The Latest Breaking News from Kapil Mishra

Who are the lumpen elements given a free run against protesters in CP?

On the evening of October 11, a white Maruti Suzuki Fronx, registration UP14-HA-4945, sat near Gate 7 of the metro station in Connaught Place for nearly two hours. Four men were inside. Newslaundry reporters could see lathis in the vehicle.

Newslaundry · Oct 14

‘YouTuber’, ‘influencer’, ‘goon activist’: How mainstream media sanitised Swatantra Bhardwaj

“I cracked the skull of Nishu’s father. Do you know which section this crime attracts? Section 307. He needed 60 stitches. The man who was about to die was being taken away in an ambulance. His daughter was standing outside the police station and saying that if her father did…

Newslaundry · Sep 8

CJP protest at Delhi police station: What is the row over Swatantra Bhardwaj?

Supporters marched demanding action against influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj for an alleged assault. The incident involved Sanjay Kumar, father of student activist Nishu Azad, during a protest. A resurfaced video of Bhardwaj's claims intensified the controversy and political debate. Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal have questioned the alleged lack…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Sacrifice of cows, 'govansh' illegal, will attract criminal action: Delhi govt ahead of Eid

Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishra has issued a stern warning regarding animal sacrifice ahead of Eid, saying that sacrificing cows, calves, camels, buffaloes and other prohibited animals is illegal and will lead to criminal cases.

The Economic Times · May 22

Delhi Govt issues strict guidelines against illegal animal sacrifice ahead of Bakri Eid

Delhi government announces strict rules for Bakri Eid. Animal sacrifice of certain animals is illegal. Sacrificing animals in public places is also banned. Illegal animal markets are not permitted. Improper disposal of animal waste and blood is prohibited. Citizens must report violations to authorities. The administration will take stern action…

The Economic Times · May 22

Like avocado on jalebi: The manufactured appeal of ‘bhajan clubbing’

On a Saturday evening, a bhajan clubbing event was organised by the Rekha Gupta government at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.

Newslaundry · Mar 24

India's top court orders stray dogs to be removed from New Delhi streets

India’s top court has ordered authorities in New Delhi to start removing all stray dogs from its streets and to sterilize and relocate them to shelters permanently

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Delhi riots: Meet the man behind court order on FIR against Kapil Mishra

For Delhi-based property dealer Mohammad Ilyas, February 23 is a day he is not likely to forget in a very long time. 

Newslaundry · Apr 6, 2025

Delhi riots: Court orders FIR against BJP’s Kapil Mishra, weeks after he’s appointed law minister

He’s been Delhi’s law minister for only a handful of weeks and trouble is already brewing for BJP’s Kapil Mishra.

Newslaundry · Apr 1, 2025

Kapil Mishra used word ‘Pakistan’ to ‘spew hatred’, and ‘garner votes’: Delhi court

A Delhi court on Friday said the word “Pakistan” was “very skillfully woven” by BJP leader and Delhi’s new law and order minister Kapil Mishra “to promote enmity on the grounds of religion” and “spew hatred” “only to garner votes” in 2020, reported Live Law. 

Newslaundry · Mar 8, 2025