Students call for protest over hijab row, detained
The Hindu
Protesters later released; police deny charge of using force
Over 50 students were detained after a call was given to protest at Karnataka Bhawan, in New Delhi’s Chanakyapuri on Thursday, against the ongoing hijab row in Karnataka, police officers said.
While protesters were supposed to gather outside the Karnataka Bhawan at 3 p.m., most of them were detained before they reached the protest spot. The police picked them up from areas near Assam Bhawan and Odisha Bhawan and took them to Mandir Marg police station in police buses. The students are affiliated to several student organisations, including the All India Students Association (AISA), the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and Krantikari Yuva Sangathan.
The police said that the students were detained for nearly two hours at the police station and let go around 6 p.m. Some student protesters alleged “manhandling” and “assault” at the hands of police officers. However, the police denied the allegations, saying that “no force” was used against the students.
Cricket fans in Vizag enjoyed a thrilling ODI as Kohli, Rohit, and Jaiswal delivered memorable performances for Team India.
Congress leaders, including Kharge and Gandhi, meet to address the Karnataka leadership struggle, planning further discussions.
Kerala's local body polls focus on regional issues and candidates, not a referendum on the LDF government, experts say.
A 74-year-old man and his sister lose ₹80.5 lakh in a digital arrest scam by cyber fraudsters posing as police.
Social Justice Minister honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his death anniversary, joined by top officials in floral tributes and reflections.
NPCIL is to blame for storage of radioactive waste on site of Kudankulam nuclear power plant: Appavu
Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu criticizes NPCIL for unsafe nuclear waste storage at Kudankulam, urging better solutions for public safety.
Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan’s AI innovation, Hathaani, blends the soul of Carnatic music with cutting-edge technology.
Banu Mushtaq discusses the power of storytelling in dismantling societal norms at the Bengaluru Literature Festival.
Sunali Khatun returns home to West Bengal after being detained in Bangladesh, highlighting ongoing struggles for repatriation and justice.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Israel for the first time to strengthen ties amid recent tensions over the Gaza conflict.
A study reveals rising heat amplifies health risks for women in seven Indian states, impacting physical, mental, and economic well-being.
Ghaziabad topped India's pollution list in November, with Delhi ranking fourth, according to a new air quality report.
ED, GST officers conduct check at a cardamom merchant’s godown in Bodi with CISF guards on duty