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Protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi sat on the road after being blocked by police barricades. A demonstrator interviewed at the scene demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, expressing concern over the state of education and student welfare.
A video from Jantar Mantar shows police restricting protesters and media personnel under Section 163, which prohibits the assembly of four or more people. Protesters are seen staying and sleeping on Parliament Street after being stopped from proceeding to the primary protest site.
During a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, CJP spokespersons Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are reportedly on their way to meet Union Minister J.P. Nadda after the government reached out for talks.
A protester in New Delhi states that their 23-day hunger strike has ended ahead of a planned march to Parliament. He demands the dismissal of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leaks, calling for ministerial accountability, and alleges police brutality against demonstrators.
A video depicts a protester falling to the ground as a tear gas canister explodes next to them, shown alongside a social media post regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cavalcade leaving Parliament in Delhi.
A video clip shows a woman lying unconscious on the ground while bystanders attempt to help her. According to the on-screen captions, the woman lost consciousness after an alleged attack by the Delhi Police.
A reporter reports on protesters taking shelter in a cafe near the Jantar Mantar protest site as police deploy tear gas to disperse the crowd. Protesters inside are shown assisting one another with water, masks, and goggles after the cafe's electricity was cut off.
At a CJP demonstration, a protester accused the Delhi Police of using tear gas and lathi-charging demonstrators, alleging that multiple women fainted and were injured after police pushed down barricades.
A video captures crowds gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20, 2024, for a 'Sansad Chalo' march protesting the NEET paper leak and examination irregularities. Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
During a protest at Jantar Mantar, Cockroach Janta Party representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met with BJP President J.P. Nadda to submit a list of demands. According to Das, Nadda assured them the government would discuss the demands, amidst reports of police detentions at the protest.
According to reports from Jantar Mantar, Delhi, CJP protest spokespersons Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are on their way to meet Union Minister JP Nadda. This invitation from the government represents the first formal opening for dialogue since the CJP protests intensified.
During a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, activist Neha addressed ongoing mediation talks with the government and demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. She warned that similar protest sites would be established across India if their demands are not met.
CJP spokesperson, Vijeta Dahiya, speaks to Spot On, on why the govt is refraining from dialogue.
In July 2024, Mahua Moitra joined a protest at Jantar Mantar. Speaking to reporters, she criticized the government over frequent exam paper leaks, alleging that on average, an exam paper is leaked every month.
A video report from Palwal features a resident claiming 20 to 25 deaths occurred in a village within a month and a half. The report questions the government over contaminated water and the apparent lack of clean drinking water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
During an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, AISA activist Anjali criticizes the government and alleges police high-handedness against protesters, questioning the state of accountability and democracy.
Minerva Academy FC, a football academy based in Mohali, Punjab, has been winning junior championships across Europe despite severe financial struggles. Founded by Ranjit Bajaj, the academy recently competed in Spain's prestigious MIC Cup, often called the "Junior World Cup."
In an interview with Spot On, actor Prakash Raj criticised the Delhi Police's hospitalisation of activist Sonam Wangchuk, alleging a planned effort to avoid dialogue with protesters.
Police have cleared a protest site at Ken-Betwa. Visuals from the demonstration show protesters staging a protest in a body of water, with some lying on cots and others holding placards to raise their demands.
Rohini, a woman with prosthetic legs from Maharashtra, traveled directly to Jantar Mantar in Delhi to join a protest against exam paper leaks. Having completed her D.Ed and B.Ed, she expressed concern over recurring paper leaks and their impact on students' futures.
In an interview with Spot On, actor Prakash Raj expressed support for youth protesters at Jantar Mantar, accusing the government of attempting to suppress dissent and evade accountability.
Gitanjali J Angmo announced she has moved the High Court to shift Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Government Hospital to a private hospital. She alleged that Wangchuk is being held under 'illegal detention' at the hospital with a heavy police presence, despite a normal independent potassium test report.
A video shows a handwritten note, attributed by the on-screen text to Sonam Wangchuk, calling for "India's 2nd Freedom Movement" and a march to the Parliament on July 20. The note, sent from "illegal detention at Safdarjung," demands freedom from injustice like paper leaks and freedom from fear.
An Accountant General (AG) report has exposed a ₹57.36 crore scam in Rajasthan involving government grants released to 38 gaushalas (cow shelters) for cows that had died or never existed. Despite three recovery notices, the funds remain unrecovered.
A video report highlights the severe pollution, foam, and stench in the Yamuna River. The presenter questions the government's accountability, calling the pollution a state failure despite crores of rupees being spent on the river.