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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar appeals for peace in the wake of anti-CAA protests

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's appeal comes at a time when protests against CAA have spread across the country, with several students and activists detained.

Dec 16, 2019

Anti-CAA stir in Delhi LIVE: Priyanka Gandhi's India Gate protest, Sonia Gandhi dares Amit Shah to visit Northeast

University students across India are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Around 100 students from Jamia Millia Islamia were detained on Sunday.

Dec 16, 2019

Payal Rohatgi arrested for mocking Jawaharlal Nehru; #IStandWithPayalRohatgi trends on Twitter

#IStandWithPayalRohatgi is trending on Twitter after Bollywood actress Payal Rohatgi was arrested by the Rajasthan police on Sunday for insulting remarks against former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Dec 15, 2019

Arms (Amendment) Bill turns law, gets President Kovind' nod

Kovind gave his approval on Saturday to the Act which provides for enhancement of period of arms licence from three years to five years.

Dec 15, 2019

Major upheavel in West Bengal as anti-CAA protesters obstruct key highways

At 24 Parganas North district, protesters blocked National Highway 34 and started a 'picnic' Protests also took place in Murshidabad and Birbhum districts.

Dec 15, 2019

More than Rs 1000 crore to go down the drain; Why is Defence Ministry shutting OTA Gaya?

Established in 2011, OTA Gaya is training 250 cadets presently against its sanctioned strength of 750.

Dec 15, 2019

New Zealand recovery teams return to volcanic island, two remain missing; death toll rises to 16

Authorities said eight police search and rescue staff were deployed for 75 minutes to an area in which their information suggested one body may remain.

Dec 15, 2019

Muslim litigants may file curative petition on Ayodhya judgement

The curative petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court which is normally decided by judges in-chamber.

Dec 15, 2019

Resolution seeking Inner Line Permit to be passed by Meghalaya govt

The move comes after the state witnessed protests against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Dec 15, 2019

Bengaluru opts for smart parking facilities to tackle traffic gridlock

BBMP is setting up smart parking facilities across the city for 3,300 four-wheelers and 10,000 two-wheelers.

Dec 15, 2019

International shooter Vartika Singh wants to execute Nirbhaya rapists

Vartika Singh said that she wanted support for her initiative from women actors, lawmakers and other celebrities.

Dec 15, 2019

Mamata Banerjee accuses political parties of inciting violence over CAB

"Some political parties with religious fundamentalism and communal intentions are deliberately trying to stoke chaos and violence," said CM Mamata Banerjee.

Dec 15, 2019

China suspends planned tariffs scheduled for December 15 on some US goods

China's retaliatory tariffs, which were due to take effect on December 15, were meant to target goods ranging from corn and wheat to US-made vehicles and auto parts.

Dec 15, 2019

NCB busts international drug syndicate, seizes narcotics worth Rs 1300 crores

The anti-narcotics agency said it seized one of the largest quantity of Cocaine in the country, at 20 Kgs.

Dec 15, 2019

CAG finds gaps in levying anti-dumping duties, export promotion schemes

As regards non/short levying of anti-dumping duty, the department (Customs) accepted observation amounting to Rs 53 crore.

Dec 15, 2019