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Connaught Place
NDMC steps up vigil against encroachments and unauthorised vending in CP
The New Delhi Municipal Council has launched an enforcement drive against unauthorized vending and encroachments in key commercial areas of Delhi.
FIR registered after CP signal pole falls on vehicles and injures 2
An FIR was registered by Delhi Police after a traffic signal pole collapsed in Connaught Place, injuring two people.
Vehicle-free CP inner circle? NDMC chief seeks public views as traders oppose
The New Delhi Municipal Council chairman is seeking public feedback on a proposal to pedestrianize the inner circle of Connaught Place, facing opposition from local traders.
NDMC seeks public feedback on pedestrianising Connaught Place Inner Circle
NDMC chairperson Manoj Kumar Dwivedi has sought public feedback on a proposal to pedestrianise the Inner Circle of Connaught Place, while traders oppose the move citing potential revenue losses and increased congestion.
Preity Zinta urges government to address Sonam Wangchuk protest concerns
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta publicly urged the Indian government to engage in meaningful dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP protesters demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities, while Wangchuk remained on an indefinite hunger strike and police took him to a hospital.
Supreme Court clarifies order regarding student protesters and criminal antecedents
The Supreme Court of India clarified its July 28 order permitting states to withdraw FIRs against student protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party movement, defining criminal antecedents as grave offences and considering an independent probe into police excesses.
Videos show physical assault on students during NEET protest
Following the end of student protests regarding the NEET paper leak, videos of attackers physically assaulting protesters and social media campaigns to identify them have emerged alongside allegations of misconduct by some protesters against political leaders.
Heavy rainfall causes waterlogging and traffic congestion across Delhi
Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Delhi, impacting areas like Mint Road and Connaught Place.
India Meteorological Department issues heavy rainfall alert for Uttar Pradesh districts
India Meteorological Department issued heavy rainfall and thunderstorm weather alerts for multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh on July 29.
Heavy rain disrupts traffic and inundates roads across Delhi and NCR
Heavy rain inundated roads and markets and disrupted traffic across Delhi and the National Capital Region even as the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert.
Rahul Gandhi questions Amit Shah on use of force against Delhi students
Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah asking if lethal force was authorized against students protesting in Delhi on July 20, 2026.
Delhi Police justify force used against student protesters at march
Delhi Police stated their use of force during a student march was necessary after protesters breached high-security barricades without permission.
Reservation Hatao Andolan gains 4.6 million followers following CJP protest
Following the CJP protest, the Reservation Hatao Andolan campaign gained 4.6 million followers on Instagram within five days, making demands to remove caste identification from public records.
Supreme Court petition seeks ban on pellet guns for crowd control
Retired Intelligence Bureau Special Director Yashovardhan Azad and two victims have moved the Supreme Court seeking a ban on pellet guns used for crowd dispersal and compensation for July 20 injuries.
NDMC removes 60 tonnes of waste from Jantar Mantar area
New Delhi Municipal Council removed 60 tonnes of waste from Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas following the dispersal of protesters to restore public space and resume traffic.
Delhi Police report injuries following clashes during student protests
Delhi Police have presented their account regarding violent clashes during student protests and the Chalo Sansad march, alleging attacks on officers with projectiles and spray.
Delhi Police personnel injured during stone pelting incidents at Connaught Place
Injured police officers recounted mob assaults during stone-pelting incidents at Connaught Place to Delhi Police officials while recovering at RML Hospital.
Delhi Metro closes 16 stations due to ongoing security concerns
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has closed 16 metro stations in Delhi due to security measures related to CJP protests.
Rapid Action Force staff and police inspector injured in Delhi assault
A Rapid Action Force staff member and a police inspector sustained injuries after an alleged assault by a group in Connaught Place, New Delhi.
Delhi Police registers ten FIRs following violent Cockroach Janata Party protests
Delhi Police registered ten FIRs following Cockroach Janata Party protests in New Delhi, including an attack on a Rapid Action Force soldier in Connaught Place.
Heavy security deployed at Jantar Mantar as CJP protest intensifies in Delhi
Heavy security was deployed at Jantar Mantar as a Delhi Police officer was injured during fresh violence at Connaught Place amid intensified CJP protests.
Mob pelts stones at police and RAF vehicle in Delhi
A mob pelted stones at police and RAF personnel in Delhi's Connaught Place area, targeting a RAF vehicle, raising questions about the identity of the crowd amid an ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Police registers six FIRs following violence during protest
Delhi Police registered six FIRs over violence during the CJP-led 'Chalo Sansad' protest, probing a larger criminal conspiracy as Union Minister JP Nadda visited injured students.
Protests turn violent in Delhi Connaught Place after march blocked
Violent clashes erupted in Delhi's Connaught Place after Cockroach Janta Party protesters were stopped from marching toward Parliament, resulting in property damage, injuries to police personnel, and subsequent talks between the group and a Union minister.
Delhi police advise commuters to avoid central Delhi until August 13
Delhi Traffic Police have advised commuters to avoid central Delhi until August 13 due to traffic restrictions and security arrangements for the Cockroach Janta Party’s “Chalo Sansad” protest and the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Cockroach Janta Party protesters clash with police in Central Delhi
Thousands of protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party clashed with police in Central Delhi during a planned march to Parliament, leading to widespread disruptions, detentions, and a heavy police response.
Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized with stable vitals following hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized with stable vitals but persistent medical concerns due to his prolonged hunger strike in support of the Cockroach Janta Party protest in Delhi.
Delhi Police register multiple cases following protest march to Parliament
Delhi Police have registered multiple cases and are investigating allegations of violence, conspiracy, and property damage during a Cockroach Janta Party march to Parliament demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Protesters clash with Delhi Police during march to Parliament
Protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party movement recount being beaten and detained by Delhi Police during an unauthorized march to Parliament demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leaks.
Delhi police file FIR after protest violence near Connaught Place
Delhi Police registered an FIR and heightened security across the national capital following violence and stone-pelting during a 'Sansad Chalo' protest by the Cockroach Janta Party and farmers' groups near Connaught Place.