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Delhi briefly placed on high security alert after hoax threat call to blow up the Red Fort

A hoax bomb threat to Delhi's historic Red Fort briefly triggered a high security alert. Mumbai Police relayed the threat call to Delhi Police, which initiated a thorough security sweep. Investigations revealed the call was a hoax, and efforts are underway to trace the caller. This incident follows a similar…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

CJP announces Parliament march on July 20; asks students, parents to join in

The Cockroach Janta Party will march peacefully to Parliament on July 20. This protest at Jantar Mantar continues for the twentieth day amid heavy rain. Educator Sonam Wangchuk is also joining the Parliament march after his hunger strike. The party demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities.…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Heavy security in place as Cockroach Janta Party stages second protest at Jantar Mantar

CJP protest: New Delhi is under heavy security as the Cockroach Janta Party prepares for its second protest at Jantar Mantar. Led by Abhijeet Dipke, the demonstration will see extensive surveillance, including CCTV and body-worn cameras, alongside multiple barricades. Authorities have granted permission, with reserve forces on standby. This follows…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Death toll rises to 22 after another foreign national succumbs to injuries

The death toll from the Malviya Nagar hotel fire has risen to 22 after another foreign national died. The blaze at Flourish Inn hotel on June 3 claimed 21 lives initially. Police have arrested Keshav Negi, a cook at the establishment, for negligence. The fire reportedly started due to a…

The Economic Times · Jun 7

Cockroach Janta Party Protest: Delhi Police debunks FIR rumours, says no case registered against Jantar Mantar protesters

CJP protest Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police has clarified that no First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against protesters at Jantar Mantar. The demonstration was organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which drew hundreds of participants, including students and young professionals. While six individuals were detained as a precautionary…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

Tell them we are not scared: Abhijeet Dipke says as CJP holds protest demanding Pradhan's resignation

Hundreds gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The Cockroach Janta Party led the protest, with founder Abhijeet Dipke urging people not to be scared. Protesters wore cockroach masks and raised slogans against communal politics. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk also joined the demonstration. The protest aimed…

The Economic Times · Jun 6

6 detained during Cockroach Janta Party protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Six individuals were detained by Delhi Police to prevent potential clashes during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar. The demonstration, led by Abhijeet Dipke, saw hundreds demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination irregularities. Heavy security was deployed to ensure a peaceful conclusion.

The Economic Times · Jun 6

Cockroach Janta Party begins protest at Jantar Mantar, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protested at Jantar Mantar demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET 2026 paper leak and CBSE's On-Screen Marking system irregularities. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke led the demonstration, which received permission from Delhi Police. The protest highlights ongoing concerns about competitive examination integrity.

The Economic Times · Jun 6

At CJP’s first presser, questions on funding, June 6 protest and politics

Journalists filed into the Deputy Speaker Hall at the Constitution Club of India well before the stipulated time. Seating ran out quickly, with some journalists settling on the floor.

Newslaundry · Jun 4

Owner Lovkesh Bajaj claims no direct management, says operations were handled by 'other person' in Malviya Nagar fire: Sources

Malviya Nagar fire incident news: Lovkesh Bajaj, co-owner of Hotel Flourish Stays, was arrested after a deadly fire in Malviya Nagar killed 21 people. Bajaj told police he delegated daily operations to another person. Structural changes were also suggested by this individual. The premises reportedly lacked a Fire NOC. Police…

The Economic Times · Jun 4