New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Wednesday directed all its personnel, who are deployed at the site of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led agitation at Jantar Mantar, to wear uniform while reporting to duty.An official statement said that Delhi Police have issued fresh directions asking all personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar to report for duty in proper police uniform.According to officials, the instructions have been communicated to all concerned units, directing officers and pers…
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New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has set conditions for the government to end his fast.In a letter addressed to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and Minister of State Jitendra Singh, Wangchuk thanked them for visiting him at Medanta Hospital and appealing to him to end the fast.“During our discussion, you assured me that the Government would positively consider adequate compensation for the families of students who committed suicide following the examination paper leak…
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) The makers of the iconic film ‘3 Idiots’ have quashed the reports of the film’s re-release. On Wednesday, the production house behind the film took to social media, and clarified that the film is not making its way to theatres for its re-release. Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films has issued an official clarification in response to recent media reports about the re-release on September 4, 2026.They wrote, “With reference to recent media reports claiming that ‘3 Idiots’ w…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Sixteen central Delhi Metro stations, including Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, and Central Secretariat, were closed on Wednesday amid heightened security against the backdrop of the Jantar Mantar protest. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), however, stated that interchange facilities remain operational at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat to allow transfers despite full station closures. The list includes Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Pa…
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Popular actor Rahman, who has earmarked a space for himself in Tamil and Malayalam cinema with his fine performances, has now expressed support for the protestors at Jantar Mantar, pointing out that students were not India’s enemies but India’s future! Taking to his Instagram page to voice his thoughts on the police action on CJP protestors, Rahman wrote, “When the protest at Jantar Mantar first began, I truly believed the government would step forward, listen to the stud…
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta has voiced her concern over the ongoing student protests in Delhi and has put forth her views in a strong post on her social media account.The actress said that while students deserve support and educational reforms, peaceful demonstrations and protests should not be “hijacked by anti-national elements” to create chaos.Sharing a note on X (formerly Twitter), the actress stressed the need to protect the original intent of the protests and also called fo…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Delhi Police denied claims of stone-pelting and police action circulating on social media, calling the videos and allegations “false and misleading” and urging citizens not to share unverified information.In a post on X, DCP New Delhi said, “There are various videos circulating on social media claiming incidents of stone pelting and police action today. These claims are false and misleading. No such incident has taken place today. Citizens are requested not to…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh met innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, shortly after he was shifted there from Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital for further treatment. Wangchuk was discharged from Safdarjung Hospital earlier in the evening and taken to Medanta in an ambulance under tight security, in compliance with a Delhi High Court order. He was admitted to the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the supe…
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has reacted strongly to the brutal crackdown on protestors particularly the students at Jantar Mantar. On Wednesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself talking straight to the camera. The actor looked visibly angry over the treatment meted out to the “students”. He also targeted the political leadership of the country.He said, “I would like to say two things to you all. The first thing is that if an ignorant …
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap, who is known for being vocal with his political opinion, has shared an interesting insight into the political structure of the country. On Tuesday, the filmmaker took to his Instagram, and penned a long note, as he said that the Generation Alpha has only seen the current regime in power as it is the most elected government in power, and the second longest government in power.However, the filmmaker pointed to the growing resentment within the G…