Citizenship Act Protests

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Police spokesperson MS Randhawa said security personnel first launched water cannons to disperse the crowd and then charged with batons as the agitators torched the private vehicle and started pelting stones. (Photo: File)

Bhim Army chief detained, 8 minors among 40 detained in Delhi

On Friday, police resorted to lathi-charge and used water cannons to disperse the crowd that turned violent in Daryaganj on Friday.

21 Dec 2019 8:45 AM

9 dead in violence across Uttar Pradesh during Citizenship Act protests

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police OP Singh claimed that none of the protesters were killed in police firing.

21 Dec 2019 8:20 AM

Prohibitory orders were imposed in 12 police station areas of Northeast Delhi, officials said, adding police used drones to keep a tab on the law and order situation in the district. (Photo: ANI)

Bhim Army chief slips from detention during Jama Masjid's protest in Delhi

In view of the planned protest, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shut Chawri Bazar, Lal Quila and Jama Masjid stations.

20 Dec 2019 1:51 PM

"In view of the protests in certain parts of the state against the enactment of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). I make this humble appeal to every citizen of Karnataka to stay away from vested interests indulging in rumor mongering and stoking the passions to disturb peace and harmony in the state," Yediyurappa said. (Photo: File)

Yeddy appeals to stay off 'vested interests' after CAA protests claim 2 lives in K'taka

'Let us all join together in upholding this image by maintaining peace and harmony,' he added.

20 Dec 2019 12:08 PM

Both Airtel and Vodafone confirmed to individual users that their services had been shutdown partially in parts of New Delhi.

Indian telecom companies suspends internet, SMS services in parts of Delhi

A government directive to Indian telecom companies ordered a shut down of SMS, Internet and voice call services in parts of the capital.

20 Dec 2019 11:05 AM

A senior official said that District Magistrate Chandra Bhushan Singh has issued a red alert, and 10 companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and four companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed as a precautionary measure. (Photo: FIle)

Red alert in Aligarh, heavy security deployed ahead of Friday prayers

Internet services remained suspended for the fifth consecutive day while banking services and businesses have been badly hit.

20 Dec 2019 10:42 AM

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday assured people that no one could steal rights of the sons of the soil of Assam. (Photo: ANI)

No threat to land or language, says Assam CM; internet restored after 10 days

In no way will the honour of Assam be affected, CM Sonowal assured people of the state.

20 Dec 2019 10:00 AM

“Indian citizens should stand united and aware on the nation’s security and welfare. I am deeply saddened as because of the undergoing violence,” the actor and aspiring politician tweeted. (Photo: File)

‘Violence should not be solution’: Rajinikanth on CAA protest

In a late night tweet, Rajinikanth expressed concern over violence in various parts of the country.

20 Dec 2019 9:25 AM

On Sunday, police and entered the varsity campus to nab outsiders who were involved in arson and violence during protests against the CAA. (Photo: File)

Rise up stronger: Jamia website hacked, intruders back students' anti-CAA protests

The hackers also hit out at the JNU vice-chancellor for being silent on the protests in his varsity.

20 Dec 2019 8:59 AM

Earlier, while attempting to strike a chord with the protesters and to convince them to leave the place, Rathore had also warned them about how such agitation can be used by anti-social elements for their benefit. (Photo: Screengrab)

Top Bengaluru cop sings National Anthem to pacify CAA protesters, see video

Shortly after the national anthem, people protesting over the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, vacated the place without any argument.

20 Dec 2019 8:35 AM

'Will auction their property': On violent protests, Yogi's warning to vandals

"They have been captured in video and CCTV footage. We will take 'badla' (revenge) on them," he said.

19 Dec 2019 7:12 PM

Banerjee has been vehemently opposing the amended Citizenship Act and has even said that she will not allow the legislation to be implemented in West Bengal. (Photo: File)

Mamata dares BJP to hold UN-monitored referendum on CAA

'BJP is dividing the country. Don't stop your protest because we have to get CAA revoked,' Banerjee added.

19 Dec 2019 6:02 PM

Amit Shah to review security situation amid violent clashes across nation

NSA Doval, Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy and Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla are expected to attend meeting.

19 Dec 2019 5:25 PM

Gandhi's reaction came just hours after Section 144 was imposed in parts of north-east Delhi and Red Fort area to maintain law and order. (Photo: ANI)

Voice of people cannot be silenced: Priyanka targets Centre over restrictions

Gandhi made a series of tweets and said if people are pushed to the wall, they will rise up stronger.

19 Dec 2019 4:31 PM

Senior BJP leader LK Advani, then Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, was seated in the government benches. (Photo: SCreengrab)

Watch: BJP pulls out an old video of Manmohan Singh on Citizenship law

The BJP used that video to call out the Congress, which is aggressively protesting against the citizenship law.

19 Dec 2019 3:12 PM

Reacting to his detention, Guha said it was "absolutely undemocratic" that police were not allowing even a peaceful protest, which is the democratic right of the citizens. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Ramachandra Guha detained for protesting against CAA in Bengaluru

Police said the protesters violated prohibitory orders clamped in the city against any protest or demonstration.

19 Dec 2019 1:46 PM

Historian Ramachandra Guha detained for protesting against Citizenship Act

Police said the protesters violated prohibitory orders clamped in the city against any protest or demonstration.

19 Dec 2019 12:21 PM

CAA protests: Protesters detained, Delhi action moves to Jantar Mantar

Since law was signed into effect by President last week, protests, often ending in clashes with police, have swept the country

19 Dec 2019 10:24 AM

In a fresh video, it purportedly showed policemen wielding pistols while dealing with stone-pelting mob during Sunday’s Jamia clashes. (Photo: File)

New video clip suggests Delhi police ‘fired’ at Jamia protest, cops say will probe

The authenticity of the video could not be verified.

19 Dec 2019 9:54 AM

The cities where protests have so far not been disallowed include Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata and Bhopal. (Photo: PTI)

Nationwide protests planned in 10 cities against Citizenship law

Rallies will be held in Mumbai at 4 pm, in Chennai at 3 pm, in Bhopal at 2 pm and in Hyd at 4 pm. Pune will join in from 4.30 pm.

19 Dec 2019 9:23 AM

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