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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will continue

Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously opposes Karnataka's dam project at Mekedatu, urging the Union government to deny clearances and protect water rights.

The court declared that the right to walk is fundamental flowing from the guarantees of free movement, expression, assembly, association, and the right to life.

The Supreme Court's ruling recognizing walking on footpaths as a fundamental right is hailed by experts, urging stronger road safety measures and enforcement.

The Special Branch is keeping a close watch on developments at the protest site as well as related activity on social media, officials said

The court upheld a 'no coercive action' order, directing the police not to take any harsh action against him until the next hearing in connection with the coaching institute firing case.

The Patna Police had registered FIR against Faisal Khan and two others in connection with the June 2 firing, but have now upheld a 'no coercive action' order.

The group's central demand remains the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak

CJP protest in Delhi LIVE: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to hold its second major protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital today, stepping up its campaign demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is expected to attend the protest.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will continue

Since the IUML has become part of the Ministry, it will cooperate with the TVK in Assembly byelections, Lok Sabha elections, and local body polls, he says

Despite police calls to evacuate after the 5 p.m. deadline, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and many protestors stayed back and said he would continue to stay until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned.

Investigators question police and burial ground staff, scrutinise CCTV footage and collect records amid allegations of custodial death and destruction of evidence

The BJP president and senior State leaders assessed the current political situation in Punjab, with discussions focused on expanding the party’s grassroots presence and ensuring greater coordination between the State leadership and booth-level workers

The Director General of Police, the Home Minister, and the Chief Minister cannot escape responsibility for ‘collapse of accountability’, he says

Ever since the Mahayuti's victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections in 2024, there has been a perception that Shinde's influence had diminished.

MEA said in a statement that the comments made by Asif Ali Zardari were “particularly absurd given Pakistan’s own abysmal record on human rights”.

The demonstrators, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, used unserious memes to raise serious issues at the rally in Delhi on Saturday.

Referring to the BJP's victory in the assembly polls, PM Modi said the transformation underway in West Bengal demonstrated the power of the democratic process.

Dipke claimed that police were not answering his calls as he sought permission to extend the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

A large number of students and supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities, repeated paper leaks and demands for accountability

The protest marked the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) second major mobilisation after its June 6 gathering at Jantar Mantar.

CJP protest in Delhi LIVE: Abhijeet Dipke issued an appeal to parents to reach Jantar Mantar by 6pm and seek Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as education minister. However, he later said that cops were “not taking his calls” seeking to extend the protest.

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The ‘WhatsApp alternative’ with a strong commitment to user privacy, which has over 15 crore users in India, is facing a week-long ban in the country

CJP protest in Delhi highlights: Abhijeet Dipke issued an appeal to parents to reach Jantar Mantar by 6pm and seek Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as education minister. However, he later said that cops were “not taking his calls” seeking to extend the protest.

Governor Ravi in his 20-page address, commended the State government’s decision to strengthen border infrastructure and provide land to the BSF for erecting barbed-wire fencing along the W.B.- Bangladesh border

Relying upon an I4C assessment, the government says the app’s architecture and privacy features have made it a preferred tool for cybercriminals, fraud networks, extremist and terror groups, and operators involved in examination paper leaks

The youth-led movement said it had secured Delhi Police's permission for the June 20 protest, scheduled for 1 pm.

A citizen's fundamental right to walk on a demarcated footpath is primary and shall have priority over movement by motorised vehicles, the Supreme Court said.

The Karnataka High Court on Friday quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a case alleging that he shared a morphed image of a protest staged by leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) [D K Shivakumar v. State of Karnataka].Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed Shivakumar's petition and set aside the proceedings initiated against him.Justice M NagaprasannaAppearing for Shivakumar, Advocate HV Praveen Gowda contended that offences under Sections 153A,

The Karnataka High Court on Friday sought a response from a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to a bail plea filed by former Hassan Member of Parliament (MP) Prajwal Revanna in connection with a case involving allegations that he coerced a woman into appearing nude during video calls [Prajwal Revanna Vs State of Karnataka].Justice M Nagaprasanna has issued notice to the SIT which is investigating the matter. The Court directed the SIT to file its objections and listed the case next on July 3.Just

The Supreme Court on Friday held that the right to walk on safe, demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right, and will take priority over the movement of vehicles [Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz & Anr. v P Ayyappan & Ors.].A Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice AS Chandurkar noted this right flows from the freedoms guaranteed under Articles 19 (which includes freedom of movement) and 21 (right to personal rights and liberty) of the Constitution.Framing pedestrian access as a constitut

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed an anticipatory bail plea filed by Kannur Dental College professor, Dr. M Kodanda Ram, who is accused of verbally harassing a Dalit student, Nithin Raj, who died by suicide in April [Dr. M Kodanda Ram v State of Kerala & ors].Justice A Badharudeen delivered the verdict today.Justice A BadharudeenNithin Raj, a dental college student in Kerala, died by suicide on April 10 after jumping from a building near the college. Before his demise, Raj is al

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged corruption in the Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote held on May 13 in which Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by current Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, emerged victorious. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana said that the plea was filed without any reliable material."Dismissed. Plea is based on vague, wild and casual allegations without any relia

NREGA Sangarsh Morcha says the new scheme will provide only 42 days of work and not 125 days as government promises; workers’ groups say the protest will continue till the law is repealed

Top court refuses to entertain a plea by an accused facing multiple cyberfraud cases seeking the clubbing of multiple criminal cases and the grant of bail; society’s interest is there only when you are inside jail and not outside, it says

Top court notes that the January 5 judgment denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, which the HC had relied on to reject the accused’s bail pleas, has since been referred to a larger Bench

A bench of Justice Pramod Kumar Agarwal dismissed Abhishek Banerjee's petition. It lifted the stay, granted in November 2025, on the execution of the arrest warrant.

Terming the remark defamatory and damaging to his reputation, former MLA Akash Vijayvargiya filed a complaint in the Bhopal MP-MLA court in 2021.

Police said efforts are under way to trace and arrest other absconding suspects linked to the case

DMK raises slogans over ‘poor’ law and order in the State

The Governor was giving his first address to the State Assembly after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office

The session began with the rendition of the State song Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, followed by the National Anthem. This was a break from House convention where the National Anthem is played only at the end of the Governor’s Address. This time, it was played towards the end, too

The notice is issued in a petition moved by the SIT against the anticipatory bail granted to the accused by the District and Sessions Court, Alappuzha

DMK MLAs, led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, staged a protest outside the Tamil Nadu Assembly, raising slogans against the TVK government and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over law-and-order issues

''I am pleased to announce that Dr Habbey Teron, Hon'ble MLA from Amri (ST) Hills, will be our candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly,'' CM Sarma said

The Trinamool has been roiled by infighting since losing the April-May election to the BJP. Mamata Banerjee's party - undefeated for 15 years - was thumped, winning only 80 seats as the BJP crossed 200 in the 294-seat Assembly.

The protest march was unscheduled, with the former CM not disclosing her plans in advance to the administration.

In addition to the dowry demands, the family allegedly was suspicious of Vishakha's character and subjected her to extreme surveillance and isolation.

The Supreme Court allows IPS officer D Roopa Moudgil to access phone records in her defamation case against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri over alleged affair claims.

Former Indore MLA Akash Vijayvargiya had filed a complaint against Abhishek Banerjee in the Bhopal MP-MLA court in 2021.

The Bar Association of India (BAI) has moved the Supreme Court seeking the creation of an Aadhaar-like national digital registry for lawyers, aimed at enabling real-time verification of advocates’ credentials and curbing the rise of fake legal practitioners [Bar Association of India & Anr. v Union of India & Ors.].The BAI's plea has proposed the establishment of a National Digital Registry for the Legal Profession of India (NDRLP), a centralised, technology-driven database assigning each

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday declined to pass any interim order against West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose's decision to recognise MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, an expelled member of Trinamool Congress (TMC), as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the House.Justice Krishna Rao was dealing with a petition filed by senior Trinamool Congress leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, who is aligned with party chairperson Mamata Banerjee.The decision comes at a time when the TMC is grapplin

MYL Malappuram constituency committee organises a protest programme

Relying upon an I4C assessment, the government says the app’s architecture and privacy features have made it a preferred tool for cybercriminals, fraud networks, extremist and terror groups, and operators involved in examination paper leaks

For 2024 Lok Sabha polls, out of a total of 8,360 candidates analysed, only 800 (9.6%) were women and 152 (28%) out of 543 constituencies had zero women candidates, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)

CJP said citizens from across the country would gather peacefully to demand accountability for paper leaks and the growing number of student suicides.

Health Minister JP Nadda reviews dengue and malaria preparedness, directs states to strengthen surveillance, hospital readiness and vector control ahead of monsoon.

A 26-year-old woman was found hanging at her marital home in Maharashtra, leading to the arrest of her husband and two family members for abetment of suicide.

The rebellion became more apparent after six of the nine Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs skipped a parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

TMC legislator Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay challenged West Bengal assembly speaker Rathindra Nath Bose’s June 3 LoP decision

Speculation of division within Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party has emerged amid turmoil in other major opposition parties TMC and Shiv Sena-UBT.

Awadhesh Prasad's remarks came in response to Keshav Prasad Maurya's claim that several SP MPs were in touch with the BJP ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly polls.

The petition claims that ‘infiltrators and illegal immigrants’ are able to obtain Aadhaar cards and project themselves as ‘lawful residents’

He is the fifth AIADMK legislator to resign from the Assembly weeks after the Assembly elections in 2026.

TMC's merger with NCPI, involving 20 MPs, may be delayed as Lok Sabha Speaker seeks to meet TMC leaders amid dissent and defections.

The petition claims that ‘infiltrators and illegal immigrants’ are able to obtain Aadhaar cards and project themselves as ‘lawful residents’

The Trinamool national general secretary is questioned in connection with an FIR lodged at the Bidhannagar police station for allegedly making provocative remarks in some speeches posted on social media

The attack on Abhijeet Dipke went viral quickly, with the video of the Boston-returned man being slapped circulated across social media platforms.

The order was passed by special judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts, on a plea moved by Yadav, seeking interim bail of 15 days to appear for NEET retest.

In a signed editorial in Yoga Nadam, Vellappally reiterates his accusation, made ahead of the Assembly election, that the IUML is a “true blue communal party wearing a secular garb”. He claimed that “divisive forces were gunning for the SNDP Yogam, and the social organisation can ill-afford to remain muted when “political parties in power cradle a communal outfit”

CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said he spent the entire day at the police station completing formalities and submitting details of the protest plan.

TMC leader from north Bengal and former minister Udayan Guha was arrested from his residence in Kolkata on Wednesday in connection with a cheating case.

Supreme Court rejects bail plea of cyber fraud accused, calls cyber criminals “parasites” and says society is safer when such offenders remain in jail.

This is the second time in the last month that CJI Surya Kant has used such strong language while making oral observations before a judgment.

Police detain two youths in connection with the incident; Dipke’s supporters catch hold of the accused and assault them before police intervened

Supreme Court denies anticipatory bail to Punjab RTI activists for obstructing road work, calling their activism a "new business" and dismissing their claims.

Savarkar's grandnephew Satyaki made this disclosure in his cross-examination before Special Judge Amol Shinde, during hearing of a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly defaming the Hindutva ideologue by delivering a speech in London.

Former Assembly Secretaries and officials will train the MLAs on the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly and on the functioning of specific government departments. Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar said 146 MLAs were first-time legislators and several of them were youngsters.

While the IUML has long faced criticism for not fielding women in strong or winnable constituencies, Thahiliya’s victory has challenged that perception and marked a clear shift in narrative

Mahajan alleged that the U.S. action constituted a serious violation of international law governing the seas, armed conflict, and human rights

The FIR against Mr. Banerjee over his alleged inflammatory statements was lodged exactly a month ago, based on a complaint filed by social activist Rajib Sarkar at Baguiati Police Station in North 24 Parganas district on May 5, a day after the assembly election results were declared

The petition contended that the existing verification mechanism under Form-6 is inadequate and might allow individuals without proper supporting documents to be included in the electoral database

Police kill main suspect in Unnao temple priest murder during encounter

The attack from DMK follows its rift with the Congress in the aftermath of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

The Cockroach Janta Party has scheduled a protest in Nagpur at Constitution Square at 4 pm, in line with their nation-wide movement

Abhijeet Dipke was assaulted during a Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jaipur's Shaheed Smarak.

There is a possibility that Manipur, which was otherwise scheduled to go to the polls with these states, may have elections at a later date.

Zahed Ur Rahman, adviser to Bangladesh PM, was stopped at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport as his name was flagged during a security check.

The Rajasthan High Court recently ordered disciplinary inquiry against a tehsildar for failing to release a man from civil custody despite his suspension of sentence in a land encroachment case.A Division Bench of Justice Farjand Ali and Justice Sunil Beniwal also directed the officer to pay a compensation of ₹2 lakh to the detainee, who has since been released from custody. The Court said that the State shall not pay the amount in any manner.The inquiry has been ordered to find out whether tehs

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the response of the Central and State governments as well as the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition seeking directions to ensure that Aadhaar is used solely as proof of identity and not as proof of citizenship, domicile, address or date of birth.A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana issued notice on the petition filed by Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay.CJI Surya Kant and Justice V MohanaThe petition contends that the c

The Karnataka High Court on Monday refused to interfere with disciplinary action recommended by the Karnataka Information Commission (KIC) against Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) Secretary Shivakumar CL [Shivakumar CL v. State Information Commissioner and another].Justice Suraj Govindaraj observed that the officer's conduct deserved to be deprecated and that the Court would not permit any attempt to "hoodwink" it.The judge dismissed Shivakumar's petition challenging the KIC's orders which

Vijayabaskar, who represented the Viralimalai Assembly constituency, submitted his resignation letter to Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar. He blamed party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami for “wrong decisions.”

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition in the Calcutta High Court challenging her defeat in Bhabanipur, where BJP's Suvendu Adhikari beat her by 15,105 votes in the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was slapped at a Jaipur protest over NEET paper leaks and unemployment. He later blamed rising joblessness for the attack and announced a march to Delhi on 20 June, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Senior party leaders have also demanded action against the CRPF jawans who allegedly used abusive language against the workers at a NEET protest rally

Mr. Roy accuses Ms. Dastidar of breaking rules after she discussed Parliamentary standing committee meet with media; she blamed former TMC government for rampant child trafficking, marriage in W.B.

The Trinamool national general secretary is questioned in connection with an FIR lodged at the Bidhannagar police station for allegedly making provocative remarks in some speeches posted on social media

Morning assembly will include the national anthem, national song, Deep Mantra, Saraswati Vandana, and Guru Mantra

Police say the network was functioning under the patronage of Pakistan’s ISI and was using Indians to further terror activities; police have arrested suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Punjab

They are seeking release of pending dues for jowar procured from them at centres set up by the State govt.

A statement issued by RIMS Media Cell said that the injured Kuki persons were brought from Leimakhong for medical treatment on June 15

On Tuesday, Vijayabaskar called on assembly speaker Prabhakar at the Secretariat and submitted his resignation

Two were involved in the May 27 Gurua gold loot case where they stole jewelry worth ₹45 lakh and shot and critically injured jeweler Prabhankar Barnwal

TMC news highlights: The West Bengal CID interrogated Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjeein for over six hours in connection with his alleged inflammatory statements made during the Assembly election campaigning.

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday declared the arrest of Gameskraft founders Deepak Singh, Vikas Taneja, and Prithviraj Singh by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to be illegal and directed their release from jail [Deepak Singh v Directorate of Enforcement and connected matters].Justice M Nagaprasanna pronounced the verdict today. "Writ petitions are allowed. Arrest of these petitioners is declared contrary to law. As a consequence thereof the petitioners shall be set at liberty forthwith. T

Prakash Raj and Sonam Wangchuk protested in Bengaluru against India's education system irregularities, urging for reforms and judicial intervention.

Addressing students and faculty members, university Vice-Chancellor says Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are increasingly being used for crop surveillance, precision farming, land mapping, research activities and efficient farm management

Raising slogans such as “Return our gold,” the affected farmers, small traders, artisans, and other account holders accuse bank officials of misappropriating gold pledged against loans during a protest at the Eluru Collectorate

Police said six people have been detained.

Anand was granted bail by a court in Patna, with his counsel arguing that the prosecution's case against him was based solely on allegations of conspiracy.

The campaign is being launched from Rajasthan's Kota and will subsequently travel to Allahabad, Patna and Delhi as part of a nationwide student movement.

RTI activism has become new business, says SC; refuses anticipatory bail to activist

India's first comprehensive data protection legislation governing the processing of digital personal data. Establishes Data Protection Board, defines data principal and fiduciary rights and obligations, and provides for significant penalties.

Provided legislative backing for the Aadhaar project, defining it as proof of identity for receiving subsidies, benefits, and services. Passed as a money bill. Established data protection and authentication framework.

Gave statutory backing to Aadhaar as a tool for targeted delivery of subsidies and services. Established UIDAI as a statutory authority with data protection provisions and authentication framework.

Pioneered electronic transfer of government subsidies and benefits directly to beneficiary bank accounts using Aadhaar authentication. Aimed at reducing leakages, eliminating middlemen, and improving targeting of welfare schemes.

Launched to transfer subsidies directly to beneficiary bank accounts linked to Aadhaar, reducing leakages and middlemen. Initially covered LPG subsidy (PAHAL), scholarships, and MGNREGA wages. Later expanded massively under NDA government.

First Aadhaar number issued to a resident of Tembhli village, Maharashtra on 29 September 2010. Marked the operational launch of the world's largest biometric identity programme, crossing 100 crore enrolments by 2016.

Made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years under Article 21A. Mandated 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections and set pupil-teacher ratios.

Made education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years, mandating free and compulsory education in neighbourhood schools. Required 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections. Set norms for pupil-teacher ratios and infrastructure.

Establishment of UIDAI under Nandan Nilekani to issue unique 12-digit identification numbers (Aadhaar) to all residents of India. Became the world's largest biometric ID system, later underpinning Direct Benefit Transfer and digital governance.

Established UIDAI to issue 12-digit unique identification numbers (Aadhaar) to all Indian residents. First Aadhaar number issued in September 2010. Became the world's largest biometric identification system.

Strengthened protections for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes against caste-based atrocities. Enhanced penalties, established special courts, and provided for rights of victims during investigation and trial.

Landmark transparency legislation empowering citizens to request information from public authorities, replacing the Freedom of Information Act 2002. Widely regarded as one of the strongest accountability tools in Indian democracy.

Landmark transparency legislation giving citizens the right to access information from public authorities. Established Information Commissions at central and state levels. Widely regarded as one of the most significant governance reforms in Indian democracy.