Law

Delhi Police registers FIR in racial abuse viral video row

IANS | October 22, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) on Thursday against social media influencer Amir Shokeen in connection with an alleged incident of racial harassment and humiliation of an individual from Tripura, reportedly depicted in a video circulating on social media.

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released, undertake not to call protests at Jantar Mantar until site de-notified (Lead)

IANS | October 21, 2026 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were ordered to be released from judicial custody on Wednesday after they submitted written undertakings before a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM), assuring that they would maintain peace and refrain from calling for protests at Jantar Mantar until the site is de-notified in accordance with law.

‘Then you are not Gen Z’: Delhi HC questions CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

IANS | October 21, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned whether Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka could technically be described as Gen Z, after being informed that they were 27 and 32 years old, respectively, while hearing their plea challenging the extension of their judicial custody in the Jantar Mantar trespassing case.

'Free and fair polls part of basic structure': SC directs Andhra SEC to decide on nomination extension, ensure security for candidates

IANS | October 21, 2026 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) to examine allegations that candidates of the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP were prevented from filing nominations for Urban Local Body elections and decide by Thursday whether the deadline should be extended in affected municipalities.

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to be produced before SEM today

IANS | October 19, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are scheduled to be produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) at 2 p.m. on Monday, as their five-day judicial custody in connection with the Jantar Mantar trespassing case ends.