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<p>Union Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/rajnath-singh-arrives-in-moscow-for-three-day-visit-to-boost-defence-ties-with-russia-260035">Rajnath Singh</a> on Monday said that the National Democratic Alliance (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-nda-to-defence-chiefs-common-connection-between-all-three-heads-of-indian-armed-forces-271742">NDA</a>) government is committed to protect the interests of traders and to promote ease of doing business.</p>

<p>Addressing the traders community at the National Traders Convention here, Singh said: "There are many forces in the country who are trying to defame the NDA government on the economic issues but the government is not only aware of the issues facing the traders but also actively working towards its resolution."</p>

<p>"The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrababu-naidu-accuses-nda-government-of-using-cbi-it-to-harass-rivals-create-fear-180765">NDA government</a> is committed to protect the interests of the traders and to promote ease of doing business," he said.</p>

<p>He asserted that India has done a remarkable job by improving the ease of doing business ranking</p>


Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is committed to protect the interests of traders and to promote ease of doing business.

Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is committed to protect the interests of traders and to promote ease of doing business. Addressing the traders community at the National Traders Convention here, Singh said: "There are many forces in the country who are trying to defame the NDA government on the economic issues but the government is not only aware of the issues facing the traders but also actively working towards its resolution." "The NDA government is committed to protect the interests of the traders and to promote ease of doing business," he said. He asserted that India has done a remarkable job by improving the ease of doing business ranking

NDA committed to protect traders' interest, promote ease of doing business: Rajnath Singh

The battle between political parties is playing out in Indian universities at the cost of students' education. How did we reach the point where we can't tell the difference between university students and masked goons? Palki Sharma summarises what politics has turned our universities into. #Gravitas #JNU #JNUProtest #JNUViolence

Gravitas: Students attacked at JNU, proxy political conflict at expense of students

<p>Several masked men entered the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday and attacked students in the Sabarmati hostel.</p>

<p>"People came from outside, armed with sticks and rods. The situation is grim in the University. So, I am leaving the campus for now," a student of JNU said.</p>

<p>Several students were injured in violence by the masked perpetrators and were rushed to AIIMS&nbsp;with cases of head injuries and bleeding.</p>

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	<li>According to the sources, the clash took place during a public meeting organised by the JNU Teachers' Association.</li>
	<li>In the late hours of Sunday, Delhi Police said it conducted a flag march and the situation was brought under control after it got a written request from the JNU administration to enter the campus.</li>
	<li>The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Federation (JNUTF) said it was extremely concerned about the environment of fear and brutality created by some violent agitating students.</li>
	<li>Students from around the country protested to condemn the violence in JNU. Students from Mumbai and Hyderabad continued to protest into the early hours of Monday morning.</li>
	<li>JNUSU&nbsp;has demanded the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar.</li>
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<p><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/masked-goons-attack-students-teachers-on-jnu-campus-many-injured-272344">Masked men attack students, teachers on JNU campus, many injured</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-amit-shah-asks-delhi-police-commissioner-to-take-necessary-action-272347">JNU violence: Amit Shah asks Delhi Police Commissioner to take necessary action</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong>Watch: Masked mob enters JNU campus, brutally beats students and teachers</strong></p>

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Several masked men entered the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday and attacked students in the Sabarmati hostel. "People came from outside, armed with sticks and rods.

Several masked men entered the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday and attacked students in the Sabarmati hostel. "People came from outside, armed with sticks and rods. The situation is grim in the University. So, I am leaving the campus for now," a student of JNU said. Several students were injured in violence by the masked perpetrators and were rushed to AIIMS with cases of head injuries and bleeding. According to the sources, the clash took place during a public meeting organised by the JNU Teachers' Association. In the late hours of Sunday, Delhi Police said it conducted a flag march and the situation was brought under control after it got a written request from the JNU administration to enter the campus. The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Federation (JNUTF) said it was extremely concerned about the environment of fear and brutality created by some violent agitating students. Students from around the country protested to condemn the violence in JNU. Students from Mumbai and Hyderabad continued to protest into the early hours of Monday morning. JNUSU has demanded the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. Read more: Masked men attack students, teachers on JNU campus, many injured Read more: JNU violence: Amit Shah asks Delhi Police Commissioner to take necessary action Watch: Masked mob enters JNU campus, brutally beats students and teachers ×

Jawaharlal Nehru University violence update: JNU students shout slogans against Delhi Police

<p>Delhi Police on Monday said it had received a number of complaints in connection with violence in Jawaharlal<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-amit-shah-asks-delhi-police-commissioner-to-take-necessary-action-272347">&nbsp;Nehru University </a>(JNU) and would be registering an FIR soon even as it&nbsp;conducted a flag march in the campus on Sunday night to ensure there were no more fringe elements in the campus.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/masked-goons-attack-students-teachers-on-jnu-campus-many-injured-272344">Also Read:&nbsp;Masked men attack students, teachers on JNU campus, many injured</a></p>

<p>"This is a desperate attempt by forces of anarchy who are determined to use students as cannon fodder, create unrest to shore up their shrinking political footprint. Universities should remain places of learning and&nbsp;education," the BJP said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Human Resource Development (MHRD) called the registrar of JNU to his office today to discuss the situation.</p>

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<p>On Monday, Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa&nbsp;held a meeting with students and teachers of the Jawaharlal&nbsp;Nehru University at the police headquarters where the students handed over a set of demands to the official.</p>

<p>The letter, containing the set of demands, addressed to the Commissioner of Police (CP) urged him to assure "urgent medical assistance to the injured students", "arrest of all goons involved in the attack", "rescue of the students who are stuck both inside and outside the campus" and to ensure normalcy in the campus.</p>

<p>A student delegation was visited the AIIMS Trauma Centre where those injured in the JNU campus violence have been admitted.</p>

<p>Over eighteen students have been taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods on Sunday.</p>

<p>(With inputs from ANI)</p>


Delhi Police on Monday said it had received a number of complaints in connection with violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and would be registering an FIR soon even as it conducted a flag march in the campus on Sunday night to ensure there were no more fringe elements in the campus.

Delhi Police on Monday said it had received a number of complaints in connection with violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and would be registering an FIR soon even as it conducted a flag march in the campus on Sunday night to ensure there were no more fringe elements in the campus. Also Read: Masked men attack students, teachers on JNU campus, many injured "This is a desperate attempt by forces of anarchy who are determined to use students as cannon fodder, create unrest to shore up their shrinking political footprint. Universities should remain places of learning and education," the BJP said. Meanwhile, the Human Resource Development (MHRD) called the registrar of JNU to his office today to discuss the situation. Watch Video: On Monday, Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa held a meeting with students and teachers of the Jawaharlal Nehru University at the police headquarters where the students handed over a set of demands to the official. The letter, containing the set of demands, addressed to the Commissioner of Police (CP) urged him to assure "urgent medical assistance to the injured students", "arrest of all goons involved in the attack", "rescue of the students who are stuck both inside and outside the campus" and to ensure normalcy in the campus. A student delegation was visited the AIIMS Trauma Centre where those injured in the JNU campus violence have been admitted. Over eighteen students have been taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods on Sunday. (With inputs from ANI)

Delhi Police conducts flag march in Jawaharlal Nehru University after violence

Dozens of masked men armed with sticks and stones stormed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday evening and went about attacking teachers, students and vandalizing hostels, leaving many wounded.

Masked mob enters JNU campus, brutally beats students and teachers

<p>A day after violence rocked Jawaharlal Nehru University campus, students across the country condemned the incident and organised protest marches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a group of masked men entered the varsity and attacked them and teachers with sticks and rods.</p>

<p>Several students from the city thronged the Gateway of India and organised a protest against yesterday's violence in JNU.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Tamil Nadu, Students organised a candle march in Chennai to protest the brutal assault on JNU students.</p>

<p>In West Bengal, clashes broke out between Jadavpur University students and police personnel, near Sulekha Mor in Kolkata, during a protest against JNU violence. Police lathi-charged the students.</p>

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<p>In Delhi, Indian Youth Congress members held a torch rally at India Gate against yesterday's violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University.</p>

<p>Security has been beefed up in and around JNU in Delhi.</p>


A day after violence rocked Jawaharlal Nehru University campus, students across the country condemned the incident and organised protest marches. More than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a group of masked men entered the varsity and attacked them and teachers with sticks and rods.

A day after violence rocked Jawaharlal Nehru University campus, students across the country condemned the incident and organised protest marches. More than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a group of masked men entered the varsity and attacked them and teachers with sticks and rods. Several students from the city thronged the Gateway of India and organised a protest against yesterday's violence in JNU. #WATCH Students' protest underway at Mumbai's Gateway of India over yesterday's violence at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University pic.twitter.com/qqt76auUuc — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × In Tamil Nadu, Students organised a candle march in Chennai to protest the brutal assault on JNU students. In West Bengal, clashes broke out between Jadavpur University students and police personnel, near Sulekha Mor in Kolkata, during a protest against JNU violence. Police lathi-charged the students. Mumbai: Poster reading, 'Free Kashmir' seen at Gateway of India, during protest against yesterday's violence at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/WrEi8DQwhP — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × In Delhi, Indian Youth Congress members held a torch rally at India Gate against yesterday's violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Security has been beefed up in and around JNU in Delhi.

Students protest across country following yesterday's JNU attack 

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said he did not see any "tuke tukde" gang at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) when he was studying at the varsity.</p>

<p>"On JNU issue, what I have to say, I have said yesterday. I can certainly tell you when I studied at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), we didn`t see any `tukde tukde` gang there," Jaishankar said at an event in Delhi.</p>

<p>BJP leaders have in the past referred to "tukde tukde gang" in the context of JNU, a term used for those it thinks displayed a mindset that called for dismemberment of India.</p>

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<p>The JNU campus was rocked by violence on Sunday evening when more than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a group of masked men entered the varsity and attacked them and teachers with sticks and rods.</p>

<p>Jaishankar had on Sunday "unequivocally" condemned the violence at the varsity in which more than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Have seen pictures of what is happening in JNU. Condemn the violence unequivocally. This is completely against the tradition and culture of the university," he had tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said he did not see any "tuke tukde" gang at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) when he was studying at the varsity.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said he did not see any "tuke tukde" gang at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) when he was studying at the varsity. "On JNU issue, what I have to say, I have said yesterday. I can certainly tell you when I studied at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), we didn`t see any `tukde tukde` gang there," Jaishankar said at an event in Delhi. BJP leaders have in the past referred to "tukde tukde gang" in the context of JNU, a term used for those it thinks displayed a mindset that called for dismemberment of India. #WATCH "I can certainly tell you, when I studied in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), we didn't see any 'tukde tukde' gang there," EAM Dr S Jaishankar at an event in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/9IgIZKQolx — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × The JNU campus was rocked by violence on Sunday evening when more than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a group of masked men entered the varsity and attacked them and teachers with sticks and rods. Jaishankar had on Sunday "unequivocally" condemned the violence at the varsity in which more than 18 students of the university, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured. "Have seen pictures of what is happening in JNU. Condemn the violence unequivocally. This is completely against the tradition and culture of the university," he had tweeted. (With inputs from ANI)

Didn't see any 'tukde tukde' gang in JNU when I was a student: Jaishankar

<p>The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat in a joint operation with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coast-gaurds-and-merchant-vessels-together-recued-264-distressed-fisherman-266325">Indian Coast Guard</a> (ICG) here on Monday nabbed five Pakistani nationals and seized 35 kg heroin from their possession.<br />
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"ATS Gujarat had got credible information that an illegal consignment of narcotic drugs, Heroin, is going to be smuggled in Gujarat through Coast. BP Rojiya, ACP ATS passed this information to Senior Officers of ATS. The information further revealed that the consignment is being sent in Pakistani fishing boat from Pakistan," read an official statement.<br />
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On receiving the information a joint operation was initiated between the Indian Coast Guard and ATS.<br />
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A continuous search operation was undertaken near the location during which a suspicious Pakistani boat was identified in Indian waters. In the search operation, 35 packets of contraband heroin were revealed from Pakistani boat JamJam.<br />
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The approximate weight of confiscated contraband is 35 Kg valuing Rs 175 crores in the international market. The interrogation of the apprehended accused persons is in progress jointly by all agencies.<br />
<br />
The accused have been identified as Anees Isa Bhatti (30), Ismail Mohammed Kachchi (50), Ashhraf Usman Kutchhi (42), Kareem Abdulla Kutchhi (37) and Abubakar Ashraf Sumra (55).</p>


The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat in a joint operation with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) here on Monday nabbed five Pakistani nationals and seized 35 kg heroin from their possession.

The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat in a joint operation with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) here on Monday nabbed five Pakistani nationals and seized 35 kg heroin from their possession. "ATS Gujarat had got credible information that an illegal consignment of narcotic drugs, Heroin, is going to be smuggled in Gujarat through Coast. BP Rojiya, ACP ATS passed this information to Senior Officers of ATS. The information further revealed that the consignment is being sent in Pakistani fishing boat from Pakistan," read an official statement. On receiving the information a joint operation was initiated between the Indian Coast Guard and ATS. A continuous search operation was undertaken near the location during which a suspicious Pakistani boat was identified in Indian waters. In the search operation, 35 packets of contraband heroin were revealed from Pakistani boat JamJam. The approximate weight of confiscated contraband is 35 Kg valuing Rs 175 crores in the international market. The interrogation of the apprehended accused persons is in progress jointly by all agencies. The accused have been identified as Anees Isa Bhatti (30), Ismail Mohammed Kachchi (50), Ashhraf Usman Kutchhi (42), Kareem Abdulla Kutchhi (37) and Abubakar Ashraf Sumra (55).

Five Pakistani nationals with 35 kg heroin in their possession, nabbed in Gujarat

<p>Congress leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rohingyas-who-came-before-dec-31-2014-shouldnt-be-excluded-from-caa-p-chidambaram-272289">P Chidambaram</a> on Monday asserted that the violence which erupted in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-citizenship-amendment-act-protests-stalin-leads-dmk-allies-in-the-rally-against-caa-eps-says-beware-of-false-propaganda-269712">Jawaharlal Nehru University</a> (JNU) last evening showed that the country is rapidly descending into anarchy.<br />
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"The incident is the most clinching evidence that we are rapidly descending into anarchy. It has taken place in the national capital in India's foremost university under the watch of the central government, the Home Minister, the LG and the Commissioner of Police," said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-appears-as-advocate-in-supreme-court-for-first-time-after-getting-bail-267633">Chidambaram</a> in a statement.<br />
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The statement came a day after more than 30 students, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and taken to the AIIMS after a masked mob, brandishing rods and sticks, entered the university and attacked them and their professors.<br />
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Calling the intelligence-gathering technique of the Delhi Police "pathetic", the Congress leader said that Commissioner of Police should be held accountable for the violence.<br />
"We demand that accountability on officers be fixed and action taken immediately," he added.<br />
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Chidambaram said that the attack on students is the gravest act of impunity and demanded the perpetrators be arrested and brought to justice. "Nothing can be more shocking and shameful."</p>


Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday asserted that the violence which erupted in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) last evening showed that the country is rapidly descending into anarchy.

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday asserted that the violence which erupted in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) last evening showed that the country is rapidly descending into anarchy. "The incident is the most clinching evidence that we are rapidly descending into anarchy. It has taken place in the national capital in India's foremost university under the watch of the central government, the Home Minister, the LG and the Commissioner of Police," said Chidambaram in a statement. The statement came a day after more than 30 students, including JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, were injured and taken to the AIIMS after a masked mob, brandishing rods and sticks, entered the university and attacked them and their professors. Calling the intelligence-gathering technique of the Delhi Police "pathetic", the Congress leader said that Commissioner of Police should be held accountable for the violence. "We demand that accountability on officers be fixed and action taken immediately," he added. Chidambaram said that the attack on students is the gravest act of impunity and demanded the perpetrators be arrested and brought to justice. "Nothing can be more shocking and shameful."

JNU violence most clinching, we are moving towards 'anarchy': P Chidambaram

Massed goons armed with sticks and stones went on a rampage in India's Jawaharlal Nehru University on January 5 evening. Around 50 odd men covering their faces brutally attacked students and faculty members. It is being said that nearly 34 students and 12 teachers have been critically wounded. #JNUProtest #JNU #JNUViolence

WION Dispatch: Over 34 students, 12 teachers injured in JNU violence

<p>In view of Bengal's Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee's remark made on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, a petition was filed on Monday in India's apex court seeking a direction from&nbsp;West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to remove CM <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/instead-of-opposing-caa-focus-on-children-dying-in-kota-shah-tells-gehlot-271963">Mamta Banerjee</a> from office "demanding UN-monitored referendum on CAA".<br />
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The plea filed by a person named Varaaki contended that the oath of office under schedule III of the Constitution of India mandates the Chief Minister not to make a statement against the sovereignty and integrity of the country.<br />
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Mamata Banerjee had earlier sought a referendum with United Nation's assistance over the CAA issue.<br />
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She had said, "Let there be an impartial organization like the United Nations or the Human Rights Commission form a committee to see how many people are in favor or against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-deputy-cm-sushil-modi-opposition-parties-spreading-myth-among-muslims-about-caa-272328">Citizenship Amendment Act</a>."<br />
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The petitioner stated that her statement is an open violation of Indian sovereignty and oath.<br />
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"She, after the violation of oath, is no longer eligible to hold the post," the petition stated and sought her removal from the posy.</p>

<p>Amid everything, CM Mamta&nbsp;Banerjee on Monday condemned JNU violence and called it a "fascist surgical strike on the student community".<br />
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"It is very disturbing. It is a dangerous planted attack on democracy. Anyone who speaks against the government is labeled a Pakistani and an enemy of the country. We never saw such a situation in the country before this," the West Bengal Chief Minister said.</p>


In view of Bengal's Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee's remark made on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, a petition was filed on Monday in India's apex court seeking a direction from West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to remove CM Mamta Banerjee from office "demanding UN-monitored referendum on CAA".

In view of Bengal's Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee's remark made on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, a petition was filed on Monday in India's apex court seeking a direction from West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to remove CM Mamta Banerjee from office "demanding UN-monitored referendum on CAA". The plea filed by a person named Varaaki contended that the oath of office under schedule III of the Constitution of India mandates the Chief Minister not to make a statement against the sovereignty and integrity of the country. Mamata Banerjee had earlier sought a referendum with United Nation's assistance over the CAA issue. She had said, "Let there be an impartial organization like the United Nations or the Human Rights Commission form a committee to see how many people are in favor or against the Citizenship Amendment Act." The petitioner stated that her statement is an open violation of Indian sovereignty and oath. "She, after the violation of oath, is no longer eligible to hold the post," the petition stated and sought her removal from the posy. Amid everything, CM Mamta Banerjee on Monday condemned JNU violence and called it a "fascist surgical strike on the student community". "It is very disturbing. It is a dangerous planted attack on democracy. Anyone who speaks against the government is labeled a Pakistani and an enemy of the country. We never saw such a situation in the country before this," the West Bengal Chief Minister said.

Petition filed in Supreme Court to seek removal of West Bengal CM on anti-CAA remarks

<p>India reached out to global capital on Sunday evening in the backdrop of growing tensions in West Asia after the US killed top Iranian general - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraqi-parliament-passes-resolution-to-end-foreign-troop-presence-272342">Qasem Soleimani</a> of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) last week. This even as Washington told New Delhi about Iranian "threats" to which US won't "hesitate" to act.</p>

<p>India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Oman's FM Yusuf Alawi and UAE's FM Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.</p>

<p>Top Indian government sources said, "We are closely following the developments in the West Asia region. We are engaged with all important stakeholders on the prevailing situation given our deep interest in the stability and security of the region."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In this context, today EAM had a telephonic conversation with his counterparts from Iran, UAE, Oman and the United States to discuss ways to reduce the rising level of tension in the region," sources added.</p>

<p>The external affairs ministry highlighted "India's stakes and concern" with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talking about "Iran’s continued threats and provocations", explained that "Trump administration won’t hesitate to act to keep American lives, and those of our friends and allies, safe."&nbsp;</p>

<p>With three West Asian countries, Iran, Oman and UAE, the focus was on how the developing situation can impact the region. EAM during his talks with Iranian counterpart noted that developments "have taken a very serious turn" and New Delhi remains "deeply concerned" about the levels of tension. With Oman, both sides, "reaffirmed" the "shared interest in the stability and security of the Gulf."</p>

<p>Jaishankar's last visit in 2019 was to Iran and Oman and foreign ministers of three countries had met in the Omani capital Muscat on December 24 with focus on increasing connectivity in the region.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Iranian mission in a statement expressed its "gratitude" to all "individuals, groups, elites, &nbsp;media outlets, organizations and foreign missions" in India who have expressed their "sympathy and solidarity" with Tehran.</p>

<p>India has huge stakes in the stability of the region with the presence of large diaspora and energy security and connectivity linkages. India's key connectivity programme - the Chabahar project and North-South Transport corridor that will help it connect with Afghanistan and Central Asia and Moscow could get impacted with instability in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Delhi's oil imports come from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran and tensions in the region will impact consumers in the country, already reeling under high onion prices.&nbsp;</p>


India reached out to global capital on Sunday evening in the backdrop of growing tensions in West Asia after the US killed top Iranian general - Qasem Soleimani of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) last week.

India reached out to global capital on Sunday evening in the backdrop of growing tensions in West Asia after the US killed top Iranian general - Qasem Soleimani of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) last week. This even as Washington told New Delhi about Iranian "threats" to which US won't "hesitate" to act. India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Oman's FM Yusuf Alawi and UAE's FM Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Top Indian government sources said, "We are closely following the developments in the West Asia region. We are engaged with all important stakeholders on the prevailing situation given our deep interest in the stability and security of the region." "In this context, today EAM had a telephonic conversation with his counterparts from Iran, UAE, Oman and the United States to discuss ways to reduce the rising level of tension in the region," sources added. The external affairs ministry highlighted "India's stakes and concern" with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talking about "Iran’s continued threats and provocations", explained that "Trump administration won’t hesitate to act to keep American lives, and those of our friends and allies, safe." With three West Asian countries, Iran, Oman and UAE, the focus was on how the developing situation can impact the region. EAM during his talks with Iranian counterpart noted that developments "have taken a very serious turn" and New Delhi remains "deeply concerned" about the levels of tension. With Oman, both sides, "reaffirmed" the "shared interest in the stability and security of the Gulf." Jaishankar's last visit in 2019 was to Iran and Oman and foreign ministers of three countries had met in the Omani capital Muscat on December 24 with focus on increasing connectivity in the region. Meanwhile, the Iranian mission in a statement expressed its "gratitude" to all "individuals, groups, elites, media outlets, organizations and foreign missions" in India who have expressed their "sympathy and solidarity" with Tehran. India has huge stakes in the stability of the region with the presence of large diaspora and energy security and connectivity linkages. India's key connectivity programme - the Chabahar project and North-South Transport corridor that will help it connect with Afghanistan and Central Asia and Moscow could get impacted with instability in the region. New Delhi's oil imports come from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran and tensions in the region will impact consumers in the country, already reeling under high onion prices.

India reaches out to countries in West Asia amid US-Iran tensions

<p>Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh on Monday said that Sunday's attacks on her and other students were orchestrated by RSS affiliated professors and ABVP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Yesterday's attack was an organised attack by goons of RSS and ABVP. For the past 4-5 days, violence was being promoted in the campus by some RSS affiliated professors and ABVP,'' she said.</p>

<p>Ghosh condemned the attack and demanded the immediate removal of the vice-chancellor.</p>

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<p>''We condemn it and we want the immediate removal of the Vice-Chancellor,'' she noted.</p>

<p>''Every iron rod used against the students will be given back by debate and discussion. JNU's culture will not be eroded anytime soon. JNU will uphold its democratic culture,'' she further said.</p>


Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh on Monday said that Sunday's attacks on her and other students were orchestrated by RSS affiliated professors and ABVP.

Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh on Monday said that Sunday's attacks on her and other students were orchestrated by RSS affiliated professors and ABVP. ''Yesterday's attack was an organised attack by goons of RSS and ABVP. For the past 4-5 days, violence was being promoted in the campus by some RSS affiliated professors and ABVP,'' she said. Ghosh condemned the attack and demanded the immediate removal of the vice-chancellor. Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) President Aishe Ghosh: Yesterday's attack was an organised attack by goons of RSS and ABVP. Since past 4-5 days violence was being promoted in the campus by some RSS affiliated professors and ABVP. #Delhi pic.twitter.com/MY6kmB7DsU — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × ''We condemn it and we want the immediate removal of the Vice-Chancellor,'' she noted. ''Every iron rod used against the students will be given back by debate and discussion. JNU's culture will not be eroded anytime soon. JNU will uphold its democratic culture,'' she further said.

Sunday's attack was orchestrated by RSS affiliated professors and ABVP: JNUSU president

<p>Moscow has made a decision to hold talks with Delhi on a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) bloc and India. EAEU is one of the largest trading bloc and five members - Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Armenia, integrating 180 million people and nearly $5 trillion GDP.</p>

<p>The preferential trading agreement is one in which tariffs are reduced on certain products and can be termed as an FTA. EAEU already has FTAs with China, Iran, Vietnam, Serbia, Tajikistan, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Moldova and Ukraine.</p>

<p>In 2016, speaking at the, St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin had said, "Now we propose considering the prospects for a more extensive Eurasian partnership involving the EAEU and countries with which we already have a close partnership – China, India, Pakistan and Iran – and certainly our CIS partners."</p>

<p>India and Russia have “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" and this year will see PM Modi visiting the country to participate in the 75th victory day celebrations in Moscow on May 9th. Victory day is the celebration of Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War-II.</p>


Moscow has made a decision to hold talks with Delhi on a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) bloc and India. EAEU is one of the largest trading bloc and five members - Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Armenia, integrating 180 million people and nearly $5 trillion GDP.

Moscow has made a decision to hold talks with Delhi on a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) bloc and India. EAEU is one of the largest trading bloc and five members - Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Armenia, integrating 180 million people and nearly $5 trillion GDP. The preferential trading agreement is one in which tariffs are reduced on certain products and can be termed as an FTA. EAEU already has FTAs with China, Iran, Vietnam, Serbia, Tajikistan, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Moldova and Ukraine. In 2016, speaking at the, St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin had said, "Now we propose considering the prospects for a more extensive Eurasian partnership involving the EAEU and countries with which we already have a close partnership – China, India, Pakistan and Iran – and certainly our CIS partners." India and Russia have “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" and this year will see PM Modi visiting the country to participate in the 75th victory day celebrations in Moscow on May 9th. Victory day is the celebration of Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War-II.

Eurasian Economic Union to hold preferential trade agreement talks with India

India's financial markets are feeling the heat of the excalating tensions between the US and Iran. Both the sensex and the nifty down nearly 1.5%. #IndianMarkets #US #Iran #IndiaMarkets

Indian markets extended losses,Sensex,Nifty fall over 1.5%

<p>A Delhi court on Monday dismissed an application filed by the father of one of the death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, who had questioned the credibility of the sole witness by claiming that he was "tutored" and sought the registration of FIR against him.</p>

<p>The court had on December 20 reserved the order on an application filed by Pawan Kumar Gupta`s father till today. The petition had stated that the girl`s friend committed perjury for giving false testimony in the court.</p>

<p>The sole eye-witness was accompanying the 23-year-old girl when she was raped and murdered by six men on a moving bus on December 16, 2012.</p>

<p>It claimed that the boy accompanying Nirbhaya in the bus turned the case into a "media trial" by charging money from the news channels to give interviews."This calls for an independent investigation into the perjury committed by him. Being the sole witness, his testimony has strongly influenced the outcome of the case," the complaint stated.</p>

<p>Perjury relates to willfully making a misrepresentation under oath.</p>

<p>Earlier, Metropolitan Magistrate Sudhir Kumar Sirohi had said that the witnesses record statements "under oath and what they say outside the courtroom cannot raise a question on their credibility as a witness."Besides Pawan Kumar Gupta, three others - Akshay, Vinay, and Mukesh are facing the gallows in the case.</p>

<p>The main accused, Ram Singh, allegedly committed suicide in Tihar Jail during the trial. Another accused was a minor at the time of the commission of the crime and was sent to a reform facility and released after three years.&nbsp;</p>


A Delhi court on Monday dismissed an application filed by the father of one of the death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, who had questioned the credibility of the sole witness by claiming that he was "tutored" and sought the registration of FIR against him.

A Delhi court on Monday dismissed an application filed by the father of one of the death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, who had questioned the credibility of the sole witness by claiming that he was "tutored" and sought the registration of FIR against him. The court had on December 20 reserved the order on an application filed by Pawan Kumar Gupta`s father till today. The petition had stated that the girl`s friend committed perjury for giving false testimony in the court. The sole eye-witness was accompanying the 23-year-old girl when she was raped and murdered by six men on a moving bus on December 16, 2012. It claimed that the boy accompanying Nirbhaya in the bus turned the case into a "media trial" by charging money from the news channels to give interviews."This calls for an independent investigation into the perjury committed by him. Being the sole witness, his testimony has strongly influenced the outcome of the case," the complaint stated. Perjury relates to willfully making a misrepresentation under oath. Earlier, Metropolitan Magistrate Sudhir Kumar Sirohi had said that the witnesses record statements "under oath and what they say outside the courtroom cannot raise a question on their credibility as a witness."Besides Pawan Kumar Gupta, three others - Akshay, Vinay, and Mukesh are facing the gallows in the case. The main accused, Ram Singh, allegedly committed suicide in Tihar Jail during the trial. Another accused was a minor at the time of the commission of the crime and was sent to a reform facility and released after three years.

Court dismisses plea seeking FIR against sole witness in Nirbhaya rape case

<p>Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Monday demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday.</p>

<p>"Horrifying and unprecedented" violence unleashed by goons with "active abetment of the ruling Modi government is deplorable and unacceptable," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The voice of India`s youth and students is being muzzled every day. The horrifying and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/masked-goons-attack-students-teachers-on-jnu-campus-many-injured-272344">unprecedented violence</a> unleashed on India`s young by goons with active abetment of the ruling Modi government is deplorable and unacceptable," Gandhi said in a statement.</p>

<p>Speaking about different incidents in the campuses of universities and colleges, Sonia alleged that yesterday`s incident was an attempt to stifle the voice of dissent.</p>

<p>Gandhi stated that the students and youth need "affordable education, a deserving job, a promising future and a right to participate in our thriving democracy."</p>

<p>"Sadly, the Modi government seeks to suffocate and restrain each one of these aspirations. The entire Congress party stands in solidarity with India`s youth and students. We strongly deprecate the sponsored violence in JNU yesterday and demand an independent judicial inquiry," she said.</p>

<p>Several masked men on Sunday entered the Sabarmati Hostel on the JNU&nbsp;campus and assaulted several students and professors with sticks and rods.</p>


Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Monday demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday. "Horrifying and unprecedented" violence unleashed by goons with "active abetment of the ruling Modi government is deplorable and unacceptable," she said.

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Monday demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday. "Horrifying and unprecedented" violence unleashed by goons with "active abetment of the ruling Modi government is deplorable and unacceptable," she said. "The voice of India`s youth and students is being muzzled every day. The horrifying and unprecedented violence unleashed on India`s young by goons with active abetment of the ruling Modi government is deplorable and unacceptable," Gandhi said in a statement. Speaking about different incidents in the campuses of universities and colleges, Sonia alleged that yesterday`s incident was an attempt to stifle the voice of dissent. Gandhi stated that the students and youth need "affordable education, a deserving job, a promising future and a right to participate in our thriving democracy." "Sadly, the Modi government seeks to suffocate and restrain each one of these aspirations. The entire Congress party stands in solidarity with India`s youth and students. We strongly deprecate the sponsored violence in JNU yesterday and demand an independent judicial inquiry," she said. Several masked men on Sunday entered the Sabarmati Hostel on the JNU campus and assaulted several students and professors with sticks and rods.

Sonia Gandhi demands independent judicial inquiry into JNU violence  

<p>Delhi to go to polls on February 8 while the counting of the vote will take place on February 11, &nbsp;said Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Monday.</p>

<p>Term of current Delhi assembly expires on February 22, 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Total electors in the final electoral roll of the NCT of Delhi as on 6 January 2020 are 1,46,92,136; Polling to be held at 13,750 polling stations, Arora said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the election commission, the Model Code of Conduct shall be applicable for Delhi with immediate effect.</p>

<p>Arora, whose tenure is ending on February 22, said that he held a meeting with Chief Secretary and senior officials last month about holding elections.</p>

<p>Arora also announced pick and drop facilities for senior citizens who would like to vote. The postal ballot facility for people with disabilities and senior citizens above the age of eighty is also available.</p>

<p>Commenting on the volatile situation prevailing in Delhi, Arora said he was hopeful that situation would be under control and conducive for polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''If there is an extraordinary situation, there is always an option of deferring the polls. Constitution empowers ECI to take the call,'' he added.</p>


Delhi to go to polls on February 8 while the counting of the vote will take place on February 11, said Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Monday. Term of current Delhi assembly expires on February 22, 2020.

Delhi to go to polls on February 8 while the counting of the vote will take place on February 11, said Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Monday. Term of current Delhi assembly expires on February 22, 2020. Total electors in the final electoral roll of the NCT of Delhi as on 6 January 2020 are 1,46,92,136; Polling to be held at 13,750 polling stations, Arora said. Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Delhi assembly elections: Date of poll is 8th February, 2020 and counting of votes will take place on 11th February. pic.twitter.com/1mv9Sa59ep — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × According to the election commission, the Model Code of Conduct shall be applicable for Delhi with immediate effect. Arora, whose tenure is ending on February 22, said that he held a meeting with Chief Secretary and senior officials last month about holding elections. Arora also announced pick and drop facilities for senior citizens who would like to vote. The postal ballot facility for people with disabilities and senior citizens above the age of eighty is also available. Commenting on the volatile situation prevailing in Delhi, Arora said he was hopeful that situation would be under control and conducive for polls. ''If there is an extraordinary situation, there is always an option of deferring the polls. Constitution empowers ECI to take the call,'' he added.

Delhi assembly elections to be held on February 8; counting of votes on 11

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dense-fog-likely-in-up-rajasthan-parts-of-northeast-during-next-two-days-imd-272230">Dense to very dense fog</a> was observed in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam and Meghalaya on Monday.</p>

<p>Isolated pockets in East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and Tripura witnessed moderate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/19-trains-running-late-due-to-low-visibility-in-northern-railway-region-271802">fog</a> at 5:30 AM today.</p>

<p>"Dense to very dense fog observed at isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Sikkim, Odisha and Assam and Meghalaya and moderate fog at isolated pockets over East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and Tripura at 0530 hours IST of 06.01.2020," said the India Meteorological Department.</p>

<p>The visibility recorded (in metre) in Agra, Lucknow and Bagdogra was 25 each, 50 each in Varanasi, Chandbali, Diamond Harbour and Silchar, and 200 each in Sultanpur, Haldia, Kalasaher and Agartala.</p>

<p>The weather department said thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with hailstorm is very likely over Jammu and Kashmir, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-led-government-restored-special-status-of-himachal-jp-nadda-270602">Himachal Pradesh</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/punjab-cm-amarinder-singh-urges-pak-pm-to-ensure-strict-punishment-of-culprits-of-sikh-youth-killing-in-peshawar-272333">Punjab</a>, Haryana, Chandigarh, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-conducts-flag-march-in-jawaharlal-nehru-university-after-violence-272387">Delhi</a>, north <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajasthan-146-infants-die-in-december-in-jodhpur-hospital-272210">Rajasthan</a> on January 6 and 7; over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gerard-butler-celebrates-new-year-in-india-meets-the-dalai-lama-271617">Uttarakhand</a> from January 6 to 8, and over Uttar Pradesh on January 7 and 8.</p>

<p>Temperatures may fall in Delhi from January 9 to 11 as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/slight-relief-from-cold-wave-north-india-sees-rise-in-maximum-temperature-271485">IMD</a> has predicted a spell of rain triggered by a western disturbance.</p>

<p>Delhi recorded its coldest day of December in the last 119 years on December 30 with the maximum temperature at 9.4 degrees at 2.30 pm at Safdarjung.</p>

<p>The minimum and maximum temperatures were recorded at 7.2 and 21 degrees Celsius, respectively in Delhi's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-chief-inducts-fis-dornier-aircraft-into-number-41-squadron-271304">Palam</a> today.</p>

<p>According to SAFAR, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remains in a very poor category with PM 10 at 253 and PM 2.5 at 143.</p>

<p>On Sunday, the overall air quality in Delhi continued to be in the 'very poor' category with the AQI docking at 336.</p>


Dense to very dense fog was observed in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam and Meghalaya on Monday. Isolated pockets in East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and Tripura witnessed moderate fog at 5:30 AM today.

Dense to very dense fog was observed in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam and Meghalaya on Monday. Isolated pockets in East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and Tripura witnessed moderate fog at 5:30 AM today. "Dense to very dense fog observed at isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Sikkim, Odisha and Assam and Meghalaya and moderate fog at isolated pockets over East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and Tripura at 0530 hours IST of 06.01.2020," said the India Meteorological Department. The visibility recorded (in metre) in Agra, Lucknow and Bagdogra was 25 each, 50 each in Varanasi, Chandbali, Diamond Harbour and Silchar, and 200 each in Sultanpur, Haldia, Kalasaher and Agartala. The weather department said thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with hailstorm is very likely over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, north Rajasthan on January 6 and 7; over Uttarakhand from January 6 to 8, and over Uttar Pradesh on January 7 and 8. Temperatures may fall in Delhi from January 9 to 11 as the IMD has predicted a spell of rain triggered by a western disturbance. Delhi recorded its coldest day of December in the last 119 years on December 30 with the maximum temperature at 9.4 degrees at 2.30 pm at Safdarjung. The minimum and maximum temperatures were recorded at 7.2 and 21 degrees Celsius, respectively in Delhi's Palam today. According to SAFAR, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remains in a very poor category with PM 10 at 253 and PM 2.5 at 143. On Sunday, the overall air quality in Delhi continued to be in the 'very poor' category with the AQI docking at 336.

Dense fog in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, parts of Northeast: IMD

<p>Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused AAP and Congress of misleading the minorities of the country and held them responsible for the riots that broke out in the recent days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''AAP and Congress, especially Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are misleading the minorities of the country. Nobody's citizenship will be revoked under CAA,'' Shah said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amit Shah said that CAA is an act to give citizenship.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shah alleged that Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi was not giving sanction to prosecute the students who raised anti-India slogans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Students who raised anti-India slogans should be put behind the bars or not? But Kejriwal (Delhi CM) is not giving sanction to Police to prosecute them,'' he said.</p>

<p>He further said that AAP government in Delhi has caused the most harm to the poor of Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For his political interests, Kejriwal was not allowing Ayushman Bharat scheme to be implemented in the state, he said and added ''people have now seen through you Kejriwal ji, AAP was wiped out in MCD and Lok Sabha polls.''</p>


Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused AAP and Congress of misleading the minorities of the country and held them responsible for the riots that broke out in the recent days.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused AAP and Congress of misleading the minorities of the country and held them responsible for the riots that broke out in the recent days. ''AAP and Congress, especially Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are misleading the minorities of the country. Nobody's citizenship will be revoked under CAA,'' Shah said. Amit Shah said that CAA is an act to give citizenship. #WATCH HM Amit Shah in Delhi: AAP and Congress,especially Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are misleading the minorities of the country. Nobody's citizenship will be revoked under #CAA, its an act to give citizenship. These parties are responsible for the riots which broke out. pic.twitter.com/N8uLLM0Gu0 — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × Shah alleged that Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi was not giving sanction to prosecute the students who raised anti-India slogans. ''Students who raised anti-India slogans should be put behind the bars or not? But Kejriwal (Delhi CM) is not giving sanction to Police to prosecute them,'' he said. He further said that AAP government in Delhi has caused the most harm to the poor of Delhi. For his political interests, Kejriwal was not allowing Ayushman Bharat scheme to be implemented in the state, he said and added ''people have now seen through you Kejriwal ji, AAP was wiped out in MCD and Lok Sabha polls.''

Amit Shah blames AAP, Congress for recent riots  

Smog towers are structures designed to work as large-scale air purifiers. They are usually fitted with multiple layers of air filters, which clean the air of pollutants as it passes through them. #SmogTower #Delhi #India

New Delhi gets its first smog tower

Equity indices suffered a blow during early hours on Monday on the back of escalating geopolitical tension after a senior Iranian military official was killed by a US airstrike. At 10:15 am, the BSE S&P Sensex was down by 456 points to 41,009 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 136 points at 12,094. All sectoral indices were in the negative terrain with Nifty PSU bank falling by 3.2 per cent, metal by 2.2 per cent, auto by 1.7 per cent and FMCG by 0.8 per cent.

Equities crash on US-Iran tensions, Nifty sinks below 12,100

Dozens of masked men armed with sticks and stones stormed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday evening and went about attacking teachers, students and vandalizing hostels, leaving many wounded. #JNU #JNUattack #JNUviolence

JNU Mob Rampage: Over 34 injured in clash between student groups in university

<p>Delhi came to a standstill once again as JNU was attacked by goons clad with&nbsp;masks and hand-held weapons.</p>

<p>A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/masked-goons-attack-students-teachers-on-jnu-campus-many-injured-272344">masked mob</a> on Sunday entered the Sabarmati Hostel of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jawaharlal-nehru-university-violence-update-jnu-students-shout-slogans-against-delhi-police-272451">Jawaharlal Nehru University</a> and assaulted several students and professors with sticks, rods and even hammers.</p>

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ABVP terrorists from DU have entered campus in large numbers with iron rods, and they have been told to single out students' representatives. The JNUSU President, Aishe Ghosh, has been attacked. The Police and guards are aiding and abetting the attackers <a href="https://t.co/KoIge6xeaF">pic.twitter.com/KoIge6xeaF</a></p>
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<p>President of the JNUSU - Aishe Ghosh was among those beaten up by the mob. At least 23 students were rushed to AIIMS with cases of head injury and bleeding.</p>

<p>The country woke up to see protests across the country. Students in Mumbai and Hyderabad held protests in solidarity with the students of JNU, condemning the violence committed by the masked goons.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hyderabad: Progressive Democratic Students Union(PDSU) activists protest in Osmania University against yesterday's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JNUViolence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JNUViolence</a> <a href="https://t.co/un69Gtl3vU">pic.twitter.com/un69Gtl3vU</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mumbai: Actor Sushant Singh also reaches Gateway of India where students are protesting against yesterday's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JNUViolence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JNUViolence</a> <a href="https://t.co/k0NEJZqgaJ">pic.twitter.com/k0NEJZqgaJ</a></p>
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<p>Leaders of opposition raised their voices against the central government, demanding action to bring to justice the perpetrators of the violence.</p>

<p>Priyanka Gandhi on Twitter condemned the violence in JNU and claimed that the BJP government played a role in the violence.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.. To add insult to injury, BJP leaders are all over the media pretending that it wasn’t their goons who unleashed this violence. The people are not deceived. 2/2</p>
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<p>Asaduddin Owaisi joined the opposition in condemning the violence asking the central government for answers as to why the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-conducts-flag-march-in-jawaharlal-nehru-university-after-violence-272387">Delhi police</a> chose not to take any action.</p>

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It’s so bad that even Union Ministers are tweeting helplessly. Modi Sarkar must answer why cops are siding with goons <a href="https://t.co/H0kRQyy6a8">https://t.co/H0kRQyy6a8</a></p>
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<p>The BJP also condemned the violence carried out in the JNU campus, claiming it an attack by anarchical forces. However, their condemnation was responded by the JNUSU,&nbsp;which categorically rejected the 'BJP's false condemnation.'</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We strongly reject <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a> and their false condemnation. This university, the students and professors were mercilessly attacked by ABVP goons, in the presence of <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiPolice</a>. There was no violence in JNU. There was only an attack. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JNUAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JNUAttack</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SOSJNU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SOSJNU</a> <a href="https://t.co/JEIs4QnfaC">https://t.co/JEIs4QnfaC</a></p>
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<p>The Student Union at JNU also went on to claim that the violence on their campus was in fact a 'planned attack' by the goons of the ABVP, controlled by the BJP, RSS and other such outfits.</p>

<p>Union Minister for Information &amp; Broadcasting - Prakash Javdedkar, has claimed that the opposition, specifically the Congress, the Communists and the Aam Aadmi Party are utilising the event to maximise their political opportunities and further a violent environment in JNU.</p>

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<p>Congress national spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday launched a scathing attack at the Centre accusing it of "sponsoring goondaism and terrorism" in JNU.</p>

<p>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan&nbsp;on Monday said that the attack&nbsp;on the students and faculty is an appalling display of intolerance running amok.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The attack on students &amp; faculty of JNU is an appalling display of intolerance running amok. The scale of the attack reveals the extent of planning. Sangh Parivar must end this diabolical plan to silence universities with bloodshed. Remember, those students are speaking for all. <a href="https://t.co/xKPngu3W1n">pic.twitter.com/xKPngu3W1n</a></p>
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<p>On Facebook, Vijayan condemned "The Nazi-style attack on the students and faculty of JNU".&nbsp; He also claimed that the attackers intend to create an atmosphere of unrest and terror in the country.</p>

<p>Union Home Minister <a href="Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asked Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to take necessary action following violence on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)..">Amit Shah</a>&nbsp;asked Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to take necessary action following violence on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The Lieutanent Governor of Delhi has been asked to arrange a meeting between all parties involved in the violence at JNU.</p>


Delhi came to a standstill once again as JNU was attacked by goons clad with masks and hand-held weapons. A masked mob on Sunday entered the Sabarmati Hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University and assaulted several students and professors with sticks, rods and even hammers.

Delhi came to a standstill once again as JNU was attacked by goons clad with masks and hand-held weapons. A masked mob on Sunday entered the Sabarmati Hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University and assaulted several students and professors with sticks, rods and even hammers. #EmergencyinJNU ABVP terrorists from DU have entered campus in large numbers with iron rods, and they have been told to single out students' representatives. The JNUSU President, Aishe Ghosh, has been attacked. The Police and guards are aiding and abetting the attackers pic.twitter.com/KoIge6xeaF — JNUSU (@JNUSUofficial) January 5, 2020 × President of the JNUSU - Aishe Ghosh was among those beaten up by the mob. At least 23 students were rushed to AIIMS with cases of head injury and bleeding. The country woke up to see protests across the country. Students in Mumbai and Hyderabad held protests in solidarity with the students of JNU, condemning the violence committed by the masked goons. Hyderabad: Progressive Democratic Students Union(PDSU) activists protest in Osmania University against yesterday's #JNUViolence pic.twitter.com/un69Gtl3vU — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × Mumbai: Actor Sushant Singh also reaches Gateway of India where students are protesting against yesterday's #JNUViolence pic.twitter.com/k0NEJZqgaJ — ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2020 × Leaders of opposition raised their voices against the central government, demanding action to bring to justice the perpetrators of the violence. Priyanka Gandhi on Twitter condemned the violence in JNU and claimed that the BJP government played a role in the violence. .. To add insult to injury, BJP leaders are all over the media pretending that it wasn’t their goons who unleashed this violence. The people are not deceived. 2/2 — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) January 5, 2020 × Asaduddin Owaisi joined the opposition in condemning the violence asking the central government for answers as to why the Delhi police chose not to take any action. In solidarity with the brave students of JNU This cruel attack is meant to ‘punish’ JNU students because they dared to stand up It’s so bad that even Union Ministers are tweeting helplessly. Modi Sarkar must answer why cops are siding with goons https://t.co/H0kRQyy6a8 — Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) January 5, 2020 × The BJP also condemned the violence carried out in the JNU campus, claiming it an attack by anarchical forces. However, their condemnation was responded by the JNUSU, which categorically rejected the 'BJP's false condemnation.' We strongly reject @BJP4India and their false condemnation. This university, the students and professors were mercilessly attacked by ABVP goons, in the presence of @DelhiPolice. There was no violence in JNU. There was only an attack. #JNUAttack #SOSJNU https://t.co/JEIs4QnfaC — JNUSU (@JNUSUofficial) January 5, 2020 × The Student Union at JNU also went on to claim that the violence on their campus was in fact a 'planned attack' by the goons of the ABVP, controlled by the BJP, RSS and other such outfits. Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting - Prakash Javdedkar, has claimed that the opposition, specifically the Congress, the Communists and the Aam Aadmi Party are utilising the event to maximise their political opportunities and further a violent environment in JNU. Watch: India - Massive violence inside JNU Campus × Congress national spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday launched a scathing attack at the Centre accusing it of "sponsoring goondaism and terrorism" in JNU. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that the attack on the students and faculty is an appalling display of intolerance running amok. The attack on students & faculty of JNU is an appalling display of intolerance running amok. The scale of the attack reveals the extent of planning. Sangh Parivar must end this diabolical plan to silence universities with bloodshed. Remember, those students are speaking for all. pic.twitter.com/xKPngu3W1n — Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) January 6, 2020 × On Facebook, Vijayan condemned "The Nazi-style attack on the students and faculty of JNU". He also claimed that the attackers intend to create an atmosphere of unrest and terror in the country. Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to take necessary action following violence on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The Lieutanent Governor of Delhi has been asked to arrange a meeting between all parties involved in the violence at JNU.

Nazi-style attack on the students and faculty of JNU: Kerala CM

<p>Dense to very dense fog is likely at isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Northeast during the next two days, predicted India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.</p>

<p>"Dense to very dense fog at isolated places very likely over Uttar Pradesh, North Madhya Pradesh and dense fog over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, East Rajasthan during night/morning hours during next 2 days," the IMD said.</p>

<p>IMD, in its early morning weather bulletin, added, "Dense to very dense fog recorded in isolated pockets over West Uttar Pradesh and West Madhya Pradesh and moderate fog in isolated pockets over Himachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Assam and Tripura."</p>

<p>Moreover, IMD predicted thunderstorm accompanied by hail and lightning at isolated places over Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarkhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh on January 6.</p>

<p>On Sunday, the overall air quality in Delhi continued to be in the 'very poor'&nbsp;category with the Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 336.Moreover, a minimum temperature of 7.2 degree Celsius was recorded in Delhi's Palam as cold wave intensified in the area.</p>


Dense to very dense fog is likely at isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Northeast during the next two days, predicted India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.

Dense to very dense fog is likely at isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Northeast during the next two days, predicted India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. "Dense to very dense fog at isolated places very likely over Uttar Pradesh, North Madhya Pradesh and dense fog over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, East Rajasthan during night/morning hours during next 2 days," the IMD said. IMD, in its early morning weather bulletin, added, "Dense to very dense fog recorded in isolated pockets over West Uttar Pradesh and West Madhya Pradesh and moderate fog in isolated pockets over Himachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Assam and Tripura." Moreover, IMD predicted thunderstorm accompanied by hail and lightning at isolated places over Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarkhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh on January 6. On Sunday, the overall air quality in Delhi continued to be in the 'very poor' category with the Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 336.Moreover, a minimum temperature of 7.2 degree Celsius was recorded in Delhi's Palam as cold wave intensified in the area.

Dense fog likely in UP, Rajasthan, parts of Northeast during next two days: IMD

<p>As the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari gave his nod to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-cm-sent-portfolio-allocation-final-list-to-governor-for-approval-jayant-patil-272209">allocation of portfolios</a> on the recommendation of the state Chief Minister, key Ministries like Finance, Home and Revenue were allocated to lawmakers from Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress in the Shiv Sena-NCP-<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-mla-threatens-to-resign-after-denied-ministerial-berth-in-maharashtra-272214">Congress</a> alliance government led by Uddhav Thackeray.</p>

<p>Thackeray had on Saturday sent Governor the final list of ministers with the portfolios to be allocated to them for approval following which portfolio distribution in Maharashtra government was announced.</p>

<p>As per the portfolio distribution, NCP's Ajit Pawar who was recently sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister will look after Finance and Planning, Anil Deshmukh will take care of Home department, Jayant Patil will look after Water Resources, Chhagan Bhujbal has been given charge of Food and Supply ministry whereas Nawab Malik is assigned with the charge of Minority welfare.</p>

<p>Congress's Balasaheb Thorat has been allocated the Revenue department, Ashok Chavan with Public Works Department (PWD) while Varsha Gaikwad will look after School Education.</p>

<p>Among Shiv Sena leaders, first time MLA Aaditya Thackeray, who was also at the forefront of Aarey protest, has been assigned with the responsibility of Environment and Tourism.</p>

<p>Eknath Shinde will look after Urban Development Ministry, Ministry of Industry and Mining and Ministry of Marathi language has been allocated to Subhash Desai, Anil Parab is assigned the Transport department.</p>

<p>Party leader Sanjay Rathod has been assigned with the Forest portfolio while Uday Samant will look after Higher and Technical Education.</p>

<p>Dada Bhuse is assigned Agriculture, Sandeepan Bhumre Employment Guarantee, Gulabrao Patil - Water supply and Shankarrao Gadakh will be looking after the irrigation department.</p>

<p>The Maharashtra government which was formed after days of deliberations between Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena had its cabinet expansion earlier this week.</p>

<p>On November 28, Uddhav Thackeray took oath as Chief Minister bringing an end to weeks of political instability in the state's politics after Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress stitched a post-poll coalition as Maha Vikas Aghadi.</p>

<p>Along with the Chief Minister six other ministers -- two each from NCP, Congress, and Shiv Sena took the oath of office.</p>

<p>On December 30, a total of 36 leaders from Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress, including Ajit Pawar and Aaditya Thackeray, took oath as ministers in the Maharashtra government.<br />
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As the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari gave his nod to the allocation of portfolios on the recommendation of the state Chief Minister, key Ministries like Finance, Home and Revenue were allocated to lawmakers from Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress in the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance government led by Uddhav Thackeray.

As the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari gave his nod to the allocation of portfolios on the recommendation of the state Chief Minister, key Ministries like Finance, Home and Revenue were allocated to lawmakers from Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress in the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance government led by Uddhav Thackeray. Thackeray had on Saturday sent Governor the final list of ministers with the portfolios to be allocated to them for approval following which portfolio distribution in Maharashtra government was announced. As per the portfolio distribution, NCP's Ajit Pawar who was recently sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister will look after Finance and Planning, Anil Deshmukh will take care of Home department, Jayant Patil will look after Water Resources, Chhagan Bhujbal has been given charge of Food and Supply ministry whereas Nawab Malik is assigned with the charge of Minority welfare. Congress's Balasaheb Thorat has been allocated the Revenue department, Ashok Chavan with Public Works Department (PWD) while Varsha Gaikwad will look after School Education. Among Shiv Sena leaders, first time MLA Aaditya Thackeray, who was also at the forefront of Aarey protest, has been assigned with the responsibility of Environment and Tourism. Eknath Shinde will look after Urban Development Ministry, Ministry of Industry and Mining and Ministry of Marathi language has been allocated to Subhash Desai, Anil Parab is assigned the Transport department. Party leader Sanjay Rathod has been assigned with the Forest portfolio while Uday Samant will look after Higher and Technical Education. Dada Bhuse is assigned Agriculture, Sandeepan Bhumre Employment Guarantee, Gulabrao Patil - Water supply and Shankarrao Gadakh will be looking after the irrigation department. The Maharashtra government which was formed after days of deliberations between Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena had its cabinet expansion earlier this week. On November 28, Uddhav Thackeray took oath as Chief Minister bringing an end to weeks of political instability in the state's politics after Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress stitched a post-poll coalition as Maha Vikas Aghadi. Along with the Chief Minister six other ministers -- two each from NCP, Congress, and Shiv Sena took the oath of office. On December 30, a total of 36 leaders from Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress, including Ajit Pawar and Aaditya Thackeray, took oath as ministers in the Maharashtra government.

Maharashtra portfolio distribution: Ajit Pawar gets Finance, Aaditya Thackeray to look after Environment

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