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Nearly 30 journalists recount the Delhi Police’s use of brute force against them

As Delhi witnessed a wave of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Delhi Police and the CRPF, deployed to maintain law and order, came down heavily on journalists covering the demonstrations.

Newslaundry · 22h ago

Over 200 detained on Day 2 of CJP protest in Delhi; protesters alleged police excesses

On Sunday, over 200 protesters were detained in New Delhi due to a demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party. Various student organizations attempted to march towards Jantar Mantar but were met with heavy police presence. Detained protesters included members of the Students' Federation of India and All India Students' Association,…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Protest disruption hits festive shopping as Delhi markets shut, footfall thins

Festive-season shopping in the national capital suffered significantly due to widespread market closures and protests. Many key shopping areas, including Connaught Place and Sadar Bazaar, experienced reduced foot traffic. Most traders faced losses on an important shopping day as customers stayed away from the markets. Shops in Chandni Chowk opened…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee detained from Gurugram residence ahead of CJP protest

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has been detained by Delhi Police from his residence ahead of a planned protest. The demonstration, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and electoral roll revisions. Around 150 protesters have been detained as police denied permission for the gathering. Meanwhile, Connaught…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Connaught Place shuts ahead of CJP protest, traders brace for Rs 2,000 crore hit

Connaught Place market is set to be shut on Saturday in anticipation of a planned protest. The New Delhi Traders Association fears significant losses, estimating nearly Rs 2,000 crore. While acknowledging the right to protest, concerns about public safety and business disruption have been raised. Delhi Police has denied permission…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Police on high alert ahead of Opposition's march to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Delhi Police has intensified security measures in anticipation of the INDIA bloc's march to Rashtrapati Bhavan. Over 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in central Delhi for this event. Additional contingents of Central Armed Police Forces have been mobilized to secure key areas such as Parliament and Connaught…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

INDIA bloc to protest at Rajghat as Kharge hosts 2nd lunch for Opposition MPs

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hosted a lunch for INDIA bloc leaders at a Connaught Place restaurant. The meeting aimed to discuss ongoing protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Multiple opposition leaders joined the lunch, expressing unity against perceived authoritarianism in election processes. Rahul Gandhi and others…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Traffic crawls across Lutyens' Delhi amid INDIA bloc march to EC

Traffic restrictions affected major roads in New Delhi during the INDIA bloc's march to the Election Commission. Commuters experienced significant delays, with many stranded for over an hour due to congestion. The police implemented diversions and barricades in response to the protest against the revision of electoral rolls. Alternative routes…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Delhi traffic curbs as INDIA bloc marches to ECI; Connaught Place, Parliament Street affected

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for traffic regulation during the upcoming march by INDIA bloc MPs. This march is aimed at protesting alleged electoral irregularities and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Commuters are advised to avoid affected areas and consider using Metro or public…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Connaught Place restaurant charged Rs 80 extra as service fee without asking; GST was added on that charge too; CCPA orders it to pay Rs 10,000

CCPA fined a restaurant in Connaught Place Rs 10,000 for automatically adding an Rs 80 service charge to a customer's food bill and applying GST on that amount, ruling that a later refund cannot undo a consent violation that occurs at the time of billing, and directing the restaurant to…

The Economic Times · Sep 16