HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

'Will hit streets': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke says haven’t signed any bond promising not to protest again

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, announced his commitment to protesting Gyanesh Kumar's removal. He claimed no bond was signed to prevent future protests against the Chief Election Commissioner. After being released from custody, Dipke met reporters at Nagpur airport en route to his grandmother's last rites. Delhi…

The Economic Times · 14h ago

Cornell 7 Accuser Jane Doe Reportedly Faces Disturbing Pressures to 'Withdraw the Case' Immediately

Jane Doe's attorney says she and her family have received threats amid her civil lawsuit against seven former Cornell fraternity members over alleged sexual assault. The threats remain unverified.

International Business Times UK · 15h ago

Celtic fans double down on Dermot Desmond golf protest with 'out of bounds' banner

Celtic fans unveil a new Dermot Desmond protest banner at Motherwell, declaring the club’s principal shareholder “out of bounds” amid tensions.

The National (Scotland) · 15h ago

Robinson says he was ‘working with police’ at Dundonald protest

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has been questioned about his actions at a demonstration.

Evening Standard · 16h ago

Pakistan imposes emergency rule in northern province after protests

Pakistan placed a northern province under emergency rule on Sunday, the president's office said, following anti-government demonstrations by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and militant violence in the northwest. Thousands of Khan's supporters have been marching in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to demand his release and airing anti-government…

The Economic Times · 17h ago

A city under siege by its own guardians: The Delhi of October 9 and 10

On October 9, as the sun gently set over central Delhi, the city fell into an unusually quiet lull. It was the day before the protests demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and a rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Newslaundry · 17h ago

'Restores people's faith in justice system': Kapil Sibal after SC's directions to govt on protests

Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal welcomed the Supreme Court's directions on Delhi protests, saying they restored public faith in the justice system. The court asked the Centre to ensure normal Metro services and uninterrupted internet access, and said peaceful protesters, lawyers and journalists should not be unlawfully…

The Economic Times · 18h ago

Emergency Dismisses KPK Government: Pakistan imposes rule citing terrorism surge

Pakistan on Sunday declared an emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), suspending the provincial government led by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party amid deteriorating law and order and a growing confrontation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government.

The Times of India · 18h ago

Voices: Crackdown on journalists covering protests sets a dangerous precedent in India

COMMENT: In nearly a decade as a reporter in India, Alisha Rahaman Sarkar writes, she’s never seen anything like the crackdown on journalists doing their duty of covering the ‘cockroach’ demonstrations in the heart of the capital

The Independent UK · 18h ago

CJP Protests: ‘Why are you protecting Gyanesh Kumar?’ CJP’s Saurav Das questions Modi, Shah; alleges EC works only for them

Cockroach Janta Party leaders held a press conference after their detention to protest Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They alleged the government's actions reflect an increasing atmosphere of fear and an Emergency-like situation in the country. The CJP leaders criticized the authorities for not engaging with citizens demanding electoral reforms.…

The Economic Times · 18h ago