- newStudent organisations look to carry Jantar Mantar momentum into DUSU election- 3 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 1:26am -
- newOutstation students lament fewer holiday spells in DU this year- 3 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 1:26am -
- newDU extends deadline for candidates to accept seats- 3 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 1:16am -
- newSonam Wangchuk to be discharged from hospital on July 27
The activist’s team says he will visit Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi before leaving for Ladakh
- 4 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 12:29am - - newCalm returns to Jantar Mantar after 36-day NEET protest ends; Dipke, Wangchuk recuperate
I want to thank each and every supporter... the people who supported us, showed their trust in us and loved us when everybody was doubting us; without you guys, we wouldn't have been able to achieve this, said Abhijeet Dipke
- 10 hours ago 26 Jul 26, 6:27pm - - newCockroach Janta Party protests | Collection of The Hindu’s ground reports
Tens of thousands of young protesters took to the streets of New Delhi, clashing with police who used tear gas and batons to push them back
- 12 hours ago 26 Jul 26, 4:07pm - - newThe reframing of the political narrative by Gen Z at Jantar Mantar
The anti-paper leak protests at Jantar Mantar evolved into a wider expression of Gen Z’s concerns over fairness, accountability and trust, posing a political challenge for the BJP and prompting questions about the credibility of sections of the mainstream media
- 13 hours ago 26 Jul 26, 3:00pm - - newYouth have reclaimed Gandhi’s idea of India: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti backed CJP’s demands for compensation to the families of students who ended their lives and an apology for the atrocities allegedly committed on the youth by the Delhi police
- 17 hours ago 26 Jul 26, 10:55am - - new‘You should all go home now’: big announcement leaves many in disbelief
Police vehicles fitted with loudspeakers rolled through the roads surrounding Jantar Mantar, urging the crowd to return home ‘peacefully’
- 17 hours ago 26 Jul 26, 10:52am - - newSheet by sheet, stage that amplified students’ voices taken down
As the structure came down, emotions ran high among those who stayed back. A few people at the spot raised slogans of “Jai Bheem”. The shopkeepers who sold dosa and idli behind the stage also came to bid farewell to the structure.
- 18 hours ago 26 Jul 26, 10:42am - - newDelhi Police likely to withdraw FIRs as agitation ends, says DCP
The officer, however, refused to comment on the alleged use of excessive force during the July 20 Parliament protest march, the identification of police officers who were in plainclothes and without badges, and allegations that women were harassed on that day.
- 20 hours ago 26 Jul 26, 8:42am - - newMission accomplished, a site clean-up for Jantar Mantar’s next cause warriors
The clean-up effort extended beyond the volunteers. Ragpickers moved through the site collecting recyclable bottles.
- 20 hours ago 26 Jul 26, 7:56am - - ‘Here for our children’: parents flock to CJP protest site on last day- 1 day ago 26 Jul 26, 1:13am -
- ‘Here for future of our children’ say parents at CJP protest with young children
For many parents, joining the student protest was an act of hope, defiance and a way of demanding a future where their children would not have to endure a “broken” education system
- 1 day ago 26 Jul 26, 12:23am - - CJP to follow up on five-point education reform charter after four weeks
The government represented by Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh said they would examine the proposals and hold discussions with CJP representatives to determine the way forward
- 1 day ago 25 Jul 26, 10:39pm -
- Special CP, two officers injured in stone-pelting at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan's resignation
The situation is completely under control now; adequate police force remains deployed in and around Jantar Mantar to maintain law and order, said a police official
- 1 day ago 25 Jul 26, 7:25pm - - Women at Jantar Mantar protest struggle for toilets, water as basic facilities remain out of reach
As the protest enters another day with fresh groups continuing to arrive from different parts of the country, women protesters say access to clean toilets and water has become a concern
- 1 day ago 25 Jul 26, 5:37pm - - Delhi Police dismisses rumours of ban on app-based food delivery in New Delhi district
The Delhi Traffic Police had only issued a travel advisory asking motorists to avoid routes leading to the notified area due to large gatherings and prevailing law and order concerns, Delhi Police said
- 1 day ago 25 Jul 26, 5:30pm - - Healing at Jantar Mantar CJP protest: In Pictures
Jantar Mantar CJP protests continue to see a sea of crowds. An island of healing exists amidst the peaceful bustle.
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 3:49pm - - Social media posts claim Jamia students detained; police say verification under way
Several X handles alleged that the students returning to the university after attending the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar were picked up by police
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 3:14pm - - Jantar Mantar not a prison; desist from unlawfully detaining protestors: CJP to Delhi Police
Addressing the Delhi Police Commissioner, CJP appealed to issue directions to all police officers, “to cease and desist from unlawfully detaining, intimidating” and to stop obstructing the supply of food and essential items from reaching Jantar Mantar
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 2:02pm - - 18 Delhi Metro stations remain shut for fourth straight day amid CJP-led protest
The restrictions come as security arrangements remain in place in central Delhi in view of the CJP-led protest, which has drawn large crowds at the Jantar Mantar over the past few days
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 1:22pm - - Constable ‘resigns’ on CJP stage; Uttarakhand Police says he was already under suspension
A Uttarakhand police constable, Sher Singh, made headlines on Friday when he handed his badge to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke during a protest at Jantar Mantar, claiming to resign in solidarity with the movement against paper leaks.
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 1:02pm - - NDMC clears garbage near Jantar Mantar protest after access issues- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 11:25am -
- Delhi Police welds extra barricades with chains, steps up security for weekend protests
Apart from physical barricading, surveillance and security measures have also been enhanced across the city
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 11:20am - - Caught on camera: on the use of force at Jantar Mantar
Police brutality was on public display at the Jantar Mantar protests
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 10:16am - - ChatGPT said I had pellet injuries, Safdarjung Hospital backed it, says scribe with 30 wounds
“I had some idea that the injuries were caused by pellets. I took photos and consulted ChatGPT, which suggested that the injuries were likely caused by pellets. Then I went to the hospital, and the doctors confirmed it,” the journalist told The Hindu.
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 10:09am - - Internet down, 18 metro stations shut, yet Jantar Mantar remains upbeat
Volunteers deployed at entry, exit gates to prevent overcrowding as thousands continue to turn up at the protest site; CJP warns of nationwide agitation if Pradhan is not removed in two days
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 7:05am - - Delhi High Court acquits man in 2006 rape case, says names do not define character
The judge noted that while it is common in North India to name children after Lord Ram, and for “Mohammad” to precede the names of many Muslims, “names do not shape the personality, person, conduct and behaviour.”
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 4:13am - - Plea in Delhi HC challenges internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar protest site
Delhi High Court hears plea challenging internet shutdown near Jantar Mantar protest, citing unconstitutional and arbitrary suspension orders.
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 3:03am - - ‘Can EC do whatever it wants?’: HC on deputing teachers for SIR in Delhi
Court questions EC’s assertion that teachers are compensated for election duties; schedules next hearing in PIL against ‘large-scale’ deployment of govt. school staff for SIR drive in Delhi for July 28
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 2:03am - - ‘How dare you threaten students?’: Jamia, JNU face backlash over protest advisories- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 1:43am -
- Delhi Police set up STF to probe exam-related offences, paper leaks- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 1:43am -
- Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar arrested in Delhi on complaint of Kerala House official
There was an altercation between Mr. Kumar and the Resident Commissioner called the Delhi Police asking them to remove Mr. Kumar from the premises, a source said; Kerala House is located in Jantar Mantar Road where the students’ protest is going on
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 12:13am - - Delhi High Court hears multiple PILs on Jantar Mantar protests, declines NIA probe plea
The court refused to entertain the PIL seeking an investigation by the NIA into the July 20 protest march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party, observing that it was for the Central government to decide the matter; it also defers consideration on a challenge to the alleged videography and surveillance of demonstrators
- 2 days ago 25 Jul 26, 12:01am - - Protest venue under a web of cameras and facial recognition systems
The Delhi Police have deployed its DP-Dristhi and Ikshana surveillance vans and a Mobile Command and Control Vehicle, which uses AI-assisted facial recognition technology to scan live CCTV feeds; protesters have expressed apprehension over the use of such technologies
- 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 11:53pm - - Wake-up call for government, says Gitanjali Angmo
‘The agitation has turned the spotlight on education reforms and has awakened the entire country’
- 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 11:07pm - - Watch: CJP protests: When a petrol pump became a site of violence
During the CJP protests Delhi, a petrol pump became a site of violence on July 20,2026. But one person stood up
- 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 10:13pm - - Delhi HC declines interim injunction against OpenAI in ANI copyright suit
OpenAI’s act of storing ANI’s literary works for training its Large Language Models, prima facie, did not amount to copyright infringement, says judge
- 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 8:09pm - - Delhi High Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking NIA probe into CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ march
A Bench of Chief Justice D. K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the alleged incidents of vandalism were given the knowledge and notice of the authorities, who would take action according to the law
- 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 7:34pm - - Mumbai street artist Tyler on his stencil becoming a protest symbol at Jantar Mantar
Mumbai-based street artist Tyler discusses their views on how their stencil of Prime Minister Narendra Modi flanked by industrialists became a protest symbol at the national protest against NEET examination paper leaks
- 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 6:05pm - - Jantar Mantar protest: Digital initiative by a software firm in Kochi to extend support
Kochi-based software firm Faircode has launched One More Voice, a digital initiative allowing individuals worldwide to express solidarity to the protest with a single word
- 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 5:51pm - - CJP to launch website to identify police personnel who used brute force on protestors during Parliament March
Condemning the allegations of ‘foreign funding’ behind the protest Sourav Das said, “If narrative is being pushed that we are foreign-funded, why is the government engaging with Sonam Wangchuk? Why is the government engaging with us?”
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 1:37pm - - Arundhati Roy: ‘We are being pushed to the wall’
Arundhati Roy, Saurav Das, Yogendra Yadav, Prakash Raj, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Anand Patwardhan, Rahul Ram, and Vivaan Shah on the Cockroach Janta Party-students’ protests shaping India
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 12:25pm - - ED conducts raids in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Punjab in ₹450-crore bank loan 'fraud'
“The ED probe stems from a CBI case relating to an alleged fraud involving a ₹450 crore loan availed from a consortium of banks,” the officials said
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 12:06pm - - 17 Delhi Metro stations closed for third day in a row amid CJP-led protest
The interchange facility will continue to be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat stations, DMRC said
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 12:03pm - - Sonam Wangchuk has broken his fast, says Leh Apex Body co-convenor
He broke the fast in the presence of two Union Ministers on certain conditions, he says; Govt gave a written assurance that cases against students will be taken back, if they are not violent, Mr. Dorjay says
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 11:55am - - After PM’s announcement, Delhi HC designates fast-track court for paper leak cases
Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 23, 2026, the initiative aims to expedite trials under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, following widespread protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam.
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 11:11am - - The right to protest and the limits of police power | Explained
The right to protest is fundamental, but subject to reasonable restrictions. An explainer on when police may intervene and how the law regulates the use of force
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 10:37am - - Cameras at CJP protest, Jantar Mantar: In pictures
Cameras seen at the Jantar Mantar protest site where thousands of CJP supporters are demanding educational reforms.
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 10:23am - - PM reaches out to students; Sonam Wangchuk ends fast
Activist ends his hunger strike in the presence of two Ministers; Modi, in a late-night social media post, says Cabinet will discuss paper leak issue today; Centre transfers Higher Education Secretary
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 8:11am - - All roads continue to lead to Jantar Mantar
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke told the media that “Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) goons” have infiltrated the protest and are engaging in stone-pelting. “
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 6:45am - - Govt. agreed to our request to hold talks on July 24 at neutral venue, says CJP
“A discussion has been called for, we are very happy that the government has agreed to our request that it be at a neutral venue. The Constitution Club of India has been chosen,” Mr. Das said.
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 6:40am - - Jantar Mantar protest updates: Wangchuk breaks 26-day fast; relieved, says CJP founder Dipke, but vows to continue protest till Pradhan resigns
He broke the fast in the presence of two Union Ministers on certain conditions, he says; the government gave a written assurance that cases against students will be taken back if they are not violent, Mr. Dorjay says; the government also gave a written assurance that they will consider compensation for NEET aspirants who took their lives, he adds
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 6:23am - - Protesters, petrol pump, police... and one woman
Delhi witnessed gratuitous violence during the CJP protests. This petrol pump had a story that went unnoticed.
- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 1:54am - - Students see ‘familiar playbook’ as DU, colleges endorse govt. action- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 1:40am -
- Shops, eating joints in CP close early, count losses- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 1:39am -
- Volunteers scan crowd for unwanted elements, police in plainclothes- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 1:39am -
- Kejriwal targets PM; AAP to join CJP protest today- 3 days ago 24 Jul 26, 12:03am -
- ‘Fit cause’, ‘valid demand’: Haryana musicians back protesting students- 3 days ago 23 Jul 26, 11:08pm -