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Deep Sidhu granted bail in ASI case for damage to Red Fort during Republic Day violence

"I am of the considered opinion that applicant's further incarceration in the present case would bear no fruit," the judge said.

Apr 26, 2021, 12:54 PM IST

Red Fort violence: Deep Sidhu arrested again, was granted bail earlier

Deep Sidhu was arrested again by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police in a case filed by the Archaeology Department.

Apr 17, 2021, 16:50 PM IST

Deep Sidhu granted bail in Delhi's Red Fort violence

The actor-activist was arrested on February 9 in connection with the Red Fort violence during a farmers' tractor parade against the Centre's three new agriculture laws.

Apr 17, 2021, 13:02 PM IST

Farmers to block Western Peripheral Expressway for 5 hours today to mark 100th day of protest

The farmers protesting the Centre's three farm laws will block the 135-km-long Western Peripheral Expressway for five hours on Saturday to mark 100 days of the stir. The call to block the expressway is a part of the strategy to intensify the ongoing protest which had begun on November 26.

Mar 06, 2021, 08:24 AM IST

Lakha Sidhana, accused in Republic Day violence in Delhi, spotted at farmers' rally in Bathinda

Lakha Sidhana is wanted by the Delhi Police for his alleged role in the violence that took place during a tractor parade called by the farmer unions on January 26 against the Centre's three farm laws. The farmer unions had called a tractor rally on Republic Day in Delhi, which had turned violent when the protesters and police personnel clashed. 

Feb 23, 2021, 16:56 PM IST

DAV School in Chennai responds to controversy over English question paper mentioning January 26 violence

The said phrase in the English question paper asked students to write a letter to the Editor, condemning the 'terrible, violent acts of miscreants who fail to realize that country comes before personal needs and gains'. Several people questioned the language used in the paper and sought a response from the school. 

Feb 23, 2021, 15:08 PM IST

Republic Day violence: Delhi Police arrests one more accused Jaspreet Singh

Jaspreet Singh, 29, a resident of Delhi, was reportedly seen climbing one of the tombs located at both sides of the rampart at Red Fort during the Republic Day violence. He was also seen in a video behind Maninder Singh, who was arrested on February 17.

Feb 22, 2021, 21:27 PM IST

Red Fort violence case: Delhi Police arrests another accused, two swords recovered

Another accused in the Red Fort violence case, Maninder Singh was held by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police, he was captured in a video swinging swords at the police on duty during the violence at Red Fort on Republic Day 2021.

Feb 17, 2021, 10:40 AM IST

High-level judicial inquiry should be ordered into January 26 violence in Delhi: Farmer unions

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) during a press conference at Delhi's Singhu border, asked farmers who are getting police notices not to appear before the force directly and, instead, approach the legal cell constituted by the unions for any assistance.

Feb 13, 2021, 19:40 PM IST

Know BKU leader Rakesh Tikait's real financial worth with assets spanning 13 cities in 4 states

Rakesh Tikait has a financial worth of a whopping Rs 80 crores with assets in 13 cities spanning across 4 states, as per estimates. The BKU leader emerged as the face of the ongoing farmers' movement in the borders of the national capital.

Feb 12, 2021, 07:58 AM IST

Red Fort violence: Another 'most wanted' Ikbal Singh arrested from Punjab

Ikbal Singh was declared as one of the wanted in the Lal Quila case of January 26 and an award of Rs 50,000 had been announced for him. On Sunday, the Special Task Force made arrest accused Sukhdev Singh was held from Chandigarh after giving the forces a 100 km chase.

Feb 10, 2021, 11:18 AM IST

Massage centre for farmers at Delhi's Singhu border to keep up momentum of protests

A massage centre with six plastic chairs, rugs and mats on the floor and a "home-made" pain relief oil from Punjab are being used to help the visibly-tired protestors unwind and reduce their muscle tension. It started three days back, opens as early as five in the morning and works till five in the evening.

Feb 10, 2021, 07:31 AM IST

Centre should not have put Lata Mangeshkar, Tendulkar's reputation at stake, Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray said that the Centre should not have 'asked' Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar to tweet in support of the government in the campaign to counter tweets by foreign celebrities as they are now exposed to social media trolling.

Feb 07, 2021, 12:35 PM IST

PM Modi’s intervention may resolve farmers crisis, says NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention may help resolve the farmers’ crisis. Pawar also urged the farmers staging a sit in protest at Delhi borders to look for ways to end the deadlock with the Centre over the three agricultural laws.

Feb 07, 2021, 11:26 AM IST

It was banned, will talk to locals: Tikait on Bhindranwale's flag seen during 'chakka jam'

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait spoke about the incident that a flag resembling Khalistani Bhindranwale was seen on a tractor in Ludhiana during the ‘Chakka jam’ movement on Saturday, he said if the incident happened then it was wrong.

Feb 07, 2021, 08:41 AM IST

International celebrities talking about farmers protest do not know very much: S Jaishankar

The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar claimed that the international celebrities who remarked on the framers protests have spoken "on matters on which they obviously didn`t know very much". The farmers movement grabbed global attention after Rihanna and Greta Thunberg's posts on social media.   

Feb 07, 2021, 07:16 AM IST

Farmers agitation: UN Human Rights urges 'maximum restraint' by Centre, protesters

The United Nations Human Rights office on Friday called for 'maximum restraint' by both protesters and the government during the ongoing farmers' protest against the three farm laws. The remark comes just days after the protest drew international reaction from celebrities like Rihanna, Greta Thunberg and several others.

Feb 06, 2021, 08:56 AM IST

Chakka jam: Entry, exit gates of all Delhi Metro stations re-open, normal services resume

The farmers will block all national and state highways for three hours on Saturday, from 12pm to 3 pm in protest against the Internet ban near their protest sites, alleged harassment by authorities, and other issues. They said they will provide food and water to people stuck in jams.

Feb 06, 2021, 07:45 AM IST

Farmers call for 'Chakka jam' today: Delhi Police on high alert to avoid Red Fort-like incident

In a high-level meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by NSA Ajit Doval on Thursday the security arrangements ahead of Saturday's 'chakka jam' by farmer unions was reviewed and it was emphasised that there should not be a repeat of the Republic Day violence.

Feb 06, 2021, 06:40 AM IST

Who created this 'Tool-Kit' for Greta Thunberg and Mia Khalifa, Delhi Police to take help from Google

Delhi Police is going to take Google’s help to trace the IP address of the authors who uploaded the toolkit on the ongoing farmers’ protest in the national capital. According to news agency ANI, Delhi Police will write a letter to the internet search giant Google to get the IP address or the location from where the doc was made and uploaded on the social media platform. This is being done to identify the authors of the toolkit which was shared on the Google Doc, ANI said quoting Delhi Police sources.

Feb 05, 2021, 12:08 PM IST