- newJantar 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 the supply of food and essential items from reaching Jantar Mantar
- 5 mins ago 25 Jul 26, 1:27pm - - new18 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
- 10 mins ago 25 Jul 26, 1:22pm - - newConstable ‘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.
- 30 mins ago 25 Jul 26, 1:02pm - - newNDMC clears garbage near Jantar Mantar protest after access issues- 2 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 11:25am -
- newDelhi 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 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 11:20am - - newCaught on camera: on the use of force at Jantar Mantar
Police brutality was on public display at the Jantar Mantar protests
- 3 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 10:16am - - newChatGPT 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.
- 3 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 10:09am - - newInternet 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
- 6 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 7:05am - - newDelhi 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.”
- 9 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 4:13am - - newPlea 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.
- 10 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 3:03am - - new‘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
- 11 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 2:03am - - new‘How dare you threaten students?’: Jamia, JNU face backlash over protest advisories- 12 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 1:43am -
- newDelhi Police set up STF to probe exam-related offences, paper leaks- 12 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 1:43am -
- newCongress 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
- 13 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 12:13am - - newDelhi 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
- 14 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 12:01am -
- newProtest 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
- 14 hours ago 24 Jul 26, 11:53pm - - newWake-up call for government, says Gitanjali Angmo
‘The agitation has turned the spotlight on education reforms and has awakened the entire country’
- 14 hours ago 24 Jul 26, 11:07pm - - newWatch: 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
- 15 hours ago 24 Jul 26, 10:13pm - - newDelhi 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
- 17 hours ago 24 Jul 26, 8:09pm - - newDelhi 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
- 18 hours ago 24 Jul 26, 7:34pm - - newMumbai 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
- 19 hours ago 24 Jul 26, 6:05pm - - newJantar 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
- 20 hours ago 24 Jul 26, 5:51pm - - newCJP 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?”
- 24 hours 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
- 1 day 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
- 1 day 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
- 1 day 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
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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
- 1 day 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. “
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 1:54am - - Students see ‘familiar playbook’ as DU, colleges endorse govt. action- 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 1:40am -
- Shops, eating joints in CP close early, count losses- 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 1:39am -
- Volunteers scan crowd for unwanted elements, police in plainclothes- 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 1:39am -
- Kejriwal targets PM; AAP to join CJP protest today- 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 12:03am -
- ‘Fit cause’, ‘valid demand’: Haryana musicians back protesting students- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 11:08pm -
- Delhi Police’s preventive detention power under NSA extended till October 18
Statement says the order is a routine extension/renewal of powers under the NSA, which is issued every three months
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 10:51pm - - Students' disappointment understandable: Tendulkar issues statement on NEET agitation
Mr. Tendulkar said he is hopeful of a solution coming through and stressed on the need to promote a culture which rewards honesty and in which merit wins
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 10:33pm - - Delhi High Court agrees to hear PIL seeking probe into Cockroach Janta Party protest
A former vice president of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha files petition, alleging that the participation of activists and political leaders has raised questions about the nature and objective of the protest
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 9:33pm - - TMC's Saket Gokhale files complaint against Delhi cop for 'assaulting' woman protester on July 20
Mr. Gokhale said the complaint was filed a day after the Delhi High Court was informed by the government, during the hearing of petitions alleging police brutality, that no one had approached the police seeking registration of an FIR
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 7:34pm - - CJP protest: Shops in Delhi’s Connaught Place to close by 6.30 p.m. today in view of ‘tense situation’
While the circular mentions the advisory is for the day, traders’ body president said similar direction might be issued after assessing the situation on July 24
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 6:17pm - - India Habitat Centre launches 35mm film club to celebrate classic cinema
The India Habitat Centre is set to launch a 35mm film club next month in New Delhi, reviving classic cinema with monthly screenings
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 6:17pm - - CJP protest: Police stop students in autorickshaws from reaching Jantar Mantar
Students say they were not being allowed to go to the protest site; police say students are not allowed because ‘Section 144’ (Section 163 of the BNSS) is in effect
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 6:12pm - - Supreme Court may step in if closure of metro stations persists, says CJI
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant informed the Bar that he had passed an administrative order directing that no adverse orders be passed solely on account of the non-appearance of lawyers
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 3:15pm - - Cockroach 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
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 12:37pm - - Protesters at Jantar Mantar find relief at free clinics set up by doctors
The clinic, apart from having paracetamol, painkillers, bottles of Dettol, and sanitary pads, also has a machine to check blood pressure, an oximeter, and thermometers. The medicines and the equipment were donated by the people and the 10-12 doctors working there
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 11:39am - - 16 metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Delhi Gate and Central Secretariat, closed, says DMRC
DMRC stated that interchange facility will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 8:59am - - Pellet guns, shock batons used against protesters in Delhi; police deny
Shaikh Irshad Mansoori suffered pellet injuries, the first known case of security forces using pellet guns in Delhi; police deny use, say public must “verify facts”
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 6:57am - - Delhi HC dismisses PIL over Sonam Wangchuk’s removal from Jantar Mantar
“Since an FIR is sought to be lodged in relation to a reportedly solitary incident, it is always open for the petitioner to take recourse to 173 of BNSS,” says court
- 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 2:00am - - BJP, Oppn. take divergent view of police action on protesters
Monday’s march was ‘not peaceful’ and its organisers must be held accountable, says Delhi Minister; BJP MP says Centre acted with ‘sensitivity’; AAP highlights instances of women being ‘assaulted’; cadre standing with Rahul: Delhi Cong. chief
- 3 days ago 23 Jul 26, 1:19am - - Commuters rail as metro station closures disrupt their schedule- 3 days ago 23 Jul 26, 1:05am -
- FIR count in CJP protest rises to 10- 3 days ago 23 Jul 26, 12:51am -
- Delhi HC seeks Centre’s reply to claims of police brutality, excess force during Parliament march
High Court orders preservation of CCTV, video footage; says allegations cannot be dismissed as “isolated” incidents; ASG claims protesters turned violent; petitioners allege police used lathis with nails, electric batons, molested women
- 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 9:11pm - - Delhi court acquits ex-MLA Nitin Tyagi in 2019 assault case, slams defence counsel's conduct
The case stems from a 2019 FIR lodged in Laxmi Nagar police station. It alleged that Mr. Tyagi, came to the site where the restoration work was being carried out on November 29, 2019, and, along with his associates, he manhandled workers, tore up government site plans and threatened officials to stop them from removing encroachers from the floodplain.
- 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 5:16pm - - Stable India-China ties will help build ‘multi-polar Asia’ and ‘multi-polar world’: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister discusses India-China normalisation with Wang Yi, raises safety of Indian seafarers with Sergey Lavrov, and joins Quad talks backing a free and open Indo-Pacific
- 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 4:59pm - - Protesters march ahead, only to be met with lathis, tear gas
With hundreds of people incoming and Jantar Mantar already full, the protestors decided to move towards Sansad Marg, undeterred by the high barricades and police personnel blocking their way
- 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 3:18pm -