Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said that the Citizenship Amendment Act will "never be withdrawn" and assured the Muslim community that their citizenship will never be in danger.

"Those who are creating confusion and fear among people for their benefit must know that the Citizenship Amendment Act will never be taken back. BJP is committed to making an inclusive society. Citizenship of Muslims in India will never be in danger," Naqvi told the media persons.

The Act grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

People in different parts of the country have held protests against the Act demanding its withdrawal. Naqvi said the Act has nothing to do with the Indian citizens.

"It was said in the parliament and outside as well that the Act is not for the citizens of India. Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, anyone can take citizenship in India. The current amendment is separate. More than 500 Muslims have taken citizenship in the last 5-6 years. If Muslims today want citizenship they can still get it. There is a process," the BJP leader added.

He asserted that the Muslims in India are not "majboor" (helpless) but are living in "mauj" (comfort).Asked about the government's plan to bring National Register for Citizens (NRC), he said that no decision has been taken so far on it.

"Our party's stand on NRC is clear that citizens should have a register but no decision on it has been taken so far. NRC process has not yet started and no decision has been taken to take it forward yet," Naqvi said.

The Union Minister added that the NRC list in Assam cannot be linked to the whole country.&nbsp; 
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Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said that the Citizenship Amendment Act will "never be withdrawn" and assured the Muslim community that their citizenship will never be in danger.

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said that the Citizenship Amendment Act will "never be withdrawn" and assured the Muslim community that their citizenship will never be in danger. "Those who are creating confusion and fear among people for their benefit must know that the Citizenship Amendment Act will never be taken back. BJP is committed to making an inclusive society. Citizenship of Muslims in India will never be in danger," Naqvi told the media persons. The Act grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who came to India on or before December 31, 2014. People in different parts of the country have held protests against the Act demanding its withdrawal. Naqvi said the Act has nothing to do with the Indian citizens. "It was said in the parliament and outside as well that the Act is not for the citizens of India. Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, anyone can take citizenship in India. The current amendment is separate. More than 500 Muslims have taken citizenship in the last 5-6 years. If Muslims today want citizenship they can still get it. There is a process," the BJP leader added. He asserted that the Muslims in India are not "majboor" (helpless) but are living in "mauj" (comfort).Asked about the government's plan to bring National Register for Citizens (NRC), he said that no decision has been taken so far on it. "Our party's stand on NRC is clear that citizens should have a register but no decision on it has been taken so far. NRC process has not yet started and no decision has been taken to take it forward yet," Naqvi said. The Union Minister added that the NRC list in Assam cannot be linked to the whole country.

Citizenship Act will not be withdrawn: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

At least one more death has been reported in the latest wave of protests in Chile, thereby taking the death toll 29, news agency AFP reported quoting National Institute of Human Rights (NHRI).

The fresh wave of protest in Chile is been dubbed as the most severe outbreak of social unrest in the country since the end of the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet nearly three decades ago.

The protesters are opposing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chilean-president-pinera-sparks-fury-with-fake-news-claims-270752">President Sebastian Pinera</a>'s right-wing government since October.

On Friday, Chilean capital Santiago witnessed a massive rally wherein another casualty was reported, taking the overall death toll to 29.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, President Pinera in an interview said that the videos showing abuse of protesters by Chilean police on social media were "fake news", news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Pinera went on to say that the unrest was being stirred by foreign governments.&nbsp;

The president told CNN Chile in an interview that there had been a "gigantic" disinformation campaign with videos circulating on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter that had been "filmed outside of Chile or misrepresented", Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Pinera's claims were met with fury from both his political opponents and members of his governing coalition.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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At least one more death has been reported in the latest wave of protests in Chile, thereby taking the death toll 29, news agency AFP reported quoting National Institute of Human Rights (NHRI).

At least one more death has been reported in the latest wave of protests in Chile, thereby taking the death toll 29, news agency AFP reported quoting National Institute of Human Rights (NHRI). The fresh wave of protest in Chile is been dubbed as the most severe outbreak of social unrest in the country since the end of the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet nearly three decades ago. The protesters are opposing President Sebastian Pinera's right-wing government since October. On Friday, Chilean capital Santiago witnessed a massive rally wherein another casualty was reported, taking the overall death toll to 29. Meanwhile, President Pinera in an interview said that the videos showing abuse of protesters by Chilean police on social media were "fake news", news agency Reuters reported. Pinera went on to say that the unrest was being stirred by foreign governments. The president told CNN Chile in an interview that there had been a "gigantic" disinformation campaign with videos circulating on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter that had been "filmed outside of Chile or misrepresented", Reuters reported. Pinera's claims were met with fury from both his political opponents and members of his governing coalition. (With inputs from agencies)

Chile protests: Death toll climbs to 29 

Maharashtra government, in a resolution on Saturday, said that those farmers whose loan amount exceed Rs 2 lakh will not be eligible for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-chief-minister-uddhav-thackeray-announces-rs-2-lakh-loan-waiver-for-poor-farmers-269479">loan waiver scheme</a>.&nbsp;

Last week, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced that the loans of farmers up to rupees 2 lakh will be waived off and that the money will be deposited in the banks directly.&nbsp;

Thackeray added that the 'Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Loan Waiver Scheme' will be implemented from March 2020.

"Under Mahatama Jyotirao Phule Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme, farmers whose crop loan and restructured loan is more than Rs two lakh will not be eligible for any benefit," the government said in its resolution today.

It added, "Loans up to Rs two lakh taken between April 1, 2015, and March 31, 2019, and which has not been repaid till September 30, 2019, will be given the benefit of the scheme."&nbsp;

The Opposition had staged a walkout from the state assembly last week with leader Devendra Fadnavis demanding a 100 per cent debt waiver for the farmers.

In their Common Minimum Programme, the Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP coalition government had promised a complete loan waiver to Maharashtra farmers.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

Maharashtra government, in a resolution on Saturday, said that those farmers whose loan amount exceed Rs 2 lakh will not be eligible for the loan waiver scheme. Last week, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced that the loans of farmers up to rupees 2 lakh will be waived off and that the money will be deposited in the banks directly.

Maharashtra government, in a resolution on Saturday, said that those farmers whose loan amount exceed Rs 2 lakh will not be eligible for the loan waiver scheme. Last week, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced that the loans of farmers up to rupees 2 lakh will be waived off and that the money will be deposited in the banks directly. Thackeray added that the 'Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Loan Waiver Scheme' will be implemented from March 2020. "Under Mahatama Jyotirao Phule Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme, farmers whose crop loan and restructured loan is more than Rs two lakh will not be eligible for any benefit," the government said in its resolution today. It added, "Loans up to Rs two lakh taken between April 1, 2015, and March 31, 2019, and which has not been repaid till September 30, 2019, will be given the benefit of the scheme." The Opposition had staged a walkout from the state assembly last week with leader Devendra Fadnavis demanding a 100 per cent debt waiver for the farmers. In their Common Minimum Programme, the Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP coalition government had promised a complete loan waiver to Maharashtra farmers. (With inputs from ANI)

Farmers won't be eligible for waiver scheme if loan exceeds Rs 2 lakh: Maharashtra government

As the year comes to an end, here's some news that would bring more cheer to the richest across the globe and also raise an alarm about the burgeoning wealth gap and income inequality.

According to a Bloomberg report, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/billionaires-wealth-falls-for-the-first-time-in-a-decade-260714">the wealthiest of the planet</a> gained as much as $1.2 trillion in 2019.&nbsp;

The Bloomberg Billionaires Index - &nbsp;which closely tracks the top 500 wealthiest people in the world - states that the wealthy of the world this year boosted their collective net worth by as much as 25 per cent to jump to $5.9 trillion.

Over 170 American billionaires found a spot on Bloomberg's ranking who, collectively, added $500 billion. Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg and &nbsp;Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates were among the ones who added a fortune to their net worth this year.&nbsp;

As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos sits at the top of the list of the world's wealthiest with a net worth of $116 billion.&nbsp;

Bezos is followed by Bill Gates, Bernard Arnault, Warren Buffett and Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg.&nbsp;

Indian billionaire and chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd Mukesh Ambani stands at the 12th spot with $59.5 billion as net worth.&nbsp;

This comes after a report suggested that billionaires' wealth fell by $388 billion globally to $8.539 trillion in the year 2018, news agency AFP quoted UBS/PwC Billionaires Report.

"Billionaire wealth dipped in 2018 for the first time since 2008 because of geopolitics," UBS's head of ultra-high net worth clients, Josef Stadler, adding that the billionaire's wealth was likely to go up this year.&nbsp;

(With inputs from AFP)

 
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As the year comes to an end, here's some news that would bring more cheer to the richest across the globe and also raise an alarm about the burgeoning wealth gap and income inequality.

As the year comes to an end, here's some news that would bring more cheer to the richest across the globe and also raise an alarm about the burgeoning wealth gap and income inequality. According to a Bloomberg report, the wealthiest of the planet gained as much as $1.2 trillion in 2019. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index - which closely tracks the top 500 wealthiest people in the world - states that the wealthy of the world this year boosted their collective net worth by as much as 25 per cent to jump to $5.9 trillion. Over 170 American billionaires found a spot on Bloomberg's ranking who, collectively, added $500 billion. Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates were among the ones who added a fortune to their net worth this year. As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos sits at the top of the list of the world's wealthiest with a net worth of $116 billion. Bezos is followed by Bill Gates, Bernard Arnault, Warren Buffett and Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg. Indian billionaire and chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd Mukesh Ambani stands at the 12th spot with $59.5 billion as net worth. This comes after a report suggested that billionaires' wealth fell by $388 billion globally to $8.539 trillion in the year 2018, news agency AFP quoted UBS/PwC Billionaires Report. "Billionaire wealth dipped in 2018 for the first time since 2008 because of geopolitics," UBS's head of ultra-high net worth clients, Josef Stadler, adding that the billionaire's wealth was likely to go up this year. (With inputs from AFP)

Gaining over $1 trillion this year, the richest got richer in 2019

Several hundred Turkish and Syrian protesters held an anti-Russia demonstration in Istanbul on Saturday against intensified Russian and regime bombardment in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-230000-people-flee-idlib-in-two-week-russian-backed-offensive-united-nations-270765">Syria's rebel bastion of Idlib</a>.&nbsp;

The protesters -- mostly Syrians living in Turkey -- gathered close to the Russian consulate in Istanbul, shouting "Murderer Putin, get out of Syria!", referring to the Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Since mid-December, regime forces and their Russian allies have heightened bombardment on the southern edge of the final major opposition-held pocket of Syria, eight years into the country's devastating war.

The latest violence has displaced more than 235,000 people and killed scores of civilians, despite an August ceasefire deal and international calls for a de-escalation.

Protesters in Istanbul, including women with their children, held pictures of victims of the attacks, while some brandished a banner that read: "Russia is killing our people and children and the world is not doing anything."

"What does Russia want from us? Kids, wives are dying. People are dying," Syrian demonstrator Ahmed Marwan, 24, told AFP. &nbsp;

"We aren't terrorists, we are humans. We came to this country to live. Leaving your homeland isn't easy but we live in this pain. Enough already."

Turkey is home to around five million refugees, among which 3.7 million are Syrians.

"We are here to protest this massacre going on in Syria," Turkish protester Gulden Sonmez said.

"Here I also want to make this call to Russia, and especially Bashar al-Assad... anyone who is responsible for this massacre, all of them have to be judged and pay for these war crimes in the name of humanity," she added.&nbsp;

Turkish police blocked the group from walking to the consulate in the busy Istiklal Street, but instead allowed a small group to unfurl a banner that read: "More than 30,000 children killed by Russia and Assad regime."

The Damascus regime, which now controls 70 percent of Syria, has repeatedly vowed to take back the Idlib region, which hosts some three million people, including many displaced by years of violence in other parts of Syria.&nbsp;

Alarmed by a new wave of refugees near its border, Turkey this week sent a delegation to Moscow in a bid to press for a fresh ceasefire deal.

Erdogan has already warned Europe that Turkey could not handle a new wave of Syrian refugees fleeing the increased bombardment in Idlib.&nbsp;

Several hundred Turkish and Syrian protesters held an anti-Russia demonstration in Istanbul on Saturday against intensified Russian and regime bombardment in Syria's rebel bastion of Idlib.

Several hundred Turkish and Syrian protesters held an anti-Russia demonstration in Istanbul on Saturday against intensified Russian and regime bombardment in Syria's rebel bastion of Idlib. The protesters -- mostly Syrians living in Turkey -- gathered close to the Russian consulate in Istanbul, shouting "Murderer Putin, get out of Syria!", referring to the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Since mid-December, regime forces and their Russian allies have heightened bombardment on the southern edge of the final major opposition-held pocket of Syria, eight years into the country's devastating war. The latest violence has displaced more than 235,000 people and killed scores of civilians, despite an August ceasefire deal and international calls for a de-escalation. Protesters in Istanbul, including women with their children, held pictures of victims of the attacks, while some brandished a banner that read: "Russia is killing our people and children and the world is not doing anything." "What does Russia want from us? Kids, wives are dying. People are dying," Syrian demonstrator Ahmed Marwan, 24, told AFP. "We aren't terrorists, we are humans. We came to this country to live. Leaving your homeland isn't easy but we live in this pain. Enough already." Turkey is home to around five million refugees, among which 3.7 million are Syrians. "We are here to protest this massacre going on in Syria," Turkish protester Gulden Sonmez said. "Here I also want to make this call to Russia, and especially Bashar al-Assad... anyone who is responsible for this massacre, all of them have to be judged and pay for these war crimes in the name of humanity," she added. Turkish police blocked the group from walking to the consulate in the busy Istiklal Street, but instead allowed a small group to unfurl a banner that read: "More than 30,000 children killed by Russia and Assad regime." The Damascus regime, which now controls 70 percent of Syria, has repeatedly vowed to take back the Idlib region, which hosts some three million people, including many displaced by years of violence in other parts of Syria. Alarmed by a new wave of refugees near its border, Turkey this week sent a delegation to Moscow in a bid to press for a fresh ceasefire deal. Erdogan has already warned Europe that Turkey could not handle a new wave of Syrian refugees fleeing the increased bombardment in Idlib.

Scores in Turkey protest Russia over Idlib assault

Former Air Force chief BS Dhanoa on Saturday said that there were plans to strike terror camps in Pakistan at least twice before the Balakot strikes.

Dhanoa said that the Air Force had proposed attacking the Pakistan-based terror camps after the 2001 Parliament attacks.

An Air Force strike was also proposed after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008, Dhanoa said.

"After the J-K Assembly attack in 2001, the IAF started planning how to strike terrorist camps if there was any large-scale terrorist attack in India. This proposal was put to the government twice," Dhanoa said.

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"It was put to the government after the Parliament attack, and again when the government asked about it," he added.

Dhanoa said that the IAF had always been prepared to carry out a strike and that the central leadership had to take a call on the same.&nbsp;

"IAF has always been ready (to carry out a) strike and we have the strike capability. National leadership had to make a decision," he said.

"This time, national leadership took the decision and we carried out," he said.

Dhanoa was the air chief between December 31, 2016, and September 30, 2019. It was under his command that the Indian Air Force carried out strikes at Pakistan-based terror camps in Balakot, Pakistan after the ghastly Pulwama terror attack in February.

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp; 
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Former Air Force chief BS Dhanoa on Saturday said that there were plans to strike terror camps in Pakistan at least twice before the Balakot strikes. Dhanoa said that the Air Force had proposed attacking the Pakistan-based terror camps after the 2001 Parliament attacks.

Former Air Force chief BS Dhanoa on Saturday said that there were plans to strike terror camps in Pakistan at least twice before the Balakot strikes. Dhanoa said that the Air Force had proposed attacking the Pakistan-based terror camps after the 2001 Parliament attacks. An Air Force strike was also proposed after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008, Dhanoa said. "After the J-K Assembly attack in 2001, the IAF started planning how to strike terrorist camps if there was any large-scale terrorist attack in India. This proposal was put to the government twice," Dhanoa said. #WATCH Former Air Force Chief Birender Singh Dhanoa speaks to ANI when asked about his earlier statement 'Government rejected Air Force plans to strike Pakistan after Parliament attack, 26/11' pic.twitter.com/sJ8StLk95C — ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2019 × "It was put to the government after the Parliament attack, and again when the government asked about it," he added. Dhanoa said that the IAF had always been prepared to carry out a strike and that the central leadership had to take a call on the same. "IAF has always been ready (to carry out a) strike and we have the strike capability. National leadership had to make a decision," he said. "This time, national leadership took the decision and we carried out," he said. Dhanoa was the air chief between December 31, 2016, and September 30, 2019. It was under his command that the Indian Air Force carried out strikes at Pakistan-based terror camps in Balakot, Pakistan after the ghastly Pulwama terror attack in February. (With inputs from ANI)

Was always prepared to strike Pak terror camps, central leadership had to take call: Former Air Force chief

The inaugural run of the second Tejas train by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) will be flagged off from Ahmedabad on January 17, 2020, and will start running between Ahmedabad and Mumbai from January 19.

According to a press release by IRCTC, after the successful run of Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express by IRCTC, the second premium Tejas train is ready to run between Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

The commercial run of the train will start with effect from 19th January 2020 from Ahmedabad.

The release stated that the booking for this train has commenced and passengers can book their tickets exclusively on the IRCTC website&nbsp;and its mobile app "IRCTC Rail Connect".

There will be no booking at railway reservation counters. However, passengers can get their tickets booked through IRCTC authorized agents.

The train will also be available for booking through IRCTC`s online travel portal partners like Paytm, Ixigo, PhonePe, Make My Trip, Google, Ibibo, Railyatri etc.

This train 82902/82901 would run on the Ahmedabad - Mumbai- Ahmedabad route for 6 days a week with Thursday as an off-day for maintenance activities.

The train will be equipped with all modern onboard facilities to ensure a high level of comfort to the passengers."IRCTC endeavors to provide a world-class travelling experience to its passengers through the newly announced Premium Tejas Train," said the release.&nbsp; 
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The inaugural run of the second Tejas train by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) will be flagged off from Ahmedabad on January 17, 2020, and will start running between Ahmedabad and Mumbai from January 19.

The inaugural run of the second Tejas train by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) will be flagged off from Ahmedabad on January 17, 2020, and will start running between Ahmedabad and Mumbai from January 19. According to a press release by IRCTC, after the successful run of Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express by IRCTC, the second premium Tejas train is ready to run between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The commercial run of the train will start with effect from 19th January 2020 from Ahmedabad. The release stated that the booking for this train has commenced and passengers can book their tickets exclusively on the IRCTC website and its mobile app "IRCTC Rail Connect". There will be no booking at railway reservation counters. However, passengers can get their tickets booked through IRCTC authorized agents. The train will also be available for booking through IRCTC`s online travel portal partners like Paytm, Ixigo, PhonePe, Make My Trip, Google, Ibibo, Railyatri etc. This train 82902/82901 would run on the Ahmedabad - Mumbai- Ahmedabad route for 6 days a week with Thursday as an off-day for maintenance activities. The train will be equipped with all modern onboard facilities to ensure a high level of comfort to the passengers."IRCTC endeavors to provide a world-class travelling experience to its passengers through the newly announced Premium Tejas Train," said the release.

Second run of Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express to be flagged off on January 17

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday remembered former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary and said that the Indian polity misses him dearly.

"Remembering Arun Jaitley ji with a heavy heart on his birth anniversary. He was an outstanding parliamentarian, one of our most valuable leaders, a great thinker, orator, who could marshal up cogent arguments steeped in facts and history, effortlessly. Indian polity misses him," tweeted Shah.

Jaitley passed away on August 24 this year at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. He was 66.

Earlier today, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled Jaitley's statue in Patna on his birth anniversary.

Jaitley's family and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi had also attended the event.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that the Ministry of Finance will hold its first Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture on March 20, 2020."An economist conclave shall be held the next day. Eminent economists shall be invited," she said.&nbsp;

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday remembered former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary and said that the Indian polity misses him dearly.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday remembered former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary and said that the Indian polity misses him dearly. "Remembering Arun Jaitley ji with a heavy heart on his birth anniversary. He was an outstanding parliamentarian, one of our most valuable leaders, a great thinker, orator, who could marshal up cogent arguments steeped in facts and history, effortlessly. Indian polity misses him," tweeted Shah. Jaitley passed away on August 24 this year at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. He was 66. Earlier today, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled Jaitley's statue in Patna on his birth anniversary. Jaitley's family and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi had also attended the event. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that the Ministry of Finance will hold its first Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture on March 20, 2020."An economist conclave shall be held the next day. Eminent economists shall be invited," she said.

Indian polity misses him: Amit Shah remembers Jaitley on his birth anniversary

On its 134th foundation day, the Congress party on Saturday took out a protest rally against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) to convey the message of 'Save Constitution-Save India'&nbsp;to the people.

The leaders were seen carrying flags of the party and placards that read 'Save Constitution-Save India'.

They also raised slogans in support of party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and against the CAA and NRC.

"We want to bring all things back that Congress had done during its tenure. It is our responsibility to save the constitution. The leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party are destroying the Constitution. The Act is not only against the Muslim community but also the poor people of the country," said a Congress leader, who was a part of the demonstration.

The protest rally concluded near the Girgaon beach in the city. Earlier in the day, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi hoisted the tricolour at the party headquarters in Delhi to mark its 134th foundation day.Congress was founded by a British, Allan Octavian Hume, on December 28, 1885.&nbsp; 
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On its 134th foundation day, the Congress party on Saturday took out a protest rally against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) to convey the message of 'Save Constitution-Save India' to the people.

On its 134th foundation day, the Congress party on Saturday took out a protest rally against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) to convey the message of 'Save Constitution-Save India' to the people. The leaders were seen carrying flags of the party and placards that read 'Save Constitution-Save India'. They also raised slogans in support of party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and against the CAA and NRC. "We want to bring all things back that Congress had done during its tenure. It is our responsibility to save the constitution. The leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party are destroying the Constitution. The Act is not only against the Muslim community but also the poor people of the country," said a Congress leader, who was a part of the demonstration. The protest rally concluded near the Girgaon beach in the city. Earlier in the day, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi hoisted the tricolour at the party headquarters in Delhi to mark its 134th foundation day.Congress was founded by a British, Allan Octavian Hume, on December 28, 1885.

On its foundation day, Congress holds massive protest rally against CAA, NRC in Mumbai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a 'red'&nbsp;warning for the national capital after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-continues-to-shiver-as-minimum-temperature-drops-to-24-degrees-celsius-270695">cold wave conditions</a> continued unabated in the region. 'Red'&nbsp;denotes extreme weather condition.

The IMD has issued the warning for today and tomorrow after the temperature in parts of Delhi on Saturday morning was 1.9 degrees Celsius.

In Safdargunj Enclave it was around 2.4 degrees Celsius. It should be noted that since 1992, Safdarjung Enclave has recorded the lowest minimum temperature this year.

During the 1930s the minimum temperature was recorded as low as 0.0 degrees Celsius.

Due to dense fog, flight operations and train services have also been affected in Delhi.

Latest satellite imageries indicate dense cloud engulfing most parts of northwest India and extending all along the Indo Gangetic plains.

Today, in Delhi's Palam and Lodhi Road, the temperature was around 3.1 degrees Celsius and 1.7 degrees Celsius.

According to IMD, from December 31, it is likely to rain in the capital city and its adjoining areas such as Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. This weather phenomenon is likely to continue till January 3, predicted the weather forecast agency.&nbsp;

 
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a 'red' warning for the national capital after cold wave conditions continued unabated in the region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a 'red' warning for the national capital after cold wave conditions continued unabated in the region. 'Red' denotes extreme weather condition. The IMD has issued the warning for today and tomorrow after the temperature in parts of Delhi on Saturday morning was 1.9 degrees Celsius. In Safdargunj Enclave it was around 2.4 degrees Celsius. It should be noted that since 1992, Safdarjung Enclave has recorded the lowest minimum temperature this year. During the 1930s the minimum temperature was recorded as low as 0.0 degrees Celsius. Due to dense fog, flight operations and train services have also been affected in Delhi. Latest satellite imageries indicate dense cloud engulfing most parts of northwest India and extending all along the Indo Gangetic plains. Today, in Delhi's Palam and Lodhi Road, the temperature was around 3.1 degrees Celsius and 1.7 degrees Celsius. According to IMD, from December 31, it is likely to rain in the capital city and its adjoining areas such as Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. This weather phenomenon is likely to continue till January 3, predicted the weather forecast agency.

IMD issues 'red' warning for Delhi as cold wave conditions continue

The prices of vegetables, including onions, are likely to come down as new stocks of vegetables have arrived in the market.

In the past few weeks, the skyrocketing prices of the onion have left the consumers teary-eyed.

Its retail prices have reached Rs 200 per kilogram while the potato is selling for Rs 40 per kilogram in several parts of the country.

"The prices of onion will become normal within two months and people will not feel the pinch while buying it. The local onion is being sold for Rs 80-100 per kilogram while the onion exported from Turkey is being sold at Rs 50-60 per kilogram. This has helped in maintaining the balance of local onion prices. If the onions from Turkey were not available, then the prices of the local onion could go up to Rs 300-400 per kilogram," said Ankit Buddhiraja, a wholesale seller at Azadpur Mandi in the national capital.

Murli Yadav, another vegetable seller believes that spike in the prices of vegetables was due to monsoon season.

"Now the new crop has arrived from many parts of the country, it will help in reducing the prices of tomato, potato, cauliflower, capsicum, and other vegetables."The onion prices have been on the rise in many states of the country, and this has even sparked protests by the people.&nbsp; 
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The prices of vegetables, including onions, are likely to come down as new stocks of vegetables have arrived in the market. In the past few weeks, the skyrocketing prices of the onion have left the consumers teary-eyed.

The prices of vegetables, including onions, are likely to come down as new stocks of vegetables have arrived in the market. In the past few weeks, the skyrocketing prices of the onion have left the consumers teary-eyed. Its retail prices have reached Rs 200 per kilogram while the potato is selling for Rs 40 per kilogram in several parts of the country. "The prices of onion will become normal within two months and people will not feel the pinch while buying it. The local onion is being sold for Rs 80-100 per kilogram while the onion exported from Turkey is being sold at Rs 50-60 per kilogram. This has helped in maintaining the balance of local onion prices. If the onions from Turkey were not available, then the prices of the local onion could go up to Rs 300-400 per kilogram," said Ankit Buddhiraja, a wholesale seller at Azadpur Mandi in the national capital. Murli Yadav, another vegetable seller believes that spike in the prices of vegetables was due to monsoon season. "Now the new crop has arrived from many parts of the country, it will help in reducing the prices of tomato, potato, cauliflower, capsicum, and other vegetables."The onion prices have been on the rise in many states of the country, and this has even sparked protests by the people.

Onion, potato prices may fall in January 2020

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday returned the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/musharraf-challenges-special-courts-verdict-in-high-treason-case-270655">application filed by former president and military dictator Pervez Musharraf</a> against his conviction in the high treason case by a special court, citing unavailability of the full bench during winter vacations.

A legal panel comprising of Khawaja Ahmad Tariq Rahim and Azhar Siddique had filed the application under Section 151 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) in a pending main writ petition of Musharraf under Article 199 of the Constitution challenging all actions of the special trial court, Dawn reported.

A three-judge bench of the LHC Chief is scheduled to take up the main petition on January 9.

The special court had announced its verdict on December 17 and handed down death penalty to Musharraf with a 2-1 majority.

In his application, the former military dictator asked the High Court to set aside the special court`s verdict for being illegal, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional and in violation of Articles 10-A, 4, 5, 10 and 10-A of the Constitution.

Advocate Siddique told Dawn that the registrar`s office returned the application as the full bench was not available during the winter vacations.

He said the application would be filed in the first week of January. The 85-page application further stated that Musharraf was not given a chance to present his arguments.

It said, "The hastily announced judgment is emanating from a prosecution case which suffers, for all intents and purposes from an admitted, noticeable and unexplained delay of over five years from the date of the alleged offence and initiation of the proceeding."

The application also assailed paragraph 66 of the special court`s verdict wherein its head Justice Waqar Seth had stated, "We direct the law enforcement agencies to strive their level best to apprehend the fugitive/convict and to ensure that the punishment is inflicted as per law and if found dead, his corpse be dragged to the D-Chowk, Islamabad, Pakistan, and be hanged for three days."

The application argued that the president of the special court had crossed all religious, moral, civil and constitutional limits, while ruthlessly, irreligiously, unlawfully, unrealistically awarding a sentence against the dignity of a person.

Earlier this month Musharraf had filed an application in the LHC, urging it to halt the special court from sentencing him in absentia.

In the petition, the former dictator had challenged the formation of the special court holding his trial under charges of high treason and legal flaws committed in the procedure.Musharraf was booked in the treason case in 2013 for imposing a state of emergency in the country on November 3, 2007, and suspending the Constitution till the mid of December 2007.&nbsp; 
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday returned the application filed by former president and military dictator Pervez Musharraf against his conviction in the high treason case by a special court, citing unavailability of the full bench during winter vacations.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday returned the application filed by former president and military dictator Pervez Musharraf against his conviction in the high treason case by a special court, citing unavailability of the full bench during winter vacations. A legal panel comprising of Khawaja Ahmad Tariq Rahim and Azhar Siddique had filed the application under Section 151 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) in a pending main writ petition of Musharraf under Article 199 of the Constitution challenging all actions of the special trial court, Dawn reported. A three-judge bench of the LHC Chief is scheduled to take up the main petition on January 9. The special court had announced its verdict on December 17 and handed down death penalty to Musharraf with a 2-1 majority. In his application, the former military dictator asked the High Court to set aside the special court`s verdict for being illegal, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional and in violation of Articles 10-A, 4, 5, 10 and 10-A of the Constitution. Advocate Siddique told Dawn that the registrar`s office returned the application as the full bench was not available during the winter vacations. He said the application would be filed in the first week of January. The 85-page application further stated that Musharraf was not given a chance to present his arguments. It said, "The hastily announced judgment is emanating from a prosecution case which suffers, for all intents and purposes from an admitted, noticeable and unexplained delay of over five years from the date of the alleged offence and initiation of the proceeding." The application also assailed paragraph 66 of the special court`s verdict wherein its head Justice Waqar Seth had stated, "We direct the law enforcement agencies to strive their level best to apprehend the fugitive/convict and to ensure that the punishment is inflicted as per law and if found dead, his corpse be dragged to the D-Chowk, Islamabad, Pakistan, and be hanged for three days." The application argued that the president of the special court had crossed all religious, moral, civil and constitutional limits, while ruthlessly, irreligiously, unlawfully, unrealistically awarding a sentence against the dignity of a person. Earlier this month Musharraf had filed an application in the LHC, urging it to halt the special court from sentencing him in absentia. In the petition, the former dictator had challenged the formation of the special court holding his trial under charges of high treason and legal flaws committed in the procedure.Musharraf was booked in the treason case in 2013 for imposing a state of emergency in the country on November 3, 2007, and suspending the Constitution till the mid of December 2007.

Court returns Musharraf application against his conviction in treason verdict

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