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Delhi protests against pollution: ‘We have come to beg the govt for clean air’

Residents came together on Tuesday to once again protest against the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, demanding immediate action from the authorities. Organised by environmentalists, university students and other concerned citizens, the protest at Jantar Mantar took place on a day when the city woke up to an…

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‘Not everyone can afford air purifiers’: Delhi protest seeks answers on air crisis

As toxic air continued to blanket Delhi-NCR, activists gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest the governments’ continued failure to confront the crisis.

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After SSC protest, aspirants say ‘issues sidelined, impact on studies’

From Jantar Mantar to Ramlila Maidan, thousands of SSC aspirants recently took to the streets demanding transparency in recruitment exams. But the protest has been able to achieve little.

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Over 25,000 bites, zero accountability: Inside Delhi’s bitter war over stray dogs

Dogs are admittedly man’s best friends, but also a rising menace. Delhi saw a 40 percent rise in dog bites in 2024, when compared to the previous year. However, there have also been several reports of cruelty against dogs.

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May 5, 2025: After rain, cleaner air at Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar sees many protests each day with hundreds of participants. In 2017, the National Green Tribunal had pulled up the Delhi government over “noise pollution” in the area.

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From Shaheen Bagh 2.0 to Jinnah: TV news rewrites the Waqf bill story again

Days after it termed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill a “direct attack on Muslims”, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board held a protest in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday, upping its ante against the contentious legislation.

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Mahila Congress to gherao Parliament on March 10 for women's reservation

According to a statement, the Mahila Congress will gherao Parliament and protest at Jantar Mantar at 10:30 AM under the leadership of Alka Lamba on March 10. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Did not come in politics to do corruption': Kejriwal in 'Janta Darbar'

Former CM Arvind Kejriwal asked the people in 'Janta ki Adalat' at Jantar Mantar whether they think he is honest or not. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AAP protests at Jantar Mantar against NEET-UG exam; Demands SC monitored probe

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj demanded that a Supreme Court monitored probe be initiated into the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Protesting Tamil Nadu farmers climb mobile phone towers in Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Tamil Nadu farmers demand better crop prices and river interlinking, attempt to climb mobile tower in New Delhi.

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AAP leaders observe hunger strike, Atishi says, "ED, CBI act as political weapons of BJP"

As the AAP leaders observed a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar against the arrest of party national convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Inflated water bill issue: AAP moves Delhi HC for permission to hold protest at Jantar Mantar

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has moved Delhi High Court against Delhi Police for not granting permission to hold protests at Jantar Mantar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chalo Delhi | CM Siddaramaiah to lead protest on Feb 7 against Centre’s ‘financial injustice’ to Karnataka

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will lead the protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi at 11 a.m. on February 7. He will be joined by all Congress legislators, Ministers and the lone Congress MP in Karnataka D.K. Suresh.

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Kerala | A protest and a predicament

The decision by Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government to take its running battle against the “crippling” policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre and its “neglect” towards the State all the way to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is significant on several levels.

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Pinarayi Vijayan to lead protest against Centre’s ‘financial embargo’ on State at Jantar Mantar on Feb 8

A crucial LDF State committee meeting on January 16 resolved to take the fight against the Centre’s “crippling financial embargo” on Kerala to New Delhi by announcing a high-profile protest led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at Jantar Mantar on February 8.

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WFI without Sanjay Singh is acceptable to us: Sakshi Malik

Sakshi Malik insists no issues with new WFI if Sanjay Singh is kept away; protesters accuse her, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat of ruining their careers.

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Wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar: Junior wrestlers blame Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat for career setbacks

NEW DELHI: Hundreds of junior wrestlers gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to voice their protest against the loss of a crucial year in their wrestling careers in a surprising turn of events.

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Transport unions' protest at Jantar Mantar on January 3 against new provisions on hit-and-run

Transport unions from across India to protest new penal law on hit-and-run cases at Jantar Mantar & Rajghat.

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New Delhi: INDIA bloc leaders hold protest under the banner 'Save Democracy' at Jantar Mantar

Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc staged a protest under the banner 'Save Democracy', at Jantar Mantar here on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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5 lakh Sahara investors to stage protest against government in Delhi in December

Around 5 lakh investors to protest govt's failure to refund deposits in Delhi's Jantar Mantar in Dec. Portal launched by Amit Shah in July to refund money failed.

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Pass women’s quota bill in ongoing session itself, Kavitha urges Centre

Kavitha hails intro of Women's Reservation Bill; urges Centre to pass it in ongoing session. Kavitha vocally demanded tabling of Bill, went on a day's fast at Jantar Mantar in support. Congress joined chorus for Bill, but not mentioned in Sonia Gandhi's letter. Telangana State Planning Board Vice Chairman suggests…

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Delhi HC allows farmers' association to give representation to police for staging demonstration at Jantar Mantar

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court allowed a farmers' association on Monday to give a fresh representation to the city police for holding a peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar here to raise various issues, including a demand for the release of the Cauvery water by Karnataka to Tamil Nadu. A…

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'Whatever command khap gives...': Bajrang Punia hints at withdrawal from Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia on Thursday hinted at the possibility of pulling out from the upcoming Asian Games.

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Meitei outfit accuses Delhi Police of discriminating against them

Meitei Heritage Society accuses Delhi Police of discriminating against them by not allowing them to protest, while allowing Kuki-Zomi orgs. Hundreds protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding CM & HM resign & impartial probes into cases of violence in Manipur. MHS demands equal right to express & protest peacefully.

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Women Congress workers stage protest, demands resignation of CM N Biren Singh over Manipur Manipur viral video case

Women Congress workers and leaders staged a protest on Thursday at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh over the Manipur viral video case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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