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Sonam Wangchuk feels well and seeks temporary hospital release to join the protest march. NEW DELHI: Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said he was “feeling very fine” and requested Safdarjung Hospital to allow him to leave temporarily so he could join the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Chalo Sansad’ march to Parliament.His supporters questioned why restrictions remained…

Delhi Police denied reports of violence and detentions during a protest. NEW DELHI: Amid social media posts claiming tensions at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police on Monday dismissed reports alleging “sporadic use of violence/detentions” during its handling of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest.In a statement posted on X, Delhi Police said, “Some segments from the…

Police and RAF personnel used lathis to disperse the crowd and prevent the march from proceeding. NEW DELHI: Protesters participating in the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Chalo Sansad’ march clashed with police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel near Jantar Mantar on Monday after attempting to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders in force.Police and…

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) proposed ‘Chalo Sansad’ march on Monday, veteran actress Shabana Azmi and actor-filmmaker Prakash Raj joined protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, adding to the growing support for the agitation.Earlier in the day, veteran actress Shabana Azmi stressed that the protest was peaceful and rooted in constitutional values.“All…

Spokesperson Saurav Das (L) indicated willingness for government talks on examination reforms NEW DELHI: Activists affiliated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) are preparing to march towards Parliament even as the Delhi Police maintains a tight security cordon in the national capital.The proposed march was first announced by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has since…

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an active monsoon spell across north, east and northeast India over the next six to seven days, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning likely in several states on Tuesday. While rainfall activity is expected to intensify across Delhi, Mumbai, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, west-central…

NEW DELHI: Noting that fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk is a “free citizen” and not under any detention, Delhi high court Sunday, however, refused his wife’s plea to shift him to a private hospital of their choice, saying govt’s decision to admit him to Safdarjung Hospital can’t be seen as “arbitrary”.Justice Mini Pushkarna, in a special…

Police warned that violations could attract action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and other applicable laws. NEW DELHI: Hours before the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed “Chalo Sansad” march on Monday, the party alleged that a truck carrying stones had been parked near Jantar Mantar.The party claimed it could be used…

NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite fast for over three weeks, continues to remain stable but medically vulnerable, with doctors at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday saying he was being given “oral sugar-free” electrolyte solution while remaining under roundthe-clock observation by a joint team of specialists from Safdarjung…

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike on July 20. He has set conditions for ending his protest against education system failures (Photo credit: X/@Sonam Wangchuk) NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he would end his indefinite hunger strike on July 20 if the Centre takes responsibility for alleged failures in the education system,…