Delhi chokes on smog, irked citizens protest at Jantar Mantar over poor air quality
Hundreds of people, including children on Sunday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, and demanded the government to take effective initiatives to curb the rising air pollution.
Nov 06, 2016, 11:40 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi lying, OROP not implemented, only pension enhanced: Rahul Gandhi
Taking the fight to a new level, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of lying on the issue of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme.
Nov 04, 2016, 16:14 PM IST
Ex-paramilitary men hold demo demanding OROP, other facilities
After the defence veterans, a group of ex-paramilitary personnel today held a demonstration here demanding OROP, special service pay and restoration of the old pension scheme for the lakhs of troops working in these forces.
Nov 03, 2016, 20:58 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi continues protests over OROP suicide, wants government to apologize to Grewal's family
Senior Congress leaders as well as an army of party workers took part in the demonstration to highlight the government's failure to provide help to retired army jawans and police high-handedness.
Nov 03, 2016, 18:49 PM IST
Ex-Army jawan commits suicide over One Rank One Pension in Delhi
An ex-serviceman has allegedly committed suicide over the delay in the implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme by the Modi government.
Nov 02, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
Dhyan Chand should have got Bharat Ratna ahead of Sachin Tendulkar, says former greats
The clamour for the award to Dhyan Chand has resurfaced after he missed out on the honour in 2013 when Tendulkar was chosen for the country's highest civillian honour ahead of the hockey legend.
Aug 28, 2016, 19:17 PM IST
Anti-Mayawati rant: Don't create hype for political gains, says Venkaiah Naidu
Venkaiah Naidu said that BSP party is taking undue advantage of Dayashankar Singh`s slur to malign the BJP's image in the state going for polls next year.
Jul 21, 2016, 13:31 PM IST
Hindu Sena to celebrate 'saviour' Donald's Trump's birthday at Jantar Mantar tomorrow
After holding a "havan" to pray for the presumptive Republican nominee's victory in the US elections, the right-wing group Hindu Sena will celebrate Donald Trump's birthday in a grand fashion on Tuesday at the Jantar Mantar in the national capital.
Jun 13, 2016, 21:34 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj, VK Singh likely to meet African students today, assure them of safety in India
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Minister of State VK Singh are expected to meet African students here on Tuesday to assure them of safety and security.
May 31, 2016, 07:32 AM IST
Attack on African nationals: Delhi Police hold joint meetings of Indian, African communities, assures safety
Congolese national Masonda Ketada Olivier was beaten to death on May 20 by some locals over a minor altercation.
May 30, 2016, 23:43 PM IST
Ex-servicemen suspend OROP protest, threaten to intensify agitation if demands not met
Protesting ex-servicemen demanding complete implementation of 'One Rank One Pension' on Friday suspended their agitation, according to report.
Apr 29, 2016, 23:36 PM IST
JNU students protest Handwara killings, demand repeal of AFSPA
A group of JNU students on Friday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar here against the killings in Handwara town of Kashmir and demanded that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) be repealed.
Apr 16, 2016, 20:34 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi backs jewellers, says govt strangulating small businesses
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi ridiculed the Centre's 'Make in India' initiative.
Apr 06, 2016, 15:08 PM IST
Ready to end fast if AFPSA is repealed: Irom Sharmila to court
Manipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila today told a Delhi court that she was ready to end her fast if the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was repealed and expressed her desire to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the issue.
Mar 29, 2016, 20:27 PM IST
Congress workers protest at Jantar Mantar against EPF taxation proposal
Congress workers on Monday staged protest at Jantar Mantar against the Central government's recent announcement to tax Employee Provident Fund (EPF).
Mar 07, 2016, 12:59 PM IST
Youth Congress protest at Jantar Mantar against Smriti Irani over Mahishahsur remark
Youth congress workers are protesting at Jantar Mantar against Smriti Irani over her Mahishasura comment. Watch the full video to know more!
Mar 02, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
Rohith Vemula's suicide: Youth Congress holds protest march against Smriti Irani at Jantar Mantar
Youth Congress on Wednesday took out protest march against Union Minister Smriti Irani in the national capital over the suicide of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula.
Mar 02, 2016, 14:58 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi join students' march in Delhi; attack Modi govt over JNU row, Vemula suicide
The AAP leader charged Central ministers with driving "Rohith Vemula to suicide."
Feb 23, 2016, 17:02 PM IST
JNU-Afzal Guru row: Army veterans lead march for 'united India' – Watch video
Several members of an organisation, 'Bhagat Singh Yuva Dal', too, participated in the march.
Feb 21, 2016, 20:01 PM IST
Jat unrest: Ex-Haryana CM Hooda to sit on hunger strike at Jantar Mantar today
Former Haryana CM BS Hooda today began indefinite hunger strike, as an appeal to the protesting Jat community in Haryana to maintain law and order in the violence-hit state and call off the agitation.
Feb 21, 2016, 09:45 AM IST
