Delhi Protest LIVE Updates: Locals protest outside temple in Delhi's Mandawali during encroachment drive by PWD

Delhi Protest LIVE Updates

Locals protest outside temple in Delhi's Mandawali during encroachment drive by PWD

A big crowd gathered at a temple in east Delhi's Mandawali on Thursday to protest the removal of a grill that was part of the temple during an encroachment drive conducted by the Public Works Department (PWD) here, according to police.

According to them, the enormous demonstration caused traffic gridlock in the region, which was eventually alleviated.

The PWD was in charge of the encroachment campaign, according to police, who added that the grill intruding on a walkway was removed quietly in the presence of a large police presence.

The PWD's encroachment sweep is planned to take place on Thursday, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Amrutha Guguloth.

"We were intimated about the encroachment drive by the PWD yesterday (Wednesday). The grill which surrounded the temple was encroaching upon the footpath and it was removed peacefully. We provided assistance to the PWD officials. The law and order situation is normal," she said.

According to police, the residents who had congregated near the temple premises have now ended their protest but remain on one side of the road. After the encroachment drive was done, they sang slogans and attended temple rituals, according to authorities.

Delhi High Court LIVE Updates

Disadvantaged group kids to be given equal opportunities to integrate in mainstream: HC

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The high court ruled that the restricted seats available under the economically weaker section (EWS)/ Disadvantaged Group (DG) cannot be wasted since every vacant seat against this quota represents a denial of excellent education to a kid from a low-income family.

Denial of admission to a kid under the EWS/DG category would breach such children's rights under Article 21A of the Constitution as well as the rights afforded to such pupils under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, according to Justice Mini Pushkarna.

The ruling was issued in response to a contempt petition brought by three children demanding compliance with a December 2021 judgement directing a reputable private school to admit the petitioners under the EWS/DG category.

Uttarakhand News LIVE

9 killed, 2 injured after car falls into a ditch in Pithoragarh

Police reported on Thursday that nine people were killed and two others were critically injured when the SUV car in which they were riding crashed into a ditch in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh.

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Wrestlers Protest News LIVE

Next hearing is on June 27, says Public Prosecutor Atul Shrivastava

VIDEO | "The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Rouse Avenue has transferred the (wrestlers') case of (sexual harassment against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh) to Additional CMM. The matter has been listed for June 27," says public prosecutor Atul Shrivastava. pic.twitter.com/h8Dg9790Hr

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 22, 2023

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2002 Gujarat Riots LIVE Updates

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On Tuesday, Setalvad finished her bail arguments before the Supreme Court. The state is due to file its reply on Wednesday.

Setalvad and R.B. Sreekumar, a former DGP of the Gujarat police, were detained on charges linked to an alleged conspiracy to manipulate the evidence in order to accuse innocent people in connection with the riots.

The FIR was filed against them, as well as jailed ex-cop Sanjiv Bhatt, after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition by Zakia Jafri, the widow of slain Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, challenging the findings of an earlier SIT that cleared then-Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi of any wrongdoing in connection with the riots.

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G20 nations can conduct global skill mapping, identify gaps that need to be filled, and play a significant role in fostering research and innovation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

During a virtual presentation to the G20 Education Ministers meeting in Pune, he emphasised the need of striking the correct balance between the benefits and challenges presented by technology.

The G20 ministers will formally adopt the conclusion documents during the conference, which will mark the completion of months of debate inside the education working group track. These result documents will serve as a road map for the worldwide community, directing concerted measures to achieve inclusive and high-quality education for all students.

"G20 countries can undertake skill mapping at the global level and find gaps that need to be plugged. Digital technology serves as an equalizer and promotes inclusivity. It is a force multiplier in increasing access to education."

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Two soldiers sustained minor injuries after armed miscreants resorted to unprovoked firing in West Imphal

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Delhi Protest LIVE

Law and order situation is normal, says Deputy Commissioner of Police (East)

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), the law and order situation is normal, and there is currently no traffic disturbance.

"The grill (of the temple) has been removed peacefully. Law and order situation is normal, and there is no traffic disruption as of now," says Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Amrutha Guguloth. pic.twitter.com/9ZJ06StbHV

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 22, 2023

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President Droupadi Murmu presents the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2022 and 2023 to nurses

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