CJP Leaders Released After Written Assurances Cockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka walked out of Tihar Jail on October 21 after spending a week in custody. Their release followed an order by Special Executive Magistrate ACP Ritu Raj, who accepted written undertakings to maintain peace. The magistrate declined a police request to extend their judicial custo

Annamalai Defends CJP Protest Rights Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai has criticised the Centre over the detention of Cockroach Janta Party leaders, arguing that disagreement with a group’s methods should not undermine its democratic right to protest. In a social media post, Annamalai said people questioning alleged violations of

Parakala Prabhakar Protest Draws Attention Economist and political commentator Parakala Prabhakar, husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to participate in an October 23 protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. His expected participation has drawn attention to a mobilisation involving the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and several pro

Delhi’s air quality entered the “poor” category on Wednesday morning, October 21, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 227 around 7:05 am. The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) forecast poor air through Friday, October 23, with its outlook indicating that conditions could remain poor over the following six days as well.  AQI Rises From 179; Two Stations Record “Very Poor” Air Delhi’s AQI rose from 179 on Tuesday to 227 on Wednesday

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday criticised the reported detention of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Speaking to the media in Hingoli, Maharashtra, he questioned whether displaying the national flag had become grounds for police action. According to Dipke, the three leaders had visited Jantar Mantar in the morning and waved the Tricolour before being detained. He described the action as reflecting a “dictat

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory warning commuters of possible traffic disruptions across New Delhi and Central Delhi on Tuesday, October 13. Authorities said restrictions and route diversions may be introduced at major junctions and road stretches depending on the prevailing law and order situation. The advisory comes amid tensions surrounding recent protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Traffic arrangements m

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday, October 12, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of protecting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, escalating the opposition’s campaign over alleged electoral irregularities. Addressing a press conference at the All India Congress Committee headquarters, Gandhi said the INDIA bloc’s proposed march to the Supreme Court would draw attention to its

Delhi is preparing for extensive security arrangements ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) planned October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar. Train cancellations and proposed restrictions at 57 Metro stations could disrupt travel, while organisers accuse authorities of trying to prevent supporters from reaching the capital. The demonstration, called by CJP and the All India Students’ Association (AISA), seeks Chief E

India’s housing market is showing signs of slower momentum as residential sales remain largely unchanged despite a steady flow of new projects. Developers continue to add supply, but inventory is taking longer to clear, creating an uneven picture across cities and price categories. According to Knight Frank India figures cited in the report, 2,58,238 homes were sold across eight major cities between January and Septembe

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged young people across India to join peaceful protests demanding safer public spaces for women. In a post and accompanying video, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha argued that the response to harassment and sexual violence should focus on those who commit the crimes, rather than on restricting women’s movements. Gandhi criticised what he described as a system that b

Nine people were killed when a sleeper bus travelling from Delhi to Mahoba caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida late on Wednesday, September 23. The blaze broke out around 11:30 pm near the 33-km milestone in the Jewar area. Around 30 to 35 people were on board, many of them asleep, when smoke and flames spread through the vehicle. Passengers rushed towards the exits as the bus filled with smoke. Some escaped through windows, while others were unable to get out. Firefighters reached the scene and brought the blaze under control. Police have detained the driver and conductor, identified as Pawan and Yogesh. FIR alleges passengers warnings were ignored According to an FIR filed on passenger Sunil Kumar’s complaint, travellers noticed a burning smell near the driver’s cabin before the flames appeared. They alerted the driver and conductor and asked them to check it, but the driver allegedly dismissed the smell as normal and continued driving. The complaint also alleges that the two were smoking bidis or cigarettes in the cabin. Flames then appeared near the driver’s seat, the FIR says. As passengers shouted for the bus to stop, the fire spread and thick smoke made escape difficult. These are allegations recorded in the complaint; investigators have yet to establish whether smoking played any role in starting the fire. Survivor Rinki Rajput said she was asleep when someone alerted her. She left her belongings behind and struggled through a crowded, smoke-filled passage before someone helped pull her out. Another passenger seated towards the rear said people ran as soon as they realised the bus was burning. Fire cause under investigation Additional District Magistrate Ajit Singh said a short circuit caused the fire. The precise sequence of events and any lapses in the crew’s response remain under investigation. Officials are examining the bus and survivors’ accounts as police proceed with the case. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each person killed and ₹50,000 for each injured passenger. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also spoke to victims’ families, directed officials to ensure treatment for the injured, and announced assistance of ₹2 lakh for each bereaved family and ₹50,000 for each injured person.

A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in a forested park area behind Delhi’s Kalkaji Temple after three men reportedly approached her and a friend while claiming to be police personnel. Delhi Police have apprehended one suspect, while efforts are underway to locate the others. According to the complaint, the girl and her friend had visited Kalkaji Temple and later walked towards the park behind the shrine. At approximat

Special aviation security measures have been imposed across Delhi and surrounding areas in connection with the BRICS Summit 2026, affecting flight operations from Friday, September 11, through Sunday, September 13. According to sources, the restrictions came into force at 1:30 AM UTC, or 7:00 AM IST, on September 11 and will remain effective until 5:30 PM UTC, or 11:00 PM IST, on September 13. Under the special rules, take-offs and landings at Indira Gandhi International Airpor

Union Ministers and Chief Ministers attending the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi are expected to travel together in a single bus from Parliament to Bharat Mandapam, according to sources familiar with the logistical arrangements. The participating leaders will reportedly assemble at Parliament before beginning their journey to the summit venue. However, the precise gathering and departure timings have not yet been finalised. Detailed security and movement plans are also awaiting conf

Raghav Chadha’s voter registration became the focus of a political dispute in New Delhi. AAP questioned his post-draft entry in Rajinder Nagar, while Chadha said he followed Election Commission procedures and available remedies. Raghav Chadha’s Delhi Voter Entry Triggers Political Row BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name has appeared on Delhi’s electoral roll days after it was removed from Punjab’s draft list, triggering a fresh confrontation betw