News for 'Jantar Mantar'

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

Protestors march to PM's house against Sajjan Kumar acquittal

Protestors march to PM's house against Sajjan Kumar acquittal

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Protests triggered once again in New Delhi over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Delhi Police fly Yasin Malik back to Srinagar

Delhi Police fly Yasin Malik back to Srinagar

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front leader was to begin his 48-hour-long hunger strike on Friday but police had denied permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar.

Yasin Malik can't go on fast in Delhi: Police

Yasin Malik can't go on fast in Delhi: Police

Rediff.com2 May 2013

"Yes," said City Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar when asked by PTI whether any decision was taken to deny permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar starting on Friday.

Nitish-Lalu together sought religion-based quotas in 2005: Modi

Nitish-Lalu together sought religion-based quotas in 2005: Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Fuelling further the bitter quota debate in Bihar polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused his rivals Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad of having come together in July 2005 to demand a review of the policy to provide for religion-based reservation.

Child rape case: Women's organisations march to Parl

Child rape case: Women's organisations march to Parl

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Women's organisations on Monday took out a march towards Parliament demanding removal of Delhi police commissioner and other officers in the wake of rape of a five-year-old girl here, but were prevented by police.

Amid WFI row, Rahul meets Bajrang Punia, tries wrestling

Amid WFI row, Rahul meets Bajrang Punia, tries wrestling

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Gandhi's meeting with the wrestlers comes against the backdrop of a controversy surrounding the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

Jats bring quota protest to Delhi... and issue a warning

Jats bring quota protest to Delhi... and issue a warning

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Roads leading to the protest hub were packed with Jat agitators from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Punjab, giving a tough time to motorists and commuters.

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sheoran, it is learnt, has the backing of the six wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who led the protests against Brij Bhushan at Jantar Mantar.

BJP hits the roads seeking PM's apology, Shinde's exit

BJP hits the roads seeking PM's apology, Shinde's exit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Upping the ante, Bharatiya Janata Party on held protests in different parts of the country demanding the sacking of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his Hindu terror remarks and declared it would raise the issue vociferously in Parliament as well.

'The years in service were the best days of my life... until now'

'The years in service were the best days of my life... until now'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Insiyah Vahanvaty continues our special series on the ex-servicemen agitating for One Rank One Pension at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Hazare's movement lacked ideological tethering: Aruna Roy

Hazare's movement lacked ideological tethering: Aruna Roy

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement might have aroused high sentiment in India but social activist Aruna Roy believes it lacked the ideological tethering that is required to hold mass campaigns together and was essentially driven by the mass media.

With nobody listening, cartoonist Aseem Trivedi ends fast

With nobody listening, cartoonist Aseem Trivedi ends fast

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, who was recently arrested under sedition charges as well as Sec 66A of the Information Technology Act for his controversial cartoons, on Saturday ended his eight-day fast demanding immediate scrapping of the "unconstitutional" law.

'Centre is handling issue of protesting wrestlers sensitively'

'Centre is handling issue of protesting wrestlers sensitively'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

On Wednesday, Thakur asked the protesting wrestlers not to take any step that could undermine sports or hurt players, and said appropriate action will be taken once the probe into their allegations is completed. He also urged the wrestlers to be patient and have faith in the apex court.

Pics: Show of strength at Aam Aadmi Party's first rally

Pics: Show of strength at Aam Aadmi Party's first rally

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Priyanka captures the upbeat mood at Jantar Mantar on Parliament Street where Arvind Kejriwal's party was formally launched on Monday.

WFI Elections: Brij Bhushan loyalist to bag the top job?

WFI Elections: Brij Bhushan loyalist to bag the top job?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Sanjay Singh, the Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist, on Wednesday exuded confidence of sweeping the much-delayed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, saying the fraternity knows who would be beneficial for the sport and who could inflict damage to it.

Gay, colourful and proud on Delhi's streets

Gay, colourful and proud on Delhi's streets

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Under Delhi's beautiful November afternoon sun, nearly two thousand young men and women marched on Sunday to mark the city's third Queer Pride parade.

Gadkari to lead BJP protest march to PM's house

Gadkari to lead BJP protest march to PM's house

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Amid reports that it has reservations about fielding Nitin Gadkari at an anti-graft protest in Delhi, Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday announced the party chief will lead a march to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence as part of the nation-wide agitation on November 21.

BJP riding piggyback on Hazare's bandwagon: Cong

BJP riding piggyback on Hazare's bandwagon: Cong

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

On the eve of the all-party meeting on the Lokpal issue, the Congress on Tuesday made a scathing attack on opposition parties, accusing them of seeking "approval and approbation from extra-constitutional elements" by participating in Team Anna's debate at Jantar Mantar.

Where parties stand on 4 main Lokpal issues

Where parties stand on 4 main Lokpal issues

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Most of the parties concur with Hazare's demands for inclusion of Prime Minister, lower bureaucracy and CBI's anti-corruption wing under Lokpal. However, they did not favour bringing higher judiciary under the ombudsman and argued for a separate mechanism to check corruption in it.

TMC may bring no-trust vote against govt in Par: Mamata

TMC may bring no-trust vote against govt in Par: Mamata

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Attacking the government on FDI in retail and prise rise, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday indicated that her party may bring a 'no-confidence motion' against it in the next Parliament Session and appealed to various political parties to support it.

No solution but to repeal agri laws: Cong on farmers' stir

No solution but to repeal agri laws: Cong on farmers' stir

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Congress also stepped up the offensive against the government by launching an online campaign in support of the farmers' agitation, with party leader Rahul Gandhi accusing the government of betraying the farmers for benefitting their 'corporate friends'.

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

There have been allegations of inflation of marks in NEET-UG which has led to a record 67 candidates sharing top rank with perfect score.

Siosdia, Mishra detained during anti-demonetisation march

Siosdia, Mishra detained during anti-demonetisation march

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The two ministers were released from Parliament Street police station an hour later.

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.

Team Anna supporters keep night-long vigil

Team Anna supporters keep night-long vigil

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Fearing forcible hospitalisation of three fasting activists, including Arvind Kejriwal, scores of Team Anna supporters kept vigil throughout the night at the Jantar Mantar protest venue.

After Pune blasts, Delhi on high alert

After Pune blasts, Delhi on high alert

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Delhi was put on heightened vigil on Wednesday night with deployment of armed police personnel across the city in the wake of the bomb blasts in Pune.

Team Anna stares down govt, refuses hospitalisation

Team Anna stares down govt, refuses hospitalisation

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

As the health of his aides deteriorated on the eighth day of their fast, Anna Hazare saw a conspiracy by the government to end the stir by forcibly removing them from the Jantar Mantar protest site. He warned that he will not negotiate with the government if it adopts such a strategy

Team Anna stares down govt, refuses hopistalisation

Team Anna stares down govt, refuses hopistalisation

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

As the health of his aides deteriorated on the eighth day of their fast, Anna Hazare saw a conspiracy by the government to end the stir by forcibly removing them from the Jantar Mantar protest site. He warned that he will not negotiate with the government if it adopts such a strategy

With govt looking away, Team Anna rethinks strategy

With govt looking away, Team Anna rethinks strategy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The team held two rounds of talks at the protest site of Jantar Mantar, where Anna Hazare's fast entered the fourth day and that of Kejriwal, Rai and Manish Sisodia entered the eighth day.

Govt told media to underplay Delhi stir: Bedi

Govt told media to underplay Delhi stir: Bedi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Prominent Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on Friday alleged that the media was instructed by the United Progressive Alliance government to 'underplay' the ongoing agitation of the movement for a strong Lokpal and action against central ministers accused of corruption.

Baba Ramdev joins Team Anna fast

Baba Ramdev joins Team Anna fast

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev on Friday joined Team Anna's indefinite fast on the third day of the agitation, which has so far failed to evoke popular support, even as he disapproved attacks against President Pranab Mukherjee.

Hazare's popularity dwindling? Poor turnout at fast venue

Hazare's popularity dwindling? Poor turnout at fast venue

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The indefinite fast by Team Anna against the United Progressive Alliance government on corruption issue entered the second day on Thursday with a thin attendance at the venue.

Team Anna launches fast, attacks Pranab on graft issue

Team Anna launches fast, attacks Pranab on graft issue

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Hazare has served an ultimatum that he will wait for the government to take a decision on their demands in the next four days or else he will join his colleagues on fast from Sunday

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Catch all the debates from the Upper and Lower House of Parliament.

Indians March For Ukraine!

Indians March For Ukraine!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

They gave speeches. They sang. They raised slogans. They wore Ukrainian costumes. Ukraine Zindabad!

AAP calls off march to Delhi CM's residence

AAP calls off march to Delhi CM's residence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday called off its protest march to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence after she "agreed" to receive 10.5 lakh letters of consumers stating that they would not pay "inflated" power and water bills.

Receive protest letters or we'll march to CM's house: AAP

Receive protest letters or we'll march to CM's house: AAP

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Aam Aadmi Party has threatened to march to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence next Sunday if her government does not receive over 10 lakh letters refusing to pay "inflated" power and water bills.

Agitating farmer dies at BJP office in New Delhi

Agitating farmer dies at BJP office in New Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Kartar Singh, a farmer from Bhora kalaan, Muzaffar Nagar, died during an agitation by farmers of Bhartiya Kisan Union on Friday at the Bharatiya Janata Party office.

There is NO rift between Ramdev, Team Anna: Hazare

There is NO rift between Ramdev, Team Anna: Hazare

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

Attacking the United Progressive Alliance government and threatening a fight to the finish by August on the black money issue, Anna Hazare and yoga guru Ramdev on Sunday sat on a day-long fast to protest against corruption.