Citizenship Act Protests

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The petition also seeks directions to the Delhi government and police to allow students to enter the varsity as well as compensation and proper medical treatment for those injured in the violence at the university. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC agrees to hear PIL seeking fact-finding committee to look into Jamia violence

Plea was moved in Delhi HC after SC on Tuesday had said that such petitions relating to violence be moved in high courts concerned.

18 Dec 2019 12:15 PM

The police said that people with criminal backgrounds had been part of the protest and may have been the ones who incited violence. (Photo: PTI)

Section 144 imposed in east Delhi, 6 arrested for Seelampur violence

Tuesday’s protest came few days after police crackdown on protest by Jamia Millia Islamia students.

18 Dec 2019 10:46 AM

Among those who filed the petitions are senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, the Indian Union Muslim League and Asom Gana Parishad, an ally of the ruling BJP in Assam. (Photo: File)

SC to hear pleas challenging Citizenship Amendment Act today

A three-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice of India will hear the petitions. The other judges are Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant.

18 Dec 2019 8:35 AM

In two videos shared by Delhi Police, joint commissioner of police, Devesh Srivastava, was seen announcing that some miscreants have entered the campus who were indulging in stone pelting. (Photo: File)

Had warned Jamia students about miscreants before entering campus: Delhi cops

The police were widely condemned for entering the campus and baton charging students and using tear gas.

18 Dec 2019 8:20 AM

Talking to reporters outside the Vidhan Bhawan here, he said an "atmosphere of fear" was being created with such actions. (Photo: File)

‘Reminded Jallianwala Bagh’: Uddhav on police crackdown on Jamia students

Thackeray said the youth are the country's future and they have a lot of potential.

17 Dec 2019 3:12 PM

The students were protesting against the government’s Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, which gives citizenship to migrants, of six non-Muslim minority communities from three countries, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI)

Go to respective high courts: SC on plea over police action against CAA protesters

The Chief Justice of India SA Bobde said: 'We do not have to intervene. It is a law and order problem.'

17 Dec 2019 2:14 PM

"No bullet was fired by the Delhi Police during protests at Jamia.All 10 persons detained have criminal background. More anti-social elements are being tracked," the officials said, citing a Delhi Police report. (Photo: ANI)

No bullets fired by Delhi Police during protests at Jamia, says MHA

There have been allegations that police fired bullets on protesters during the agitation at Jamia.

17 Dec 2019 11:01 AM

Protests have taken place in several parts of the country over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, which was approved by Parliament in its recently concluded winter session. (Photo: PTI)

‘Protect, respect right of peaceful assembly’: US on Citizenship Act protests

'We also urge protestors to refrain from violence,' a US State Department spokesperson said.

17 Dec 2019 10:44 AM

A major controversy had broken out after police personnel resorted to lathi-charge and firing of tear gas shells to deal with the violence during protests against the new citizenship law. (Photo: ANI)

10 arrested in connection with Jamia violence; no students among them: Cops

Delhi Police have registered two FIRs pertaining to property damage and riots in connection with the violence.

17 Dec 2019 10:01 AM

A peaceful protest turned into a violent showdown between the police and protestors who were opposing the new Citizenship Amendment Act, which left many students and cops injured. (Photo: PTI)

Jamia protesters admitted with bullet wounds, says doctor; cops deny allegations

One of the two protestors, Ajaz (22), a BA student from Jamia University was admitted to a general ward of the hospital.

17 Dec 2019 9:17 AM

A group of another 50 women, including students and their family members, demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah resign in the wake of alleged police atrocities. (Photo: PTI)

Women take lead against cops 'excesses' at Jamia, says 'its now or never situation'

A few women, in their 60s, almost limped to the protest site in Delhi, while some accompanied their family members and classmates.

17 Dec 2019 8:21 AM

Aakash Chopra on Monday said images of students clashing with police at various institutions over the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are deeply disturbing and crushing voices of dissent will only turn the agitators against India. (Photo: Instagram/ Aakash Chopra)

'Silencing voices with force will turn students against India': Akash Chopra

The 42-year-old former batsman, who played 10 Tests for India, took to Twitter to express his concern.

16 Dec 2019 5:50 PM

Violence unfortunate, CAA does not affect any citizen of any religion: PM Modi

PM Modi also appealed the citizens to stay away from any sort of rumour mongering and falsehoods.

16 Dec 2019 2:13 PM

Will file FIR against police and demand high-level probe: Jamia's V-C

Akhtar clarified that police entered the campus without permission and they would not tolerate police presence on campus.

16 Dec 2019 1:04 PM

Irfan Pathan has expressed concern about the students of the Jamia Millia Islamia after several of them were injured during violent protests against the amended Citizenship Act. (Photo: PTI)

'Concerned about students of Jamia Milia': Irfan Pathan

The university had turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus following protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act

16 Dec 2019 1:03 PM

Will file FIR against police and demand high-level probe: Jamia's V-C

Akhtar clarified that police entered the campus without permission and they would not tolerate police presence on campus.

16 Dec 2019 1:02 PM

"India is a secular country that has space for people from every religion. The passing of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act is inviting widespread protests across the country. We are sending out the message that Kerala is together in our fight against CAA," he added. (Photo: ANI)

Prevailing situation 'volatile', created by BJP-RSS, says Kerala CM Vijayan

'They are trying to implement their agenda. The volatile situation prevailing in the country,' said Vijayan.

16 Dec 2019 12:44 PM

"There was stone pelting for about 30 seconds when around 150 people had come out to protest and raise slogans. The situation is normal now. Students are going back to their classrooms," said Kalanidhi Naithani, Superintendent of Police, Lucknow. (Photo: ANI)

After Jamia, protest erupts at Lucknow's Nadwa College against CAA

Police, however, claimed that the situation was normal and students were returning back to their classrooms.

16 Dec 2019 12:28 PM

She requested people to join the movement in a peaceful manner within the ambit of the law. (Photo: File)

Mamata claims people took money from BJP for perpetrating violence over CAA

'We will never allow NRC and CAA in Bengal,' Banerjee said as she read out an 'oath' for her party workers.

16 Dec 2019 12:23 PM

SC to hear tomorrow on violence against students protests at Jamia, AMU

The Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Monday said the 'rioting' must stop and there should be peace.

16 Dec 2019 10:58 AM

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