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Delhi court convicts Bihar BJP MLA in New Year bash firing case

From ignominy, Salim Kumar took firm strides to national acclaim

In 1997, he was dropped from a film for his ‘lack of acting prowess.’ Thirteen years later, the National Film Award came his way through Adaminte Makan Abu. Salim Kumar, who has acted in 250-odd films, was a lively presence in the Malayalam film industry for three decades, switching effortlessly from comedy to character roles.

How a murder in England by a Brit-Sikh triggered a MAGA meltdown over 'decline of western civilisation'

A British student's murder has ignited a transatlantic political firestorm. US Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk have seized on the case, criticizing UK immigration and multicultural policies. This has sparked outrage in Britain, with accusations of American interference and a widening ideological rift between London and Washington.

UP Teenager Dies After Setting Herself On Fire, Lover In Critical Condition

Preliminary investigation suggests the case may be linked to a love affair.

2 masked bikers fire at UP woman, husband claims neighbourhood rivalry behind attack

2 masked bikers fire at UP woman, husband claims neighbourhood rivalry behind attack

CJP protest: Delhi Police debunks FIR rumours

Delhi Police on Saturday issued a clarification on X, dismissing claims circulating on social media that an FIR had been registered against protesters who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar.In its post, Delhi Police stated: "Certain social media posts and news reports are claiming that Delhi Police has registered an FIR against the protesters at Jantar Mantar."The police further clarified: "It is clarified that no such FIR has been registered."Urging people not to spread misinformation, the post added: "Citizens are advised not to believe or circulate unverified information. Please rely only on official updates issued by Delhi Police."The clarification came amid widespread discussion online following the protest organised by the youth-led movement.— DelhiPolice (@DelhiPolice) Delhi Police denies reports of FIR against CJP protestersThe statement was issued after reports and social media posts suggested that legal action had been initiated against individuals who attended the protest at Jantar Mantar.However, Delhi Police made it clear that no FIR had been registered in connection with the demonstration.The department urged citizens to verify information through official channels before sharing it online, highlighting the importance of preventing the spread of false or misleading claims.Six people detained as precaution during Jantar Mantar protestEarlier in the day, Delhi Police confirmed that six individuals had been detained as a preventive measure to avoid any possible confrontation between rival groups near the protest venue.According to officials, police received inputs indicating the possibility of tensions between supporters and opponents of the online movement.The detentions were carried out to maintain law and order and ensure that the protest concluded peacefully.Officials said the individuals were taken into preventive custody after allegedly attempting to create a disturbance near the demonstration site.No major incidents were reported during the gathering.Heavy security deployed across Delhi for CJP demonstrationDelhi Police implemented extensive security arrangements ahead of the protest.More than 1,000 police personnel were deployed across New Delhi district and other sensitive locations in the national capital.Additional security measures were also put in place at Indira Gandhi International Airport and major border entry points.Senior officers closely monitored the situation, while barricades were installed around Jantar Mantar to regulate movement and maintain separation between groups.The security arrangements were aimed at ensuring public safety and preventing any disruption during the event.Hundreds gather at Jantar Mantar for Cockroach Janta Party protestThe protest was led by Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and attracted hundreds of participants, including students and young professionals.Many attendees wore cockroach masks and carried flowers as symbols associated with the movement.Several school students were also seen attending the gathering along with their parents.Participants raised slogans demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes.The protest focused on calls for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over concerns related to examination and recruitment systems.Why students joined the CJP protestThe Cockroach Janta Party emerged as a youth-driven online movement following allegations of irregularities in various examinations and recruitment tests.Supporters have raised concerns regarding examinations such as NEET, CUET, CBSE-linked tests and Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruitment processes.Over the past several weeks, the group has expanded its reach through social media campaigns advocating greater transparency, accountability and reforms in examination systems.The Jantar Mantar gathering marked one of the movement's largest public demonstrations so far.Delhi Police urges public to rely on official informationFollowing the protest, Delhi Police reiterated the importance of relying on verified information from official sources.The department's clarification on X sought to counter rumours about an FIR and prevent misinformation from spreading online.While preventive detentions were carried out to maintain order, police confirmed that no FIR had been registered against protesters participating in the demonstration.Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have urged citizens to exercise caution before sharing unverified claims on social media.Inputs from agencies

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'Just a trailer': From Boomers to GenZ, CJP chief says people turned out in 'huge numbers'; key moments

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), an online movement, held its first major real-world protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Supporters, including students and young professionals, gathered to demand accountability in examinations and oppose communal politics. The event marked a significant shift from online activism to on-ground mobilization.

French Open: Mirra Andreeva becomes first Russian woman since Maria Sharapova to win Slam

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Mirra Andreeva wins French Open

PARIS: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15.At 19, she's the French Open champion.The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the Roland Garros final on Saturday.Andreeva became the youngest player to win the women's singles title since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she landed her third straight French Open in 1992.Chwalinska was attempting to become the first qualifier to capture the Roland Garros title.Alexander Zverev plays Flavio Cobolli in the men's final on Sunday to conclude the wildest Grand Slam in recent memory.

NEET-UG re-test: NTA calls paper leak claims ‘false, fraudulent’, warns of strict action

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How Asia’s largest oxbow lake is losing its fish, water, and future | HT Ground Report from a Ramsar Site in Bihar

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Kerala Forest dept. introduces India’s first judiciary-integrated digital system for wildlife offences

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Delhi Hotel Fire: 1 Injured Still Critical, 5 Successfully Taken Off Ventilator

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'US firms benefit from Hormuz closure': Russian oil company chief's big claim amid Iran war

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