LIVE News Updates: A person brandishes pistol at Shaheen Bagh protest site
A person who had gone to Shaheen Bagh to talk to protestors brandished a licensed pistol at the protest site, today
A person brandishes pistol at Shaheen Bagh protest site
A person who had gone to Shaheen Bagh to talk to protestors brandished a licensed pistol at the protest site, today. More details awaited.
Seven Ministers take oath at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi
Jharkhand cabinet expansion: Seven Ministers take oath at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. Governor Draupadi Murmu administers the oath to the Ministers.
Corona Virus: Two medical camps have been set up at Madurai Airport, Tamil Nadu to screen passengers
Tamil Nadu: Two medical camps have been set up at Madurai Airport to screen passengers flying down from foreign countries
SC to pronounce order on plea by one of the convicts in Nirbhaya case tomorrow
2012 Delhi gang-rape case: Supreme Court will pronounce tomorrow the order on the plea by one of the convicts, Mukesh, against the rejection of his mercy petition by the President.
Jehanabad Court grants Delhi Police transit remand of JNU student Sharjeel Imam
Jehanabad Court grants Delhi Police transit remand of JNU student Sharjeel Imam. Imam had been booked for sedition by Police.
₹10,000 challan issued to auto driver for displaying "I love Kejriwal", according to News18
₹10,000 challan was issued to an auto driver for displaying "I love Kejriwal" message on his three-wheeler, according to News18
Petition files in SC demanding police to monitor leaders activities during Shaheen Bagh Protest
A petition has been filed in Supreme Court regarding the ongoing protest against CAA in Shaheen Bagh. The petition demands that the activities of leaders, operators involved in the protest be ascertained and the govt and the police should monitor their activities.
As General Secy of a party that has been opposing CAA, I fear for my life, says shoke Sarkar, General Secy of West Bengal Shiv Sena
Ashoke Sarkar, General Secy of West Bengal Shiv Sena writes to West Bengal Human Rights Commission against BJP State President Dilip Ghosh's "threat to kill those protesting against CAA". Letter states, "As General Secy of a party that has been opposing CAA, I fear for my life".
Music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani campaigns for Aam Aadmi Party
Music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani campaigns for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Ramesh Nagar.
Police in Bidar district in Karnataka seal a school allegedly after the students performed a play against CAA and NRC
Police in Bidar district in Karnataka sealed a school allegedly after the students performed a play against Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register Citizens. A case has been registered against the school management and further investigation is underway.
No exam at AMU engineering college for 2nd day as protesters block entry
Protesters blocked entry to the AMU engineering college on Tuesday, preventing the holding of an examination for the second consecutive day.
On Monday, a group of students had blocked the entrance to Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, prompting the authorities to cancel the examination.
Over 600 students were scheduled to appear for the examination.
The authorities were hoping to conduct the examination amid a boycott call by students demanding the withdrawal of "false FIRs" lodged against them during anti-CAA protests.
Women continue sit-in protest against CAA in Mumbai on consecutive 2nd day
It was late night on Monday but a group of housewives and young students squatting on a road in a south Mumbai locality showed no signs of fatigue, as they spiritedly raised slogans opposing the new citizenship law while hailing the Hindu-Muslim unity in the country.
At least 100 women, who have been sitting on a side road in Nagpada area since January 26 night against the CAA- NRC-NPR regime, on Tuesday vowed to hold their ground like their Shaheen Bagh counterparts in Delhi.
Nitish Kumar on on JNU student Sharjeel Imam's arrest: Nobody should do anything that is not in the interest of the nation
Nobody should do anything that is not in the interest of the nation. The accusations & the arrest, court will decide on the matter, says Nitish Kumar on Sharjeel Imam’s arrest
Nitish Kumar reiterates that NRC wont be conducted in Bihar
We have said it earlier too, question over National Register of Citizens (NRC) does not arise, Prime Minister has also said there have been no talks over it, says Bihar CM Nitish Kuma
People in Rayapudi protest in Krishna river against the Govt decision over decentralization
Protests continue against Andhra Pradesh Govt's decision of decentralization(three capitals). People in Rayapudi protested in Krishna river against the Govt decision in Amravati.
JNU student Sharjeel Imam arrested from Jahanabad, Bihar by Delhi Police
JNU student Sharjeel Imam has been arrested from Jehanabad, Bihar by Delhi Police. Imam had been booked for sedition by Police
Last year, one crore youth have lost jobs, says Rahul Gandhi
PM Modi had promised 2 crore jobs, but last year our youth lost 1 crore jobs. Wherever PM goes he talks of CAA, NRC but the biggest issue of unemployment is not mentioned, PM doesn't even speak a word on it, says Rahul Gandhi in Jaipur.
Shameful that economic growth has dropped since UPA was in power, says Rahul Gandhi at Jaipur rally.
Youth are India's biggest asset, country today is wasting this asset. India growing at 2.5% if old parameters are used. It's a shame, says Rahul.
Even today ask an 8-year-old, did demonetisation benefit you or harm you? Child will say harm.Earlier we were competing with China but now sadly, China has left us far behind.The whole world knows if there is anyone who can rival China,it is India's youth, says Rahul.
India was known for its unity, harmony and brotherhood. PM Modi destroyed India's image before the world, says Rahul.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi couldn't understand GST, says Rahul.
Modi tarnished India's image as country of peace, putting off investors, says Rahul Gandhi.
Don’t let your voice be suppressed; raise questions on unemployment, India’s future, says Rahul
Rahul Gandhi addresses Yuva Aakrosh Rally in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Citing Adnan Sami's case, BSP urges Centre to bring oppressed Muslims into CAA ambit
Reiterating its demand for a review of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Tuesday asked why the government could not shelter the oppressed Muslims of the neighbouring country when it has conferred Padma Shri on Pakistan-born singer Adnan Sami.
In a tweet in Hindi, she said, "When the BJP government can also honour the Pakistan born singer Adnan Sami with citizenship and the Padma Shri then why can't the oppressed Pakistani Muslims not be given shelter under the CAA here like Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, etc? Therefore, it would be better if the Centre reviews CAA." Sami, who was born in London to a Pakistan Air Force veteran, had applied for Indian citizenship in 2015 and became a citizen of the country in January 2016.
Students at University of Calcutta block WB Governor's car, raise slogans of 'Governor go back'
Students at University of Calcutta block the car of Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and raise slogans of 'Governor go back' against him. He has reached the university for the convocation ceremony in Calcutta.
223 roads including 5 National Highways are closed in HP due to heavy rainfall
Himachal Pradesh: According to the State Disaster Management Authority, 223 roads including 5 National Highways are closed in the state, 33 electricity supply schemes and 9 water supply schemes are still disrupted, due to snowfall.
Delhi HC issues notice to Delhi govt on petition challenging govt’s free pilgrimage scheme
Delhi High Court issues notice to Delhi govt on petition challenging govt’s free pilgrimage scheme. Court to hear petition on July 21 seeking direction to govt to frame a non-discriminatory guidelines.
Delhi elections 2020: BJP bringing 200 of their MPs to defeat the people of Delhi, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
BJP had said that they'll bring 200 of their MPs, 70 union ministers, 11 BJP CMs to the people of Delhi. People of Delhi didn't support them. Now they're bringing people from the outside. They're bringing them to defeat the people of Delhi, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
SC grants bail to 14 convicts in 2002 Gujarat riots case, asks them to do social service
2002 Gujarat riots case: Supreme Court grants bail to 14 convicts in the Sardarpura village case. A Bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde grants bail to the convicts & asks them to do social service during the duration of the bail.
SC to wrap up hearing on discrimination against women at religious places within 10 days
Supreme Court fixes 10-day time period for wrapping up hearing in case related to discrimination against women at religious places including Sabarimala.
Six persons under observation in Mumbai, Pune for suspected coronavirus
Six persons under observation in Mumbai and Pune so far for suspected novel coronavirus, says Official.
Bhopal gas tragedy: SC says CJI to call on composition of bench for hearing matter
Bhopal gas tragedy: SC says Chief Justice of India S A Bobde will take call on composition of bench for hearing matter.
I held meeting for Sita ji temple in Bhopal same as Sri Lanka, says MP CM
Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath: We have the proposal of building a temple of Sita ji in Sri Lanka. I held a meeting for the same in Bhopal, with swami ji from Sri Lanka. A design for the temple is being worked upon, so that the construction work begins soon.
5 people kept under observation at isolation wards in hospitals in Kerala
Kerala Government: 5 people kept under observation at isolation wards in hospitals in Trivandrum, Ernakulam and Thrissur. 431 people being monitored at their homes.
National Highway 5 closed at Himachal Pradesh's Kufri after fresh snowfall
Himachal Pradesh: National Highway 5 closed at Kufri after fresh snowfall.
Delhi's Saket Court adjourns Muzaffarpur Shelter Home case
Delhi's Saket Court adjourns the Muzaffarpur Shelter Home case as the concerned judge is on leave. The court had fixed January 28 to hear arguments on quantum of sentence.
Three kept in observation at RML Hospital for possible exposure to Coronavirus
Three persons have been kept under observation at an isolation ward of RML Hospital for a possible exposure to novel coronavirus, officials said on Tuesday.
The three -- all men aged between 24 and 48 -- were admitted on Monday and their samples have been sent for testing, Dr Minakshi Bhardwaj, Medical Superintendent of RML Hospital, said.
While two of the men are residents of Delhi, one hails from NCR.
Till Monday, a total of 33,552 passengers arriving in India from China in 155 flights have been screened.
Will Clear Shaheen Bagh in An Hour, says West Delhi BJP MP Parvesh Verma during a rally
West Delhi BJP MP Parvesh Verma on Monday threatened Shaheen Bagh protesters saying that it will take the BJP only an hour to clear off the protests in the area.
"If the BJP comes to power in Delhi on February 11, we will clear Shaheen Bagh of all protest and protesters within one hour. Not a single person will be visible," he said, appealing people to vote for the BJP in the upcoming elections.
Verma added within one month all the existing mosques built on government land will be demolished if the BJP forms government in Delhi.
He was addressing a crowd at a community center in Ranhoula village which falls under the Vikaspuri Assembly constituency in West Delhi.
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I don't support CAA and NRC as it divides my house, says Pooja Bhatt
I implore our leaders to listen to the voices that have risen in the country. The women in India,at Shaheen Bagh and Lucknow...we'll not stop until we are heard loud and clear.I'd implore people to speak up more. I don't support CAA and NRC as it divides my house, says Pooja Bhatt in Mumbai
Sharjeel Imam's brother and two more family members detained
Sharjeel Imam's brother and two more family members detained. Being questioned at Kako police station, Jehanabad in Bihar
Delhi poll officer seeks report over Anurag Thakur’s Goli Maaro slogan at a rally in Delhi
Delhi CEO has sought a report from the returning officer of Delhi's Rithala constituency over Union Minister and BJP MP Anurag Thakur’s speech at an election rally on Monday
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