Anti-CAA protest

Anti-CAA protests ERUPT again in Assam as AASU hits the streets

AASU hits the streets of Assam, as they resume anti-CAA protests after two long years. The protest was held in every district headquarters of the state.

Aug 17, 2022, 19:56 PM IST

Anti-CAA agitators in Assam observe 'black day' to mark second anniversary of passage of bill in Parliament

Assam Jatiya Parishad, as part of its 10-day 'Jatiya Sankalpa Abhijan' demanding repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act, took out a protest march from its headquarters in Guwahati to the state secretariat in Dispur, raising popular slogan of the agitation 'CAA aami na manu' (We don't accept CAA).

Dec 11, 2021, 23:04 PM IST

AMU violence: Students seek review of cases anti-CAA protest on December 15

Violent protests had broken out against the Citizenship Amendment Act on the campus in which over 70 people, including students, AMU security staff and police personnel were injured. The university had to announce an extended winter break following the clashes.

Sep 24, 2020, 22:17 PM IST

Delhi Police files chargesheet against JNU student Sharjeel Imam, says he openly defied Constitution and called it a 'fascist' document

Delhi Police on Saturday filed a chargesheet against JNU student Sharjeel Imam in connection with a case related to his alleged inflammatory speeches during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at several places.

Jul 25, 2020, 18:12 PM IST

UP Congress leader Shahnawaz Alam arrested for role in anti-CAA protests

The Congress leader was arrested on June 29 evening after police claimed that it found sufficient evidence of his involvement in anti-CAA protests.

Jun 30, 2020, 13:33 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking action against Delhi Police in Jamia violence case

The Delhi High Court on Friday asked Centre and Delhi Police to file reply on a petition demanding immediate relief and action against Delhi Police officials for allegedly attacking the students of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University on December 15 last year.

May 23, 2020, 08:32 AM IST

Sharjeel Imam moves Delhi HC against order giving time to Delhi Police to complete probe

Former JNU student Sharjeel Imam moved the Delhi High Court on Monday (May 11) challenging the order of a trial court that gave 3 months additional time to the Delhi Police to file chargesheet against him in the case related to alleged inflammatory speeches during the protests against CAA and NRC.

May 11, 2020, 16:31 PM IST

Court dismisses bail plea of accused in northeast Delhi violence case

Justice Mukta Gupta, hearing the matter through video conferencing, dismissed the bail plea of Shadab Alam observing that investigation is at a crucial stage after Dayal Pur SHO apprised the court that the video footage has been preserved and is yet to be examined.

Apr 11, 2020, 19:37 PM IST

Jamia Professor says he 'failed non-Muslim students'; university suspends him, orders probe

ProfessorAbrar Ahmed stated that his tweet had been "misunderstood" and he had posted it as a "satire" on how minorities are being "targeted" by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

Mar 26, 2020, 23:30 PM IST

In pics: Shaheen Bagh protest site vacated by Delhi police due to coronavirus COVID-19 scare

Amid the rising coronavirus cases in Delhi and other parts of India, Delhi Police on Tuesday (March 24, 2020) vacated anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest site in Shaheen Bagh area in the national capital to curb the outbreak of the deadly virus.

Mar 24, 2020, 09:52 AM IST

Coronavirus: Delhi Police reach Shaheen Bagh, Ask protestors to vacate area

Protesters at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh have been asked to vacate the protest site in wake of the coronavirus outbreak in India. Resident Welfare Association members and police Tuesday afternoon spoke to the protesters and requested them to call off their protest. The agitators, however, have not heeded to the calls so far.

Mar 17, 2020, 16:54 PM IST

Shaheen Bagh protestors refuse to stop protest after Delhi gov instructions

The ban on gatherings of more than 50 people in Delhi to stop coronavirus spread will also cover protests including the one against the amended citizenship law in Shaheen Bagh, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on March 16. However, in the latest update, the Shaheen Bagh protestors will have refused to follow the order of the Delhi government

Mar 16, 2020, 19:54 PM IST

Night curfew imposed, internet services suspended in 6 districts of Meghalaya after clashes during anti-CAA rally

A night curfew was imposed and internet services suspended for 48 hours in six districts of Meghalaya on Friday after clashes erupted in Shella area of East Khasi Hills during an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rally. The six districts are--East Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills, Ri Bhoi, West Khasi Hills and South West Khasi Hills.

Feb 28, 2020, 23:06 PM IST

MHA issues notice to Bangladeshi student, who allegedly took part in anti-CAA protest, to leave India

The protest took place on January 8 and Left-wing students of Vishva-Bharti University held a protest in front of the Vishva Bharti's central office. Anika is a first-year student of Silpa Sadan. On the basis of this, the MHA sent a letter to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asking Anika to leave the country within 15 days.

Feb 27, 2020, 22:03 PM IST

No change in schedule, CBSE to conduct board exams in Delhi as planned

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will hold the board exams in Delhi as per schedule on Tuesday, (February 25, 2020). The board had announced on Monday that there is no change in the exam schedule and it will be conducted as planned. 

Feb 25, 2020, 08:02 AM IST

Anti-CAA protest: MoS Kishan Reddy terms Delhi violence conspiracy to defame India at international level

Reddy said,  "I ask Congress party and a few other political parties as to who will take the responsibility and why this conspiracy." 

Feb 25, 2020, 07:11 AM IST

Delhi police gives clean chit to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia over his Jamia violence tweet

A Delhi court had earlier called for an ATR from Delhi Police on a complaint filed by Supreme Court lawyer Alakh Alok Srivastav seeking registration of FIR against Sisodia for allegedly spreading fake news during Jamia violence.

Feb 24, 2020, 16:18 PM IST

Anti-CAA protest: Internet services suspended in Aligarh after protesters-police clash

Internet services were suspended in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh after anti-citizenship law protesters clashed with police on Sunday (February 23). The violence broke out in the Uparkot Kotwali area of Aligarh resulting in stone-throwing, a portion of a shop in the area being set on fire, and a police vehicle being vandalised. 

Feb 24, 2020, 09:20 AM IST

Delhi metro closes gates of Jaffrabad, Babarpur stations amid anti-CAA protests

This is the second time in the last 24 hours when DMRC had to close the entry and exit gates of these stations.

Feb 24, 2020, 08:23 AM IST

Supreme Court to hear petitions filed against road jam by anti-CAA protesters in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

Former Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah, however, has told the Supreme Court the protest at Shaheen Bagh against the CAA was peaceful and inconvenience being caused to commuters was due to barricades "unnecessarily" put by police on roads far away from the site.

Feb 24, 2020, 07:33 AM IST