Right to Peaceful Protest Guaranteed, But Police Safety Equally Crucial: Supreme Court
Observing that the right to peaceful protest is a constitutional guarantee, the Supreme Court has ruled that agitations cannot justify police excesses. Voicing equal concern over injuries to police personnel, the apex court called for a uniform nationwide protocol.
Punjab: Petrol Bomb Thrown at BJP Office in Sangrur, Police Launch Probe
A petrol bomb was hurled at the BJP district office on Upli Road in Sangrur, Punjab, late Monday night. No casualties were reported. Police are scrutinizing CCTV footage to identify the culprits following growing concerns over law and order.
Cop Opens Fire with AK-47 During Bihar Bandh in Siwan, Suspended; 450 Arrested Across State
A cop who fired an AK-47 during the Bihar bandh in Siwan has been suspended after a video went viral. Authorities have registered 21 FIRs and arrested around 450 people across multiple districts, including Patna, following the violent protests.
TRAI Updates Anti-Spam Norms, Introduces CNAP Feature to Curb Unsolicited Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has updated its anti-spam guidelines, allowing mobile users to manage commercial calls via the DND 2.0 app and 1909 helpline. The regulator is also rolling out telecom-verified Calling Name Presentation
Govt Rules Out Education Minister’s Resignation Amid NEET Controversy; CJP Demands Compensation
The Centre has rejected demands for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak controversy, focusing instead on NTA reforms. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janata Party remains steadfast on its demands, keeping the deadlock in Delhi unresolved.
Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Fast After Government Assurances; Talks Today at Constitution Club
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike past midnight on July 24 following written guarantees from the Centre over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Government officials and CJP representatives are set to meet today at Constitution Club.
PM Modi Announces Strict Law Against Paper Leaks Amid NEET Controversy
Amid nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak controversy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a bill featuring stringent provisions against paper leaks will be introduced in Parliament next week to ensure strict action against offenders.
Sonam Wangchuk Sets 3 Conditions to End Hunger Strike Ahead of Parliament Session
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, has set three conditions to end his hunger strike. Wangchuk stated he would call off his fast if the government accepts responsibility for recent education system failures like paper leaks, or if MPs assure him the issue will be raised in
CJP Parliament March: 5 Delhi Metro Stations Closed Amid Protests; Sonam Wangchuk Firm on Fast
Delhi Metro closed five key stations, including Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat, ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) unauthorized Parliament march over education reforms. Meanwhile, detained activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike from Safdarjung Hospital, demanding government accountability on recent education failures and paper leaks.
CJP Sansad March: Police Lathicharge Protesters at Jantar Mantar; Lutyens’ Traffic Hit
Thousands of CJP-led protesters marching towards Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon Session were lathicharged by Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar after they tried to break barricades. The heavy security deployment and blockades have crippled traffic across Lutyens' Delhi, leaving commuters stranded.
