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Delhi govt to give ₹1 cr compensation to family of policeman killed in riots

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that his government will give ₹1 crore compensation to the family of Head Constable Ratan Lal who was killed in the riots in northeast Delhi. The AAP government will provide a job to a member of his family, Kejriwal added. At least 23 people have died in the clashes.
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CBSE postpones tomorrow's board exam at 80 centres in Northeast, East Delhi

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday postponed the board exam of Class 12 scheduled for Thursday at 73 centres in Northeast Delhi and 7 in East Delhi. This comes amid the violence in the areas over CAA wherein 24 people have lost lives. The board is yet to announce a new date for the exam.
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This is far from truth: Anupam on Chetan Bhagat's 'Hindu Muslim' tweet

Reacting to violence in North-East Delhi, Chetan Bhagat tweeted, "India 1947: Hindu Muslim Hindu Muslim. Meanwhile world: Moon landing, computers, internet, artificial intelligence. India 2020: Hindu Muslim Hindu Muslim." Replying to his tweet, Anupam Kher wrote, "In...last 72 years India has achieved phenomenal success in almost every field. This tweet is just a smart tweet but far from...truth."
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106 people arrested, 18 FIRs filed over riots in Delhi

The Delhi Police has arrested 106 people and registered 18 FIRs in connection with the riots in northeast Delhi. No untoward incidents were reported from the area on Wednesday, an official said, adding that CCTV footage has been gathered from affected areas. Clashes broke out between pro and anti-CAA protesters in northeast Delhi and 24 people have died since Sunday.
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Delhi violence result of RSS' delusion that dissent can be silenced: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that it is deeply worrying that neighbourhoods in the national capital are burning. Vijayan said, "This is an outcome of Sangh Parivar's delusion that they can silence dissent with violence." He added, "Rampaging mobs and unabated hate speech indicate a serious situation. This must end. Sanity should prevail."
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Decide on filing FIRs against BJP leaders for hate speech: Delhi HC to police

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the police to take "conscious decision" with respect to the registering of FIRs against three BJP leaders for alleged hate speeches in connection with the CAA violence in Delhi. The three BJP leaders are Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma. The High Court ordered the police to report back on Thursday.
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Azam Khan, his wife and son sent to jail in fake birth certificate case

Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan, his son Abdullah Azam and wife Tazeen Fatima were sent to judicial custody till March 2 by a local court in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur, officials told PTI. Abdullah was accused of producing a fake birth certificate during UP Assembly polls in 2017. After the matter was taken to court, Abdullah had lost his Assembly membership.
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Sonia politicising riots, demand for Shah's resignation laughable: Javadekar

Accusing Congress chief Sonia Gandhi of politicising the Delhi violence, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has called her demand for Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation as "laughable". Javadekar said that Shah was continuously working with police to control the situation in Delhi. "No accused will be left out...attacking government and politicising violence is dirty politics," he added.
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Death certificate wishes 'bright future' to deceased in UP, pic surfaces

A death certificate issued by a village head in UP's Unnao district wished a "bright future" to the deceased, a picture of which has surfaced online. The deceased man's son had requested the village head to issue a death certificate that he needed for some financial transactions. The village head apologised for the error and issued a new death certificate.
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India lifts ban on onion exports

The government has lifted the ban on onion exports as prices of the vegetable have stabilised on expectations of a bumper crop, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Wednesday. Wholesale prices of onions have more than halved in the last five weeks, according to the National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation. Onion exports were banned in September last year.
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19-yr-old raped by 3 men in separate incidents in 2 hours; all accused held

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly raped by three men in two separate incidents within two hours on February 19 in Navi Mumbai, police said on Wednesday. The woman had asked an auto-rickshaw driver to drop her at a railway station, the driver, however, raped her. She then sought help from two men, who also raped her. The accused were arrested.
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Auto driver killed for asking ₹5 back from gas station staff in Mumbai

Police have arrested five gas station employees for allegedly killing a 68-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Mumbai's Borivali. The auto driver handed a ₹500 note to a gas station attendant after getting CNG for ₹205, but instead of getting ₹295 back, he got ₹290. When he demanded ₹5 more, he was allegedly abused and thrashed which led to his death.
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Exercise caution: US issues advisory for its citizens after Delhi riots

The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory for American citizens in India to "exercise caution" in the light of riots in northeast Delhi and avoid all areas with demonstrations. The Embassy has also asked them to follow instructions of local authorities, monitor media updates and avoid areas where there are road closures, protests and possible curfews.
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Delhi Police says it hasn't seen Kapil Mishra's video, HC plays it in hearing

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday played a clip of BJP leader Kapil Mishra's alleged hate speech after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and DCP (Crime Branch) Rajesh Deo said that they had not seen it. "There are so many TVs in your office...I'm really appalled by the state of affairs of Delhi Police," Justice S Muralidhar said.
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Delhi has 2 options, stand up for each other or kill each other: Kejriwal

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has said that Delhi has two options now, either everyone stands up for each other, or else kill each other and count the dead bodies. He added that a developed Delhi cannot be built on a foundation of dead bodies. Kejriwal said that everyone is being killed in the riots, be it Rahul Solanki or Zakir.
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Techie shoots female NIMHANS employee in B'luru, attempts suicide hours later

The man who was on run after shooting a 25-year-old female NIMHANS employee on Tuesday in Bengaluru was found severely injured on Wednesday, with doctors suspecting that he attempted to commit suicide. He has been identified as 33-year-old software engineer Amarendra Pattanaik. Both the woman and the man belong to Odisha and have been working in Bengaluru.
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Can't bear to look at it: Victim on his viral photo from Northeast Delhi riots

Mohammad Zubair, whose picture of being accosted by a mob wielding wooden sticks and iron rods during Northeast Delhi riots went viral, has said that he can't bear to look at his photograph. "My legs shiver with pain," he added. He further said, "They beat me till they broke me. I begged them and they beat me some more, viciously."

Kerala man arrested for sexually assaulting employee, demanding that she convert

A Kerala man has been arrested by Muvattupuzha Police for sexually assaulting a 24-year-old employee multiple times. The man is also accused of having asked the woman to convert her religion in order to marry her. According to the investigating officers, the accused sexually assaulted the woman multiple times in 2019 at various places including his office in Muvattupuzha.
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You don't have to worry: Doval to Delhi woman who said she's not feeling safe

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday reached out to locals in violence-hit Northeast Delhi. While interacting with locals, a burqa-clad student walked up to him and said, "We are not feeling safe and comfortable." Doval said, "I give you my word, you do not have to worry, it's the responsibility of the police, it's the responsibility of the government."

Pak exporter of terror, ironical it lectures others on human rights: India

Pakistan is the "world's leading exporter of terror" and it's "ironical" that it lectures others about human rights issues, Vikas Swarup, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, said at UNHRC in Geneva. Swarup was responding to Pakistan Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari's allegations about rights abuses in Kashmir. J&K shall forever remain "an integral part of India", Swarup added.
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Delhi violence like horror film depicting anti-Sikh riots: Shiv Sena

A "horror film-like situation" is being witnessed in Delhi which depicts the "grim reality of 1984 riots", the Shiv Sena said in its party mouthpiece Saamana. Further, the party said violence in northeast Delhi potentially showed that Centre failed to maintain law and order situation. US President Donald Trump was welcomed in Delhi with "bloodbath" on the streets, it added.
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Indians from Japan ship board Air India flight to return to Delhi

Indian passengers and crew, who were on board the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan, have boarded the Air India flight to return to Delhi. A total of 138 Indians were on the ship, of which 16 tested positive for coronavirus, the Indian Embassy said. Upon arrival, they will undergo a 14-day quarantine.
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SC seeks response from J&K over ex-CM Mehbooba's detention under PSA

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the J&K administration on a plea challenging former CM Mehbooba Mufti's detention under the Public Safety Act. Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, Iltija Mufti, had filed a petition in SC challenging the government's February 5 order. The SC bench also asked Iltija to submit an affidavit stating that she hasn't moved any other court.
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NCP's Supriya Sule demands Amit Shah's resignation over Delhi violence

NCP MP Supriya Sule has demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah "owning moral responsibility" for the security lapse in connection with the violence in Delhi in which 24 people have been killed. Sule has also asked PM Narendra Modi to conduct a "transparent inquiry" into the security lapse. Earlier, Congress President Sonia Gandhi also demanded Amit Shah's resignation.
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Ex-Prez Mukherjee to be invited for special B'desh Parliament session

Former President Pranab Mukherjee will be invited for a special session of Bangladesh's Parliament on March 22 and 23, a Bangladeshi presidential palace spokesman said. The special session is being organised as part of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's birth centenary celebration. Nepal's President Bidya Devi Bhandari will also be invited for the special session, the spokesman added.
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Amit Shah calls 3rd meeting in 24hrs over Delhi violence as death toll reaches 17

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held his third meeting within 24 hours over violence in North-East Delhi as the death toll in the clashes rose to 17. The meeting came hours after Shah discussed the law and order situation with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, CM Arvind Kejriwal and Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik. Shah has cancelled his Wednesday trip to Kerala.
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26-yr-old Intelligence Bureau officer killed in Delhi violence, dumped in drain

A 26-year-old Intelligence Bureau officer, Ankit Sharma, has been killed in a mob attack in Delhi's Chand Bagh. Sharma's body was found dumped in a drain. The officer was reportedly missing since Tuesday evening. This comes as over 20 people, including a policeman, have died and over 250 people have sustained injuries due to the violent clashes in North-East Delhi.
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I appeal to my sisters & brothers to maintain peace: PM Modi on Delhi violence

Amid North-East Delhi violence, which has claimed lives of over 20 people, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "Peace and harmony are central to our ethos. I appeal to my sisters and brothers of Delhi to maintain peace and brotherhood at all times." "Police and other agencies are working on the ground to ensure peace and normalcy," he further tweeted.
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Section 144 imposed for a month in Delhi's Seelampur area

Section 144 has been imposed in the Seelampur area for one month, the Delhi Police announced. This comes after at least 21 people were killed and over 250 injured due to violent clashes between pro-CAA and anti-CAA protesters in northeast Delhi. Police asked people to shut their shops and said strict action will be taken against those who violate orders.
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Too many ifs & buts in mediators' Shaheen Bagh report: SC defers hearing to Mar 23

Hearing the plea on Shaheen Bagh protest, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said there are "too many ifs and buts" in the report submitted by the two interlocutors- advocate Sadhna Ramachandran and senior advocate Sanjay Hegde. The court has deferred the hearing of pleas seeking removal of the anti-CAA protesters from Shaheen Bagh to March 23.

Delhi situation alarming, Army should be called in: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said the situation in the capital has become "alarming" and the Army should be called in as police is "unable to control" it. He said that he has been in touch with large number of people the whole night and police is unable to instil confidence. Curfew should be imposed in affected areas immediately, he added.
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Those who didn't consider Afzal a terrorist are calling me one: Kapil Mishra

BJP's Kapil Mishra criticised those calling for his arrest following his remarks ahead of the violence in North-East Delhi. "Those who did not consider Burhan Wani and Afzal Guru as terrorists, are calling Kapil Mishra a terrorist," Mishra tweeted. "Those who go to court to get Yakub Memon...released are demanding arrest of Kapil Mishra. Jai Shri Ram," he added.
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Ensure safe passage, treatment of injured in violence: HC to Delhi Police

The Delhi High Court, during a midnight hearing, told Delhi Police to ensure safe passage of the injured victims in the violence by deploying all resources, as well as to make sure they receive immediate emergency treatment. The Court also ordered police to submit a status report of compliance, including information about the injured and the treatment offered to them.
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Sonia Gandhi demands Amit Shah's resignation over Delhi violence

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over the violence in Delhi. She said, "The Centre and the Union Home Minister is responsible for the present situation in Delhi." Gandhi added, "Chief Minister and Delhi government is equally responsible for not activating the administration to reach out to the people to maintain peace and harmony."
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Those who say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' will stay in India: Himachal CM

Reacting to the incidents of violence in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has said that those who will say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' will stay in India. Thakur added, "The ones who will not say it, who will oppose India, will not respect the Constitution, will repeatedly dishonour it, there's definitely a need to think about them."

Wanted to give message 'ghus kar maarenge': Ex-Air Chief on Balakot strike

Birender Singh Dhanoa, the former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, on the first anniversary of Balakot airstrikes said, "The message that we wanted to give was, 'ghus kar maarenge' no matter where you are. Otherwise, we could have attacked them from our territory as well." He said after the air-strike there were no major terrorist attacks during Lok Sabha polls.
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Man puts ex's pic on Holi posters before her marriage, held by anti-Romeo squad

A 28-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh was arrested by anti-Romeo squad after he allegedly put up posters carrying his and his ex-girlfriend's photographs and wishing people a happy Holi. The complaint was filed by the parents of the woman, who's set to get married next week. Police said the accused had put up the posters as an act of revenge.
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Bus carrying wedding party falls in river in Rajasthan; 24 killed

At least 24 people died and four others sustained injuries as a private bus carrying a wedding party fell into Mej river on Kota-Dausa highway in Rajasthan's Bundi district on Wednesday. A total of 28 people were on the bus headed to Sawai Madhopur when the driver apparently lost balance. Thirteen people died on the spot, police said.
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Can't allow another 1984 riots: High Court on violence in northeast Delhi

Hearing a petition on the violence in northeast Delhi, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday said, "In this city, we cannot allow another 1984 riots." The court asked the highest functionaries in state and central government to personally meet the victims and their families. At least 21 people have died in the clashes so far.
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Man gropes teacher at Mumbai bridge, claims 'mental illness' on being caught

A 35-year-old man, who works as a cobbler, groped a teacher at a foot over bridge in Mumbai last week. The accused was caught by people on the bridge after the woman raised an alarm and handed over to the police. The accused, on being caught, claimed that he had a mental health condition.
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Give prior exam schedule to students with centres in NE Delhi: HC to CBSE

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said that the students of Class 10 and Class 12 who have their board examination centres in violence-hit Northeast Delhi need to be informed about the exam schedule at least 10-15 days beforehand. The court asked CBSE to come with instructions about a plan for the next 10-15 days at 2:15 pm on Wednesday.
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Delhi Police can act as per law, not restrained by court: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday criticised the Delhi Police over their handling of the violence in the northeast part of the national capital. "The problem is lack of professionalism and independence of police. Why do police wait for somebody's nod to act in accordance with law?" asked Justice Joseph. The top court was hearing a petition on Shaheen Bagh.
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Retd Army doctor who cut wife in 300 parts, put them in tiffin boxes gets life term

More than six years after a retired doctor of the Indian Army murdered his 61-year-old wife, chopped her body and packed them into tiffin boxes, an Odisha court sentenced him to life imprisonment on Tuesday. The 78-year-old doctor had cut her body into 300 pieces and stuffed them in 22 small tiffin carriers. The convict was also fined ₹50,000.
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What do you do as the First Lady: Delhi schoolchildren ask Melania Trump

During US First Lady Melania Trump's visit to a Delhi government school, some students asked her, "What do you do as the First Lady?" Students also asked her 'How big is America', 'Is it very far', and 'What is your favourite cartoon'. She meditated with Class 4 students in their 'Happiness Class', following which she said, "I'm feeling very relaxed."
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Govt lawyer forced us to talk to rapist teacher, give false statement: Students

Three minor survivors, who accused their school headmaster of rape and sexual abuse in Tamil Nadu, have alleged that their government lawyer colluded with their abuser and forced them to turn hostile in court. Adding the lawyer named Indira Gandhi forced them to make false statements, they said Gandhi made them meet the Headmaster and allowed him to pressurise them.
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Death toll due to violence in northeast Delhi rises to 21, at least 250 injured

At least 21 people have been killed and over 250 injured due to violent clashes between pro-CAA and anti-CAA protestors in northeast Delhi. PM Narendra Modi said he had held an extensive review on the situation, adding that the police and other agencies were working on the ground to ensure peace and normalcy were restored.

Planned to visit India after US election but PM Modi didn't like the idea: Trump

US President Donald Trump said that he planned to visit India after the US presidential election scheduled for November, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi "didn't like the idea". "I called PM Modi and said that do you mind if I make it after the election and he was not happy...I guess, he had already put the signs out," Trump added.
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India, this isn't what we ever want to be: Sona on Delhi clashes

Reacting to the violence in North-East Delhi, Sona Mohapatra wrote on Twitter, "Abominable, loathsome, repugnant, vile & heartbreaking stories I hear & see...India, this isn't what we ever want to be." Meanwhile, actress Sandhya Mridul wrote, "We live in a world where people are...defending this. Some even owning it. With pride. Let's stop worrying about going to hell. We're here."
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Rahman, Vikas Khanna attend Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet hosted for Trump

Music composer AR Rahman and chef Vikas Khanna on Tuesday attended the banquet dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind in honour of US President Donald Trump. Both Rahman and Vikas interacted with Trump and PM Narendra Modi. They also shared pictures and videos from the event, and Vikas captioned them, "INDIA+AMERICA."
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Water cannons fired at students protesting at Kejriwal's home over Delhi violence

The Delhi Police on Wednesday used water cannons to disperse JNU and Jamia students who were protesting outside the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. The students wanted to meet and hand over a charter of demands regarding violence in North-East Delhi. The students claimed that they were detained by the police and taken to the Civil Lines police station.
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Plea filed against SBI in Telangana HC for seeking NPR letter as proof

A PIL was filed in the Telangana High Court objecting to the State Bank of India (SBI) listing 'Letter issued by the NPR' as one of the documents that could be submitted for Know Your Customer (KYC) updation. The notification issued on January 26 states that if the document isn't submitted before February 28, the bank would freeze their account.
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