No one will be spared, we showed restraint during violence: Delhi Police chief

January 28, 2021

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said that the farmers violated the agreed upon conditions for the tractor march and that is what led to violence in the national capital. Addressing a press conference, Delhi Police Commissioner S.N. Shrivastava said that the police personnel had all the options, but chose to...

Centre proposes ‘green tax’ on older, polluting vehicles

January 26, 2021

The Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways has approved a proposal to levy a “green tax” on old vehicles which are polluting the environment. The proposal will go to the states for consultation before it is formally notified. The new proposal by the Nitin Gadkari-led ministry states that transport...

FARMERS GET THE GO-AHEAD FOR R-DAY TRACTOR PARADE IN DELHI

January 25, 2021

Farmers protesting on the Delhi borders have been given permission to enter the national capital and hold their tractor rally on 26 January, i.e., Republic Day. Farmer leaders had claimed that the authorities had given them permission for their parade after a meeting with the Delhi Police on Saturday. The...

India bans 43 Chinese apps over national security concerns

November 25, 2020

The Indian government on Tuesday released a new list of 43 Chinese apps that it has blocked under the IT Act. These apps join pervious list of other apps that were banned by the government over security concerns. The ban comes amid rising tensions between the two countries. “Ministry of...

Report says India will be worst-hit as its Covid-19 tally nears 90 lakh

November 20, 2020

India will be worst-affected among the world’s major economies even after Covid-19 wanes, with output 12% below pre-pandemic levels through the middle of the decade, says a report by global forecasting firm Oxford Economics. Balance sheet stress that had been building even before the Covid-19 outbreak is likely to worsen...

Politicians, activists stage massive protest at Jantar Mantar over Hathras

October 3, 2020

The outrage and anger over the gruesome incident of gangrape and murder of a 19-year-old woman in Hathras reached the national capital, with various political parties and social groups staging a protest at Jantar Mantar and seeking justice for the deceased on Friday evening. The AAP, Bhim Army, Samajwadi Party,...

UP cops detain Gandhis over Hathras horror showdown

October 2, 2020

The borders between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh were in for a mega political showdown on Thursday. The Congress has decided to raise the issue of failing law and order, Dalit oppression and women’s issues in Uttar Pradesh through the Hathras gangrape incident. In a bid not to allow the Opposition...

Bengal rights body chief hits out at Mamata govt for not being allowed to work

September 28, 2020

The chairperson of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC), Justice G.C. Gupta, has hit out against the state government for not letting him function properly. Gupta has sought a report from the state government about problems plaguing his department, such as his staff refusing to follow his orders and...

Hotels, restaurants breathe a sigh of relief as bars reopen

September 9, 2020

Despite coronavirus cases peaking up in India, the Central government is gradually pushing its unlock formula. In its latest set of guidelines, the Centre has finally permitted bars and lounges to open up and serve customers again from 9 September. This move came nearly a month after the government allowed...

JNU student ‘thrashed’ by ABVP activists in night altercation

September 4, 2020

JNU student and AISA member Vivek Pandey was allegedly beaten up by multiple ABVP activists in the intervening night between Wednesday and Thursday. The student was taken to the hospital and has been hurt on the right side of his face. Pandey said that on 3 September around 01:30am, 7-8...