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Delhi Police removes Jantar Mantar from designated protest sites list

12 October, 2026

Delhi Police has removed Jantar Mantar from the list of designated protest sites in the national capital, shifting permitted demonstrations further away from Parliament and key government offices. Under the new arrangement, protests and sit-ins will now be restricted to three alternative locations: Ramlila Maidan in central Delhi, Burari Ground, and the CBD Ground in

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Congress Leader K.C. Venugopal Vows Protests Until Chief Election Commissioner Is Removed

11 October, 2026

Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of subverting Indian democracy, All India Congress Committee General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Sunday vowed to press ahead with ongoing protests until the CEC is removed from office. Speaking on October 11, 2026, the Congress MP alleged that the

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Rahul Gandhi Announces Supreme Court March to Demand Chief Election Commissioner Resignation Amid Protests

11 October, 2026

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has announced a march to the Supreme Court, urging opposition parties, civil society groups and citizens to join a protest against alleged electoral irregularities and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a statement shared on social media, Gandhi said participants would

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Supreme Court Orders Immediate Restoration of Internet Services and Normal Metro Operations

11 October, 2026

The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate restoration of internet services and directed authorities not to shut down metro stations or restrict public movement without major law-and-order challenges. Hearing multiple petitions concerning protests by the Cockroach Janta Party, the bench issued an interim order stating that metro operations must remain normal unless a significant threat

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Delhi Police detain over 5,000 protesters during demonstrations demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

10 October, 2026

Delhi Police detained more than 5,000 protesters across the national capital on Saturday during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police denied permission for a planned demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on October 10, imposing prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

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Indian authorities enforce security lockdown and detain protesters in New Delhi to block anti-government demonstration

10 October, 2026

Indian authorities enforced a severe security lockdown across New Delhi and detained tens of thousands of people, including Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the youth-led “Cockroach Janata party” (CJP), to block a planned anti-government demonstration. The protest was called by the CJP, opposition parties, and student groups to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh

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Security Forces Detain Over One Thousand Individuals in New Delhi to Block Demonstration Against Election Chief

10 October, 2026

Security forces in New Delhi detained more than 1,000 individuals—including opposition politicians, journalists, lawyers, student leaders, and youth movement founders—to block a planned mass demonstration against India’s election chief on Saturday. The satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and allied youth factions had organized the march to Jantar Mantar in central Delhi to demand the resignation

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Delhi Police detain over 3,000 protesters marching toward Jantar Mantar

10 October, 2026

Delhi Police detained more than 3,000 protesters on Saturday as they attempted to reach Jantar Mantar for a proposed demonstration organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The protest was called against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and changes relating to Form

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Delhi Police detains students travelling from Punjab for protest

10 October, 2026

Around 200 students travelling from Punjab to participate in a demonstration in New Delhi were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday. The protesters, mobilised by the Punjab Students Union and Naujawan Bharat Sabha, were heading towards Jantar Mantar to join a Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration targeted

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Police detain leaders and activists ahead of planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar

10 October, 2026

New Delhi: Several political leaders, activists, and journalists were detained across multiple cities on Saturday ahead of a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces deployed more than 40,000 personnel across the

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Omar Abdullah criticizes Delhi security restrictions and internet suspension

10 October, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday criticized the stringent security restrictions and internet suspensions in the national capital ahead of a planned protest, remarking that the “Kashmir model has been exported to Delhi.” Authorities ordered a 24-hour mobile internet blockade in central Delhi starting Friday night ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s

World

Research shows rise in mental health struggles and psychiatric visits in Israel following October 7 attacks

10 October, 2026

Three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks that resulted in about 1,200 deaths in southern Israel, new research shows a sharp rise in mental health struggles, post-traumatic stress, and emergency psychiatric visits across Israeli society. Data from the National Mental Health Barometer—conducted by Clalit Health Services’ Research Institute and the Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute—reveals that

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Delhi Police increases security and surveillance ahead of planned protest at Jantar Mantar

10 October, 2026

Ahead of a planned demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi Police has ramped up surveillance and security checks across hotels, hostels, and guest houses in the capital. The October 10 protest has been organised to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with multiple opposition groups slated

Uttar Pradesh

Gomti river overflow displaces residents and disrupts daily life in Lucknow

10 October, 2026

Severe flooding in Lucknow has displaced residents and disrupted daily life, leaving an estimated 25,000 people affected after the Gomti river breached its banks in what officials described as the city’s worst inundation since 2018. The rising waters submerged residential settlements, public spaces, and landmarks, including the 65-acre Rashtriya Prerna Sthal and its bronze statues.

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Supreme Court Directs Centre To Prevent Complete Prohibition On Metro And Railway Services To Delhi

9 October, 2026

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to ensure there is no complete prohibition on metro and railway services to Delhi, cautioning that security measures must remain proportionate and avoid undue hardship to ordinary commuters. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana heard a petition

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves free cooking gas cylinders and Agniveer hiring preferences

9 October, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Friday approved 39 proposals, including free cooking gas cylinders for households during Holi and Diwali, hiring preferences for Agniveers in four state departments, and renaming Jewar Airport in Gautam Buddh Nagar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Announcing the decisions, officials said the cabinet cleared a budget of ₹2,142 crore to

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Supreme Court Directs Authorities to Maintain Regulated Transport During Demonstrations in Delhi

9 October, 2026

Public transport networks in the national capital must not face a complete shutdown during upcoming political demonstrations, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, instructed the Centre and local authorities to maintain regulated Delhi Metro and railway operations ahead

World

Supreme Court Justice issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro

9 October, 2026

Weeks ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, the brother of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. Justice de Moraes ordered Eduardo Bolsonaro to begin serving a four-year prison sentence immediately. The ruling also cancelled his Brazilian passport and directed federal police to detain him

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INDIA bloc leaders plan march to Rashtrapati Bhavan to demand Chief Election Commissioner resignation

9 October, 2026

The INDIA bloc will march from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday to meet President Droupadi Murmu, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over issues connected to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The delegation is scheduled to include Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Trinamool Congress

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Delhi enforces security and transport restrictions for planned protest

9 October, 2026

Extensive transport restrictions and a massive security mobilization are underway across the national capital as authorities prepare for a Saturday protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Delhi Police refused permission for the planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar due to non-compliance with required rules. The CJP has called for the protest to demand the

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Aligarh Muslim University replaces proctor amid ongoing student agitation

9 October, 2026

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) administration has replaced its proctor following an 18-day student agitation demanding the restoration of the students’ union elections. On the 19th day of the ongoing protests and a hunger strike on campus, the university appointed Prof. Mohd Nafees Ahmed Ansari from the Department of Political Science as the new proctor. He

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Delhi Police asks DMRC to consider station closures and train frequency reductions ahead of planned demonstrations

9 October, 2026

Delhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to consider shutting down entry and exit gates at 57 stations across the capital starting at 9 pm on October 9. According to an October 8 police letter, the proposed closures and operational restrictions are aimed at countering potential unruly crowd movements toward sensitive areas during

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Delhi Police establishes security strategy and blocking points for planned protest

9 October, 2026

Delhi Police has formulated a stringent security strategy for the Cockroach Janta Party protest scheduled at Jantar Mantar on October 10, establishing 37 blocking points and designated detention centres across the capital’s 15 districts. Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar finalised the plan during a high-level meeting at the police headquarters, deciding against granting permission for any

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Delhi Police denies permission for Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar

9 October, 2026

New Delhi: Delhi Police has denied permission for a proposed October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the accountability of the Chief Election Commissioner and alleged “vote theft”, citing short notice, past non-compliance, and public safety concerns. Joint Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad stated that the application was submitted

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