on JPNIC Cost Increase

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak challenges Akhilesh Yadav over rising costs of JPNIC, demanding accountability for public funds. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Questions Akhilesh Yadav on JPNIC Cost Increase

Mass Protest Rocks Berlin; Thousands Rally Against Germanys Israel Support

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets of Berlin, demanding an end to Germanys political and military support for Israel and an immediate halt to German arms deliveries. Police detained several protesters as tensions rose near the Federal Chancellery, with footage showing officers pushing back demonstrators and journalists. Protesters waved Palestinian and Iranian flags and carried a WANTED placard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Counter-demonstrators carrying flags bearing the Star of David were also present. Three years after the Gaza war erupted in October 2023, Germanys support for Israel and its policies toward the occupied Palestinian territories continue to fuel protests and fierce political debate.

3rd T20I: Won't Get Ahead Of Ourselves Despite Historic 250-run Chase In Ranchi, Says Roston Chase

Roston Chase: West Indies off-spin bowling all-rounder Roston Chase has insisted that his team will not get ahead of themselves despite coming off a historic 250-run chase in the second T20I in Ranchi, adding that the visitors must remain grounded and focus on flawless execution in the third match here at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday. The record-breaking victory for the West Indies, led by Shai Hopes unbeaten century and Sherfane Rutherfords blistering fifty has boosted the team morale. With the series locked at 1-1, the West Indies have a chance to take a 2-1 lead if they manage to get a win in Indore. Yeah, obviously, coming (off) that historic run, 250, the guys are very confident in the camp, but we don't want to get ahead of ourselves. We still have to trust the process and play each game on its merit, Chase said in a pre-game chat with the broadcasters. Highlighting the demanding nature of playing on flat Indian surfaces with short boundaries, Chase felt that bowlers from both sides operate under minimal margin for error. On these wickets the margin for error as a bowler is very slim. You have to be spot on with your lines and lengths, and it's all about execution. And that's been the main word for us as bowlers, even as batters on this tour. It's all about execution, he said. Outlining his personal bowling approach, after he took 3-24 in Ranchi, revealed how he relies on stump-to-stump line discipline before using the yorker as a secondary option when batters look to target him. Well, mainly I just try to stick to my strengths, which is trying to hit the top of the stumps on a hard length, and then if that's not working, if the batsman then tries to measure me, then it's time to go to my yorkers. That's a good strength of mine, and I just try to keep the ball away from the batsmen, and then I think it's about being smart and studying each and every player and knowing where they want to hit the ball mostly, and trying to get away from that, he said. Elaborating on the hardships faced by the bowling group, especially in the matches where heavy dew sets in, Chase said, It is tough. It's tough - spinners and pacers. It's tough, and especially when the dew comes in. That makes it even harder because then the variation of the slow balls, it doesn't really have that big effect that it would usually have on a dry surface. So as I said, it's just about execution and sticking to the plan that you have. Whatever plan you have, just try to execute it to the best of your ability. Have a few where you can have more than one option to kind of keep the batsman guessing where you're going to go. Elaborating on the hardships faced by the bowling group, especially in the matches where heavy dew sets in, Chase said, It is tough. It's tough - spinners and pacers. It's tough, and especially when the dew comes in. That makes it even harder because then the variation of the slow balls, it doesn't really have that big effect that it would usually have on a dry surface. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

CBI Arrests CGST Official In Bhopal Bribery Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a superintendent of the CGST and Central Excise Commissionerate in Bhopal for allegedly accepting a Rs 2 lakh bribe. Rajesh Kumar was caught red-handed after demanding a monthly bribe from a firm's proprietor to not obstruct their scrap business. Searches at his residences uncovered Rs 72.50 lakh in cash and property documents.

The Untold Story of Luhnu Cricket Ground: From a Submerged Towns Rebirth to a Ranji Trophy Comeback

When cricket fans think of picturesque stadiums in Himachal Pradesh, the spectacular, snow-capped peaks of Dharamshala inevitably dominate the conversation. But this October, domestic crickets spotlight shall take a dramatic 150-kilometre detour southwest. Following persistent, unseasonal rain that left the Dharamshala outfield waterlogged and unplayable, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) made a breaking announcement: the high-profile Elite Group D Ranji Trophy clash between powerhouse defending champions Mumbai and Himachal Pradesh (1821 October 2026) has been officially moved to the Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur. For Luhnu, a highly rated 4.4-star venue praised by locals for its well-maintained pitches and spacious outfield, this match marks a monumental competitive resurgence. Moving a first-class four-day match on short notice is a massive logistical gamble, but the Luhnu Cricket Ground is uniquely equipped for weather crises. Nestled directly on the edge of the expansive Gobind Sagar Lake, the ground features newly upgraded SISGrass hybrid pitches. By injecting 5% artificial polymer fibres into the natural grass turf, the square has become highly resilient to player wear and tear while recovering exceptionally fast from heavy rains. While the venue boasts a dedicated team of passionate staff, it has spent over two decades waiting for a moment like this. Luhnu first hosted youth cricket in 1999, followed by its first-class debut in the 2001/02 Ranji Trophy when Himachal played Delhi, and a subsequent fixture against Hyderabad in 2002/03. For 24 years, no further major senior domestic matches were staged hereuntil the weather gods and modern turf technology combined to hand Bilaspur its grand stage. This isn't the first time the Luhnu Ground has been intricately tied to Dharamshala's weather and logistical dramas. In March 2024, just 48 hours before the high-stakes 5th Test Match between India and England, the tranquil town of Bilaspur witnessed an unprecedented spectacle. At the crack of dawn, Indian Captain Rohit Sharma embarked on a frantic multi-leg journey after attending the Ambani family pre-wedding festivities. Having flown out from Delhi at 5:30 AM, a private helicopter braved the volatile mountain weather to fly Rohit directly into Bilaspur, landing on the Luhnu outfield at the behest of then-Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. Joined by Head Coach Rahul Dravid, Rohit spent the morning at the Luhnu ground inaugurating the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0. The duo even thrilled the local crowds by playing tennis-ball cricket with local youth right on the lakeside turf. At the time, Thakur publicly lauded Rohit, noting that the captain easily could have refused the demanding early-morning trip so close to a Test match but chose to come to inspire the 75,000 young rural athletes gathered at the venue. But what happened after the Bilaspur event created its own separate media storm. With India's official team net practice scheduled for early afternoon in Dharamshala, there was zero time to negotiate the winding mountain highways. Rohit and Dravid boarded the chopper at Luhnu once more, flying directly over the Dhauladhar peaks to Dharamshala. To avoid delaying his arrival at the team camp, the private chopper touched down at the Kangra District Badminton Association Ground. Because the landing took place right next to the iconic HPCA infrastructure, social media went into a frenzy over the grand helicopter entry, allowing the skipper to instantly join the squad for training without losing a single minute to road traffic. Luhnus entire existence is rooted in a story of rebirth. In the 1960s, the construction of the iconic Bhakra Dam transformed the Sutlej River, completely submerging the old historical town of Bilaspur. As a new town was meticulously planned and built on higher ground, Luhnu emerged as its vast, open-air cultural heart and primary oxygen zone. Instead of Dharamshalas jagged peaks, players and spectators at Luhnu are treated to a stunning, serene lakeside view, where the lush outfield seems to melt directly into the emerald-blue waters of the Gobind Sagar reservoir. It is a place where migratory Siberian ducks fly past in the winter, and the earthy fragrance of pine leaves fills the air. It stands as one of the most picturesque stadiums in India. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories With plans currently underway to further develop the surrounding waters into an official hub for adventure water sports and boating festivals, Luhnu is quickly transitioning from a beloved community park into a premier multi-sport destination. As Mumbai travels to town this October, the lakeside ground is finally getting the grand first-class cricket spotlight it was always meant to occupy.

Delhi Police Release Footage of CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke Declining Assistance After Grandmother

The Delhi Police on Sunday released a video showing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke declining offers of travel assistance and family communication following the news of his grandmothers demise. Dipke, who was put under preventive detention during ongoing protests demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, was approached by officers immediately upon [] The post Delhi Police Release Footage of CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke Declining Assistance After Grandmothers Passing appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

BJP Mahila Morcha To March Against Congress Over MP's Sexual Harassment Allegations

The BJP's women's wing announced a protest march against the Congress, alleging that Rahul Gandhi is protecting Inner Manipur MP Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who was dismissed from JNU over sexual harassment allegations involving 11 students. The BJP Mahila Morcha will organise a 'Nari Shakti Hunkar Andolan' on Monday, demanding Akoijam's expulsion and resignation.

Students death at IIIT Ranchi sparks outrage, protests erupt on campus

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 11 (IANS) The death of a first-year BTech student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Ranchi triggered widespread uproar on the campus, with students demonstrating against alleged administration lapses and delayed emergency medical assistance. The students created a major commotion at the IIIT hostel, located in Ranchi's Khelgaon, prompting the administration to call the police to bring the situation under control. The agitated students staged a protest demanding improvements to hostel facilities and the resignation of the Institute's Director, Rajiv Srivastava. The students also blocked the Khelgaon-Tatisilwai road, causing long queues of vehicles on both sides. Police and institute officials were engaged in efforts to pacify the agitating students. The deceased student was identified as Aditya, a resident of Naugachia in Bihar's Bhagalpur district. He was found hanging in his hostel room on Saturday night. He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Since the incident, students have been alleging a lack of basic amenities in the hostel and the unavailability of timely medical assistance during emergencies. Blaming the Institute's director for the hostel's poor management, they are demanding his resignation. Amidst the protest, Director Rajiv Srivastava also attempted to speak to the students to mollify them, but it only intensified their anger and agitation. Speaking to the press on the students demise, Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan said that preliminary investigation was underway. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has collected evidence from the scene, and the student's roommate has also given a statement, he said while adding they were looking into all possible causes of untimely death. Institute Director said that Aditya had enrolled in the first year in August and was currently appearing for his mid-semester examinations. According to him, the power had gone out during the night, and it was then that the student allegedly locked his room from the inside. Classmates opened the door and brought him out. The Director stated that the student was taken to the hospital in an ambulance available on the campus, where he was declared dead. He added that the need for any corrective measures to prevent such incidents in the future would be reviewed. Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the incident, ordering an investigation into alleged administrative negligence. Priyank Kanoongo, a member of the NHRC, stated on social media that the Commission is taking cognisance of the student's death. He called for a probe into the delay in medical treatment, potential administrative negligence, and the circumstances surrounding the death.

Kumaraswamy questions Shivakumar over sting operation row, demands probe

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday intensified his criticism of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the alleged sting operation controversy, questioning the government's handling of the matter and demanding an investigation into the claims. Kumaraswamy said the issue could not be dismissed as a mere allegation and questioned the developments surrounding the reported sting operation over the past week.

Supreme Court Steps In Over Delhi Crackdown: 5 Big Orders On Detentions, Metro, Internet

The Supreme Court held an unusual Sunday hearing amid a fierce row over restrictions imposed in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janata Partys protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation.The court laid down key directions on detentions, Metro and rail services, internet access, barricades and freedom of movement. It also issued notices on a contempt petition against senior officials and sought a compliance report.Shreya Chandra gives the five biggest takeaways from the Supreme Courts intervention and what they mean for protests, policing and civil liberties in the national capital.

Day 2 Crackdown: Protesters Detained, Bundled Into Buses In Delhi

Security remained on high alert on the second day of the Jantar Mantar protest as Delhi Police, RAF, and paramilitary forces detained demonstrators gathering in small groups across Connaught Place. Protesters demanding the Election Commissioner's resignation vowed to continue their agitation despite repeated detentions.

INDIA Bloc Marches to Odisha Assembly, Demands CEC Resignation

Tensions flared in the capital city today as party workers and leaders belonging to the INDIA Alliance launched a massive march towards the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The demonstrators raised strong protests demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, while vehemently condemning alleged police atrocities against Gen-Z activists and media professionals. Allegations [] The post INDIA Bloc Marches to Odisha Assembly, Demands CEC Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

AAP Leaders Condemn Police Action Against CJP Protests as Dark Day for Democracy

AAP leaders criticize police actions against CJP protests, calling it a dark day for democracy and demanding fair elections. AAP Leaders Condemn Police Action Against CJP Protests as Dark Day for Democracy

Delhi CJP protest: UN human rights' body expresses concern over mass detentions

The UN has expressed concern over mass detentions during a Gen Z-led protest in Delhi demanding electoral reforms and CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. It urged Indian authorities to respect peaceful assembly, release arbitrarily detained people and engage in dialogue

The Freedom of Speech and Fundamental Right to Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Got Stifled by Police Clamp Down, Shut Down of Internet

THE heavy handed and oppressive measures taken against protesters on October 10 demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation gave an impression that those operating Indian State apparatus waged a war against We the People. To deal with the call of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) to protest in Delhi on 10 th October asking Kumar to quit office, Delhi police turned the national capital city into a fortress by deploying more than 50,000 security forces to prevent people to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed fundamental right to assemble without arms and peacefully protest. Apart from the deployment of massive police and paramilitary personnel and placement of barricades on several routes and big iron nails on several key roads, the Government of India cancelled rail services to Delhi, shut down 45 metro stations in the city, blocked internet services and people in large numbers were detained. Shutting Down Internet Violates Fundamental Right It is salutary to recall that the Supreme Court in January 2020 ruled that Freedom of speech and expression includes the right to internet within Article 19. So the sweeping police clamp down to prevent people from protesting and the suspension of internet services have deprived people of their fundamental rights. Abhijit Dipke, chief of CJP and two of its leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were detained by Delhi police and taken into custody from inside the aircraft on their arrival at Delhi airport. It was reported by media that through the day on 10 th October around 7,000 people were detained across Delhi following the imposition of citywide lockdown and massive crackdown to foil the leaders of Cockroach Janata Party and students affiliated to left parties to protest. Successful July Protest Scared The Regime In July this year the determined protests of CJP and left organisations at Jantar Mantar against the NEET exam paper elicited unprecedented participation of public disregarding brutal police action, including firing of pellet guns at protestors, and it culminated in the fulfilment of their demand when Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. Keeping in mind that huge and successful protest the Delhi police and Union Government shut down the city even before the protests could begin this time. Prominent among thousands detained by Delhi police were Ex-Chief Ministers Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar. Such extreme measures taken to lock down the city and take coercive measures were not even taken during emergency imposed during June 1975 and March 1977 by Indira Gandhi Government. Eruption of Protests Disregarding Clamp Down In spite of such a muscular approach adopted by the Union Government and Delhi police, protests erupted in several places close to Jantar Mantar. Such dogged determination of young protestors to cross police hurdles and come to sites, one or two kilometres away from Jantar Mantar, to organise flash protests demanding Gyanesh Kumars resignation stunned the personnel of security forces. When Neha Vora of AISA and a student of JNU gathered at Delhi Hatt and INA to organise protests demanding Kumars resignation and scrapping of SIR she told the sizeable gathering, Isko Jantar Mantar Bana Dete Hain, Let us make it Jantar Mantar. The protestors cheered and shouted slogans asking Kumar to quit. As the protestors marched ahead and organised their protest on SafdarJung Airport fly over it signalled the message that the undying spirit of youth to exercise their constitutional right to protest remained undimmed. Even though eventually they were detained by police, protests erupted in several other parts of Delhi. Popping up of protests across the city testified to the resolve of Gen Z that they would uphold the Constitution come what may. Protests to Continue The CJP leadership and left parties have announced that protests would continue every day beginning from October 11. The detained CJP leaders Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were released on October 11, on the orders of the Executive Magistrate from Delhi Cantt Police station. A bail bond as Surety Bond of Rs 50,000 was filled for maintaining peace and good behaviour, for a period of one year, and they were released by the SEM Court, the police said in the statement. Ajinkya Shinde, its national organisation in-charge, said, The government must have thought we will return home after the detentions today. This fear on the part of Modi, Shah shows we have won half the fight. Impactful YouTube content creator and influencer Dhruv Rathee was also taken away by police from his Gurgaon residence and he said that he was kidnapped, not detained or arrested. CJP Leaders are reported to have said, Modi as PM is an 'Embarrassment to India', CEC a 'Traitor.' Over 200 NLSIU Alumni in a statement posted at X condemned police action taken against protestors on October 10 including the detention and physical manhandling of NLSIU alumni and Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat, https://x.com/LiveLawIndia/status/2109172425027981375 . The state cannot arbitrarily detain even during an Emergency those who are exercising these rights in the manner seen when over 10,000 people have reportedly been detained across the country SC Notice and Order Meanwhile the Supreme Court issued notice to Delhi police, Centre in contempt of court plea and sought reply notice by Tuesday and ordered that in interim ensure free and safe movement of lawyers, journalists, and other professionals. It also directed that public movement should be ensured subject to public order and internet connection should be available undisturbed. Among others, SC also directed: Subject to public order review positioning of barricades keeping in mind safety and smooth movement of people; there should not be illegal detention particularly beyond the area where section 163 BNSS is imposed; take down 163 BNSS notice from around supreme court or any other court of lawso there is no apprehensions with regards access to justice. Thankfully on October 11 the Supreme Court ordered that there should be no illegal detention of those assembling peacefully added that the restrictions on public assembly and movement must comply with the conditions laid down under Article 19(2) of the Constitution, which permits reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech and expression on specified grounds, including public order. Fierce Determination to Protest The determination of protectors to protest by following the constitutional mandate enshrined in the chapter on fundamental rights clearly prohibiting the State not to encroach the freedom of people has to be treated as sacrosanct. None can violate it, no third degree repression on the part of the State controlled by Modi regime can deter people to uphold the Constitution and its mandate to protest and exercise freedom of speech. In this context it is worth recalling what Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his article, An Appeal for Peace, published in the Harijan on February 23, 1934. None but tyrants, he remarked, are reported by history to have succeeded in enforcing their will against all others, and that they did to their own utter destruction. Today the people of India specially the youth are steeled with courage and given their resolve to save the Constitution the raw police and penal measures, representing the will of the tyrant, to repress them and muzzle their spirit would fail. The cautionary words of Gandhi uttered in 1934 assume greater relevance for the rulers India of 2026. Ground Zero return home afterthe detentions today. This fear on the part of Modi, Shah shows we have won half the fight There is country wide convulsions on account of the implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the resultant mass scale removal of approximately of 20 crore people from the voter list in twenty one States . The flawed and opaque manner of preparation of voter list leading to erasure of millions of voters from it remind Mahatma Gandhis sarcastic statement of September 17, 1931in the Federal Structure Committee in the Round Table Conference in London that he knew how voters list was prepared in Durban in 1896. He recalled that his name got registered in the voter list in 1896 even though he never took the initiative to enrol himself as a voter. Gandhi while emphasising the significance of adult suffrage for everyone regardless of gender, religion, caste, or economic status revealed in that Round Table Conference that the person who informed him about his name figuring as voter actually sought his vote and so he remarked,since then,I have knownthat is howvoters listsareprepared. Fast forward to 2026. Ritika Chopras rigorous investigative journalism exposed in Indian Express the egregious violations of Constitution and law by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in implementing SIR which struck of millions and millions of names from the voter list. Vast numbers of people deprived of their voting rights mandated by the Constitution constitutes a fatal attack paralysing their capacity to elect their representatives, form the Government of their choice and hold it to account. Ninety-five years onJune 18, 1931, Gandhi wrote in Young India that One form of direct action is adult suffrage. The second and more potent form is Satyagraha. He located the import of adult suffrage as an aspect of Poorna Swaraj, complete independence, and insightfully remarked that it empowers people to exercise their right to vote for directly acting upon the powers that be. So, striking off the names of crores voters from the electoral roll following the implementation of SIR have tragically resulted in smashing the ability of the people to engage in direct action upon the powers that be. It is because the right to vote is taken away from millions of people there is outrage across the country and so people, opposition parties and youth of India are now opting for Satyagraha, which in the words of Gandhi constituted a more potent for direct action upon those vested with power. Massive protests have been taking place across the country right since 2 nd October this year, Mahatma Gandhis birth anniversary, against the manipulations of electoral roll by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and deprivation of voting rights to teeming millions. It has brought to light deep resentment of people and their outrage against Gyanesh Kumar whose resignation as Chief Election Commissioner. They are strenuously exerting themselves to defend the precious right to vote. Recently Justice Ujjwal Bhuyan famously said in his speech at NALSAR, Hyderabad, that implementation of universal adult suffragerepresented . an act of faith for our founding fathers in the common man of India and in his pragmatism and wisdom. It was, he thoughtfully remarked, the first step taken to achieve equality in India. The striking off the names of voters combined with the ECI unilaterally controlling the software to enrol and delete voters disregarding the statutes mandating Electoral Registration officers of States has bewildered people and Gandhis 1896 sarcastic statement that is howvoters listsareprepared, is playing out in the minds of protestors to salvage our democracy and restore the constitutionally mandated independence of the Election Commission of India.

CJP stir: CPM MP among several detained, Jantar Mantar sealed

Several protesters, including CPI(M) MP John Brittas, were detained in Delhi as the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation entered its second day on Sunday. Protesters alleged manhandling by security personnel, while police maintained extensive security arrangements, detaining thousands over the weekend.

J-K Dy CM dismisses resignation reports, says cabinet expansion is leadership's call

Jammu, Oct 11: J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday dismissed speculations around the resignation of ministers amid talks of cabinet expansion, asserting that no minister had been asked to quit. Choudhary made the remarks while speaking to reporters after paying obeisance at Kali Mata Mandir, Bahu Fort, on the first day of Navratra. As the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, I am standing here at the feet of Mata and making it clear that no minister has been asked to resign, Choudhary said, rejecting reports suggesting that all ministers have submitted their resignations to the chief minister ahead of the proposed cabinet reshuffle. He said the matter was for the National Conference president and chief minister to decide. Their decision will be final. Whoever they decide to induct will be inducted, and whoever they decide to remove will be removed, he said, urging media organisations not to give undue prominence to speculations. Choudhary also referred to developments in the national capital, where a police crackdown on demonstrators disrupted CJP's plan to hold a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 10. He questioned the medias limited coverage of the incident and the reported treatment of children who had gone to Delhi to demand their rights, urging news outlets to focus on these issues rather than political speculation. Earlier, while speaking about his visit to the temple, Choudhary said he had come to seek the blessings of Mata with his family, including his two sons.

Protests Erupt in Delhi Demanding Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Protesters in Delhi, including MP John Brittas, demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, leading to multiple arrests. Protests Erupt in Delhi Demanding Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Delhi Government Over Contempt in Metro Shutdown Case

The Supreme Court has summoned Delhi officials for contempt after metro stations were closed during protests, demanding compliance reports by October 13. Supreme Court Issues Notice to Delhi Government Over Contempt in Metro Shutdown Case

Jammu and Kashmir Dy CM Surender Choudhary dismisses resignation reports, says cabinet expansion is leadership's call

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary clarified that no ministers have been asked to resign. He addressed the media after his visit to Kali Mata Mandir during the Navratra festival. Choudhary encouraged news outlets to focus on significant issues rather than political speculations about cabinet expansion. He stated that decisions regarding ministerial changes are for the Chief Minister and National Conference president to make.

Delhi Police detains protesters at CP amid heightened security

Delhi Police detained SFI and Left party protesters at Connaught Place on Sunday, a day after large-scale detentions during the CJP-led protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Meanwhile, CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were released from preventive detention and the party announced a press conference.

India Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Calls for Immediate Halt to Strikes

NEW DELHI, Oct 11: India on Sunday strongly condemned the repeated attacks on Saudi Arabias King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, including the October 10 strike that killed 12 people and injured more than 300, calling the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure completely unacceptable and demanding an immediate halt to such attacks. In a [] The post India Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Calls for Immediate Halt to Strikes appeared first on Northlines .

Amitabh Bachchan, 84, has a blunt take on success and why he doesnt believe in others perceptions: I dont believe in that...

Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 84, has shared his perspective on success, describing it as very transient, very momentary. In an interview with Ei Samay, he explained that success means different things to different people and that he prefers living by his own standards. Despite his age, the veteran actor continues to work demanding schedules, once revealing that his commitments kept him working for nearly 24 hours straight.

FIR filed against Imran Khan & others after being detained at the August Kranti Maidan protest

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) Mumbai Police have registered an FIR at the Gamdevi Police Station against actor Imran Khan and others detained in connection with a protest at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai, in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Mumbai Police shared that the FIR has been registered under Sections 223 (disobedience to an order), 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 189(3) and 189(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police personnel themselves were the complainants. According to the police, more than 400 people were detained in Mumbai during the demonstration. After being detained on Saturday, Imran uploaded a picture of himself from inside the police van, along with a hilarious caption that went, Apparently Im going for a drive. A video also went viral where Imran was heard saying Jai Hind to the police. In another clip, he spoke about his detention, saying, I honestly don't know why I have been brought here. They picked all of us from the streets and asked us to sit in the vans. Imran further revealed that he and the others were driven around in the police van for approximately two hours before their release. Before entering the van, the 'Delhi Belly' actor also shared that he did not have any specific demands but had come simply as a citizen of Mumbai. Sir, I don't have any demands. I don't have any status to demand anything from people. Nor am I a part of any organization, so I don't speak as a representative, he shared. Imran's girlfriend, Lekha Washington, and cousin, Zayn Marie Khan, were also detained from the August Kranti Maidan along with him. Both Lekha and Zayn also shared constant updates from the police van on their social media handles.

D K Shivakumar slams detention of CJP protesters in Delhi, says it is an insult to democracy

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expressed concern over the government's crackdown on protests in Delhi. Over 7,000 protesters were detained to prevent a planned mass mobilisation demanding the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation. Shivakumar emphasised the importance of allowing citizens to voice their concerns through protests in a democracy. He assured that Congress would fight against the removal of voters' names from electoral rolls.

Abhijeet Dipke, team CJP released by court on one condition

The court imposed a condition that they must not breach the peace for one year. The leaders were detained ahead of the party's planned Jantar Mantar protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Who is Lekha Washington? Imran Khan released hours after being detained by Mumbai Police. Actors girlfriend says they were not allowed' to take a cab home

Actor Imran Khan, joined by his girlfriend Lekha Washington and cousin Zayn Khan, faced detention at a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai. After being released, they shared their unsettling experience on social media, Authorities argued that the protest lacked formal approval. Read on!

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Released After Detention in Gurgaon

SRINAGAR: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was released late on Saturday after being detained at his residence in Gurgaon, according to media reports. Rathee had reportedly travelled to India to attend a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which was demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. []

Five-year-old girl kidnapped, killed in Hyderabad; police search for sacked security guard

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 11 (IANS) An agriculture scientists five-year-old daughter was kidnapped and murdered allegedly by a security guard at a gated community in Secunderabad, police said on Sunday. The girl, who was kidnapped on Saturday evening, was found dead in the cellar of a clubhouse at Villa Orchids in Kowkur, Bollarum, where the family is residing The girls hands and legs were tied, and her body was dumped in a water sump. The kidnapper had reportedly called the girls family demanding a ransom of Rs 20 lakh. Though they agreed to pay the money, the accused had later switched off his phone. Police suspect that the security guard murdered the child after demanding ransom. The suspect, identified as Vikram, was employed as a security guard at the gated community. Moses Aureli (5) went missing while playing on Saturday evening near her villa in Villa Orchids in Kowkur under the limits of Bollarum Police Station of Malkajgiri Commissionerate. Police registered a case on a complaint by the girls parents and launched an operation to trace the child. Preliminary investigation by the police revealed that Vikram was following the girl before kidnapping her. Police have formed 10 special teams to trace Vikram, whose phone was reportedly switched off near Secunderabad Railway Station. Several police teams conducted searches in the surrounding areas on Saturday night. Drone cameras were also deployed as part of the search operations. The police teams checked lodges and hotels around Secunderabad Railway Station. Police were continuing the efforts to trace the suspect and establish the sequence of events leading to the child's death. According to residents, the security guard was removed from the job two days ago due to bad behaviour. He is suspected of having kidnapped and killed the child out of the grudge, as Aurelus grandfather was part of the committee that sacked Vikram following complaints from many residents. The girls kidnapping and murder sent a shockwave among residents at the gated community and surrounding areas. They demanded that the police immediately apprehend the culprit and ensure that he gets the harshest punishment.

Pune octogenarian loses Rs 5 lakh in voter card updating scam; accused posed as ECI official

Digital Desk | Pune, Oct (IANS) A person posing as an official of the Election Commission of India (ECI) cheated an 80-year-old man of Rs five lakh online under the guise of updating his voter card in Maharashtra's Pune, police said on Sunday. A case regarding this incident has been registered at the Lakshminagar Police Station in Pune. According to the police, the complainant, Kanjasheri Vaidyanathan Venkatesan (80), is a retired employee of an automotive manufacturing company, residing in the Yerwada area of Pune. The accused called him, claiming to be from the ECI's office, and stated that he needed to update his voter card. Subsequently, the accused instructed him to download an APK file. After the file was downloaded, the accused gained access to the victim's mobile screen, compromised his banking passwords, and fraudulently siphoned off Rs. 5 lakh. A case has been registered at the Lakshminagar Police Station under Sections 308, 318(4), and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as Sections 66(D) and 66(C) of the IT Act. The full name and address of the accused have not yet been ascertained. Investigation into the case is currently underway, and further details are awaited, officials said. In a similar case reported from Pune in June, a retired IT professional was allegedly duped of more than Rs 4.43 crore by fraudsters posing as investment experts on WhatsApp and Telegram. The accused reportedly lured the victim with promises of extraordinary returns through stock market investments and displayed fictitious profits worth over Rs 26 crore on a fake online trading platform before demanding additional payments in the name of service charges. According to the complaint, the accused repeatedly instructed him to transfer funds into various bank accounts for investment purposes. Believing the investment opportunity to be genuine, Chaudhary allegedly transferred a total of Rs 4,43,25,000 from his IDFC Bank account into 34 separate bank accounts over a period of time. Encouraged by the displayed returns, the complainant sought to withdraw the amount. However, according to the complaint, the accused informed him that withdrawals could only be processed after the payment of a service charge equivalent to five per cent of the displayed profits. The victim was allegedly informed that a payment exceeding Rs 1 crore was mandatory before any withdrawal request could be processed and that no amount would be released without the service charge being deposited first. It was at this stage, according to the complaint, that the victim began to suspect that he had become the target of a sophisticated fraud scheme.

Imran Khan chants 'Jai Hind' as Mumbai Police releases him and Lekha Washington after detention

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, his girlfriend Lekha Washington, and Zayn Khan were released a few hours after being detained by the Mumbai Police on Saturday. The trio had participated in a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was taking place outside August Kranti Maidan, where a large crowd had gathered.

Delhi traffic curbs continue as CJP protest enters second day

According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory, diversions came into effect from 6 am, with traffic movement expected to be affected around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk and several other key intersections in Lutyens' Delhi

Kangana Ranaut Calls CJP Protest Leaders

BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has criticised the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, describing the movements leadership as anti-national forces and alleging that a conspiracy was underway to destabilise India. Ranaut made the remarks on Saturday while speaking to reporters after arriving in Lucknow. She [] The post Kangana Ranaut Calls CJP Protest Leaders Anti-National, Alleges Plot to Destabilise India appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Delhi Police Files Over 20 FIRs Amid CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police registered more than 20 FIRs regarding the CJPs protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Delhi Police Files Over 20 FIRs Amid CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar

'Good behaviour', 'maintaining peace' placed as conditions for CJP leaders' release: Delhi Police

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in New Delhi on Sunday placed 'maintaining peace and good behaviour' as a condition for releasing the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders, police said. CJP's legal affairs head Ratna Singh earlier confirmed that the outfit's leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released by the SEM court after they were placed under preventive arrest by the Delhi Police. In a post on X, Delhi Police said: Preventive arrest u/s 126/170 BNSS of Sh. Abhijeet Dipke, Sh. Ashutosh Ranka and Sh. Saurav Das was done on 10.10.2026. All due legal procedures were followed and they were produced before the SEM Court, Delhi Cantt on 11.10.2026. A bail bond as Surety Bond of Rs 50,000/- was filled for maintaining peace and good behaviour, for a period of one year, and they were released by the SEM Court, it added. The three CJP leaders were detained on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport as they arrived in the national capital to protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI). This came against the backdrop of the CJP's planned demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests, officials said on Sunday. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protesters gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. On Saturday, over 3,000 anti-CEC protesters, including opposition leaders like former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, were detained in Delhi as law enforcers threw an unprecedented security ring around the national capital to prevent chaos at Jantar Mantar, forcing the proposed agitation to break into several small gatherings across the city. The authorities had earlier denied permission for the demonstration, warning against unauthorised gatherings, imposing internet restrictions, roadblocks and traffic diversions to prevent a repeat of the CJPs July protest at Jantar Mantar that turned violent. The detained protesters were taken to different destinations, including Chhatrasal Stadium and various police stations, the police said. Most of them, including the opposition leaders, were released later in the evening.

SI Arrested For Bribery

A sub-inspector in Arunachal Pradesh was arrested for accepting a Rs 65,000 bribe to release documents related to a road accident case, after demanding Rs 1.5 lakh. The Anti-corruption Bureau caught him red-handed.

Delhi Police debunk social media video of 'Sub-Inspector' who quit to join CJP protest

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Sunday debunked claims made in a social media video by a man who claimed to have quit as a Sub-Inspector to lend support to the Cockroach Janata Party-led (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. The officials cautioned people not to circulate unverified information on social media. They said the claims made by the individual claiming to be a Sub-Inspector are misleading. A video is being recirculated on social media in which an individual falsely claims to be a Delhi Police Sub Inspector who recently resigned from service to join the ongoing protest. Verification of Delhi Police records has revealed no Sub Inspector matching the details claimed in the video. The claim is therefore unverified and misleading, read a statement by the Delhi Police. The officials further warned that legal action will be taken as per law against those found responsible for creating or circulating misleading content. The police also recalled that the video was also circulated during the July students' protest and the officials had termed it fake then too. Delhi Police had already issued a clarification on this matter on 24 July 2026, and this time the same video is again being circulated with the malicious intent, the statement read. The public is advised to rely only on verified official information and refrain from sharing unverified claims, it added. This comes against the backdrop of the protest in the national capital against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protest was called by the CJP. Meanwhile, Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests in the national capital. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protestors gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Tushar Gandhi among 12 named in FIR over Mumbai protest; 600 detained and released

The protest was organised by Hum Bharat Ke Log in solidarity with CJP and Left groups protest in Delhi, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and others

Executive magistrate releases CJP leaders on condition they 'maintain peace' for 1 year

New Delhi, Oct 11: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were under preventive arrest following their detention at the Delhi airport ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest, but were later released after being produced before the executive magistrate on Sunday. They were released on condition that they would not reach peace for a year, CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh said. Earlier on Sunday morning, police said that the CJP leaders were put under preventive arrest after being detained by Delhi Police after their flight landed in the national capital and that they will be produced before the executive magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station. Section 126 (security for keeping peace) and 170 (arrest to prevent commission of cognisable offences) of the BNSS were invoked against the CJP leaders, according to sources. Executive Magistrate court releases Abhijeet, Saurav and Ashutosh, Singh said in a post on X after the three leaders were produced before the executive magistrate. The CJP leaders' detention on Saturday came amid an unprecedented security clampdown in Delhi, where more than 7,000 protesters were detained at multiple locations, foiling protesters from reaching Jantar Mantar. Several opposition leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar, were also detained while attempting to join the protest. The CJP has renewed its call for a protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday as police continued its heavy security arrangements with over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel to be deployed in the city. The CJP and opposition parties have been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls.

Four held over viral video of assault on protestor during CJP stir in Delhi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Four men were apprehended in New Delhi after a video widely circulated on social media showed a protestor being assaulted, according to the police. The footage has drawn significant attention online. The video was reposted by several social media handles, including those linked to the Indian Youth Congress, the All India Students Association (AISA) and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Alongside the video, posters identifying and targeting the individuals allegedly seen assaulting the woman were also shared extensively, contributing to the growing public attention around the incident. According to the officials, the incident took place on a stretch of DDU Marg that falls under the jurisdiction of the Kamla Market police station. The police said that no formal complaint had been received from the victim, nor from any other individual or organisation, at the time of the action. Officials, however, said they subsequently received information suggesting that the accused were preparing to leave the Delhi-NCR region during the night and could potentially evade law enforcement by going underground. Acting on these inputs, authorities initiated efforts to locate the individuals concerned. The move, officials indicated, was intended to ensure that the individuals remained available for questioning and any further legal proceedings that might arise from the matter. Officials said that further action can be taken during the day. Further details are awaited. Meanwhile, Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests in the national capital, officials said on Sunday. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protestors gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

CJP stir: Journalist

New Delhi: Commuters heading to work faced a harrowing time on Saturday as Delhi was blanketed with unprecedented security, following the CJPs call for a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft. Here is a first-person account from a PTI journalist who empathised with the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Delhi Police register over 20 FIRs in CJP Jantar Mantar stir case

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests in the national capital, officials said on Sunday. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protestors gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, the Executive Magistrate on Sunday ordered the release of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after the three were placed under preventive arrest by Delhi Police, according to CJP's legal affairs head, Ratna Singh. Singh had earlier said that the three were scheduled to appear before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station after being placed under preventive arrest. Abhijeet, Ashutosh and Saurav will be produced before the Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station at 9 AM today. A Delhi police official informed me about this in the morning. As CJP's Legal Head, I will be at the police station along with other advocates representing us, Singh had said in a post on X, earlier on Sunday. The three were detained earlier on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport as they arrived in the national capital to protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI). This came against the backdrop of the CJP's planned demonstration against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. On Saturday, over 3,000 anti-CEC protesters, including opposition leaders like former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, were detained in Delhi as law enforcers threw an unprecedented security ring around the national capital to prevent chaos at Jantar Mantar, forcing the proposed agitation to break into several small gatherings across the city. The authorities had earlier denied permission for the demonstration and warned against unauthorised gatherings, imposing internet restrictions, roadblocks and traffic diversions to prevent a repeat of the CJPs July protest at Jantar Mantar that turned violent. The detained protesters were taken to different destinations, including Chhatrasal Stadium and various police stations, the police said. Most of them, including the opposition leaders, were released later in the evening. Social media influencer Dhruv Rathee was also detained at his residence in Gurugram on Saturday and released early on Sunday. Meanwhile, CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde announced that the protesters will once again march towards Jantar Mantar on Sunday and will rest only after the resignation of the CEC.

Stringent traffic curbs in Delhi as anti-CEC protest enters second day

According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory, diversions were enforced from 6 a.m., with traffic movement to be affected around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk and several other key intersections in Lutyens' Delhi

US senators oppose Russian diesel waiver

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) A growing number of US senators have criticised President Donald Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, warning that the move could provide Moscow with additional revenue for its war against Ukraine while offering little relief to American consumers struggling with high fuel prices. Independent Senator Angus King of Maine joined senior Democrats in challenging the administration's agreement with Russia. He said this is a reversal of longstanding American policy that undermined congressional efforts to restrict Moscow's energy earnings. King said Saturday that the decision would benefit Russian President Vladimir Putin more than American consumers. This so-called deal with Russia will do little for America and much for Vladimir Putin as he seeks to sustain his murderous campaign on Ukraine, King said in a statement. His criticism followed a joint statement Friday by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Foreign Relations Committee ranking member Jeanne Shaheen and Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren. The three senators accused Trump of undermining Ukraine and American allies by relaxing restrictions on Russian diesel sales at a time when Washington was seeking to limit Moscow's ability to finance its military operations. President Trumps announcement that the United States will allow global purchases of Russian diesel for six months, is a total betrayal of Ukraine, our European allies and American national security, they said. The controversy followed Trump's announcement Friday that he had reached an agreement with Putin to release additional Russian diesel supplies into American and international markets. Trump said Russia would initially supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by another 500,000 tonnes in November and one million tonnes thereafter. He also indicated that additional supplies would follow. The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control subsequently issued General License 135, authorising certain transactions involving the sale, delivery, offloading and importation of Russian-origin diesel. The authorisation represents a temporary easing of sanctions restrictions rather than a permanent removal of sanctions on Russia. King questioned whether the additional supplies would meaningfully reduce American fuel prices. He argued that the quantities announced for October and November were modest compared with daily US diesel consumption and said the administration should reverse its decision. The senator also criticised the move in light of recent bipartisan congressional legislation intended to restrict Russia's energy revenue. Every member of Congress who voted for this bill 86 in the Senate, 262 in the House should be demanding an immediate reversal of this decision, King said. The Democratic senators linked the administration's decision to the continuing conflict with Iran, arguing that disruptions to global energy supplies had contributed to rising fuel costs. Enough is enough. The President must end his war with Iran instead of funding Russias war machine, Schumer, Shaheen and Warren said. Trump has defended his energy policies as necessary to lower costs for American consumers, particularly farmers, truckers and businesses dependent on diesel fuel. Speaking to reporters Saturday evening at Joint Base Andrews, Trump said he believed Putin wanted a settlement to end the Ukraine war, while again criticising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for failing to reach an agreement.

Delhi protest Day 2: CJP leaders detained, traffic curbs to continue

More than 7,000 protesters, including opposition leaders and former chief ministers, were detained as Delhi Police clamped down on protesters demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

India Rejects UN Human Rights Office Remarks Over Delhi Protests and CJP Detentions as

India has strongly pushed back against remarks made by the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) regarding recent mass detentions and security clampdowns in New Delhi, dismissing them as unwarranted interference in internal affairs. The controversy follows widespread demonstrations called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar [] The post India Rejects UN Human Rights Office Remarks Over Delhi Protests and CJP Detentions as Misplaced appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Kangana Ranaut calls CJP leadership 'anti-national forces' amid Delhi protests

Kangana Ranaut has criticised the Cockroach Janata Party, calling its leadership anti-national forces amid protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. The BJP MP alleged an attempt to destabilise the country after Delhi Police detained thousands

Delhi traffic restrictions today: Full list of roads that may be affected and facing diversions on October 11 amid CJP protest

Delhi traffic restrictions today, October 11: As per Delhi traffic police advisory, several roads and junctions may be affected as the CJP protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal enters its second day. Check the full list of affected routes, traffic diversions and the latest Delhi Traffic Police advisory for commuters.

Stringent traffic curbs in Delhi as CJP protest enters second day

The restrictions come amid a security clampdown following a call for protest by CJP and prominent student organisations demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Stringent traffic restrictions in Delhi as CJP protest enters second day

Stringent traffic restrictions remained in force across several parts of Delhi on Sunday for a second consecutive day as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) renewed its call for protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory, diversions were enforced from 6 am, with traffic movement to be affected around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk and several other key intersections in Lutyens' Delhi. The restrictions come amid a security clampdown following announcement by CJP and prominent student organisations, including the Students' Federation of India (SFI) that protests would continue until their demands were met. The affected stretches include the Ashoka Road-Jantar Mantar Road roundabout, Tolstoy Marg-Janpath crossing, Jai Singh Road-Sansad Marg crossing, Rail Bhawan roundabout, Patel Chowk, Gol Dak Khana and several intersections around Connaught Place. Traffic movement is also likely to b

Press bodies condemn detention of journalists covering Delhi protests; demand apology, inquiry

New Delhi, Oct 11: Four journalists' organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), condemned the detention and harassment of several journalists covering protests in the national capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the organisations highlighted that police detained several journalists despite their displaying press identity cards, and seized the phones and equipment of some reporters. The statement was issued by the PCI, IWPC, Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (Delhi unit). The organisations said Delhi Police detained hundreds of protesters demanding Kumar's resignation on Saturday. Journalists covering the police action were also bundled into buses and taken to detention centres, including the Chhatrasal Stadium and the Chanakyapuri police station. Reporters from The Quint, The Wire, Scroll, Reporter TV, Navbharat Times, Newslaundry, and senior journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta were among those detained. The reporters said they were detained while filming detentions, despite prominently displaying their press cards, the statement said. It pointed out that police dismissed the journalists' claims of being members of the press, with some officers reportedly saying, Everybody claims to be a journalist these days. The organisations also said they received complaints that official reporting phones belonging to the detained journalists were snatched and seized. Describing the detentions as a blatant attack on the freedom of press, the organisations questioned Delhi Police's earlier position that only journalists accredited by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) would be allowed to cover the protests. Press freedom in India cannot be conditional on PIB accreditation. A large section of digital and independent media does not have PIB cards, yet they are recognised press under the law, the statement said. The organisations said they had raised these concerns in a joint memorandum submitted to the Delhi Police commissioner earlier this week but alleged that the police disregarded their suggestions. They demanded immediate and unconditional release of all the detained journalists, return of the seized phones and equipment, and a public apology from Delhi Police. The organisations also sought an inquiry into the conduct of senior police officers who allegedly ordered the detention of journalists despite being shown press identity cards. They also demanded a clear assurance that journalists wont be prevented from covering protests. The statement also criticised the extensive security arrangements in the capital, alleging that 22,000 police and paramilitary personnel had been deployed, metro stations closed and internet services shut down to prevent protests. Preventing journalists from doing their job, detaining them without reason, and creating a fortress-like situation in the capital with 22,000 police and paramilitary, closed metro stations and unprecedented internet shutdowns, to stop peaceful questioning of institutions is reminiscent of a fascist state, the organisations said. Expressing solidarity with the detained journalists, the four bodies asserted that reporters must be allowed to discharge their professional duties without intimidation or interference.

Director Agriculture orders timely execution of HADP, JKCIP projects across Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 10: Director Agriculture Kashmir Sartaj Ahmad Shah on Saturday directed officials to accelerate the implementation of agricultural development schemes and ensure timely utilisation of allocated funds, stressing that benefits under government programmes must reach farmers within the prescribed timelines. Chairing a review meeting at the Directorate of Agriculture, Lalmandi, Srinagar, Shah assessed the physical and financial progress of various schemes in Srinagar, Pulwama, Budgam and Ganderbal districts. The meeting reviewed the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP), flagship agricultural initiatives and works funded under the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budget. Chief Agriculture Officers of the four districts and Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) attended the meeting. During the review, Shah examined the status of ongoing projects, expenditure against allocated funds and progress towards targets fixed under different departmental programmes. He directed officers to ensure that all approved activities were implemented according to the current year's action plans and completed within stipulated deadlines. The Director stressed that delays in execution and expenditure should be addressed promptly to prevent disruptions in the delivery of agricultural services and benefits to farmers. He asked district-level officers to maintain close coordination with field functionaries and regularly monitor both physical achievements and financial expenditure. Shah also emphasised optimum utilisation of available resources and adherence to prescribed guidelines while implementing farmer-oriented schemes. The meeting discussed administrative and operational bottlenecks affecting the execution of agricultural programmes, with the Director instructing concerned officers to resolve such issues without delay. He reiterated the need for regular monitoring, accountability and coordinated implementation to improve the effectiveness of agricultural development initiatives across the Kashmir division. The review covered the four districts' performance under major agricultural programmes, although district-wise expenditure figures, achievement percentages and pending targets were not disclosed in the official statement. The Director said the department would continue focusing on timely implementation of schemes and improving the delivery of agricultural services to farming communities across Kashmir.

Press bodies condemn detention of scribes covering Delhi protest

New Delhi: Four journalists organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Womens Press Corps (IWPC), on Saturday condemned the detention and harassment of several journalists covering protests in the national capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement, the organisations highlighted that police detained several Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Press bodies condemn detention of journalists covering Delhi protests

Four journalists' organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), on Saturday condemned the detention and harassment of several journalists covering protests in the national capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement, the organisations highlighted that police detained several journalists despite their displaying press identity cards, and seized the phones and equipment of some reporters. The statement was issued by the PCI, IWPC, Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (Delhi unit). The organisations said Delhi Police detained hundreds of protesters demanding Kumar's resignation on Saturday. Journalists covering the police action were also bundled into buses and taken to detention centres, including the Chhatrasal Stadium and the Chanakyapuri police station. Reporters from The Quint, The Wire, Scroll, Reporter TV, Navbharat Times, ...

Over 7,000 detained as Delhi Police cracks down on CJP protest demanding CEC

Four former CMs held; Kejriwal, Mamata released; FIR likely over assault on personnel; Wangchuk threatens hunger strike Demonstrators and security personnel during an agitation by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities, in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Credit: PTI Photo NEW DELHI: In a []

CJP Protests: Mumbai Police register FIR over agitation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at August Kranti Maidan

Mumbai Police registered an FIR at Gamdevi Police Station after a protest at August Kranti Maidan demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation over the SIR row. More than 400 people were detained in Mumbai, including Tushar Gandhi and actor Imran Khan. In Delhi, around 1,000 protesters were detained during a similar demonstration.

JKPUF demands 8th Pay Commission benefits for all pensioners

Srinagar, Oct 10:The Jammu & Kashmir Pensioners United Front (JKPUF), headed by its Chairman Abdul Qayoom Wani, Saturday organised a massive protest demonstration at Floriculture Park near Sher-e-Kashmir Park, Lal Chowk, Srinagar, where a large gathering of pensioners unanimously adopted a twelve-point resolution demanding immediate intervention by the Central and State Governments on issues concerning pensioners, senior citizens, employees and the working class. The gathering, as per a statement, conveyed a clear and unequivocal message to the governments that the patience of crores of pensioners and senior citizens must not be tested any further. The pensioners demanded that the government honour their contribution to the nation by ensuring dignity, social security and equitable treatment after retirement. The resolution called for immediate implementation of the 8th Central Pay Commission for pensioners, as has been done under previous Pay Commissions. It also demanded revocation of the present Terms of Reference and the Validation Act, 2025, which, according to the JKPUF, deny pensioners their rightful consideration under the new Pay Commission. Among the major demands endorsed by the gathering were: Implementation of the 8th CPC for all pensioners of the country. Stopping recovery of commuted pension after ten years, in accordance with judgments of the Honble Supreme Court and other courts. Enhancement of the medical allowance to Rs 3,000 per month for every pensioner and removal of disparity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Extension of the central Government Health Scheme to all pensioners, irrespective of their date of retirement, and withdrawal of the restriction applicable to those retiring after October 10, 2019. Enhancement of old-age and widow pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per month. Immediate withdrawal of the New Pension Scheme and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. Regularisation of eligible in-charge officers and other employees in the Education Department and other departments. Regularisation of daily wagers, casual labourers and other temporary employees and implementation of minimum wages for vulnerable categories including, Contingent paid workers of education deptt, Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, cooks, SPOs, Aaya workers and other similarly placed employees.

Mahindra Himalayan Motors launches Thar OG

Srinagar, Oct 10:Mahindra Himalayan Motors on Saturday launched the Mahindra Thar OG at its showroom on Tengpora Bypass, near New City Hospital, Srinagar, bringing the latest offering to SUV enthusiasts in Kashmir. The launch marks another addition to the dealerships portfolio as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the regions automotive market and expand customer access to Mahindra vehicles. The Mahindra Thar has established a strong identity among SUV enthusiasts, known for its distinctive styling, commanding road presence and off-road appeal. The introduction of the Thar OG is expected to attract customers looking for a vehicle that combines a rugged design with an adventurous driving experience. The launch event brought the vehicle into the spotlight for local customers and automobile enthusiasts, offering them an opportunity to explore the model at the dealership. Mahindra Himalayan Motors said customers interested in the Thar OG could visit its showroom at Tengpora Bypass, near New City Hospital, Srinagar, for further information, enquiries and bookings.

'Will not go back till CEC resigns': CJP calls for fresh protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called a fresh protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar at 10 am on Sunday, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The announcement follows mass detentions, security restrictions. Delhi Traffic Police has warned of possible diversions and disruptions across New Delhi and Central Delhi.

Mehboobas condemnation without PDPs participation under scrutiny

Srinagar, Oct 10:Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday drew parallels between restrictions imposed in New Delhi during protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the communication blackout and security clampdown in Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370. However, the absence of PDP leaders from the oppositions street mobilisation in Delhi has raised questions about the partys political positioning and its willingness to participate in a coordinated opposition campaign against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government. Criticising the restriction on X, Mehbooba posted: Todays Delhi is a chilling reminder of Kashmir after the unconstitutional abrogation of Article 370. People were locked in their homes, the internet was shut down, and an entire region was placed under siege. The BJP then brazenly claimed that nobody had protested. Today, with Delhi under siege, trains halted, and roads to Jantar Mantar sealed, they may repeat the same lie, claiming that nobody protested against Gyanesh Kumar. First crush the protest, then deny it ever happened. This is how enforced silence is passed off as consent. While her words echoed the concerns articulated by most opposition leaders, the partys visible participation in the protests has remained conspicuously limited. The political messaging has raised a question that the PDP has yet to answer publicly. If the restrictions in Delhi evoke such strong comparisons with Kashmir, why has that outrage not translated into PDP leaders visible presence at the protests? Talking to Greater Kashmir, PDP chief spokesperson Mehbooba Beg said, In principle, every sensible citizen protests this naked onslaught of democracy. The institution of the Election Commission of India has got into disrepute. Registering protest is important, whether one does it through tweets, statements, or hits the streets. He said that the Delhi protests are genuine as the vote theft affects the 13.5 crore people including the women of West Bengal, the minorities, and the citizens of the entire country. The senior PDP leader said that the CEC Gyanesh Kumar should tender his resignation as he headed an institution that was once led by an honest person like T N Seshan. CEC Gyanesh Kumar brought such an institution into disrepute and for that history will not judge him kindly, he said. The Indian Express investigation illustrated that anti-BJP voters had been deleted across the country and the protest is important as there was a small winning margin on many seats. Furthermore, the stand taken by the other two Election Commissioners has also made the issue of vote theft clear. Beg said that PDPs stand against New Delhi had been clear after August 2019. It was for the consistent stand taken by the PDP that the PDP chief Mehbooba Muftis mother (Gulshan Nazir) had been grilled by the Enforcement Directorate, he said. While Mehbooba took to microblogging site X on Saturday, all senior PDP leaders and legislators Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, Muhammad Fayaz Mir, and Rafiq Ahmad Naik - as well as Mehboobas daughter, Iltija Mufti, were conspicuous by their absence from the Delhi mobilisation. Talking to Greater Kashmir, MLA Kupwara Muhammad Fayaz Mir and MLA Tral Rafiq Ahmad Naik said that no directions had been issued to them for participating in the Delhi protests. Im in Kupwara and, so far, I havent received any such direction, Mir said. Naik said that he was the partys foot soldier and would do whatever was asked of him by the party high command. Their participation could have lent greater weight to the PDPs condemnation of the restrictions and demonstrated that its opposition extended beyond statements and social media posts. PDPs non-participation in Delhi mobilisation leaves the party open to questions about the consistency of its opposition and the extent to which it is prepared to join a campaign beyond its own political platforms. PDP has continued to criticise the BJP-led Centre over the loss of J&Ks special status, restrictions on political activity, and other questions of civil liberties. While Mehboobas latest remarks reinforce the PDPs confrontational public posture towards the Centre, the partys absence from the Delhi protests raises questions about whether it is seeking to avoid antagonising Prime Minister Narendra Modis BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government while keeping its options open with the Congress and the wider INDIA bloc. The political metaphor of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds captures the suspicion surrounding this approach, as it has been denouncing the Centres actions but is avoiding an unambiguous demonstration of solidarity with those challenging it on the streets. PDP cannot entirely avoid scrutiny by invoking those complexities. If it believes the restrictions represent an assault on democratic freedoms, PDP leaders must explain whether they consider participation in a common opposition campaign necessary, and if not, why. Silence on that question risks allowing its opponents to portray the partys position as selective. For Mehbooba, the immediate challenge is to reconcile the force of her public condemnation with the absence of her partys prominent faces from the streets. The PDPs statement may have strengthened the oppositions argument about the curtailment of dissent. However, its absence has opened a different debate one about whether the PDP is prepared to match its rhetoric with participation. Until the party clarifies that position, the contrast between Mehboobas words and her partys political presence is likely to remain a source of scrutiny for the PDP.

Will be compelled to consider fast or march: Sonam Wangchuk on crawckdown in Delhi

Srinagar, Oct 10:Climate activist and social reformer Sonam Wangchuk has condemned the crackdown on student leaders and activists in the national capital, issuing an ultimatum that he will be compelled to consider an Anshan fast or Padyatra march if those detained are not released by Sunday. The activist expressed deep distress over the detentions following demonstrations in Delhi. Terming the current situation akin to an undeclared emergency, Wangchuk stated that he had earlier called for unity and peaceful demonstration but had not anticipated such severe action by law enforcement authorities. In a video message posted on X, Wangchuk described the situation in the national capital as an undeclared emergency and expressed concern over the detention of several political leaders who had planned to participate in a protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Yesterday when I posted a message appealing for unity and peace in today's protest, I had never imagined that the biggest democracy in the world would be under an undeclared EMERGENCY. I was happy there were so many leaders to lead the movement, but I now learn that they have all been arrested. I hope those arrested will be released soon. I will be compelled to consider an Anshan Fast or Padyatra March if they are not released by tomorrow, he said.

Mumbai Police register FIR over protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The News Mill

Tamil Nadu Left Parties to Protest Against Arrests of Leaders in Delhi

Leftist parties in Tamil Nadu plan protests against the arrest of leaders in Delhi, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Tamil Nadu Left Parties to Protest Against Arrests of Leaders in Delhi

Opposition to continue protest demanding election chief

The News Mill

Arsenal and Chelsea secure commanding Premier League wins

The News Mill

When Parents Become a Responsibility Rather Than a Relationship

There was a time when parents were the centre of a family's world. Their presence gave a home its warmth, their words offered reassurance, and their sacrifices quietly shaped the lives of their children. They rarely spoke of what they gave up, nor did they keep an account of the years spent raising their children. Their love found expression in the smallest of thingsin waiting for a child to return home, saving the choicest portion of a meal, staying awake through a feverish night, or offering comfort when the world seemed unkind. These gestures were so ordinary that their true worth often went unnoticed. It was only with the passage of time that their significance became clear. Today, as family structures change and the pace of life grows increasingly demanding, the relationship between parents and children is undergoing a subtle but profound transformation. Education, employment, migration, financial pressures, and the pursuit of personal aspirations have altered the way families live. Children leave their ancestral homes in search of better opportunities, settle in distant cities or countries, and build lives shaped by responsibilities of their own. Such changes are neither inherently wrong nor avoidable. Every generation must find its own way of living. The concern arises when distance gradually becomes emotional indifference, and when caring for ageing parents begins to feel like an obligation to be managed rather than a relationship to be cherished. Ageing brings changes that are difficult for parents to accept and sometimes even more difficult for their children to understand. The hands that once held a child's fingers while teaching them to walk may begin to tremble. Eyes that watched over the family with confidence may grow dim. Steps that once crossed the length of a house without effort may become hesitant, requiring support. Along with these physical changes comes a quieter transformation: parents begin to depend on the very children whose dependence once gave their own lives purpose. For parents, this reversal is not always easy. Having spent much of their lives making decisions, solving problems, and protecting their families, they may find it painful to ask for help with the simplest of tasks. They may repeat themselves, become forgetful, grow impatient, or seek reassurance more frequently than before. Sometimes they ask the same question several times, not because they expect a different answer, but because they long to prolong a conversation with someone whose time has become increasingly scarce. What appears to be unnecessary interference may, in fact, be an expression of loneliness. What seems like unreasonable dependence may be an attempt to hold on to a place in a world that is moving forward without them. Children, meanwhile, have their own burdens. They struggle to balance professional commitments, financial obligations, the needs of their spouses and children, and the demands of an increasingly competitive world. Many genuinely love their parents and make sincere efforts to provide for them. They arrange medical appointments, pay for treatment, send money, organise domestic assistance, and ensure that essential needs are met. These acts matter, and they should never be dismissed. Yet, somewhere between the practical arrangements and the daily pressures, an important question often remains unanswered: have we cared for our parents' needs without sufficiently attending to their feelings? There is a difference between ensuring that an elderly parent has everything necessary to live comfortably and ensuring that the parent feels wanted. A well-furnished room cannot always compensate for the absence of companionship. Regular financial support cannot entirely replace an unhurried conversation. A telephone call made merely to confirm that medicines have been taken may fulfil a practical purpose, but a conversation in which a parent is allowed to speak, reminisce, complain, laugh, or even repeat an old story can fulfil an emotional one. The difference may appear small to the person making the call, yet it can mean a great deal to the person waiting for it. Parents do not always expect their children to abandon their ambitions or sacrifice their own families. More often, they seek reassurance that growing old has not made them irrelevant. They want to feel that their opinions still matter, that their presence is not an inconvenience, and that they are remembered even when they have nothing left to offer except their company. In their younger years, they measured their days by what they could do for their children. In old age, they may begin to measure them by how often their children find time for them. Perhaps the most painful form of neglect is not the absence of care but the presence of care without affection. A parent may receive meals on time, medicines regularly, and every necessary facility, yet still feel like a burden. No harsh words may be spoken, no obvious injustice committed, and no essential need ignored. Nevertheless, an atmosphere of impatience can settle over everyday interactions. A question is answered hurriedly, a request is met with irritation, a story is interrupted, and a moment of confusion becomes an occasion for reprimand. Gradually, parents learn to ask for less. They stop expressing certain wishes, conceal their discomfort, and hesitate before seeking help. Their silence may be mistaken for contentment when it is, in reality, an effort not to trouble those they love. This is where the distinction between responsibility and relationship becomes painfully clear. Responsibility asks whether we have done what is necessary. Relationship asks whether the other person has felt our concern. Responsibility can be scheduled, divided, delegated, and recorded. A relationship, however, must be nurtured through attention, patience, tenderness, and the willingness to remain emotionally present. One may fulfil every practical duty and still leave an emotional emptiness that no arrangement can fill. The problem is not confined to children who live far away. Physical proximity does not necessarily guarantee emotional closeness. In some homes, elderly parents share the same roof with their children yet spend long hours in silence. Everyone is occupied with a screen, a deadline, a personal concern, or a world that seems to exist elsewhere. The family may sit together at the same table without truly meeting one another. Parents become familiar presences in the background of daily life, noticed when something needs to be done but rarely approached simply for the pleasure of being together. Nor should this concern be turned into an accusation against an entire generation. Many adult children are loving, attentive, and deeply committed to their parents. Others are struggling with circumstances beyond their control, including financial insecurity, demanding employment, geographical separation, or the emotional exhaustion of caring for a seriously ill family member. Caregiving can be difficult, and those who provide it also need understanding and support. The answer cannot be to impose guilt upon children or romanticise the past as though every earlier household were free of neglect. Rather, it is to recognise that changing circumstances require us to become more conscious of the emotional needs that remain unchanged. An elderly parent may need professional medical care, assistance with daily activities, or a living arrangement that ensures safety and dignity. In certain situations, residential care may be the most appropriate option. Such decisions should not automatically be interpreted as abandonment. What matters is the manner in which these decisions are made and the quality of the relationship that continues afterwards. A parent can live in a well-managed care facility and still feel deeply loved if children remain involved, visit regularly, listen attentively, and preserve the parent's sense of belonging. Conversely, a parent living in the family home may feel abandoned if treated as an inconvenience. Love cannot be measured by an address alone. What, then, does it mean to care for ageing parents in a way that preserves the relationship? It begins with recognising that their needs are not exclusively physical. They need companionship, respect, reassurance, and the freedom to retain as much independence as their circumstances permit. They need to be consulted rather than merely instructed, included rather than simply accommodated, and heard rather than silenced. Sometimes the most meaningful gift is not an expensive present or an elaborate arrangement, but the willingness to sit beside them without repeatedly checking the time. It also requires patience with the changes that accompany ageing. The parent who once corrected every mistake may now make mistakes of their own. The person who once guided every family decision may now need guidance. This reversal can test the patience of both generations. Yet it offers an opportunity to practise the very values that parents may have taught their children through their own conduct: kindness, forbearance, respect, and compassion. To respond gently when a parent repeats a question, to explain something without humiliation, or to allow an old story to be told once more is not a grand sacrifice. It is a small act of recognition that the person before us deserves the same dignity that we expect for ourselves. There is another truth worth remembering. Children who are raising families of their own are also shaping the understanding of love that their children will carry into the future. Young people learn not only from what adults say but also from what they observe. When they see ageing grandparents treated with warmth and respect, they witness a living example of intergenerational care. When they see them dismissed, ignored, or discussed as burdens, they may gradually come to regard dependence as an inconvenience rather than a natural part of human life. The way we care for our parents today becomes, in some measure, a lesson in how human vulnerability should be treated tomorrow. Ultimately, the question is not whether children owe their parents something in return for the sacrifices of the past. Love should not be reduced to a ledger in which every act of care must be repaid. Parents did not raise their children merely to collect a debt in old age. The deeper question is whether we can recognise their humanity beyond their former roles as providers, protectors, and decision-makers. Can we see them not merely as elderly people requiring assistance, but as individuals with memories, fears, preferences, humour, dignity, and an enduring need for affection? Time has a way of changing the meaning of ordinary moments. A conversation that once seemed repetitive may one day become a treasured memory. A visit postponed for convenience may become an opportunity that can never be recovered. The familiar voice from another room, the request for a little company, or the simple question about when we will return may not seem significant while we are busy living our lives. Yet these are often the very things we remember when the house grows quiet. No one can remain forever in the role of a child, just as no parent can remain forever strong enough to protect the family. Life moves through its seasons, and every generation eventually encounters the vulnerability it once witnessed in those who came before it. The measure of our progress should therefore include not only how efficiently we live, how successfully we work, or how much material comfort we accumulate, but also how we treat those whose strength has diminished and whose need for companionship has grown. Perhaps the greatest tribute we can pay our parents is not to remind them how much we do for them, but to make them feel that they still matter to us. Let us not wait until their voices fall silent to realise the value of listening, nor until their absence changes the character of our homes to understand the comfort of their presence. Parents should never have to earn their place in the lives of their children by remaining useful. Their place is secured by the relationship itself.Caring for them may be a responsibility, but making them feel loved is the heart of that responsibility. And when duty is accompanied by tenderness, ageing need not become a journey into loneliness; it can remain a season of life in which dignity is preserved, affection is renewed, and the bond between generations continues to give meaning to both. (The Author is RK Columnist and can be reached at: sanjaypanditasp@gmail.com )

Rohini Acharya and Mukesh Sahni Condemn Arrests of Protesters, Criticize Central Government

Rohini Acharya and Mukesh Sahni denounce the arrest of protesters demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi. Rohini Acharya and Mukesh Sahni Condemn Arrests of Protesters, Criticize Central Government

'Won't budge': CJP calls fresh Jantar Mantar stir on Sunday

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is continuing its protests against alleged electoral roll irregularities, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Despite detentions and police restrictions on Saturday, the CJP announced another demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Sunday. The party condemned the detention of its leaders and other protesters, alleging an undeclared Emergency and questioning the whereabouts of its founder and co-convenors. Opposition parties and civil society groups have expressed solidarity, vowing to continue the campaign for electoral transparency.

KTR flags irregularities in Rs 3,296 cr Radial Road-2 tender

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has alleged irregularities in the Rs 3,296-crore Radial Road-2 tender process, demanding immediate cancellation of the tenders and an inquiry into the alleged scam. In an open letter to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, KTR raised questions over the allocation of contracts, the disqualification Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Shanghai Masters Third Round, Vacherot Starts Title Defence Strong

Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive return to form at the Shanghai Masters, defeating Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3 to cruise into the third round and extend his winning streak to seven matches. The Spaniard, who recently defended his title in Tokyo, delivered another commanding display as he pursues a maiden Shanghai crown. The world-class talent [] The post Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Shanghai Masters Third Round, Vacherot Starts Title Defence Strong appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Over 7,000 detainees released; Abhijeet Dipke, CJP leaders are still in police custody | 10 points

Delhi Police has released allprotesters who were detained across the national capital so far while attempting to march towards Jantar Mantar for a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Meanwhile, legal process will be followed for Abhijeet Dipke, other detained CJP leaders, ANI quoted Delhi Police sources as saying.Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserted that the capital could not be held hostage and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal of trying to turn the city into a attleground in league with their B-Team CJP.

Watch: CEC protest: Political leaders, students and social activists detained across India

Thousands of protesters, including political leaders, student activists, lawyers and social activists, were detained across India during demonstrations demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Curbs in Delhi do not reflect well on democracy, Kashmiris no stranger to them: MP Aga Ruhullah

Srinagar, Oct 10: Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi criticised the heavy deployment of security forces in Delhi on Saturday to prevent protestors from gathering at Jantar Mantar to demand action against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), warning that such curbs do not reflect well on democracy. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called the demonstration demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of masterminding voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, as well as other irregularities involving Form 6, the voter registration form. Mehdi, the MP from Srinagar, said the curbs, though, were not strange to a Kashmiri like him. Heavy security forces in the heart of India's capital to stop citizens reaching Jantar Mantar. This does not speak well of a democracy. Being from Kashmir, none of this is strange to me. We don't cherish it. We warn: this is what happens in Kashmir. Don't let it happen to India, Mehdi said in a post on his official handle on X. Heavy security deployment and restrictions were imposed in the national capital. Authorities detained several opposition leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar, as they attempted to join the protest. Student activists, lawyers and journalists were also detained. The Delhi Police detained more than 3,000 protesters, who were trying to reach Jantar Mantar for the proposed CJP stir.

Tushar Gandhi, actor Imran Khan among 600 people detained for protesting in Mumbai in CJP's support

Mumbai, Oct 10: Police on Saturday detained around 600 people, including actor Imran Khan, activist Tushar Gandhi and CPI (M) workers, from various locations in Mumbai for protesting without permission in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s demonstration in New Delhi. Several protesters complained of manhandling by the police. The demonstrations were held at the August Kranti Maidan, Hutatma Chowk and other locations in the metropolis. At Hutatma Chowk in south Mumbai, several workers of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) held a protest. Hundreds of people, including those belonging to Tushar Gandhi-led 'Hum Bharat Ke Log' organisation, and activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) assembled at the August Kranti Maidan without permission, and around 200 of them were detained for protesting, a police official said. Overall, around 600 people were detained from various spots across the city, the official said. One of the protesters, Rubaid Bhojani, alleged that the police took the protesters into custody very brutally. We voted for the Prime Minister, but he betrayed us. We demand Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, Bhojani said. Actor Imran Khan was among the protesters detained by the police at the August Kranti Maidan in south Mumbai. Apparently, I am going for a drive, the actor posted on a social media platform from a police van. A video later surfaced, which showed Khan responding to a reporter's query, while he was being forced into the police vehicle, about his participation in the protest. I have no demands. I am not part of any organisation, he said. He was also seen asking the police, What have I done? Why am I being manhandled? A senior citizen with a heart pacemaker alleged that a police constable pulled and pushed her. Another protester alleged that what could have been a peaceful meeting with some slogans and fiery speeches was turned into a brutal spectacle of police dragging people into police vans and detaining them. The protesters were shifted to Gamdevi and Tardeo police stations. Earlier in the day, Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was picked up from Bandra and taken to D N Nagar police station. A large number of people gathered outside the police station. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray also visited the police station demanding Gandhi's release. The police finally released Gandhi around nine hours after his detention. Gandhi had earlier shared a poster on X, urging citizens to join a protest at August Kranti Maidan at 3.30 pm. Activist Feroze Mithiborwala was also taken into custody from his home and shifted to the MIDC police station. Meanwhile, additional police personnel, including women officers, were deployed at Shivaji Park in Dadar to prevent CJP members from staging a demonstration. Security was also stepped up at other locations across Mumbai. Authorities maintained that August Kranti Maidan is not designated as a protest site in accordance with a Bombay High Court order, prompting preventive action to maintain law and order. The CJP has called a demonstration at Jantar Mantar against the CEC over allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and changes relating to Form 6, used for voter registration. In Delhi, an unprecedented security clampdown and the detention of over 7,000 protesters, including CJP leader Abhijit Dipke, four former chief ministers and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, helped the government thwart a planned mass mobilisation at Jantar Mantar.

CEC protest: Political leaders, students and social activists detained across India

Thousands of protesters, including leaders, activists, and lawyers, were detained nationwide demanding the CECs resignation and the rollback of electoral roll revisions.

Case registered against Pondicherry Municipality staff for demanding bribe

Case registered against Pondicherry Municipality staff for demanding bribe

'Ab jawaab bhi dena padega': CJP claims member brutally assaulted by Delhi Police

Cockroach Janta Party claimed that its Mumbai lead, Pranay Ahire, was assaulted during a protest in Delhi. The party stated that he is currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital. CJP criticized the police's actions as a violation of democratic rights and vowed to challenge the incident. Additionally, other CJP leaders were detained by police ahead of the protest demanding the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation.

Four former CMs among INDIA bloc leaders detained in Delhi

Several prominent INDIA bloc leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee, were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday while attempting to protest at Jantar Mantar. They were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls, with leaders condemning the detentions as an attack on democracy.

Fortress Delhi: Jantar Mantar wears deserted look as Dipke, four former CMs among 7,000 protesters detained

In New Delhi, a large-scale security operation resulted in the detention of over 7,000 protesters on Saturday. The protesters were primarily demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing allegations of vote theft. Key opposition leaders, including former chief ministers and activists, were also detained during the attempts to mobilize support. The ruling BJP criticized the protests, describing them as a failed show of opposition.

Undeclared Emergency: Wangchuk Warns Of Padyatra, Hunger Strike Over Delhi Protest Detentions

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned of an indefinite hunger strike or a padyatra if political leaders and activists detained in Delhi are not released by Sunday. Calling the crackdown an undeclared Emergency, Wangchuks warning follows mass detentions during the Cockroach Janta Partys protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and several other leaders were detained. Police sources said around 1,500 people had been detained. The INDIA bloc has announced a major protest in Delhi on Monday, October 12, signalling further opposition mobilisation.