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In Bihar's Samastipur Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai said that stone-pelters of Kashmir were called in Uttar Pradesh to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Citing a news report, Rai said that attempts were made to spoil the atmosphere in the entire country including Uttar Pradesh.

Rai said that there was no participation of common people in this disturbance but those who do vote bank politics are behind this movement. During his visit to Samastipur, the minister appealed to the workers to give the right information about this law to the public. He said that the wrong information and rumours are being spread by the opposition parties regarding the new citizenship law.

While talking to reporters, Rai attacked the Congress and those opposing this citizenship law and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had clearly stated that the citizens of the country are not going to be harmed by this law.&nbsp;

The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs said that the opposition should tell what harm is being caused to the people of the country by this law.&nbsp;

He said that PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have been constantly appealing to the people to maintain a state of harmony in the country.

In Bihar's Samastipur Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai said that stone-pelters of Kashmir were called in Uttar Pradesh to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

In Bihar's Samastipur Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai said that stone-pelters of Kashmir were called in Uttar Pradesh to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Citing a news report, Rai said that attempts were made to spoil the atmosphere in the entire country including Uttar Pradesh. Rai said that there was no participation of common people in this disturbance but those who do vote bank politics are behind this movement. During his visit to Samastipur, the minister appealed to the workers to give the right information about this law to the public. He said that the wrong information and rumours are being spread by the opposition parties regarding the new citizenship law. While talking to reporters, Rai attacked the Congress and those opposing this citizenship law and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had clearly stated that the citizens of the country are not going to be harmed by this law. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs said that the opposition should tell what harm is being caused to the people of the country by this law. He said that PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have been constantly appealing to the people to maintain a state of harmony in the country.

Anti-CAA protest: Stone-pelters from Kashmir were called to create unrest in UP, says MoS Home Affairs Nityanand Rai

Cold wave grips North India, Indian Capital Delhi witnessed a foggy morning with the mercury dipping to 5.8 degree Celsius, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. In daily weather forecast, IMD also predicted dense to very dense fog over parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. #WION #Winter

Cold wave grips North India

A recently conducted study on mobile phone usage reveals that Indians, on an average, spend more than 1,800 hours on their smartphones in a year.&nbsp;

Global smartphone giant VIVO carried out the study titled ‘Smartphone and their impact on human relationships’ in association with Cybermedia Research (CMR).&nbsp;

The study looked at uninhibited smartphone usage as well as factors that influence smartphone users, their actions, moods and preferences.

Some of the key features that the study highlighted about an average Indian smartphone user included the fact that around 75 per cent of the people surveyed agreed to own a smartphone in their teens of them 41 per cent were hooked to the device even before graduating from high school.

Here's looking at some of the top findings from the study.&nbsp;

- An average Indian spends one-third of their waking hours on their phone - roughly 1800 hours annually.&nbsp;

- 1 in 3 people feels that they can’t even have a 5-minute conversation without checking their phones.

- Over 70 per cent felt that the growing influence of smartphones is likely to impact mental and physical health.

- 3 out of 5 people believe in technology detox and say that it’s important to have a life separate from mobile phones.

The study was conducted based on an online survey with people, ageing 18 to 45 years - from across the top 8 cities in India.

As many as 2,000 Indians were surveyed for the study of which 36 per cent were females and 64 per cent were men.

A recently conducted study on mobile phone usage reveals that Indians, on an average, spend more than 1,800 hours on their smartphones in a year. Global smartphone giant VIVO carried out the study titled ‘Smartphone and their impact on human relationships’ in association with Cybermedia Research (CMR).

A recently conducted study on mobile phone usage reveals that Indians, on an average, spend more than 1,800 hours on their smartphones in a year. Global smartphone giant VIVO carried out the study titled ‘Smartphone and their impact on human relationships’ in association with Cybermedia Research (CMR). The study looked at uninhibited smartphone usage as well as factors that influence smartphone users, their actions, moods and preferences. Some of the key features that the study highlighted about an average Indian smartphone user included the fact that around 75 per cent of the people surveyed agreed to own a smartphone in their teens of them 41 per cent were hooked to the device even before graduating from high school. Here's looking at some of the top findings from the study. - An average Indian spends one-third of their waking hours on their phone - roughly 1800 hours annually. - 1 in 3 people feels that they can’t even have a 5-minute conversation without checking their phones. - Over 70 per cent felt that the growing influence of smartphones is likely to impact mental and physical health. - 3 out of 5 people believe in technology detox and say that it’s important to have a life separate from mobile phones. The study was conducted based on an online survey with people, ageing 18 to 45 years - from across the top 8 cities in India. As many as 2,000 Indians were surveyed for the study of which 36 per cent were females and 64 per cent were men.

Study reveals Indians spend over 1,800 hours glued to their smartphones annually 

India's only international English news channel WION is hosting the 'Mission Smart Cities 2020'&nbsp;event in Delhi on December 27, 2019, at 5 pm IST. 
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The '100 Smart Cities Mission' was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life by enabling local development and harnessing technology. 
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The Mission Smart Cities 2020 event by WION will focus on key topics. 'Session 1'&nbsp;of the event will be focused on designing the future of India and unravelling the buzzword “Smart Cities”.

Session 2 will deal with India’s real estate outlook on growth, sustainability, and economy.

From climate neutral cities, technology and transport to government initiatives and co-working spaces, stakeholders and industry stalwarts would discuss the opportunities and challenges of smart cities and real estate at the event. 
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Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Civil Aviation would grace the event as the Chief Guest. Mr Puri would share his views and insights on 'Mission Smart Cities 2020'.

The event would be aired from 5 pm to 6:30 pm IST - Live on WION, its social media pages and on the website.&nbsp;

India's only international English news channel WION is hosting the 'Mission Smart Cities 2020' event in Delhi on December 27, 2019, at 5 pm IST. The '100 Smart Cities Mission' was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life by enabling local development and harnessing technology.

India's only international English news channel WION is hosting the 'Mission Smart Cities 2020' event in Delhi on December 27, 2019, at 5 pm IST. The '100 Smart Cities Mission' was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life by enabling local development and harnessing technology. The Mission Smart Cities 2020 event by WION will focus on key topics. 'Session 1' of the event will be focused on designing the future of India and unravelling the buzzword “Smart Cities”. Session 2 will deal with India’s real estate outlook on growth, sustainability, and economy. From climate neutral cities, technology and transport to government initiatives and co-working spaces, stakeholders and industry stalwarts would discuss the opportunities and challenges of smart cities and real estate at the event. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Civil Aviation would grace the event as the Chief Guest. Mr Puri would share his views and insights on 'Mission Smart Cities 2020'. The event would be aired from 5 pm to 6:30 pm IST - Live on WION, its social media pages and on the website.

Designing India's future: WION's 'Mission Smart Cities 2020' event to take place in Delhi on Friday

Extreme cold conditions continued in the national capital on Thursday as it witnessed a foggy morning with the mercury dipping to 5.8 degree Celsius, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

In daily weather forecast, IMD also predicted dense to very dense fog over parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.

As far as air quality in Delhi is concerned, the overall AQI was recorded at 327, which falls in the 'very poor' category on Thursday morning, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

According to the weather condition, the cold conditions will continue to deteriorate further.&nbsp;

The maximum temperature for Thursday was likely to hover around 15 degree Celsius, the IMD said.

Several states in the northern part of the country are reeling under a severe cold wave.

Bone-chilling cold winds have affected isolated places in Bihar, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim.

New Delhi is experiencing the longest cold wave in December in 22 years.

The last longest cold spell in the capital was in December 1997.

The unusually cold conditions are said to be due to a western disturbance which brought heavy snowfall in the Himalayan region.

Extreme cold conditions continued in the national capital on Thursday as it witnessed a foggy morning with the mercury dipping to 5.8 degree Celsius, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Extreme cold conditions continued in the national capital on Thursday as it witnessed a foggy morning with the mercury dipping to 5.8 degree Celsius, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. In daily weather forecast, IMD also predicted dense to very dense fog over parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. As far as air quality in Delhi is concerned, the overall AQI was recorded at 327, which falls in the 'very poor' category on Thursday morning, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). According to the weather condition, the cold conditions will continue to deteriorate further. The maximum temperature for Thursday was likely to hover around 15 degree Celsius, the IMD said. Several states in the northern part of the country are reeling under a severe cold wave. Bone-chilling cold winds have affected isolated places in Bihar, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim. New Delhi is experiencing the longest cold wave in December in 22 years. The last longest cold spell in the capital was in December 1997. The unusually cold conditions are said to be due to a western disturbance which brought heavy snowfall in the Himalayan region.

Cold wave continues to grip Delhi as mercury dips to 5.8 degree Celsius

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while unveiling the statue of India's former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow condemns violent protest over Citizenship Amendment Act and urges citizens to act responsibly and to not damage the public property. #PMModi #WION #CAA #India

PM Modi condemns violence, urges anti-CAA protesters to introspect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the destruction of the public property during the violent protests. He also praised Uttar Pradesh police for the way they dealt with the protesters. #WION #AntiCAAProtests

Anti-CAA Protests: Notice seeking recovery sent to protesters

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on December 26 said that the students in several universities and colleges are leading masses and crowds to carry out arson and violence in the name of protests and this is not leadership. #WION #BipinRawat #AntiCAAProtests

Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat slams violent protests

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arvind-kejriwal-praises-centre-for-developing-peripheral-expressways-to-curb-pollution-268220">Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal</a> of stealing the development work done by the Centre. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Shah slammed Kejriwal and said that the chief minister has done something new, "why approve budgets or get developmental work done? &nbsp;Simply put your name on work done by others," Shah said.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, the Delhi chief minister praised the central government for peripheral expressways that helped in bringing down pollution levels in Delhi.

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Kejriwal said over 40 thousand trucks, a contributor to the pollution, did not enter the national capital as they took the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways.

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"We are grateful to the Central government for the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway. This measure has stopped 30 to 40 thousand trucks from entering Delhi," he said while discussing ideas on curbing pollution levels in Delhi earlier this month.

The national capital will be heading for Assembly elections next year. During the last Delhi Assembly polls in 2015, Kejriwal led his party (AAP) to a historic win by securing 67 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of stealing the development work done by the Centre. Shah slammed Kejriwal and said that the chief minister has done something new, "why approve budgets or get developmental work done?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of stealing the development work done by the Centre. Shah slammed Kejriwal and said that the chief minister has done something new, "why approve budgets or get developmental work done? Simply put your name on work done by others," Shah said. Earlier this month, the Delhi chief minister praised the central government for peripheral expressways that helped in bringing down pollution levels in Delhi. Home Minister Amit Shah: Citizenship Amendment Bill par sansad ke andar charcha hui, koi kuchh bolne ko tayar nahi tha, idhar udhar ki batein karte the. Bahar nikalte hi isme bhram failana shuru kiya aur Dilli ko ashant kiya. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/90lQBAWqn7 — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2019 × Kejriwal said over 40 thousand trucks, a contributor to the pollution, did not enter the national capital as they took the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways. Amit Shah in Delhi: Modi ji ne sabko majboor kiya kaarya sanskriti follow karne ke liye,magar Delhi CM Kejriwal aise hain ki jo nayi nayi chiize karte rehte hain. Unhone nayi shuruaat ki,bhai sochna bhi kyu, budget bhi kyu dena,kisi ke kare karaye par apne naam ka thappa lga dena pic.twitter.com/06KGYcfOQ3 — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2019 × "We are grateful to the Central government for the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway. This measure has stopped 30 to 40 thousand trucks from entering Delhi," he said while discussing ideas on curbing pollution levels in Delhi earlier this month. The national capital will be heading for Assembly elections next year. During the last Delhi Assembly polls in 2015, Kejriwal led his party (AAP) to a historic win by securing 67 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly.

Simply put your name on work done by others: Amit Shah slams Delhi CM Kejriwal  

West Bengal Chief Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamata-banerjee-lashes-out-at-pm-modi-says-pm-contradicting-amit-shahs-comments-on-nationwide-nrc-269596">Mamata Banerjee</a> on Tuesday led a march against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC) here.

She marched from Gandhi Statue to Vivekananda House in Kolkata.

Many TMC workers, senior party leaders, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wb-several-trains-cancelled-in-katihar-division-following-public-agitation-against-caa-268518">protesters</a> joined her as she took to the streets.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-caa-protests-in-up-879-arrested-15-dead-5000-in-preventive-custody-269553">protesters</a>, who received considerable support from the bystanders, waved TMC flags and the tricolour during the march.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamata-has-taken-unconstitutional-route-by-seeking-outside-intervention-on-caa-wb-guv-269261">Mamata</a> has been at the forefront among chief ministers of non-BJP ruled states against implementing the amended Citizenship Act.

Last week also she had taken out a massive march to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/caa-protests-internet-services-to-remain-suspended-in-ghaziabad-till-saturday-morning-269411">protest</a> against the Act.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/caa-will-benefit-marginalised-pm-modi-pleads-people-to-not-trust-rumour-mongers-at-bjp-rally-in-delhi-269570">Act</a> grants citizenship to Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, who arrived in India on or before December 31, 2014.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday led a march against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC) here. She marched from Gandhi Statue to Vivekananda House in Kolkata.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday led a march against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC) here. She marched from Gandhi Statue to Vivekananda House in Kolkata. Many TMC workers, senior party leaders, and protesters joined her as she took to the streets. The protesters, who received considerable support from the bystanders, waved TMC flags and the tricolour during the march. Mamata has been at the forefront among chief ministers of non-BJP ruled states against implementing the amended Citizenship Act. Last week also she had taken out a massive march to protest against the Act. The Act grants citizenship to Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, who arrived in India on or before December 31, 2014.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee leads protest march against CAA in Kolkata

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/west-bengal-cm-mamata-banerjee-leads-protest-march-against-caa-in-kolkata-on-monday-269999">West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee</a> on Thursday led another mass rally in Kolkata against the Citizenship Amendment Act. She asked the students to continue their protest in a democratic manner.&nbsp;

"I will tell all the students to continue their protest for their democratic rights, in a democratic way," she said today.&nbsp;

The chief minister also announced Rs 5 lakhs each to the families of those who lost their lives in Karnataka's Mangaluru during protests.

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The West Bengal chief minister has been calling for rallies against the new citizenship law and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The Citizenship Amendment Act seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, Banerjee led a march from Gandhi Statue to Vivekananda House in Kolkata. Many TMC workers, senior party leaders, and protesters joined her as she took to the streets.

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Last week also she had taken out a massive march to protest against the Act.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamata-has-taken-unconstitutional-route-by-seeking-outside-intervention-on-caa-wb-guv-269261">West Bengal Governor</a> has called Banerjee's stance against the implementation of the CAA as unconstitutional.&nbsp;

In a series of tweets last week, Governor Jagdeep Dhankar said that Banerjee has taken an "unconstitutional route by her public stance on CAA and ignored my appeal. This has immeasurably caused damage to our democratic fabric".&nbsp;

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday led another mass rally in Kolkata against the Citizenship Amendment Act. She asked the students to continue their protest in a democratic manner.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday led another mass rally in Kolkata against the Citizenship Amendment Act. She asked the students to continue their protest in a democratic manner. "I will tell all the students to continue their protest for their democratic rights, in a democratic way," she said today. The chief minister also announced Rs 5 lakhs each to the families of those who lost their lives in Karnataka's Mangaluru during protests. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during protest against #CitizenshipAmendmentAct & NRC, in Kolkata: We will pay cheque of Rs. 5 lakhs each to the families of those who lost their lives in Mangaluru during protests. pic.twitter.com/tq8CCxD0hF — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2019 × The West Bengal chief minister has been calling for rallies against the new citizenship law and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The Citizenship Amendment Act seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. On Tuesday, Banerjee led a march from Gandhi Statue to Vivekananda House in Kolkata. Many TMC workers, senior party leaders, and protesters joined her as she took to the streets. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during protest march against #CitizenshipAmendmentAct and #NationalRegisterofCitizens, in Kolkata: I will tell all the students to continue their protest for their democratic rights, in a democratic way https://t.co/WE5KmaY5BJ pic.twitter.com/E8z3RqhvAy — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2019 × Last week also she had taken out a massive march to protest against the Act. West Bengal Governor has called Banerjee's stance against the implementation of the CAA as unconstitutional. In a series of tweets last week, Governor Jagdeep Dhankar said that Banerjee has taken an "unconstitutional route by her public stance on CAA and ignored my appeal. This has immeasurably caused damage to our democratic fabric".

Kolkata: Mamata leads another anti-CAA march, tells students to continue their protest

Leaders across the political spectrum on Thursday condemned Army Chief General <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-will-win-future-wars-with-indian-systems-general-rawat-269757">Bipin Rawat</a>`s remarks on the leadership.

Alluding to the protests across the country over citizenship law, the Army chief had earlier today said that leading masses and crowds to carry out arson and violence in cities and towns is not leadership.

"Leaders are not those who lead people in an inappropriate direction," he said. Taking a dig at him for his remarks, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aimim-announces-3-candidates-for-maharashtra-polls-248938">AIMIM</a>) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "Leadership is knowing the limits of one`s office.

It is about understanding the idea of civilian supremacy and preserving the integrity of the institution that you head."Congress leader Digvijaya Singh also expressed similar sentiments."I agree with General Saheb but also leaders are not those who allow their followers to indulge in the genocide of communal violence.

Do you agree with me General Saheb?" he questioned. Several parts of the country witnessed a spate of protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/caa-and-nrc-protests-addressing-concerns-of-protesters-a-must-for-government-268749">CAA</a>), many of which turned violent.

Incidentally, a lot of these demonstrations have taken place in several colleges and universities across the country.&nbsp;

Leaders across the political spectrum on Thursday condemned Army Chief General Bipin Rawat`s remarks on the leadership. Alluding to the protests across the country over citizenship law, the Army chief had earlier today said that leading masses and crowds to carry out arson and violence in cities and towns is not leadership.

Leaders across the political spectrum on Thursday condemned Army Chief General Bipin Rawat`s remarks on the leadership. Alluding to the protests across the country over citizenship law, the Army chief had earlier today said that leading masses and crowds to carry out arson and violence in cities and towns is not leadership. "Leaders are not those who lead people in an inappropriate direction," he said. Taking a dig at him for his remarks, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "Leadership is knowing the limits of one`s office. It is about understanding the idea of civilian supremacy and preserving the integrity of the institution that you head."Congress leader Digvijaya Singh also expressed similar sentiments."I agree with General Saheb but also leaders are not those who allow their followers to indulge in the genocide of communal violence. Do you agree with me General Saheb?" he questioned. Several parts of the country witnessed a spate of protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), many of which turned violent. Incidentally, a lot of these demonstrations have taken place in several colleges and universities across the country.

Army Chief's remarks on 'leadership' condemned by political parties

Union Home Minister and BJP chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-issue-in-admitting-amit-shah-accepts-communication-gap-over-citizenship-amendment-act-270068">Amit Shah</a> on Thursday tore into <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arvind-kejriwal-praises-centre-for-developing-peripheral-expressways-to-curb-pollution-268220">Arvind Kejriwal</a>-led Delhi government, accusing it of stealing credit for the developmental work done by the central government in the national capital."Prime Minister Narendra Modi has forced everyone to follow the work culture.

However, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Ji has done something entirely new. He thought, why work. Why allot budgets and lay foundation stones for development projects? Work is already being done, just put your name on it," Shah said addressing a public gathering here.

Assembly polls in Delhi are scheduled to be announced sometime in the next few weeks, and thus political arguments have intensified over the last few days. Just on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the AAP government in the national capital for not doing enough to combat the menace of air pollution and providing clean drinking water.

"These people used to claim that each household in Delhi gets clean drinking water. They claimed to provide drinking water from the tap, but you all know the reality. They lied to you," PM Modi had said at a rally in Ramlila Ground.

On Thursday, the BJP president also, in his speech, raised the water issue."I recently saw an advertisement which said that the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/citizenship-amendment-act-is-wrong-and-should-be-denounced-says-canadian-leader-jagmeet-singh-270270"> Delhi government</a> will give drinking water to every household.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that the Centre will provide drinking water to every household across the country. Is Delhi not part of the country? Water will also be provided to every household in the national capital by the Centre as well, he said. Shah said that 4,526 houses will be provided to the middle class and 2,088 units have been provisioned for the people belonging to the economically weaker sections of the society in the city.

"Thirty per cent of the area here will be developed as green open-public spaces. It will help the people of Delhi combat the problem of air population," he added. Several other BJP leaders including Union Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi BJP President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unity-in-diversity-is-indias-speciality-amid-nationwide-protests-pm-modi-addresses-a-rally-in-delhis-ramlila-ground-269566">Manoj Tiwari</a>, and MP<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/someone-has-to-take-responsibility-gautam-gambhir-on-delhi-fire-266940"> Gautam Gambhir</a> were also present at the event.&nbsp;

Union Home Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah on Thursday tore into Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government, accusing it of stealing credit for the developmental work done by the central government in the national capital.

Union Home Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah on Thursday tore into Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government, accusing it of stealing credit for the developmental work done by the central government in the national capital."Prime Minister Narendra Modi has forced everyone to follow the work culture. However, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Ji has done something entirely new. He thought, why work. Why allot budgets and lay foundation stones for development projects? Work is already being done, just put your name on it," Shah said addressing a public gathering here. Assembly polls in Delhi are scheduled to be announced sometime in the next few weeks, and thus political arguments have intensified over the last few days. Just on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the AAP government in the national capital for not doing enough to combat the menace of air pollution and providing clean drinking water. "These people used to claim that each household in Delhi gets clean drinking water. They claimed to provide drinking water from the tap, but you all know the reality. They lied to you," PM Modi had said at a rally in Ramlila Ground. On Thursday, the BJP president also, in his speech, raised the water issue."I recently saw an advertisement which said that the Delhi government will give drinking water to every household. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that the Centre will provide drinking water to every household across the country. Is Delhi not part of the country? Water will also be provided to every household in the national capital by the Centre as well, he said. Shah said that 4,526 houses will be provided to the middle class and 2,088 units have been provisioned for the people belonging to the economically weaker sections of the society in the city. "Thirty per cent of the area here will be developed as green open-public spaces. It will help the people of Delhi combat the problem of air population," he added. Several other BJP leaders including Union Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari, and MP Gautam Gambhir were also present at the event.

AAP stealing credit of Centre''s developmental projects: Amit Shah

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/15-dead-in-citizenship-amendment-act-protests-in-up-705-arrested-269499">Uttar Pradesh police</a> on Wednesday beefed up security in the temple town of Ayodhya and is keeping a tab on the movement of suspicious vehicles crossing through the city.

According to Circle Officer (CO) Amar Singh, security has been beefed up in the city and the vehicles passing through <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/ayodhya-verdict-heals-wounds-of-all-parties-266140">Ayodhya</a> are being checked.

"Routine checking is done with the same approach. Apart from that, the police is also interrogating suspicious people. Back seats of the vehicles are also being checked," Singh said.

He added, "There is no specific inputs as of now. Checking is being carried out from every point of view."

Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday beefed up security in the temple town of Ayodhya and is keeping a tab on the movement of suspicious vehicles crossing through the city.

Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday beefed up security in the temple town of Ayodhya and is keeping a tab on the movement of suspicious vehicles crossing through the city. According to Circle Officer (CO) Amar Singh, security has been beefed up in the city and the vehicles passing through Ayodhya are being checked. "Routine checking is done with the same approach. Apart from that, the police is also interrogating suspicious people. Back seats of the vehicles are also being checked," Singh said. He added, "There is no specific inputs as of now. Checking is being carried out from every point of view."

Uttar Pradesh Police beef up security in Ayodhya

The State headquarters of the Communist Party of India (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/issued-advisories-to-state-uts-to-take-measures-to-curb-mob-lynching-centre-informs-lok-sabha-263218">CPI</a>) situated at Bengaluru's Vaiyyalikaval area was attacked by a group of unidentified men in the early hours of Wednesday.

The incident occurred at around 1 AM&nbsp;when the unidentified men entered the office premises and set ablaze as many as six vehicles belonging to the staff, said CPI Karnataka treasurer Vijay Bhaskar.

"The miscreants also set on fire the documents kept in the hall. The fire was later doused," he said, adding that police have initiated an investigation into the matter.

Bhaskar alleged that the attack was carried out by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cab-to-function-like-a-one-time-drive-says-top-rss-functionary-267715">RSS</a>. "The RSS goons have carried out this attack. Through such methods, the RSS thinks they can silence our voices. We will continue to raise our voice against the Citizenship Amendment Act," he said.

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The State headquarters of the Communist Party of India (CPI) situated at Bengaluru's Vaiyyalikaval area was attacked by a group of unidentified men in the early hours of Wednesday.

The State headquarters of the Communist Party of India (CPI) situated at Bengaluru's Vaiyyalikaval area was attacked by a group of unidentified men in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred at around 1 AM when the unidentified men entered the office premises and set ablaze as many as six vehicles belonging to the staff, said CPI Karnataka treasurer Vijay Bhaskar. "The miscreants also set on fire the documents kept in the hall. The fire was later doused," he said, adding that police have initiated an investigation into the matter. Bhaskar alleged that the attack was carried out by the RSS. "The RSS goons have carried out this attack. Through such methods, the RSS thinks they can silence our voices. We will continue to raise our voice against the Citizenship Amendment Act," he said. Watch: PM Modi condemns violence, urges anti-CAA protestors to introspect ×

Karnataka: Communist Party of India office attacked by unidentified men in Bengaluru

The Border Security Force (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-7200-paramilitary-troops-to-be-withdrawn-from-jammu-and-kashmir-270142">BSF</a>) organised a free medical camp in Poonch's Khanater village on Wednesday which was attended by a large number of local residents.

Besides medical check-up, free medicines were also provided to the people.

"It is our effort for these people who are committed to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/2-civilians-dead-8-security-personnel-injured-as-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-at-loc-in-jk-265995">protection of the country</a>. We know this area lacks medical facilities. So, we decided to extend medical facilities to them," ID Singh, DIG, BSF told sources.

A local, Mohd Shabbir, said that the BSF organises medical camps from time to time in the area.

"BSF has organised medical camps earlier too. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/second-phase-of-back-to-village-programme-begins-in-jammu-kashmir-264529">People</a> from far-flung areas have come to the camp," he said.

The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a free medical camp in Poonch's Khanater village on Wednesday which was attended by a large number of local residents. Besides medical check-up, free medicines were also provided to the people.

The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a free medical camp in Poonch's Khanater village on Wednesday which was attended by a large number of local residents. Besides medical check-up, free medicines were also provided to the people. "It is our effort for these people who are committed to the protection of the country. We know this area lacks medical facilities. So, we decided to extend medical facilities to them," ID Singh, DIG, BSF told sources. A local, Mohd Shabbir, said that the BSF organises medical camps from time to time in the area. "BSF has organised medical camps earlier too. People from far-flung areas have come to the camp," he said.

J&K: Border Security Force organises medical camp in Poonch

A minor girl was allegedly raped in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/police-visit-sonakshi-sinhas-residence-in-connection-with-cheating-case-filed-against-her-235238">Moradabad</a> on December 22, police said.

"The victim's father found her in an injured state near the airport strip. She was referred to a hospital in Meerut. The medical examination report shows that she was raped. We are investigating the case," Superintendent of Police, Moradabad City, Amit Kumar Anand, told reporters here.

Based on the complaint filed by the victim's father, the police have registered a case under Section 376 (rape) and the POCSO Act against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aiims-experts-to-conduct-second-autopsy-on-bodies-of-four-rape-accused-killed-in-telangana-encounter-269584">unknown persons</a>.

A minor girl was allegedly raped in Moradabad on December 22, police said. "The victim's father found her in an injured state near the airport strip. She was referred to a hospital in Meerut.

A minor girl was allegedly raped in Moradabad on December 22, police said. "The victim's father found her in an injured state near the airport strip. She was referred to a hospital in Meerut. The medical examination report shows that she was raped. We are investigating the case," Superintendent of Police, Moradabad City, Amit Kumar Anand, told reporters here. Based on the complaint filed by the victim's father, the police have registered a case under Section 376 (rape) and the POCSO Act against unknown persons.

Case registered for minor girl's rape in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad

A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/bangladesh?page=59">Bangladeshi</a> sex worker, who had lodged a complaint of sexual assault by two men, was arrested by Commissionerate Police for staying illegally in Bhubaneswar without valid documents.

The woman had come to Odisha on the basis of a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-model-uses-fake-aadhar-of-actress-urvashi-rautela-127276">fake Aadhaar card</a> which she had obtained during her stay in West Bengal.

On December 16, the woman had gone to Laxmisagar police station to lodge a complaint in which she alleged she was sexually assaulted by two men in a hotel in Chintamaniswar area of Cuttack Road.

"There was a case in the Laxmisagar police station where a lady complained that she was abused and misbehaved with&nbsp;in a room. On the basis of the complaint, we have registered a case and arrested and forwarded to the court two persons who were involved in the incident," Bhubaneswar's Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anup Kumar said.

The subsequent investigation revealed that she was a Bangladeshi national and had come to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/27-ias-16-ips-officers-promoted-in-odisha-269535">Odisha</a> using a fake Aadhaar card, which had an address of a district in West Bengal.

"During the verification of the informant's details, we found that there existed no such address in West Bengal as was mentioned in the details submitted by her. On that basis, we further interrogated her, and it came to light that she had come from Bangladesh and had stayed in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/west-bengal-cm-mamata-banerjee-leads-protest-march-against-caa-in-kolkata-on-monday-269999">Kolkata</a> for some time," Kumar said.

"From there, she had come to Bhubaneswar and was into flesh trade for some time," he added.

No passport or visa was found from her possession during the search.

A case has been registered against her under Sections 419, 468, 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, Kumar said.

A Bangladeshi sex worker, who had lodged a complaint of sexual assault by two men, was arrested by Commissionerate Police for staying illegally in Bhubaneswar without valid documents.

A Bangladeshi sex worker, who had lodged a complaint of sexual assault by two men, was arrested by Commissionerate Police for staying illegally in Bhubaneswar without valid documents. The woman had come to Odisha on the basis of a fake Aadhaar card which she had obtained during her stay in West Bengal. On December 16, the woman had gone to Laxmisagar police station to lodge a complaint in which she alleged she was sexually assaulted by two men in a hotel in Chintamaniswar area of Cuttack Road. "There was a case in the Laxmisagar police station where a lady complained that she was abused and misbehaved with in a room. On the basis of the complaint, we have registered a case and arrested and forwarded to the court two persons who were involved in the incident," Bhubaneswar's Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anup Kumar said. The subsequent investigation revealed that she was a Bangladeshi national and had come to Odisha using a fake Aadhaar card, which had an address of a district in West Bengal. "During the verification of the informant's details, we found that there existed no such address in West Bengal as was mentioned in the details submitted by her. On that basis, we further interrogated her, and it came to light that she had come from Bangladesh and had stayed in Kolkata for some time," Kumar said. "From there, she had come to Bhubaneswar and was into flesh trade for some time," he added. No passport or visa was found from her possession during the search. A case has been registered against her under Sections 419, 468, 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, Kumar said.

Odisha: Bangladeshi woman lodges sexual assault complaint; gets arrested for staying illegally

The Ministry of Home Affairs&nbsp;decided to withdraw 7, 200 paramilitary troops from Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

The decision was taken in during the high-level security review meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The meeting was attended by&nbsp;government officials like National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Army Chief Bipin Rawat, Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Intelligence Bureau Director, CRPF Director General and Jammu and Kashmir Governor.

"The Ministry has decided to withdraw 72 Coys of CAPFs (CRPF-24, BSF-12, ITBP-12, CISF-12 and SSB-12) with immediate effect from Jammu and Kashmir and revert back to their respective locations," the ministry stated in the order.

The high-level meeting came over five months after the special status to Jammu and Kashmir was repealed and the state was bifurcated into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

The Ministry of Home Affairs had started withdrawing forces from Jammu and Kashmir from the second week of December.

Initially, the forces were reverted to Assam and Manipur and an order was issued on Monday that forces which were sent to Jammu and Kashmir from Delhi will be reverted back to to the national capital.

In August, the central government had deployed over 10,000 central forces personnel to Kashmir valley citing security threat in Jammu and Kashmir.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Ministry of Home Affairs decided to withdraw 7, 200 paramilitary troops from Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The decision was taken in during the high-level security review meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Ministry of Home Affairs decided to withdraw 7, 200 paramilitary troops from Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The decision was taken in during the high-level security review meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The meeting was attended by government officials like National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Army Chief Bipin Rawat, Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Intelligence Bureau Director, CRPF Director General and Jammu and Kashmir Governor. "The Ministry has decided to withdraw 72 Coys of CAPFs (CRPF-24, BSF-12, ITBP-12, CISF-12 and SSB-12) with immediate effect from Jammu and Kashmir and revert back to their respective locations," the ministry stated in the order. The high-level meeting came over five months after the special status to Jammu and Kashmir was repealed and the state was bifurcated into two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The Ministry of Home Affairs had started withdrawing forces from Jammu and Kashmir from the second week of December. Initially, the forces were reverted to Assam and Manipur and an order was issued on Monday that forces which were sent to Jammu and Kashmir from Delhi will be reverted back to to the national capital. In August, the central government had deployed over 10,000 central forces personnel to Kashmir valley citing security threat in Jammu and Kashmir. (With inputs from agencies)

Over 7, 200 paramilitary troops to be withdrawn from Jammu and Kashmir

Yesterday the high-level meeting was conducted over appointing Nation's first CDS. #India #CDS #Defenceministry #PMModi #IndianCDS

India to get it's first CDS; A step towards defence mordernisation

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-appeal-for-calm-dont-listen-to-rumours-pm-modi-on-anti-caa-protest-270189">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Wednesday remembered former prime minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lucknow-pm-modi-unveils-statue-of-former-pm-atal-bihari-vajpayee-on-his-95th-birth-anniversary-270180">Atal Bihari Vajpayee</a> on his 95th birth anniversary and said that the late veteran leader used to say that "life has to be seen in totality, not in pieces".&nbsp;

PM Modi said that the same is true for the governance as well and that good governance is possible only when we "think of the problems in totality".

The prime minister's remarks came during his address in Uttar Pradesh capital city Lucknow after he unveiled Vajpayee's statue at Lok Bhawan.&nbsp;

Paying tribute to the former prime minister and BJP veteran, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University in Lucknow and launched a scheme 'Atal Bhujal Yojana' aimed at improving groundwater management through community participation in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to microblogging site Twitter today and paid his tribute to former PM Vajpayee on his birth anniversary.&nbsp;

"A tribute to the former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji on his birth anniversary. He is settled in the hearts of the countrymen," the prime minister's tweet read.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remembered former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary and said that the late veteran leader used to say that "life has to be seen in totality, not in pieces".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remembered former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary and said that the late veteran leader used to say that "life has to be seen in totality, not in pieces". PM Modi said that the same is true for the governance as well and that good governance is possible only when we "think of the problems in totality". The prime minister's remarks came during his address in Uttar Pradesh capital city Lucknow after he unveiled Vajpayee's statue at Lok Bhawan. Paying tribute to the former prime minister and BJP veteran, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University in Lucknow and launched a scheme 'Atal Bhujal Yojana' aimed at improving groundwater management through community participation in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to microblogging site Twitter today and paid his tribute to former PM Vajpayee on his birth anniversary. "A tribute to the former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji on his birth anniversary. He is settled in the hearts of the countrymen," the prime minister's tweet read.

Good governance is possible by thinking of problems in totality: PM Modi 

Country's apex court - the Supreme Court of India pronounced a series of landmark judgments in 2019, which not only will remain embedded in history but also in our minds in times to come.

Many of these verdicts were passed during the tenure of former chief justice of India Ranjan Gogoi's who also brought an end to, inarguably one of the most talked-about court cases in the history of India - Ayodhya Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.

As the year draws to a close, let's have a look at the court verdict that gripped nation's attention through this year.

Ayodhya verdict

In November, the country waited with bated breath to know whether the disputed site in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, belonged to Hindus or Muslims. As the day inched closers, prohibitory orders were imposed in different parts of the country as people stayed glued to their TV sets and social media sites to know all details of the verdict in real-time.

On November 9, a five-judge bench of the apex court unanimously ruled in favour of Ram Lalla and handed over the entire disputed land which was spread over 2.7 acres to a trust, which would be formed by the government. The trust is now tasked to monitor the construction of a temple at the site.

Calling the demolition of Babri Masjid an "egregious violation of the rule of law", the top court gave alternative five acres of land for the construction of a mosque at a prominent location in the same city. Not happy with the allotment of a separate land, a batch of petitions were filed against the judgment which was all later dismissed.

Rafale verdict

Rafale jet fighter deal not only remained a discussed topic in the defence circle but also made its way to the electoral battle before the issue was settled by the top court orders.

A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph dismissed a batch of review petitions filed against the court's December 14, 2018 verdict which had upheld purchase of 36 Rafale jets by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government from France. The petitioners had sought registration of FIR and CBI probe into their complaint against Rafale purchase.

In 2018, the court had dismissed petitions seeking court-monitored probe into alleged irregularities in the procurement of jets. The court also said that it was not their job to go into the issue of pricing of the fighter planes.

On the outset, the bench also closed a contempt petition filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for wrongly attributing his "chowkidar chor hai" slogan against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rafale case to the top court.

Sabarimala case

In a 3:2 split verdict, the Supreme Court referred to a larger constitution bench a batch of review petitions against its September 2018 verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups into the Sabarimala temple.

The 2018 judgement of the court had sparked a series of protest across the state. This had lead to the filing of petitions seeking review of the top court's order. The petitions challenged the authority of the court to intervene in a belief of the people.

The review plea which was allowed by the court and will be heard in the time to come also argued that the Sabarimala deity is a "Brahmachari" [celibate] and "centuries-old beliefs" should not be disturbed by the entry of menstruating women worshippers. Now, it is to be seen what the seven-judge bench rules in the matter.

Dismissal of Nirbhaya rapist's review petition

One of the death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, Akshay Kumar Singh, availed one of his legal remedies and moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its order which had convicted him and three others in the case.

Nirbhaya's mother also moved an application opposing his petition and at the same time pressing that they be hanged soon.

Giving relief to her, the top court rejected Akshay's petition. The review petition of the other three convicts was already rejected by the court last year. Now, the convicts who are facing the gallows will file curative and mercy petitions as a last resort. They are raped and murdered a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus in December 2012. The case shook the conscience of the entire nation and also helped in shaping the rape laws.

Chief Justice of India under Right to Information

In an unusual case, the Supreme Court approached itself as one of the litigants. The case in question was whether the office of Chief Justice of India comes under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.

The issue arose from an appeal filed by the secretary-general and central public information officer of the apex court against the January 2010 judgment of the Delhi High Court which declared the CJI's office a "public authority" under the RTI Act.

Observing that transparency strengthens judicial independence, the Supreme Court last month ruled that the Chief Justice of India's Office is a "public authority" and comes under the ambit of RTI Act. It, however, contended that the Act cannot be used as a means of surveillance.

Maharashtra government formation

The government formed by BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar came crumbing down after the Supreme Court ordered for a floor test to be conducted.

Observing that there is a possibility of horse-trading if the floor test is delayed, the court ordered it to be conducted through an open ballot and be telecasted live to determine the strength of the BJP-led Maharashtra government.

Within hours, Fadnavis resigned from the post of chief minister thus paving a way for Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena to form the government.

Sexual harassment charges against Ranjan Gogoi

The Supreme Court's in-house committee gave a clean chit to former CJI Ranjan Gogoi after allegations of sexual harassment were levelled against him by a former woman staffer earlier this year.

Feeling dejected, the woman said that she is on the verge of losing faith in the idea of justice. The clean chit was given to the CJI also received widespread criticism after the report of the committee was not made public.

Maradu flat demolition

The Supreme Court in May this year ordered the Kerala government to demolish four high-rise buildings in Maradu area of Kerala's Kochi city for violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. As many as four hundred flats are set to be razed down by a controlled explosion on January 11 and 12 next year.

The apex court also ordered the state government to give interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the disgruntled flat owners.

P Chidambaram bail petition&nbsp;

Former finance minister P Chidambaram, who was put under lock and key in a matter pertaining to a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media during his tenure in 2007, sought bail from the Supreme Court.

Chidambaram was lodged in Tihar Jail in both corruption and money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), respectively. The bail plea was allowed by the Supreme Court in both cases.

The court observed that he was not a flight risk and that there was no possibility of him tampering with the evidence.

Reservation to Maratha community

The Supreme Court refused to stay the judgment passed by Bombay High Court and upheld the reservation given to the Maratha community in educational institutions and government jobs.

The order had come days after the Bombay High Court directed to cap the reservation for the community at 12 per cent for admission in educational institutions and 13 per cent for government jobs.

Cancellation of Amrapali's RERA registration

In a major relief to the disgruntled homebuyers, the top court cancelled Amrapali's Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act registration. The court directed the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete the unfinished housing projects of Amrapali in Noida and Greater Noida areas and handover them to the homebuyers as soon as possible.

The bench also directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to conduct a detailed investigation against the group for diverting homebuyers' money.

Jammu and Kashmir Habeas Corpus petition

After the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated and various politicians were put under detention, CPI-M general secretary Sitaram Yechury approached the court challenging the detention of his party leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami.

He moved a Habeas Corpus petition which seeks the person under arrest to be brought before a court, especially to secure their release.

The Supreme Court then allowed Yechury to meet his friend in Srinagar and filed an affidavit. On its basis, Tarigami was shifted to All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) for treatment. In another case, the court refused to pass any order on Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, who is under detention, before it.

Dilution of SC/ST Act

The Supreme Court allowed Centre's petition seeking review of the court's earlier judgment which had diluted the stringent provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

The Centre had sought review of judgment which stated that there will be no automatic arrest on a complaint filed under the Act and arrest of public servants can only be made after approval of the appointing authority and of a non-public servant after approval by the SSP.

Karnataka MLA disqualification

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of former Karnataka Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar to disqualify 17 rebel Congress-JDS MLAs under the anti-defection law and allowed them to contest the by-elections in the state.

The verdict cleared the air around the relation between resignation and disqualification of a legislator. The rebel legislators were disqualified after they tendered their resignation. The move had led to the fall of the Congress-JD (S) coalition government, paving way for BJP to stake claim to form a new government in the state.&nbsp;

Country's apex court - the Supreme Court of India pronounced a series of landmark judgments in 2019, which not only will remain embedded in history but also in our minds in times to come.

Country's apex court - the Supreme Court of India pronounced a series of landmark judgments in 2019, which not only will remain embedded in history but also in our minds in times to come. Many of these verdicts were passed during the tenure of former chief justice of India Ranjan Gogoi's who also brought an end to, inarguably one of the most talked-about court cases in the history of India - Ayodhya Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case. As the year draws to a close, let's have a look at the court verdict that gripped nation's attention through this year. Ayodhya verdict In November, the country waited with bated breath to know whether the disputed site in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, belonged to Hindus or Muslims. As the day inched closers, prohibitory orders were imposed in different parts of the country as people stayed glued to their TV sets and social media sites to know all details of the verdict in real-time. On November 9, a five-judge bench of the apex court unanimously ruled in favour of Ram Lalla and handed over the entire disputed land which was spread over 2.7 acres to a trust, which would be formed by the government. The trust is now tasked to monitor the construction of a temple at the site. Calling the demolition of Babri Masjid an "egregious violation of the rule of law", the top court gave alternative five acres of land for the construction of a mosque at a prominent location in the same city. Not happy with the allotment of a separate land, a batch of petitions were filed against the judgment which was all later dismissed. Rafale verdict Rafale jet fighter deal not only remained a discussed topic in the defence circle but also made its way to the electoral battle before the issue was settled by the top court orders. A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph dismissed a batch of review petitions filed against the court's December 14, 2018 verdict which had upheld purchase of 36 Rafale jets by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government from France. The petitioners had sought registration of FIR and CBI probe into their complaint against Rafale purchase. In 2018, the court had dismissed petitions seeking court-monitored probe into alleged irregularities in the procurement of jets. The court also said that it was not their job to go into the issue of pricing of the fighter planes. On the outset, the bench also closed a contempt petition filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for wrongly attributing his "chowkidar chor hai" slogan against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rafale case to the top court. Sabarimala case In a 3:2 split verdict, the Supreme Court referred to a larger constitution bench a batch of review petitions against its September 2018 verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups into the Sabarimala temple. The 2018 judgement of the court had sparked a series of protest across the state. This had lead to the filing of petitions seeking review of the top court's order. The petitions challenged the authority of the court to intervene in a belief of the people. The review plea which was allowed by the court and will be heard in the time to come also argued that the Sabarimala deity is a "Brahmachari" [celibate] and "centuries-old beliefs" should not be disturbed by the entry of menstruating women worshippers. Now, it is to be seen what the seven-judge bench rules in the matter. Dismissal of Nirbhaya rapist's review petition One of the death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, Akshay Kumar Singh, availed one of his legal remedies and moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its order which had convicted him and three others in the case. Nirbhaya's mother also moved an application opposing his petition and at the same time pressing that they be hanged soon. Giving relief to her, the top court rejected Akshay's petition. The review petition of the other three convicts was already rejected by the court last year. Now, the convicts who are facing the gallows will file curative and mercy petitions as a last resort. They are raped and murdered a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus in December 2012. The case shook the conscience of the entire nation and also helped in shaping the rape laws. Chief Justice of India under Right to Information In an unusual case, the Supreme Court approached itself as one of the litigants. The case in question was whether the office of Chief Justice of India comes under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The issue arose from an appeal filed by the secretary-general and central public information officer of the apex court against the January 2010 judgment of the Delhi High Court which declared the CJI's office a "public authority" under the RTI Act. Observing that transparency strengthens judicial independence, the Supreme Court last month ruled that the Chief Justice of India's Office is a "public authority" and comes under the ambit of RTI Act. It, however, contended that the Act cannot be used as a means of surveillance. Maharashtra government formation The government formed by BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar came crumbing down after the Supreme Court ordered for a floor test to be conducted. Observing that there is a possibility of horse-trading if the floor test is delayed, the court ordered it to be conducted through an open ballot and be telecasted live to determine the strength of the BJP-led Maharashtra government. Within hours, Fadnavis resigned from the post of chief minister thus paving a way for Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena to form the government. Sexual harassment charges against Ranjan Gogoi The Supreme Court's in-house committee gave a clean chit to former CJI Ranjan Gogoi after allegations of sexual harassment were levelled against him by a former woman staffer earlier this year. Feeling dejected, the woman said that she is on the verge of losing faith in the idea of justice. The clean chit was given to the CJI also received widespread criticism after the report of the committee was not made public. Maradu flat demolition The Supreme Court in May this year ordered the Kerala government to demolish four high-rise buildings in Maradu area of Kerala's Kochi city for violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. As many as four hundred flats are set to be razed down by a controlled explosion on January 11 and 12 next year. The apex court also ordered the state government to give interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the disgruntled flat owners. P Chidambaram bail petition Former finance minister P Chidambaram, who was put under lock and key in a matter pertaining to a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media during his tenure in 2007, sought bail from the Supreme Court. Chidambaram was lodged in Tihar Jail in both corruption and money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), respectively. The bail plea was allowed by the Supreme Court in both cases. The court observed that he was not a flight risk and that there was no possibility of him tampering with the evidence. Reservation to Maratha community The Supreme Court refused to stay the judgment passed by Bombay High Court and upheld the reservation given to the Maratha community in educational institutions and government jobs. The order had come days after the Bombay High Court directed to cap the reservation for the community at 12 per cent for admission in educational institutions and 13 per cent for government jobs. Cancellation of Amrapali's RERA registration In a major relief to the disgruntled homebuyers, the top court cancelled Amrapali's Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act registration. The court directed the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete the unfinished housing projects of Amrapali in Noida and Greater Noida areas and handover them to the homebuyers as soon as possible. The bench also directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to conduct a detailed investigation against the group for diverting homebuyers' money. Jammu and Kashmir Habeas Corpus petition After the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated and various politicians were put under detention, CPI-M general secretary Sitaram Yechury approached the court challenging the detention of his party leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami. He moved a Habeas Corpus petition which seeks the person under arrest to be brought before a court, especially to secure their release. The Supreme Court then allowed Yechury to meet his friend in Srinagar and filed an affidavit. On its basis, Tarigami was shifted to All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) for treatment. In another case, the court refused to pass any order on Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, who is under detention, before it. Dilution of SC/ST Act The Supreme Court allowed Centre's petition seeking review of the court's earlier judgment which had diluted the stringent provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The Centre had sought review of judgment which stated that there will be no automatic arrest on a complaint filed under the Act and arrest of public servants can only be made after approval of the appointing authority and of a non-public servant after approval by the SSP. Karnataka MLA disqualification The Supreme Court upheld the decision of former Karnataka Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar to disqualify 17 rebel Congress-JDS MLAs under the anti-defection law and allowed them to contest the by-elections in the state. The verdict cleared the air around the relation between resignation and disqualification of a legislator. The rebel legislators were disqualified after they tendered their resignation. The move had led to the fall of the Congress-JD (S) coalition government, paving way for BJP to stake claim to form a new government in the state.

From the corridors of judiciary: Supreme Court verdicts that held nation's attention in 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary at the 'Sadaiv Atal'&nbsp;memorial in Delhi on Wednesday morning.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP working president JP Nadd, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and senior BJP leader LK Advani were among those present and paid their obeisances to Vajpayee.

Singer Anup Jalota was on stage. In his soulful voice, he sang prayers in memory of BJP stalwart, late Vajpayee. Earlier today, Modi extended his birthday greetings to Vajpayee.

"A tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji on his birth anniversary, present in the hearts of the people," he tweeted and posted a video having snapshots of him and the former prime minister.

Born on December 25, 1924, in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, Vajpayee was an active member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

He was among the founding members of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.

Known for his eloquent oratorical skills, he was a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, representing Lucknow from the Lower House from 1991 to 2009.

Vajpayee was one of the several leaders who were jailed during the Emergency imposed by then prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1975.

The veteran leader, who led the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government from 1998-2004, was the first-ever person from the BJP to become the Prime Minister.

He served as Prime Minister thrice -- briefly in 1996, from 1998-1999 and then for a full five-year term between 1999 and 2004.

During his tenure, India had carried out the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in Rajasthan in 1998 and the Kargil War between India and Pakistan had broken out in 1999.

Apart from politics, Vajpayee was a prominent writer and has penned a number of poems.

After resigning as the prime minister in 2004, the BJP stalwart retired from active politics owing to his feeble health.

In 2015, Vajpayee was bestowed with Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civil honour.

The veteran BJP leader passed away on August 16, 2018, at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Delhi following a prolonged illness.

December 25 is celebrated as `Good Governance Day` in honour of Vajpayee.

Later today, Modi will unveil a statue of Vajpayee at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow.

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in Delhi on Wednesday morning.

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in Delhi on Wednesday morning. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP working president JP Nadd, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and senior BJP leader LK Advani were among those present and paid their obeisances to Vajpayee. Singer Anup Jalota was on stage. In his soulful voice, he sang prayers in memory of BJP stalwart, late Vajpayee. Earlier today, Modi extended his birthday greetings to Vajpayee. "A tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji on his birth anniversary, present in the hearts of the people," he tweeted and posted a video having snapshots of him and the former prime minister. Born on December 25, 1924, in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, Vajpayee was an active member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He was among the founding members of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. Known for his eloquent oratorical skills, he was a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, representing Lucknow from the Lower House from 1991 to 2009. Vajpayee was one of the several leaders who were jailed during the Emergency imposed by then prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1975. The veteran leader, who led the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government from 1998-2004, was the first-ever person from the BJP to become the Prime Minister. He served as Prime Minister thrice -- briefly in 1996, from 1998-1999 and then for a full five-year term between 1999 and 2004. During his tenure, India had carried out the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in Rajasthan in 1998 and the Kargil War between India and Pakistan had broken out in 1999. Apart from politics, Vajpayee was a prominent writer and has penned a number of poems. After resigning as the prime minister in 2004, the BJP stalwart retired from active politics owing to his feeble health. In 2015, Vajpayee was bestowed with Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civil honour. The veteran BJP leader passed away on August 16, 2018, at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Delhi following a prolonged illness. December 25 is celebrated as `Good Governance Day` in honour of Vajpayee. Later today, Modi will unveil a statue of Vajpayee at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow.

President, PM pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary

A Junior commissioned officer of the Indian army and a 23-year-old girl have been killed in Uri sector on Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir after Pakistan violated ceasefire on Wednesday.

Sources in the police told WION that the officer was killed in the morning when Pakistan opened fire at the Indian positions. Indian forces retaliated immediately.&nbsp;

The Indian Army in a statement said that there was a heavy exchange of fire in the Uri sector after ceasefire violation by Pakistan.&nbsp;

”Pakistan fired by using small arms, mortars and artillery. Indian Army is retaliating befittingly, ” the statement read.&nbsp;

Sources added that while the army officer was killed in Silikote area, the girl - identified as Naseema - has died in Churunda village in Uri sector of Baramulla district in a separate ceasefire violation.

The exchange of fire was going on in the area when the last reports came in.&nbsp;

A Junior commissioned officer of the Indian army and a 23-year-old girl have been killed in Uri sector on Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir after Pakistan violated ceasefire on Wednesday.

A Junior commissioned officer of the Indian army and a 23-year-old girl have been killed in Uri sector on Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir after Pakistan violated ceasefire on Wednesday. Sources in the police told WION that the officer was killed in the morning when Pakistan opened fire at the Indian positions. Indian forces retaliated immediately. The Indian Army in a statement said that there was a heavy exchange of fire in the Uri sector after ceasefire violation by Pakistan. ”Pakistan fired by using small arms, mortars and artillery. Indian Army is retaliating befittingly, ” the statement read. Sources added that while the army officer was killed in Silikote area, the girl - identified as Naseema - has died in Churunda village in Uri sector of Baramulla district in a separate ceasefire violation. The exchange of fire was going on in the area when the last reports came in.

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