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Those defending democracy are detained, while those betraying it are protected, says the DMK leader
Delhi has come to a standstill on Saturday (October 10, 2026), as security forces enforced a massive lockdown to thwart the planned protests at Jantar Mantar.
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Studies conducted by French firm SUEZ to assess the condition of Kerala Water Authority (KWA) pipelines have found significant deterioration in pipelines in several localities
A team comprising the Designated Officer and Food Safety Officers inspected the restaurants kitchen, food storage and sales areas and found them operating under unhygienic conditions
Signage has been put up at all eleven Chennai Metro Rail stations to direct passengers to the nearest bus stops
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Alleging irregularities in SIR and extending support to the agitation planned at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, leaders of CPI (M), CITU, Students Federation of India (SFI) and other unions gave a call for Chalo Lok Bhavan
With the water level declining and inflow remaining low, officials said the release for delta irrigation might not be extended beyond the scheduled date
Amid the curbs and restrictions by the Delhi Police, Neha Bora, in a post on X, said, Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today
The protesters were planning to march to the office of the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, located a few hundred metres from Freedom Park, but were detained by Bengaluru Police even before they could begin their peaceful protest.
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The agency pointed out that despite several years having elapsed since cognisance was taken, there had been no significant progress in the proceedings
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said the government should provide answers, not lathis; expression, not repression
The traffic police have urged motorists, the public, and transport operators to follow the diversion routes and plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience during the restricted hours
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To start with, the Zone will test one train on AC traction from end-to-end for about two weeks and extend to other trains gradally
Protesters continued to raise slogans against the police as personnel chased them down and shifted them to buses
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Delhi Police have detained many advocates who were protesting near the Supreme Court, said All India Lawyers Unions Sanjay Kumar
The labourers and workers, who are mostly employed in small shops or construction areas did not possess any valid identity cards and were unable to prove their identity to security personnel
The Ministry of External Affairs has since clarified that the suspension of PERM applications does not, by itself, affect the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of H-1B visa holders and their dependants
During the scuffle, a protester sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital for treatment
Poor handling practices have also been found to increase the risk of contamination by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause serious illnes
Despite the detentions, Tushar Gandhi and other organisers said they would continue their protest and appealed to people to reach August Kranti Maidan on Saturday (October 10) afternoon.
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It also sought a report on disciplinary action taken against the police and Revenue Department officials who allegedly failed to take preventive measures during the incident
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The Delhi Police denied permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar, citing security considerations and procedural requirements
On the protest by mid-level health workers, K.G. Arunraj said they should have submitted their demands to him or the Health Department Secretary before resorting to agitation
Ahead of the proposed protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Jantar Mantar, several Left leaders were detained in New Delhi
This pre-planned interception by the Delhi Police aims to cripple the leadership of todays peaceful demonstrations before they even reach the protest site, reads the CJP statement
Security forces started blocking more roads along key roads like Janpath, Ashoka Road, police personnel and security forces held debriefing sessions with large numbers of officials who were seen carrying tear gas munitions
AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj said the protestors only want to raise their issues in a on-violent way, but heavy deployment of forces creates an environment of fear.
Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi said the shutdown was in clear violation of the October 9 order of the Supreme Court, which had emphasised that the authorities must not cause any hardship or suffering to ordinary commuters through a blanket ban
Delhi Police has imposed traffic curbs at 30 key locations. Commuters bound for railway station or airport should keep extra time in hand. Read to check the full list
Supreme Court lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj said the move went against the spirit of the RTI Act, which does not prescribe any ceiling on the number of applications that can be filed
Dhruv Rathee was staying with his parents at a flat in Central Park Vihar when police personnel reached the residence and took him to an undisclosed location in Gurugram
Personnel have been directed to detain those arriving to participate in the protest and shift them to designated detention centres
Those detained from across 15 districts were suspected of joining the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar, sources said
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Social media platforms have been instructed to take down 'content having potential implications for public order'
Authorities have taken several measures ahead of the protest, including internet curbs in parts of Delhi, the shutting down of markets and Metro stations, and the cancelling dozens of trains bound for the capital.

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