SC issues notice on PIL arguing Jantar Mantar is no longer fit for protests due to access, movement and supply disruptions, even as recent NEET and CJP agitations highlight the site’s continuing political significance. Jantar Mantar in central Delhi, the designated protest site, is now under scrutiny as the Supreme Court hears a PIL questioning.
Clashes that started in Sunsari over loudspeakers and a religious procession have spread to Siraha, Saptari and Dhanusha, prompting indefinite curfew and a government vow of stern action against those responsible. Security personnel patrol a town in southern Nepal’s Terai region as curfew remains in place following communal violence between Hindu and Muslim communities. Image
Political leaders are engaged in a blame game over the killings and the safety of migrant workers in the Valley, but security agencies have been asked to carry out a “comprehensive review of SOPs” to safeguard labourers from outside in J&K. Security personnel and officials at the site of the Kulgam terror attack, where two
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A video circulating on social media shows the girl booked for allegedly using abusive language against PM Modi during a student protest apologizing for her remarks. However, the authenticity of the video and her claim about her age have not been independently verified. This is not the end of the matter, since a new controversy
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In Assam, five cases were registered with 13 arrests. The state has said there will be no adverse legal action against protesters. The government said withdrawal process will also start in a timely manner under the law. Protesters demanding action over alleged NEET-UG irregularities, as the Assam government announces withdrawal of cases and no future
The move was a major relief to protesters and their families after months of legal uncertainty. It also marks a distinct change in the state’s position on the student-led agitation for fair exams. Protesters demanding action over the NEET paper leak in Bihar. Image Credit: The Hindu In a significant political and administrative move, the
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