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Congress leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-most-clinching-we-are-moving-towards-anarchy-p-chidambaram-272576">P Chidambaram</a> on Monday asked Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-port-trust-renamed-after-syama-prasad-mukherjee-announces-prime-minister-narendra-modi-273730">Narendra Modi</a> to have a televised Q and A session over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

The former union minister alleged that the Modi is reluctant to take questions over the Act, which has triggered widespread protests across the country. 
 
He said that CAA in "conjunction" with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/refusal-to-take-part-in-npr-by-any-state-or-official-against-constitution-sushil-kumar-modi-272212">National Population Register</a> (NPR) and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamata-banerjee-skips-150th-anniversary-celebrations-of-kolkata-port-trust-273736">National Register of Citizens</a> (NRC) will take away citizenship of many people. 
 
"PM says that CAA is meant to give citizenship, not to take it away. Many of us believe that CAA (in conjunction with NPR or NRC) will declare many persons as "non-citizens" and take away citizenship," Chidambaram said in a series of tweets.

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"The only way out is for the PM to select five of his most articulate critics and have a televised Q and A session with them. Let the people listen to the discussion and reach their conclusions on CAA. I sincerely hope PM will respond favourably to this suggestion," he tweeted.

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I sincerely hope PM will respond favourably to this suggestion.
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The Congress leader said that the Prime Minister is not talking to his critics. 
 
"PM talks from high platforms to silent audiences and does not take questions. We talk through the media and are willing to take questions from media persons," he tweeted. 
 
"PM is not talking to his critics. The critics do not have an opportunity to talk to the PM," he said in another tweet. 
 
The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-playing-political-games-over-citizenship-amendment-act-says-prime-minister-narendra-modi-273683">Citizenship (Amendment) Act</a>, 2019 grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have a televised Q and A session over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. The former union minister alleged that the Modi is reluctant to take questions over the Act, which has triggered widespread protests across the country.

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have a televised Q and A session over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. The former union minister alleged that the Modi is reluctant to take questions over the Act, which has triggered widespread protests across the country. He said that CAA in "conjunction" with the National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) will take away citizenship of many people. "PM says that CAA is meant to give citizenship, not to take it away. Many of us believe that CAA (in conjunction with NPR or NRC) will declare many persons as "non-citizens" and take away citizenship," Chidambaram said in a series of tweets. PM says that CAA is meant to give citizenship, not take it away. Many of us believe that CAA (in conjunction with NPR or NRC) will declare many persons as "non-citizens" and take away citizenship. — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) January 13, 2020 × "The only way out is for the PM to select five of his most articulate critics and have a televised Q and A session with them. Let the people listen to the discussion and reach their conclusions on CAA. I sincerely hope PM will respond favourably to this suggestion," he tweeted. The only way out is for the PM to select five of his most articulate critics and have a televised Q and A session with them. Let the people listen to the discussion and reach their conclusions on CAA. I sincerely hope PM will respond favourably to this suggestion. — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) January 13, 2020 × The Congress leader said that the Prime Minister is not talking to his critics. "PM talks from high platforms to silent audiences and does not take questions. We talk through the media and are willing to take questions from media persons," he tweeted. "PM is not talking to his critics. The critics do not have an opportunity to talk to the PM," he said in another tweet. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

P Chidambaram wants PM Modi to have televised Q&A session over CAA with critics

As a major development in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/larger-constitution-bench-of-supreme-court-to-sabarimala-review-petitions-in-january-269501">Sabarimala temple case</a>, a nine-judge Constitution bench of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/section-144-cannot-be-used-to-suppress-freedom-of-speech-kapil-sibal-273479">Supreme Court</a> will hear the batch of petitions seeking considerable review of the 2018 judgement which alllowed girls and women of all age groups to visit and offer prayers&nbsp;in the shrine.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-the-corridors-of-judiciary-supreme-court-verdicts-that-held-nations-attention-in-2019-270230">apex court</a> had on January 6 issued a notice informing about the listing. 
 
On December 13, the Supreme Court had said that its 2018 order on Sabarimala temple issue was "not final" as the matter is pending before a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-refers-sabarimala-case-to-larger-constitution-bench-261956">seven-judge bench</a>, which, it had said, will be constituted soon. 
 
A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde had made these observations while passing an order on a petition filed by two activists&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-likely-to-hear-bindu-aminis-plea-on-sabarimala-entry-next-week-266448">Bindu Ammini</a> and Fathima A S, seeking safe passage for women inside the shrine. 
 
"There is a judgment (allowing women entry) in the Sabarimala temple, but it is equally true that the issue has been referred to a larger Bench. We do not want any <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-devotees-pay-obeisance-at-sabarimala-temple-262681">violence</a>," the court had observed. 
 
The apex court, however, granted police protection to the two activists. 
 
In November, a man had sprayed chili and pepper on Bindu's face when she was on her way to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amid-tight-security-arrangements-sabarimala-temple-opens-for-prayer-262585">Sabarimala</a> temple. Fathima had also tried to enter the shrine. 
 
The apex court refused to pass any other order in connection to the matter. 
 
The apex court had in the year 2018 allowed girls and women of all age groups to visit the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-visit-sabarimala-temple-as-it-is-our-constitutional-right-trupti-desai-264546">Lord Ayyappa temple</a> at Sabarimala in Kerala, following which a batch of review petitions was filed. 
 
Allowing their review petitions, the court had referred the matter to a larger bench.

As a major development in Sabarimala temple case, a nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will hear the batch of petitions seeking considerable review of the 2018 judgement which alllowed girls and women of all age groups to visit and offer prayers in the shrine.

As a major development in Sabarimala temple case, a nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will hear the batch of petitions seeking considerable review of the 2018 judgement which alllowed girls and women of all age groups to visit and offer prayers in the shrine. The apex court had on January 6 issued a notice informing about the listing. On December 13, the Supreme Court had said that its 2018 order on Sabarimala temple issue was "not final" as the matter is pending before a seven-judge bench, which, it had said, will be constituted soon. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde had made these observations while passing an order on a petition filed by two activists Bindu Ammini and Fathima A S, seeking safe passage for women inside the shrine. "There is a judgment (allowing women entry) in the Sabarimala temple, but it is equally true that the issue has been referred to a larger Bench. We do not want any violence," the court had observed. The apex court, however, granted police protection to the two activists. In November, a man had sprayed chili and pepper on Bindu's face when she was on her way to Sabarimala temple. Fathima had also tried to enter the shrine. The apex court refused to pass any other order in connection to the matter. The apex court had in the year 2018 allowed girls and women of all age groups to visit the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala, following which a batch of review petitions was filed. Allowing their review petitions, the court had referred the matter to a larger bench.

Nine-judge Supreme Court bench to hear issue of women's entry in Sabarimala temple from today

The masked woman who was seen in the videos of JNU violence has been identified by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gauri-lankesh-murder-case-sit-arrests-absconding-accused-rushikesh-devdikar-273332">Special Investigation Team</a>. She is reported to be a student of&nbsp;Delhi University.

"SIT team has identified that the masked woman who was seen in the videos of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-jamia-students-need-our-support-says-cong-leader-shashi-tharoor-273821">JNU violence</a> is from Delhi University. She will be soon served notice to join the investigation," said Delhi Police.

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On Sunday, Delhi Police sources had said that the SIT had identified seven more people who were allegedly involved in the violence that erupted in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnusu-terms-delhi-polices-probe-in-campus-violence-as-fraud-and-bogus-273662">Jawaharlal Nehru University</a> (JNU) on January 5. 
 
Earlier, the Crime Branch investigating the case had identified and released photographs of nine suspects, including JNUSU president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-professors-move-delhi-hc-seeking-to-preserve-cctv-footage-other-evidences-273433">Aishe Ghosh</a>. 
 
On January 5, more than 30 students, including Ghosh, were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jawaharlal-nehru-university-row-fact-finding-committee-ordered-to-assess-the-mob-attack-272598">JNU campus</a> and attacked students and teaching staff with sticks and rods.

The masked woman who was seen in the videos of JNU violence has been identified by the Special Investigation Team. She is reported to be a student of Delhi University.

The masked woman who was seen in the videos of JNU violence has been identified by the Special Investigation Team. She is reported to be a student of Delhi University. "SIT team has identified that the masked woman who was seen in the videos of JNU violence is from Delhi University. She will be soon served notice to join the investigation," said Delhi Police. Delhi Police Sources: Those who have been served notice by Delhi Police will be interrogated in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Nine people have been told to join the investigation from today. https://t.co/mGXdN0Rpl5 — ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2020 × On Sunday, Delhi Police sources had said that the SIT had identified seven more people who were allegedly involved in the violence that erupted in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on January 5. Earlier, the Crime Branch investigating the case had identified and released photographs of nine suspects, including JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh. On January 5, more than 30 students, including Ghosh, were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered the JNU campus and attacked students and teaching staff with sticks and rods.

SIT identifies the 'masked woman' from videos of JNU violence

Waking up at 3 AM, reaching Vijay Chowk by 4 AM, marching 12-14 kilometres per day is part of the two-month drill for flight lieutenant Shrikant Sharma and his 144 men contingent as they prepare for Republic day 2020.&nbsp;

Leading the Air Force's contingent again at Republic Day 2020 for the second year in a row, lieutenant Sharma told WION, "The feeling is actually the same, rather it has doubled as compared to last year. The amount of pressure, physical exertion, and level of training increase every year."

Asked about the competition, lieutenant Sharma said, "in this journey, competition for me was not with the rest of 39 officers. It was a competition with me, from myself as compared to last year".

Forty officers were called for the selection to lead the Air Force's contingent.&nbsp;

In the evening session, they go for a run for 6-8 kilometres, followed by physical training and yoga.&nbsp;

This year, the IAF Tableau will have models of Rafale aircraft, indigenously developed light combat aircraft and light combat helicopter and surface to air guided weapon Aakash missile system and Astra missiles.

Waking up at 3 AM, reaching Vijay Chowk by 4 AM, marching 12-14 kilometres per day is part of the two-month drill for flight lieutenant Shrikant Sharma and his 144 men contingent as they prepare for Republic day 2020.

Waking up at 3 AM, reaching Vijay Chowk by 4 AM, marching 12-14 kilometres per day is part of the two-month drill for flight lieutenant Shrikant Sharma and his 144 men contingent as they prepare for Republic day 2020. Leading the Air Force's contingent again at Republic Day 2020 for the second year in a row, lieutenant Sharma told WION, "The feeling is actually the same, rather it has doubled as compared to last year. The amount of pressure, physical exertion, and level of training increase every year." Asked about the competition, lieutenant Sharma said, "in this journey, competition for me was not with the rest of 39 officers. It was a competition with me, from myself as compared to last year". Forty officers were called for the selection to lead the Air Force's contingent. In the evening session, they go for a run for 6-8 kilometres, followed by physical training and yoga. This year, the IAF Tableau will have models of Rafale aircraft, indigenously developed light combat aircraft and light combat helicopter and surface to air guided weapon Aakash missile system and Astra missiles.

'It's a proud moment', says flight lieutenant Shrikant Sharma on leading IAF contingent in Republic Day parade

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Congress, on Monday, called for&nbsp;the opposition parties for a&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;to discuss the political dynamics and current situation of the country which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/just-look-up-you-will-find-cctvs-on-every-lane-sisodia-to-shah-272797">Aam Aadmi Party</a>, Bahujan Samaj Party and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trinamool-congress-supremo-mamata-banerjee-to-boycott-opposition-meet-in-delhi-273257">Trinamool Congress</a> are not likely to attend.&nbsp;

Discussions will be held on several issues including the amended <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-playing-political-games-over-citizenship-amendment-act-says-prime-minister-narendra-modi-273683">Citizenship Amendment Act</a> (CAA), National Population Register (NPR), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and the violence in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-jamia-students-need-our-support-says-cong-leader-shashi-tharoor-273821">Jawaharlal Nehru University</a> (JNU) during the meeting scheduled to be held in Parliament annexe at 2 pm. 
 
Trinamool Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party and Aam Aadmi Party will not be taking part in the meeting.

Citing "betrayal" by Congress in Rajasthan, BSP chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-to-mayawati-she-must-visit-rajasthan-to-meet-kota-victimss-families-272134">Mayawati</a> on Monday said that her party will not attend the meeting of opposition parties, scheduled to take place later in the day.

"As is known, despite BSP supporting Congress government in Rajasthan from outside, they broke our MLAs for a second time and inducted them in their own party, which is a complete betrayal," Mayawati said in a tweet.

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"Under such circumstances, BSP attending today's Opposition meeting called by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hemant-soren-in-delhi-to-discuss-cabinet-expansion-with-congress-leaders-273822">Congress</a> will be demoralising for people of the party in Rajasthan. So, BSP will not take part in this meeting," she added.

Stressing that her party opposes the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), she said, "Once again, I appeal to the Central government to take back this divisive and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-priyanka-instigated-riots-by-supporting-anti-caa-drive-home-minister-amit-shah-272323">unconstitutional law</a>." 
 
In December last year, Opposition leaders had met President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/declaration-of-amaravathi-as-capital-was-unconstitutional-ysrcp-mla-to-president-kovind-272733">Ram Nath Kovind</a> and lodged their protest over police action against students over the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

Congress, on Monday, called for the opposition parties for a meeting to discuss the political dynamics and current situation of the country which Aam Aadmi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Trinamool Congress are not likely to attend.

Congress, on Monday, called for the opposition parties for a meeting to discuss the political dynamics and current situation of the country which Aam Aadmi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Trinamool Congress are not likely to attend. Discussions will be held on several issues including the amended Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Population Register (NPR), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) during the meeting scheduled to be held in Parliament annexe at 2 pm. Trinamool Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party and Aam Aadmi Party will not be taking part in the meeting. Citing "betrayal" by Congress in Rajasthan, BSP chief Mayawati on Monday said that her party will not attend the meeting of opposition parties, scheduled to take place later in the day. "As is known, despite BSP supporting Congress government in Rajasthan from outside, they broke our MLAs for a second time and inducted them in their own party, which is a complete betrayal," Mayawati said in a tweet. 3. वैसे भी बीएसपी CAA/NRC आदि के विरोध में है। केन्द्र सरकार से पुनः अपील है कि वह इस विभाजनकारी व असंवैधानिक कानून को वापिस ले। साथ ही, JNU व अन्य शिक्षण संस्थानों में भी छात्रों का राजनीतिकरण करना यह अति-दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण। 3/3 — Mayawati (@Mayawati) January 13, 2020 × "Under such circumstances, BSP attending today's Opposition meeting called by Congress will be demoralising for people of the party in Rajasthan. So, BSP will not take part in this meeting," she added. Stressing that her party opposes the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), she said, "Once again, I appeal to the Central government to take back this divisive and unconstitutional law." In December last year, Opposition leaders had met President Ram Nath Kovind and lodged their protest over police action against students over the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during which both leaders "exchanged views on regional and global issues".&nbsp;

"The two leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues and underlined the great similarity and convergence in the approaches of India and Russia for ensuring regional and global security, peace and stability," a statement by Ministry of External Affairs said.

The two leaders also expressed happiness at the significant landmarks the Special Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia had covered in the recent past, particularly in the year 2019, the MEA statement also said.

Both leaders also agreed to continue consulting each other closely and "working assiduously" to further strengthen India and Russia ties in 2020.

&nbsp;Recalling that the Russian Federation had celebrated Christmas recently as per the tradition in Russia, the Prime Minister conveyed season's greetings to President Putin and the Russian people.

Putin warmly reciprocated the greetings and wished PM Modi and the people of India prosperity, progress, peace and happiness.

The Prime Minister stressed that the year 2020 would be of special significance for Russia and recalled with gratitude the invitation extended by President Putin to him to participate in the 75th Victory Day Celebration in Moscow in May this year.

PM Modi said that he looked forward to participating in the Summits of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS countries in Russia this year and welcoming President Putin in India for the 21st bilateral Annual Summit.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during which both leaders "exchanged views on regional and global issues".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during which both leaders "exchanged views on regional and global issues". "The two leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues and underlined the great similarity and convergence in the approaches of India and Russia for ensuring regional and global security, peace and stability," a statement by Ministry of External Affairs said. The two leaders also expressed happiness at the significant landmarks the Special Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia had covered in the recent past, particularly in the year 2019, the MEA statement also said. Both leaders also agreed to continue consulting each other closely and "working assiduously" to further strengthen India and Russia ties in 2020. Recalling that the Russian Federation had celebrated Christmas recently as per the tradition in Russia, the Prime Minister conveyed season's greetings to President Putin and the Russian people. Putin warmly reciprocated the greetings and wished PM Modi and the people of India prosperity, progress, peace and happiness. The Prime Minister stressed that the year 2020 would be of special significance for Russia and recalled with gratitude the invitation extended by President Putin to him to participate in the 75th Victory Day Celebration in Moscow in May this year. PM Modi said that he looked forward to participating in the Summits of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS countries in Russia this year and welcoming President Putin in India for the 21st bilateral Annual Summit. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi and Russia's Putin discuss regional, global issues in telephonic conversation

Pakistan on Monday summoned Indian Charge d'Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia and lodged a protest over the alleged ceasefire violation by the Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC) last week.

Ahluwalia was summoned by Director General (South Asia and SAARC) Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, who condemned the ceasefire violation by the Indian troops in Kotkotera and Karela Sectors on January 11, as per the statement of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Chaudhry claimed that the "indiscriminate and unprovoked" firing by the Indian forces claimed the life of 24-year-old Muhammad Ishtiaque, who was a resident of Chowki village, the statement read.

New Delhi has repeatedly urged Pakistan to "respect" the 2003 ceasefire arrangement between the two countries.

Pakistan on Monday summoned Indian Charge d'Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia and lodged a protest over the alleged ceasefire violation by the Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC) last week.

Pakistan on Monday summoned Indian Charge d'Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia and lodged a protest over the alleged ceasefire violation by the Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC) last week. Ahluwalia was summoned by Director General (South Asia and SAARC) Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, who condemned the ceasefire violation by the Indian troops in Kotkotera and Karela Sectors on January 11, as per the statement of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Chaudhry claimed that the "indiscriminate and unprovoked" firing by the Indian forces claimed the life of 24-year-old Muhammad Ishtiaque, who was a resident of Chowki village, the statement read. New Delhi has repeatedly urged Pakistan to "respect" the 2003 ceasefire arrangement between the two countries.

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over 'ceasefire violations' along LoC

Delhi police had arrested a total of 94 people for protesting violently during the agitations against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in last one month.

According to the government sources, all 94 persons were protesting violently at various locations against the amended Citizenship Act.

Delhi police sources also claimed that these arrested people were booked in cases registered across Delhi including South-East, North-East, Central etc.

Sources have also confirmed that cases against those who were arrested are still under investigation.

"Cases are under investigation and there will be more arrests in the cases as we are in the process of identifying other accused," a senior government official said.

Protests had erupted in different parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, which grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.&nbsp; 
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Delhi police had arrested a total of 94 people for protesting violently during the agitations against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in last one month. According to the government sources, all 94 persons were protesting violently at various locations against the amended Citizenship Act.

Delhi police had arrested a total of 94 people for protesting violently during the agitations against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in last one month. According to the government sources, all 94 persons were protesting violently at various locations against the amended Citizenship Act. Delhi police sources also claimed that these arrested people were booked in cases registered across Delhi including South-East, North-East, Central etc. Sources have also confirmed that cases against those who were arrested are still under investigation. "Cases are under investigation and there will be more arrests in the cases as we are in the process of identifying other accused," a senior government official said. Protests had erupted in different parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, which grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.

Delhi police arrested 94 persons for violence during anti-CAA protests: Report

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency (IDA) on Monday.

In the meeting chaired by Shah, the progress made under the "Holistic development of islands" program was reviewed, according to a release by the PIB.

"For the first time in the country, an initiative of sustainable development in the identified Islands within scientifically-assessed carrying capacity has been taken-up. Development plans with a focus on the creation of jobs for the islanders through tourism promotion as well as the export of seafood and coconut-based products made in the Islands have been prepared and are being implemented in four islands of Andaman and Nicobar and five islands of Lakshadweep," the release read.

"In the second phase, suitable sites in 12 more islands of Andaman and Nicobar and five islands in Lakshadweep have been covered," it added.

In the meeting, a detailed presentation was made by the CEO of NITI Aayog highlighting the current status of the planned projects being implemented for the benefit of the islanders.

The status of the implementation of decisions taken in the last meeting were also highlighted in the presentation.

Shah expressed satisfaction at the progress made and called upon all concerned to expedite implementation of the on-going projects for islanders'&nbsp;benefits.

The meeting was attended by Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral D. K. Joshi (retd), administrator of Lakshadweep Dineshwar Sharma, Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog among other officials.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency (IDA) on Monday. In the meeting chaired by Shah, the progress made under the "Holistic development of islands" program was reviewed, according to a release by the PIB.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency (IDA) on Monday. In the meeting chaired by Shah, the progress made under the "Holistic development of islands" program was reviewed, according to a release by the PIB. "For the first time in the country, an initiative of sustainable development in the identified Islands within scientifically-assessed carrying capacity has been taken-up. Development plans with a focus on the creation of jobs for the islanders through tourism promotion as well as the export of seafood and coconut-based products made in the Islands have been prepared and are being implemented in four islands of Andaman and Nicobar and five islands of Lakshadweep," the release read. "In the second phase, suitable sites in 12 more islands of Andaman and Nicobar and five islands in Lakshadweep have been covered," it added. In the meeting, a detailed presentation was made by the CEO of NITI Aayog highlighting the current status of the planned projects being implemented for the benefit of the islanders. The status of the implementation of decisions taken in the last meeting were also highlighted in the presentation. Shah expressed satisfaction at the progress made and called upon all concerned to expedite implementation of the on-going projects for islanders' benefits. The meeting was attended by Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral D. K. Joshi (retd), administrator of Lakshadweep Dineshwar Sharma, Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog among other officials.

Amit Shah chairs sixth meeting of Island Development Agency

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Monday termed Citizenship (Amendment) Act, National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) a "package" that is "unconstitutional."

Claiming that NPR is the basis for NRC, Yechury after Congress-led Opposition meeting here, said,&nbsp;"The NPR will be the basis in which NRC will be enumerated. The NRC, CAA, NPR are a single package which is unconstitutional as it linked religion with citizenship. It is basically targetting the poor, marginalised, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, who will be harassed for producing documents."

"We have declared that this is something which is not accepted. We want the CAA to repeal and NPR to be stopped," he said.

Yechury further appealed to all the Chief Ministers, who have announced they will not implement NRC in their state must consider suspending NPR enumeration.

"The Chief Ministers, who have declared that their states will not implement NRC, we urged them to also decare that NPR will not be allowed in their state because you have a Census, Aadhaar Card and epic number for all the voters. The motive of NPR is to form the foundation for NRC," he said.

Expressing solidarity with people and students fighting to "save the Indian Constitution", Yechury said,&nbsp;"To strengethen the spirit of resistance in a peaceful manner in defence of Indian constitution -- we appeal people to join us on January 23, 26 and 30 against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and NRC, in spirit to 'Save Country, Save Democracy and Save Constitution'."

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had asserted that there was no link between the NPR exercise and the NRC and that the process of NPR cannot be used for NRC.

In an exclusive interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, Shah had said that the information obtained through NPR cannot be used for NRC.

He had said the Union Cabinet has not ever discussed the NRC.

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Monday termed Citizenship (Amendment) Act, National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) a "package" that is "unconstitutional.

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Monday termed Citizenship (Amendment) Act, National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) a "package" that is "unconstitutional." Claiming that NPR is the basis for NRC, Yechury after Congress-led Opposition meeting here, said, "The NPR will be the basis in which NRC will be enumerated. The NRC, CAA, NPR are a single package which is unconstitutional as it linked religion with citizenship. It is basically targetting the poor, marginalised, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, who will be harassed for producing documents." "We have declared that this is something which is not accepted. We want the CAA to repeal and NPR to be stopped," he said. Yechury further appealed to all the Chief Ministers, who have announced they will not implement NRC in their state must consider suspending NPR enumeration. "The Chief Ministers, who have declared that their states will not implement NRC, we urged them to also decare that NPR will not be allowed in their state because you have a Census, Aadhaar Card and epic number for all the voters. The motive of NPR is to form the foundation for NRC," he said. Expressing solidarity with people and students fighting to "save the Indian Constitution", Yechury said, "To strengethen the spirit of resistance in a peaceful manner in defence of Indian constitution -- we appeal people to join us on January 23, 26 and 30 against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and NRC, in spirit to 'Save Country, Save Democracy and Save Constitution'." Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had asserted that there was no link between the NPR exercise and the NRC and that the process of NPR cannot be used for NRC. In an exclusive interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, Shah had said that the information obtained through NPR cannot be used for NRC. He had said the Union Cabinet has not ever discussed the NRC.

CAA, NRC, NPR an unconstitutional package: CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Congress leader and former MLA from Badarpur along with three others on Monday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Vinay Mishra, son of former Congress MP Mahabal Mishra along with social worker Jai Bhagwan and activist Deepu Chaudhary joined the AAP.

Soon after joining the party, Ram Singh said, "The work of Arvind Kejriwal inspired him to join the party."

Meanwhile, Vinay Mishra stated that the policies of AAP on education, health, electricity, and water brought changes in the lives of people.

Meanwhile, the Congress party has finalised 14 candidates for the ensuing Delhi Assembly elections.

The sources said that Congress will announce the list of candidates only after the AAP and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declare their candidates.

The Model Code of Conduct came into force in Delhi on January 6 after the Election Commission of India announced that the assembly election in Delhi will be held on February 8. Counting of votes will take place on February 11.&nbsp;

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Congress leader and former MLA from Badarpur along with three others on Monday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Congress leader and former MLA from Badarpur along with three others on Monday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Vinay Mishra, son of former Congress MP Mahabal Mishra along with social worker Jai Bhagwan and activist Deepu Chaudhary joined the AAP. Soon after joining the party, Ram Singh said, "The work of Arvind Kejriwal inspired him to join the party." Meanwhile, Vinay Mishra stated that the policies of AAP on education, health, electricity, and water brought changes in the lives of people. Meanwhile, the Congress party has finalised 14 candidates for the ensuing Delhi Assembly elections. The sources said that Congress will announce the list of candidates only after the AAP and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declare their candidates. The Model Code of Conduct came into force in Delhi on January 6 after the Election Commission of India announced that the assembly election in Delhi will be held on February 8. Counting of votes will take place on February 11.

Delhi assembly polls: Former Congress MLA Ram Singh, 3 others join AAP

With the dawn of the new year, India's space research organization(ISRO) announced its ambitious new projects Chandrayaan 3 and Gaganyaan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/new-lunar-mission-chandrayaan-3-to-launch-in-november-2020-isro-271367">Also Read:&nbsp;India to launch Chandrayaan-3 in November 2020, says&nbsp;ISRO chief K Sivan</a>

With Chandrayaan 3, India's space organisation will be making its second attempt to soft-land on the surface of the Moon, meanwhile, Gaganyaan will be India's first manned mission expected to take-off by 2022.&nbsp;

WION spoke exclusively to ISRO chief K. Sivan on what lessons the space organization has learnt from Chandrayaan 2.

"The rough braking phase worked good high velocity in fine braking phase which led to hard landing of Chandrayaan 2,"&nbsp;Sivan told WION, adding, "We are expecting Chandrayaan 3 to be a success."

"We are rectifying errors of Chandrayaan 2," the ISRO chief said. "We are confident of having a better understanding before Chandrayaan 3," the ISRO chief said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/isro-releases-first-illuminated-image-of-lunar-surface-taken-by-chandrayaan-2-256582">Also Read:&nbsp;ISRO releases first illuminated image of lunar surface taken by Chandrayaan 2</a>

"The human space flight centre will be built at a cost of Rs 2,700 crore,"&nbsp;Sivan informed, while stating that four astronauts were undergoing training in Russia for Gaganyaan. After Russia, the astronauts will undergo training in India, Sivan said.

Sivan said the human space flight centre will be a permanent centre for all future manned missions.

With the dawn of the new year, India's space research organization(ISRO) announced its ambitious new projects Chandrayaan 3 and Gaganyaan. Also Read: India to launch Chandrayaan-3 in November 2020, says ISRO chief K Sivan With Chandrayaan 3, India's space organisation will be making its second attempt to soft-land on the surface of the Moon, meanwhile, Gaganyaan will be India's first manned mission expected to take-off by 2022.

With the dawn of the new year, India's space research organization(ISRO) announced its ambitious new projects Chandrayaan 3 and Gaganyaan. Also Read: India to launch Chandrayaan-3 in November 2020, says ISRO chief K Sivan With Chandrayaan 3, India's space organisation will be making its second attempt to soft-land on the surface of the Moon, meanwhile, Gaganyaan will be India's first manned mission expected to take-off by 2022. WION spoke exclusively to ISRO chief K. Sivan on what lessons the space organization has learnt from Chandrayaan 2. "The rough braking phase worked good high velocity in fine braking phase which led to hard landing of Chandrayaan 2," Sivan told WION, adding, "We are expecting Chandrayaan 3 to be a success." "We are rectifying errors of Chandrayaan 2," the ISRO chief said. "We are confident of having a better understanding before Chandrayaan 3," the ISRO chief said. Also Read: ISRO releases first illuminated image of lunar surface taken by Chandrayaan 2 "The human space flight centre will be built at a cost of Rs 2,700 crore," Sivan informed, while stating that four astronauts were undergoing training in Russia for Gaganyaan. After Russia, the astronauts will undergo training in India, Sivan said. Sivan said the human space flight centre will be a permanent centre for all future manned missions.

We expect Chandrayaan-3 to be a success: ISRO chief K Sivan to WION

With the dawn of the New Year, ISRO announced its ambitious new project Chandrayaan 3 and Gaganyaan. With Chandrayaan 3 the Indian Space Research Organisation is making its second attempt to soft-landing on the surface of the Moon. Gaganyaan is India's first manned mission and is expected to take off by 2022. WION caught up with ISRO Chief Kailasavadivoo Sivan on the latest updates. Watch this exclusive report: #WION #WIONNews #ISRO #Gaganyaan #Chandrayaan3

WION Exclusive conversation with ISRO Chief Kailasavadivoo Sivan

One terrorist was killed during an encounter between terrorists and police on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.

The identity of the slain terrorist&nbsp;is being ascertained right now.

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After the encounter, police also recovered arms and ammunition. All these materials have been taken for further investigation.

On Sunday, three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists were killed in the Tral area of Kashmir.

The killed terrorists have been identified as Umer Fayaz Lone alias Hamad Khan resident of Seer Tral, Faizan Hamid resident of Mandoora Tral and Adil Bashir Mir alias Abu Dujana resident of Monghama Tral.&nbsp;

One terrorist was killed during an encounter between terrorists and police on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district. The identity of the slain terrorist is being ascertained right now.

One terrorist was killed during an encounter between terrorists and police on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district. The identity of the slain terrorist is being ascertained right now. #UPDATE Kashmir Zone Police: 1 terrorist killed. Arms & ammunition recovered; Identity & affiliation being ascertained. https://t.co/HIr9I6l23U — ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2020 × After the encounter, police also recovered arms and ammunition. All these materials have been taken for further investigation. On Sunday, three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists were killed in the Tral area of Kashmir. The killed terrorists have been identified as Umer Fayaz Lone alias Hamad Khan resident of Seer Tral, Faizan Hamid resident of Mandoora Tral and Adil Bashir Mir alias Abu Dujana resident of Monghama Tral.

J&K: 1 terrorist killed in encounter with security forces

In India leaders of 15 opposition parties are meeting in the Parliament to discuss the contentious amended in the Citizenship law and students protest on CAA gaining momentum. Six major parties including the TMC, BPS, Shiv Sena, DMK, Samajwadi Party and the Aam Aadmi Party have decided to skip the meeting. #WION #WION News #CAA #CitizenshipAmendmentBill

India's opposition discuss CAA, NRC: 6 major political parties skip meet

The National Investigation Agency will take over the high profile case in which a decorated Jammu and Kashmir police officer, Davinder Singh, was arrested with two terrorists and one overground worker in Kulgam district on Saturday, top police sources have told WION.&nbsp;

The case which shocked the J&amp;K police and other agencies in the valley will be officially handed over to India's premier investigating agency in days to come.&nbsp;

"An NIA team was supposed to reach here today but due to snowfall, no flights could land or take off from the airport, hence hampering their arrival. They will reach here when the flights can land and the case will be taken over by them," said a top police source in Kashmir adding that the J&amp;K police has also given its consent for the case to be taken over. The case was registered was which was registered at Qazigund police station.&nbsp;

The NIA in the past has taken over several cases from the local police and investigated them including&nbsp;Pulwama terror attack case, J&amp;K terror funding case, URI terror attack, and other suicide attacks which created big headlines.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the sources in the agency also said that the investigation has so far revealed that terrorists and the officer were on way to Chandigarh and two terrorists were wearing turbans to hide their identity. Their motivation for moving to Punjab is still being investigated by the security forces.&nbsp;

The police during a press conference yesterday had said that their officers were capable enough to probe the incident as several officers presently posted with the J&amp;K carder have worked with several top agencies.&nbsp;

Earlier today, J&amp;K police chief Dilbag Singh according to sources in Delhi, spoke to officials at the Ministry of Home Affairs about the developments in the valley since yesterday which includes the arrest of the DSP rank officer.&nbsp;

Sources say the Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla was briefed on the arrest of the officer with two terrorists, including a top commander, and one overground worker from an i10 car in Kulgam.&nbsp;

He was also informed about the killing of three terrorists in Tral area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir. They say that the top cop also spoke about the interrogations and questioning being done by several agencies including the Military intelligence, Intelligence bureau &amp; RAW of the DSP and terrorists.

The arrest of the officer, who was deployed with the anti-hijacking unit at the Srinagar International Airport, has shocked the security forces operating in the valley as the officer was involved in several anti-terrorism operations in the militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir in the past.

He was posing with foreign envoys during their official visit to Kashmir to get a first-hand account on the situation in J&amp;K following the abrogation of J&amp;K special status which raised serval questions on his deployment at a sensitive location despite his tainted tenure.&nbsp;

Questions are also being raised on the processes involving in the vetting officers for gallantry as Davinder Singh was awarded President's medal on the eve of India's Independence day. &nbsp;

The National Investigation Agency will take over the high profile case in which a decorated Jammu and Kashmir police officer, Davinder Singh, was arrested with two terrorists and one overground worker in Kulgam district on Saturday, top police sources have told WION.

The National Investigation Agency will take over the high profile case in which a decorated Jammu and Kashmir police officer, Davinder Singh, was arrested with two terrorists and one overground worker in Kulgam district on Saturday, top police sources have told WION. The case which shocked the J&K police and other agencies in the valley will be officially handed over to India's premier investigating agency in days to come. "An NIA team was supposed to reach here today but due to snowfall, no flights could land or take off from the airport, hence hampering their arrival. They will reach here when the flights can land and the case will be taken over by them," said a top police source in Kashmir adding that the J&K police has also given its consent for the case to be taken over. The case was registered was which was registered at Qazigund police station. The NIA in the past has taken over several cases from the local police and investigated them including Pulwama terror attack case, J&K terror funding case, URI terror attack, and other suicide attacks which created big headlines. Meanwhile, the sources in the agency also said that the investigation has so far revealed that terrorists and the officer were on way to Chandigarh and two terrorists were wearing turbans to hide their identity. Their motivation for moving to Punjab is still being investigated by the security forces. The police during a press conference yesterday had said that their officers were capable enough to probe the incident as several officers presently posted with the J&K carder have worked with several top agencies. Earlier today, J&K police chief Dilbag Singh according to sources in Delhi, spoke to officials at the Ministry of Home Affairs about the developments in the valley since yesterday which includes the arrest of the DSP rank officer. Sources say the Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla was briefed on the arrest of the officer with two terrorists, including a top commander, and one overground worker from an i10 car in Kulgam. He was also informed about the killing of three terrorists in Tral area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir. They say that the top cop also spoke about the interrogations and questioning being done by several agencies including the Military intelligence, Intelligence bureau & RAW of the DSP and terrorists. The arrest of the officer, who was deployed with the anti-hijacking unit at the Srinagar International Airport, has shocked the security forces operating in the valley as the officer was involved in several anti-terrorism operations in the militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir in the past. He was posing with foreign envoys during their official visit to Kashmir to get a first-hand account on the situation in J&K following the abrogation of J&K special status which raised serval questions on his deployment at a sensitive location despite his tainted tenure. Questions are also being raised on the processes involving in the vetting officers for gallantry as Davinder Singh was awarded President's medal on the eve of India's Independence day.

NIA to take over J&K police officer's arrest case as investigation reveals new findings

Congress General Secretary <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/can-priyanka-gandhi-make-a-difference-in-uttar-pradesh-271109">Priyanka Gandhi Vadra</a> on Monday extended her wishes to people on the occasion of Lohri.

"India has a unique culture, farmers thank the nature by celebrating and beating drums after harvesting Kharif corps, wishing all the people on the festival of Til, sweets, dishes and celebration, Lohri #HappyLohri," Gandhi tweeted.

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Welcoming longer days and the sun's journey to the northern hemisphere, Lohri is observed the night before Makar Sankranti or Maghi.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday extended her wishes to people on the occasion of Lohri. "India has a unique culture, farmers thank the nature by celebrating and beating drums after harvesting Kharif corps, wishing all the people on the festival of Til, sweets, dishes and celebration, Lohri #HappyLohri," Gandhi tweeted.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday extended her wishes to people on the occasion of Lohri. "India has a unique culture, farmers thank the nature by celebrating and beating drums after harvesting Kharif corps, wishing all the people on the festival of Til, sweets, dishes and celebration, Lohri #HappyLohri," Gandhi tweeted. इस देश की संस्कृति ही निराली है। खरीफ की फसल आने के बाद किसान धूम-धाम से ढोल नगाड़ों के साथ प्रकृति को धन्यवाद देते हैं। तिल, पकवानों, मिठास, मूंगफली और उत्सव के त्योहार लोहड़ी की आप सभी को शुभकामनाएं।#HappyLohri pic.twitter.com/q1kHXOARtz — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) January 13, 2020 × Welcoming longer days and the sun's journey to the northern hemisphere, Lohri is observed the night before Makar Sankranti or Maghi.

Priyanka Gandhi extends wishes to people on Lohri

Japanese Coast Guard Patrol Ship Echigo and her 60-member crew were accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Indian Coast Guard officers at the Chennai port, as it arrived majestically for a five-day goodwill visit during which the Indo-Japan joint-exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ will be conducted.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/the-india-japan-alliance-is-the-next-global-power-play-265918">Also Read:&nbsp;India-Japan alliance is next global power play</a>

The annual exercise that will be conducted off the Chennai coast on January 16 is aimed at further strengthening ties and mutual understanding between the two coast guards while enhancing interoperability in communication as well as search and rescue procedures and sharing of best practices. &nbsp;In addition to JCG ship Echigo, a total of four ICG ships, their aircraft and a vessel from National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) will participate in the exercise.

In line with a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between the Indian Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard in 2006, there have been regular interactions including high-level visits, annual joint exercises, training exchanges, workshops and seminars. This is the 19th exercise being conducted between the two Coast Guards.

“Our vessel left from Japan on the December 26 and today we entered Chennai port. As we were moving in we witnessed the spectacular sight of Indian Coast Guard giving us a warm welcome. It was a very touching gesture. Our five-day stay will provide a good opportunity to deepen our relationship and learn mutually”, said Harada Kiyoshi, commanding officer JCG vessel Echigo.

During the stay of JCG ship Echigo in harbour, various activities have been planned including official calls reciprocal visit onboard ships, sporting, cultural interactions and professional interactions between personnel of both the coast guards.

“This edition of Sahyog-Kaijin would primarily focus on search and rescue, anti-piracy and pollution response. Besides the exercises at sea, we will also build camaraderie and fellowship by competing in sporting events such as basketball matches”, Commandant CD Mohapatra, CSO(Operations) told WION.

Japanese Coast Guard Patrol Ship Echigo and her 60-member crew were accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Indian Coast Guard officers at the Chennai port, as it arrived majestically for a five-day goodwill visit during which the Indo-Japan joint-exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ will be conducted.

Japanese Coast Guard Patrol Ship Echigo and her 60-member crew were accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Indian Coast Guard officers at the Chennai port, as it arrived majestically for a five-day goodwill visit during which the Indo-Japan joint-exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ will be conducted. Also Read: India-Japan alliance is next global power play The annual exercise that will be conducted off the Chennai coast on January 16 is aimed at further strengthening ties and mutual understanding between the two coast guards while enhancing interoperability in communication as well as search and rescue procedures and sharing of best practices. In addition to JCG ship Echigo, a total of four ICG ships, their aircraft and a vessel from National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) will participate in the exercise. In line with a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between the Indian Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard in 2006, there have been regular interactions including high-level visits, annual joint exercises, training exchanges, workshops and seminars. This is the 19th exercise being conducted between the two Coast Guards. “Our vessel left from Japan on the December 26 and today we entered Chennai port. As we were moving in we witnessed the spectacular sight of Indian Coast Guard giving us a warm welcome. It was a very touching gesture. Our five-day stay will provide a good opportunity to deepen our relationship and learn mutually”, said Harada Kiyoshi, commanding officer JCG vessel Echigo. During the stay of JCG ship Echigo in harbour, various activities have been planned including official calls reciprocal visit onboard ships, sporting, cultural interactions and professional interactions between personnel of both the coast guards. “This edition of Sahyog-Kaijin would primarily focus on search and rescue, anti-piracy and pollution response. Besides the exercises at sea, we will also build camaraderie and fellowship by competing in sporting events such as basketball matches”, Commandant CD Mohapatra, CSO(Operations) told WION.

India-Japan coast guard exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ set to begin

A day after Jammu and Kashmir DSP Davinder Singh was arrested along with two militants, the state police have confirmed that he will be dealt as a terrorist. #J&K #Kashmir #Terror #WION

J&K: DSP Davinder Singh under police scanner after caught with 3 terrorists

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mayawati-questions-samajwadi-partys-conduct-says-bahujan-samaj-party-will-fight-all-elections-alone-229920">Bahujan Samaj Party</a> (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday said the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/niti-aayog-praises-yogi-government-for-kumbh-mela-arrangements-265276">Yogi Adityanath</a>-led government in Uttar Pradesh should pay attention to improving law and order in the state and rise above party politics by taking stern action against criminals.

"Not only by changing the police system in some places in Uttar Pradesh but taking strict legal action against criminal elements can bring about the right improvement in the state's deplorable law and order, which the government must pay attention to by rising above party politics," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kota-infant-deaths-mayawati-slams-priyanka-gandhi-over-her-silence-271593">Mayawati</a> said in a tweet in Hindi.

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Her statement came hours after Adityanath announced that the Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the proposal to set up a police commissioner system in the cities of Lucknow and Noida.

"The biggest step towards police reform has been taken by our government today. Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the proposal to setup police commissioner system in Lucknow and Noida," the Chief Minister told reporters at a press conference here.

He also said that two women officers of Superintendent of Police (SP) and Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) ranks each are being deployed to curb crimes against women in the new police commissionerates.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday said the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh should pay attention to improving law and order in the state and rise above party politics by taking stern action against criminals.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday said the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh should pay attention to improving law and order in the state and rise above party politics by taking stern action against criminals. "Not only by changing the police system in some places in Uttar Pradesh but taking strict legal action against criminal elements can bring about the right improvement in the state's deplorable law and order, which the government must pay attention to by rising above party politics," Mayawati said in a tweet in Hindi. उत्तर प्रदेश में केवल कुछ जगह पुलिस व्यवस्था बदलने से नहीं बल्कि आपराधिक तत्वों के विरुद्ध दलगत राजनीति से ऊपर उठकर सख़्त कानूनी कार्रवाई करने से ही प्रदेश की बदहाल कानून-व्यवस्था में सही सुधार आ सकता है जिसकी तरफ सरकार को जरुर ध्यान देना चाहिये। — Mayawati (@Mayawati) January 13, 2020 × Her statement came hours after Adityanath announced that the Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the proposal to set up a police commissioner system in the cities of Lucknow and Noida. "The biggest step towards police reform has been taken by our government today. Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the proposal to setup police commissioner system in Lucknow and Noida," the Chief Minister told reporters at a press conference here. He also said that two women officers of Superintendent of Police (SP) and Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) ranks each are being deployed to curb crimes against women in the new police commissionerates.

Mayawati urges UP government to pay attention to improving UP's law and order, rise above politics

Bihar Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/nitish-kumar-no-more-the-able-administrator-he-once-was-229884">Nitish Kumar</a> on Monday said that there is no question of implementing the National Registers of Citizens (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-proposal-of-nationwide-nrc-right-now-ravi-shankar-prasad-270883">NRC</a>) in the state and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified his stance on the exercise.

"No question of NRC in Bihar. It was in discussions only in the context of Assam. Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/narendra-modi-government-20-must-focus-on-fixing-indias-economy-263158">Narendra Modi</a> has also clarified on it," said Kumar in the state assembly, whose JD (U) is an ally of BJP.

At a rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on December 22 last year, Modi had said that the central government had no discussions of conducting a nationwide NRC.

"After I came to power in 2014, the government has held no discussions over NRC. We did carry out the NRC exercise in Assam, but it was at the orders of the Supreme Court," the Prime Minister had said.

Earlier on Sunday, JD (U) vice-president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jdu-has-nothing-to-do-with-prashant-kishors-activities-in-wb-nitish-kumar-225557">Prashant Kishor</a> thanked the Congress party and its leadership for their "formal and unequivocal rejection" of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC.

He also reassured the people of Bihar that the CAA and NRC will not be implemented in the state.

Thanking Congress leaders <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shahs-challenge-to-rahul-mamata-over-caa-273794">Rahul Gandhi</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/what-rubbish-entire-nation-knows-he-is-indian-priyanka-gandhi-vadra-on-rahuls-citizenship-row-214729">Priyanka Gandhi Vadra</a>, Kishor had tweeted, "I join my voice with all to thank #Congress leadership for their formal and unequivocal rejection of #CAA_NRC. Both @rahulgandhi &amp;@priyankagandhi deserves special thanks for their efforts on this count. Also would like to reassure to all - CAA and NRC will not be implemented in Bihar."

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that there is no question of implementing the National Registers of Citizens (NRC) in the state and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified his stance on the exercise.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that there is no question of implementing the National Registers of Citizens (NRC) in the state and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified his stance on the exercise. "No question of NRC in Bihar. It was in discussions only in the context of Assam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also clarified on it," said Kumar in the state assembly, whose JD (U) is an ally of BJP. At a rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on December 22 last year, Modi had said that the central government had no discussions of conducting a nationwide NRC. "After I came to power in 2014, the government has held no discussions over NRC. We did carry out the NRC exercise in Assam, but it was at the orders of the Supreme Court," the Prime Minister had said. Earlier on Sunday, JD (U) vice-president Prashant Kishor thanked the Congress party and its leadership for their "formal and unequivocal rejection" of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC. He also reassured the people of Bihar that the CAA and NRC will not be implemented in the state. Thanking Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Kishor had tweeted, "I join my voice with all to thank #Congress leadership for their formal and unequivocal rejection of #CAA_NRC. Both @rahulgandhi &@priyankagandhi deserves special thanks for their efforts on this count. Also would like to reassure to all - CAA and NRC will not be implemented in Bihar." I join my voice with all to thank #Congress leadership for their formal and unequivocal rejection of #CAA_NRC. Both @rahulgandhi & @priyankagandhi deserves special thanks for their efforts on this count. Also would like to reassure to all - बिहार में CAA-NRC लागू नहीं होगा। — Prashant Kishor (@PrashantKishor) January 12, 2020 ×

No question of NRC in Bihar, PM has clarified his stand on it: Nitish Kumar

The renowned Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi has chosen to execute a dress code for Lord Shiva devotees before they enter the sanctum.&nbsp;

The dress code for entering the temples was being followed on the orders of the Kashi Vidwat Parishad (the most perceived body of city's Sanskrit Scholars and Vedic specialists).&nbsp;

Those wearing jeans, shirts and pants might have the option to revere the divinity from a separation. They won't be permitted to enter the sanctum.

As indicated by the new guideline, male devotees should wear the 'dhoti-kurta' while ladies should wear a sari to enter the premises.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most adored Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva. The Temple remains on the western bank of the blessed waterway Ganga in Varanasi and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva Temples.

The renowned Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi has chosen to execute a dress code for Lord Shiva devotees before they enter the sanctum. The dress code for entering the temples was being followed on the orders of the Kashi Vidwat Parishad (the most perceived body of city's Sanskrit Scholars and Vedic specialists).

The renowned Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi has chosen to execute a dress code for Lord Shiva devotees before they enter the sanctum. The dress code for entering the temples was being followed on the orders of the Kashi Vidwat Parishad (the most perceived body of city's Sanskrit Scholars and Vedic specialists). Those wearing jeans, shirts and pants might have the option to revere the divinity from a separation. They won't be permitted to enter the sanctum. As indicated by the new guideline, male devotees should wear the 'dhoti-kurta' while ladies should wear a sari to enter the premises. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most adored Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva. The Temple remains on the western bank of the blessed waterway Ganga in Varanasi and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva Temples.

No more jeans, T-shirt in the sanctum, Kashi Vishwanath Temple enforces dress code for entry in shrine

The air quality in the national capital on Monday plunged to the '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-quality-remains-poor-in-delhi-273172">very poor</a>' category, and light rains are likely to hit the city today. 
 
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the overall AQI docked at 356 at 9 am, which falls in the 'very poor' category. 
 
At Chandni Chowk, the AQI was recorded at 321, 355 in Lodhi Road, 346 in IGI airport and 331 in IIT Delhi. 
 
An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 is marked as severe or hazardous. 
 
The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/19-trains-running-late-due-to-low-visibility-in-the-northern-railway-region-272007">India Meteorological Department</a> (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain with maximum and minimum temperatures at 23 and 9 degrees Celsius, respectively.

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On Sunday, the maximum and minimum temperatures in the national capital were recorded at 24.3 and 7.1 degrees Celsius respectively. 
 
"Scattered to fairly widespread rain or thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls accompanied with hail or lightning also likely over north Punjab, north Haryana and northwest Uttar Pradesh on Monday," the IMD said in its bulletin. 
 
A fresh western disturbance in quick succession is also very likely to affect the Western Himalayan region and plains of northwest India from January 15 onwards with a peak intensity of precipitation on January 16, the weather agency added. 
 
As many as 15 trains are running late due to low visibility in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/19-trains-running-late-due-to-low-visibility-in-northern-railway-region-271802">Northern Railway</a> region.

The air quality in the national capital on Monday plunged to the 'very poor' category, and light rains are likely to hit the city today. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the overall AQI docked at 356 at 9 am, which falls in the 'very poor' category.

The air quality in the national capital on Monday plunged to the 'very poor' category, and light rains are likely to hit the city today. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the overall AQI docked at 356 at 9 am, which falls in the 'very poor' category. At Chandni Chowk, the AQI was recorded at 321, 355 in Lodhi Road, 346 in IGI airport and 331 in IIT Delhi. An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 is marked as severe or hazardous. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain with maximum and minimum temperatures at 23 and 9 degrees Celsius, respectively. Weather Warning and Rainfall Forecast video based on 0830 hours IST of 13.01.2020 pic.twitter.com/vae7pgjyJa — India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) January 13, 2020 × On Sunday, the maximum and minimum temperatures in the national capital were recorded at 24.3 and 7.1 degrees Celsius respectively. "Scattered to fairly widespread rain or thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls accompanied with hail or lightning also likely over north Punjab, north Haryana and northwest Uttar Pradesh on Monday," the IMD said in its bulletin. A fresh western disturbance in quick succession is also very likely to affect the Western Himalayan region and plains of northwest India from January 15 onwards with a peak intensity of precipitation on January 16, the weather agency added. As many as 15 trains are running late due to low visibility in the Northern Railway region.

Delhi: Air quality plunges to 'very poor' category, light rains expected today

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