News for 'Jantar Mantar'

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

An analysis of data indicated that while the candidates who allegedly benefitted from the paper leak and other irregularities have not done well, some centres have a high concentration of well-performing students.

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.

After Hazare, Ramdev slams PM, accuses him of inaction

After Hazare, Ramdev slams PM, accuses him of inaction

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

"I had a strong belief in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, but now I do not have faith in him," Hazare said during his visit to Ratnagiri.

Probe Dikshit's role in CWG scam, demands BJP

Probe Dikshit's role in CWG scam, demands BJP

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Demanding a thorough probe into the Shunglu Committee report, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday asked Home Minister P Chidambaram to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation to interrogate all those allegedly involved in the Commonwealth Games scam, including Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit.

Power struggle in WFI: IOA appoints ad hoc committee

Power struggle in WFI: IOA appoints ad hoc committee

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Bhupinder Singh Bajwa will be the chairman of the panel with hockey Olympian M M Somaya and former international shuttler Manjusha Kanwar being the other two members.

I am ready to face charges: Kejriwal

I am ready to face charges: Kejriwal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

As Parliament demands action against Team Anna for defamatory remarks against the Parliamentarians on Sunday's rally at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal in an Exclusive Interview to CNN-IBN's Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai defends his remarks.

Anna demands firm measures to protect whistleblowers

Anna demands firm measures to protect whistleblowers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

A strong Lokpal Bill should include steps to protect the lives of those fighting corruption, says Team Anna. Priyanka reports

Passions run high at Anna Hazare's protest site

Passions run high at Anna Hazare's protest site

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Tricolours, Anna caps, patriotic songs -- a day-long protest by Anna Hazare at Jantar Mantar on Sunday demanding justice for whistleblowers, who were killed, fighting corruption, had all its usual ingredients.

Hazare on one-day fast against 'deaf and dumb' government

Hazare on one-day fast against 'deaf and dumb' government

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Hazare, after his usual visit to Rajghat before any such protest in Delhi, came to the capital's dharna hotspot Jantar Mantar at around 11 am to loud cheers from tricolour-wielding anti-corruption supporters and chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'. He is fasting to demand justice for slain IPS officer Narendra Kumar, murdered allegedly by mining mafia in Madhya Pradesh, and a strong law to protect whistleblowers.

Video: Peaceful protest in Delhi marred by violence

Video: Peaceful protest in Delhi marred by violence

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

A group of protesters, allegedly owing allegiance to BJP's student wing ABVP, on Sunday clashed with police at Jantar Mantar during a demonstration demanding speedy punishment for the rapists of the girl who died after battling for life.

True, people have woken up. But will anything change?

True, people have woken up. But will anything change?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Sheela Bhatt feels that in view of the wrong message percolating down in India from New Delhi, it is very necessary that the political class, instead of running down the protesters, instead of resisting the movement at Jantar Mantar for small political gains, say something with conviction

Sexual assault victims, kin slam police for inaction

Sexual assault victims, kin slam police for inaction

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

The police on Friday faced flak fromvictims of sexual assault and their kin for their alleged inaction in such cases.

AAP activists protest outside Sonia's residence

AAP activists protest outside Sonia's residence

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Around 60-70 activists of the Aam Aadmi Party on Fridayheld a protest before the residence of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, demanding hanging of the alleged rapists of a 23-year-old girl in the capital.

UPSC aspirants continue protest, demand scrapping of CSAT

UPSC aspirants continue protest, demand scrapping of CSAT

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Scores of UPSC aspirants on Tuesday continued their protest demanding scrapping of Civil Service Aptitude Test, a day after the government announced that English marks in the test will not be included for gradation or merit in the civil services preliminary examination.

Delhi BJP seeks judicial enquiry into security situation

Delhi BJP seeks judicial enquiry into security situation

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday demanded a judicial enquiry to probe the reasons of deteriorating law and order situation of the city and sought capital punishment for those involved in the gangrape of a 23-year-old para medical student.

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Birj Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes new WFI president

Protests Erupt Over Udaipur Killing

Protests Erupt Over Udaipur Killing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Kanhaiya Lal's gruesome murder leads to protests in many towns and cities.

Lalu objects to Hazare's remarks on MPs

Lalu objects to Hazare's remarks on MPs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Monday slammed Anna Hazare's comment against MPs and said the use of such language could lead the nation towards anarchy.

BJP, Congress misused CBI when in power: Kejriwal

BJP, Congress misused CBI when in power: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

Targeting the political class, Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress of misusing the Central Bureau of Investigation while in power. He also took on Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee for not being vocal about Lokpal like she was on the issue of Foreign Direct Investment in retail.

Arvind Kejriwal speaks: Digvijay is no nut

Arvind Kejriwal speaks: Digvijay is no nut

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Arvind Kejriwal speaks out on Congress leader Digvijay Singh, Robert Vadra and the Gandhi family in this exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

PIX: Vinesh Phogat in Olympics women's 50kg wrestling final

PIX: Vinesh Phogat in Olympics women's 50kg wrestling final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Vinesh had failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympics appearances.

LOOTING going on in the name of reforms: Mamata

LOOTING going on in the name of reforms: Mamata

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday hit out at the United Progressive Alliance's decision to allow FDI in retail, saying, "Looting is going on in the name of aam admi and reforms". "Reforms are meant to usher development for the people. Nowadays, the trend is that whenever any anti-people decision is taken, it is taken in the name of reforms," said Banerjee.

Mamata to lead protest against FDI in Delhi on Oct 1

Mamata to lead protest against FDI in Delhi on Oct 1

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that she would lead a party demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 1 to urge the Centre to withdraw "anti-people" decisions on Foreign Direct Investment in retail, cap on subsidised LPG and diesel price hike.

Hazare against movement taking a political turn

Hazare against movement taking a political turn

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Affirming his views on not forming a political party, social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday said floating a political outfit by his associate Arvind Kejriwal would mean "taking a different path" to reach the same goal -- a corruption-free India.

Hindu Sena organises 'yagna' for Trump

Hindu Sena organises 'yagna' for Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

A fringe Hindu outfit on Monday organised a 'yagna' ahead of talks between United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sarita Mor and Sakshi Malik, who staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar for three days demanding the sacking of the WFI president, posted identical tweets on the micro-blogging site, expressing their dismay.

Modi will die Hitler's death: Cong leader

Modi will die Hitler's death: Cong leader

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Congress, however, distanced itself from the statement made at the party's 'Satyagraha' protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against the Centre's Agnipath scheme, saying it does not endorse any indecent remarks against the prime minister.

Stunning heritage sites right here in India!

Stunning heritage sites right here in India!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

There are 23 cultural icons in India that have been listed by UNESCO in its world heritage list.

No negotiation if fasting activists evicted: Hazare

No negotiation if fasting activists evicted: Hazare

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

As the health of his aides deteriorated, Anna Hazare on Wednesday warned the government that he will not negotiate with them if the fasting activists are forcefully removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi.

Krishna urges Anna, his team to contest polls

Krishna urges Anna, his team to contest polls

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Tuesday urged activist Anna Hazare and his associates to contest general elections. "They should contest the elections so that we all know who has the support of the people," he said. Hazare and members of his team have gone on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to seek the implementation of the Lokpal Bill.

Men misbehave with women journos at Anna's fast venue

Men misbehave with women journos at Anna's fast venue

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Team Anna's indefinite fast against the United Progressive Alliance government entered the third day on Friday with crowds still keeping away from the protest site where some people misbehaved with women media persons.

Watch: NSUI activists create ruckus at Team Anna fast

Watch: NSUI activists create ruckus at Team Anna fast

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

A group of people, who claimed to be National Students' Union Of India activists, created ruckus at Team Anna's fast venue at Jantar Mantar by shouting solgans against Anna Hazare prompting the volunteers to remove them from the venue.

NSUI activists create ruckus at Team Anna fast venue

NSUI activists create ruckus at Team Anna fast venue

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

A group of people, who claimed to be National Students' Union Of India activists, created ruckus at Team Anna's fast venue at Jantar Mantar by shouting solgans against Anna Hazare prompting the volunteers to remove them from the venue.

Hazare, Ramdev pull UPA govt by the collar

Hazare, Ramdev pull UPA govt by the collar

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Ahead of their proposed protests in New Delhi, Anna Hazare and yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday launched an attack on the UPA government accusing it of not showing enough resolve in tackling corruption and bringing back black money stashed away abroad.

PIX: BJP men protesting against govt lathicharged

PIX: BJP men protesting against govt lathicharged

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

The clash erupted between thousands of protesters and police after the Yuva Morcha's march from Ramlila Maidan reached Jantar Mantar on Tuesday evening leaving at least 61 people injured, including 23 policemen, a press photographer and two women journalists.

AI pilots' fast enters 6th day, 2 more hospitalised

AI pilots' fast enters 6th day, 2 more hospitalised

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Two more Air India pilots were shifted to hospital today after their condition deteriorated on the sixth day of their indefinite fast in New Delhi and Mumbai.

Telangana students to take battle to New Delhi

Telangana students to take battle to New Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The Joint Action Committee on Telangana has decided to continue its protest at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and also meet President Pratibha Patil.

Journalists to protest to demand security policy

Journalists to protest to demand security policy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Journalists across the country will on Saturday hold demonstrations in protest against frequent attacks on scribes and to press their demand that the Centre form a national security policy for them.