AAP plans 'gherao' of PM Modi's residence, announces nationwide protests against Delhi CM Kejriwal's arres
Aam Aadmi Party plans nationwide protests, including a 'gherao' of PM Modi's residence, following Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the ED. The party announced a four-day protest plan, starting with a rally at Shaheedi Park in Delhi, and burning effigies of PM Modi across the city. AAP criticized the arrest, calling it a BJP move to suppress opposition parties. The party also expressed concern over Kejriwal's security and accused the government of 'murdering democracy'. Key Points
Economic TimesProminent farmers' body SKM, which spearheaded 2020-21 stir, yet to take call on joining ‘Delhi Chalo’
The SKM however criticised Haryana govt for its unprecedented arrangements to stop agitators. It said its unity had taken a drubbing after the 2021 protests, but it is not 'divided'. Key Points
ThePrintKerala govt, Left leaders protest in Delhi against Centre's alleged 'neglect of state'
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, along with other leaders, marched from Kerala House to Jantar Mantar. He said 8 February will be a 'red letter day' in the history of the Republic of India. Key Points
ThePrintAfter Sidda, Kerala CM to hold Delhi protest; southern states allege economic discrimination
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Cabinet colleagues, along with Left Democratic Front MPs, will stage a dharna at Jantar Mantar to protest against the Centre's economic discrimination against Kerala. The move follows a similar protest by Karnataka government representatives in New Delhi, alleging raw economic deals. Key Points
Economic TimesPanvel, Uran MLAs accuse MVA of sham protests over NAINA
The protest against the NAINA project in Panvel has taken a political turn, with BJP leaders accusing MVA leaders of misleading the villagers. The BJP plans to hold a public meeting to discuss the benefits of the project and expose vested interests. The NAINA project aims to develop infrastructure in 174 villages around the Navi Mumbai airport. The scheme proposes land pooling by villagers, with 60% going to CIDCO for development and 40% to affected villagers. Farmers' groups have staged protests demanding cancellation of the scheme. The protesting villagers recently began an indefinite fast. | Mumbai news Key Points
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Over 200 female U.P. 112 contractual workers booked for rioting
On Wednesday, Lucknow Police booked five identified and 200 unidentified female contractual workers from U.P. 112 for their involvement in a sit-in protest that had been ongoing since Monday. Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi BJP stages protest near AAP office, demands resignation of CM Kejriwal
The protesters attempted to reach the AAP headquarters on DDU Marg after assembling near ITO. However, the police intervened by setting up a barricade to stop them. Key Points
FirstpostFrance shuts down climate activist group after demonstrators’ clash with police
As per Reuters, police had fired tear gas and vehicles were set on fire during the chaos. Several police officers and protesters had sustained injuries. At least 6,000 protestors had joined the march violating a ban on protest at the site where a similar protest turned violent in October 2022. Key Points
Financialexpress‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian claim protest not politically motivated
Olympic medallist Sakshee Malikkh and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian denied that the wrestlers' protest was politically motivated. They accused the wrestling federation of not being united earlier and said the protest was against the outgoing WFI chief and not the government. Key Points
mintTop wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request
The wrestlers, after a nearly five-hour meeting with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, said the government has also assured them that the police will withdraw the FIRs filed against them. The wrestlers were booked for violation of law and order on May 28 when they marched towards the new Parliament building without permission to hold 'Mahila Samman Mahapachayat'. Key Points
Economic Times
Wrestlers resume government duty but refuse to end protest against Brij Bhushan
Protesting wrestlers demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh resumed their government services on Monday. The grapplers also dismissed reports claiming that they had withdrawn their protest. Key Points
India TodayPa Ranjith on protesting wrestlers: ‘Have been treated without respect’
Filmmaker Pa Ranjith said that protesting Indian wrestlers have been treated without respect. He demanded Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's removal from WFI. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUorfi Javed reacts to morphed pic of Sangeeta and Vinesh Phogat
Uorfi Javed extended support to the ongoing wrestlers' protest in Delhi. She questioned the motives behind a morphed photo of Sangeeta Phogat and Vinesh Phogat. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesKamal Haasan highlights wrestlers' protest, asks who deserves our attention
Kamal Haasan stood with Indian wrestlers on the one-month anniversary of their protest. He asked the public to support the national sporting icons. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesPakistan braces for another tense day on Monday due to planned protest by key government ally
Pakistan is bracing for another tense day on Monday due to a planned protest by a key government ally. Read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The Hindu
This is the fight for country's dignity: Bajrang Punia
Speaking to ANI at the protest site near the iconic Jantar Mantar, Punia said, We will protest as long as we don't get justice. This is the fight for the respect and dignity of our country's daughters and mothers and also for the dignity of the country. Key Points
Economic TimesMorning brief: Khap mahapanchayat to join wrestlers' protest
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesWrestlers protests: What's happening behind the scenes?
Indian wrestlers who are protesting against their chief's alleged sexual harassment are struggling to arrange even basic necessities at Jantar Mantar, the protest site. They have already spent more than Rs 500,000 ($7,417) to buy mattresses, bed sheets, fans and speakers, as well as a generator, and are still paying rent for others. Key Points
Economic TimesRahul Gandhi’s disqualification| Will step up stir: Congress
WEST BENGAL Pradesh Youth Congress workers on Saturday staged a protest at Esplanade area here against the disqualification of party leader Rahul Gandhi as a Member of Parliament. Holding party flags, the protesters shouted slogans against the BJP-led Centre and denounced the move to disqualify the Congress leader from Parliament. The workers also put up […] Key Points
The Indian ExpressG-20 meet at Amritsar: Why farm unions, teachers are protesting
On Wednesday, a protest rally was held on the outskirts of Amritsar by different unions. Here is why they are opposing the G-20 meet on education being held in the city. Key Points
The Indian Express
Farmers protest 2.0: From demands to leadership, ‘Delhi Chalo’ march is vastly different this time. 10 things to know
Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are marching towards Delhi after inconclusive talks with Union ministers. Lack of clarity on legal guarantees for MSP remains a concern. Key Points
mintAfter FIRs logged against WFI chief, Delhi Police cuts power, water, food supply at Jantar Mantar, alleges Bajrang Punia
India’s top wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and many other wrestlers are involved in the protest against the WFI chief. The wrestlers said that seven female wrestlers, including one minor, were harassed and exploited by Brij Bhushan in his capacity as WFI chief. Key Points
mintFarmers' protest Live Updates: Alert in Punjab, security on Delhi borders ahead of farmers' protest on Day 2
Farmers' protest Live Updates: Protesting farmers from Punjab and Haryana are set to continue demonstrations on the second day today, after more than 60 people were injured on Tuesday. The police fired tear gas shells and water cannons as the farmers attempted to break past barricades on a march to Delhi, to press the Centre to accept their demands, including the enactment of a law to guarantee a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. In the evening, after a face-off with police that lasted several hours, farmer leaders called off the protest for the day, saying they would resume the march from the Shambhu border on Wednesday. On the first day, the march began around 10 am from Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib, about 40 km from the Haryana border as farmers, including women, packed themselves in tractor-trolleys. Key Points
India TodayImtiaz Jaleel’s protest on issue won’t be tolerated, says MKM
On Saturday, Imtiaz Jaleel and his followers held a protest against renaming of Aurangabad. Jaleel said, "I was born in Aurangabad and will die here. I am against changing the name of city. It's identity should be retained." Key Points
The Indian ExpressPro-Palestine protest held in London amid Israel-Hamas war, 29 arrested
A pro-Palestinian protest was held in London on Saturday (November 4), which was attended by 30,000 people. Scotland Yard arrested 29 people for offences of racial hatred, violating the Terrorism Act and disobeying dispersal orders. Key Points
India Today
In protest against Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification, Congress MLAs in Tamil Nadu wear black shirts to Assembly
The MLAs said they condemn Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union government for committing “murder of democracy”. The members also urged the Union government to apologise to Rahul Gandhi. Key Points
The Indian ExpressVideo: Angry Kerala Governor stages sit-in on roadside over student body's protest
Accusing Kerala Police of breaking the law, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan staged a sit-in protest over the Student Federation of India (SFI) waving black flags at his convoy. The police registered an assaulting Governor case against 13 SFI workers. Key Points
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