BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi Over CJI Meeting Request
The BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi over his meeting request to the Chief Justice of India, saying judicial independence requires constitutional institutions to remain above politics.
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The BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi over his meeting request to the Chief Justice of India, saying judicial independence requires constitutional institutions to remain above politics.
CJP alleges an “emergency-like situation” after its leaders were detained in Delhi, vowing nationwide peaceful protests until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns.
Two Indian seafarers remain missing after a drone attack on tanker MT PETRO DOLPHIN at Sohar Anchorage, while nine crew members were rescued safely.
Railway modernisation is reducing porter jobs across Uttar Pradesh as passengers choose wheeled luggage, lifts and escalators, leaving traditional workers struggling with falling incomes.
Abhijeet Dipke accuses the Modi government of protecting CEC Gyanesh Kumar while alleging Delhi Police assaulted protesters, journalists and MPs amid growing resignation demands.
Delhi Police reportedly removes Jantar Mantar as a protest site, suggesting three alternatives as the INDIA bloc marches in Delhi amid judicial developments.
Anti-CEC protests intensified in Delhi as journalists were detained despite Supreme Court directives, while Rahul Gandhi called for an INDIA bloc march to the Supreme Court.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined Rahul Gandhi’s request for a meeting on October 12, 2026, citing reasons communicated through official email.
CJP plans to resume its Delhi protest on Sunday, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation after thousands were detained and Opposition leaders faced police action.
Rahul Gandhi’s Chennai visit and planned lunch with Chief Minister Vijay put Tamil Nadu’s shifting political equations in focus, amid questions over Congress’s future alliances.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke remained detained in Delhi after arriving for a protest, as his 85-year-old grandmother Savitribai Dipke died in Maharashtra.
More than 5,000 protesters were reportedly detained across Delhi amid heavy security, with political leaders and student activists caught up in demonstrations over CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Delhi Police detained Neha Bora, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan near Safdarjung Airport flyover as they headed towards a protest at Dilli Haat.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was reportedly detained in Gurugram ahead of a Jantar Mantar protest, sparking questions about political commentary, activism and freedom of expression.
Delhi Police detained several prominent Left leaders, including Pinarayi Vijayan, Brinda Karat and Manik Sarkar, ahead of a proposed protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Arvind Kejriwal criticises the Centre over protesters’ detention near Jantar Mantar, calling the action worse than the Emergency and accusing Modi’s government of dictatorship.
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says all 22 Indian crew members aboard the Panama-flagged MT GEM NO. 2 are safe after a drone attack.
Delhi Police began removing protesters near Jantar Mantar after denying permission for a CJP-led demonstration seeking the CEC’s resignation and electoral roll revision rollback.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke heads to Delhi for a Jantar Mantar protest, accusing the government of fear amid tight security and train cancellations.
Forty-two former judges have defended the Election Commission of India, criticising what they call a politically motivated campaign against electoral institutions and voter roll revisions.