Janta Ka Mantar: When the Mantra of Democracy Returns to the Jantar Mantar

R.K. Raina | July 27, 2026 9:02 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The recent student congregation at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi was not merely a protest over an examination controversy. It was a moment of political and social awakening that deserves to be understood beyond the immediate issue. The students may eventually return to their classrooms, but Jantar Mantar has entered their collective consciousness. It has become more than a place; it has become a symbol.

CJP warns of renewed agitation over alleged police crackdown on protesters

IANS | July 27, 2026 8:20 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday warned that it would resume nationwide protests if the BJP-led Centre fails to provide a written copy of the commitments made under the July 25 agreement that ended its 49-day agitation over the NEET paper leak.

There is no delay in probe into Air India Boeing crash: Govt

IANS | July 27, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Ministry of Civil Aviation informed Parliament on Monday that there has been no delay in the investigation into the Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash at Ahmedabad airport and the inquiry “is progressing as per established procedures.”

Uyghur pastor in China's Xinjiang faces forced closure of church: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:10 PM

Beijing, July 27 (IANS) A pastor in China's Xinjiang has been asked to follow regulations imposed by Communist officials and might face the shutdown of his church, according to a report.

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims four more lives; death toll rises to 820

IANS | July 26, 2026 7:13 PM

Dhaka, July 26 (IANS) As many as four children died with symptoms consistent measles in Bangladesh in 24 hours until 8 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, increasing the total number of confirmed and suspected measles-related fatalities to 820, local media reported.

Bangladesh: People face problems as gas crisis unlikely to ease anytime soon

IANS | July 26, 2026 7:00 PM

Dhaka, July 26 (IANS) The ongoing gas crisis in Bangladesh, caused by a fire at a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Cox's Bazar, is unlikely to ease anytime soon, local media reported on Sunday.

Delhi L-G TS Sandhu calls for future-ready approach to school safety

IANS | July 23, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu on Thursday underlined the need for a comprehensive and future-ready approach to school safety and resilience.

Violence at CJP protest: Delhi Police to investigate possible ‘conspiracy’ behind clashes

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:39 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Delhi Police have launched a multi-pronged investigation into the violence that erupted during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Chalo Sansad" protest on Monday. Police sources say that apart from identifying those involved in the clashes, investigators will also probe whether there was a larger conspiracy behind the unrest.

Government rules out immediate assurances as JP Nadda meets CJP representatives (Lead)

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Two representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met Union Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda at his residence on Monday. They submitted a written memorandum outlining the group's three key demands after holding detailed discussions earlier in the day.

Man arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor in Dum Dum

IANS | July 20, 2026 4:06 PM

Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) A 40-year-old man was arrested in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl after luring her with a mobile phone, police said on Monday.

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Janta Ka Mantar: When the Mantra of Democracy Returns to the Jantar Mantar

CJP warns of renewed agitation over alleged police crackdown on protesters

There is no delay in probe into Air India Boeing crash: Govt

Uyghur pastor in China's Xinjiang faces forced closure of church: Report

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims four more lives; death toll rises to 820

Bangladesh: People face problems as gas crisis unlikely to ease anytime soon

Delhi L-G TS Sandhu calls for future-ready approach to school safety

Violence at CJP protest: Delhi Police to investigate possible ‘conspiracy’ behind clashes

Government rules out immediate assurances as JP Nadda meets CJP representatives (Lead)

Man arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor in Dum Dum

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