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Actress Payal Rohatgi denied bail, to be in jail till Dec 24 for video against Nehru-Gandhi family

Payal Rohatgi was arrested from Ahmedabad for posting obtainable comments on social media handles.

Dec 16, 2019

'Won't allow NRC, CAA in West Bengal': CM Mamata Banerjee leads protest rally

Taking the pledge after garlanding the statue of BR Ambedkar, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said nobody would leave Bengal calling for harmony and peace among people of all religions.

Dec 16, 2019

Bengaluru city police first in India to have bicycle-borne cops

Bengaluru city police inducted what the Commissioner (BCP) Bhaskar Rao, IPS, calls "mini Hoysalas". These bicycle-borne cops are expected to not only reduce the carbon footprint of the force but also help cops zip through traffics snarls.

Dec 16, 2019

PM Narendra Modi appeals for calm amid Citizenship violence, says 'debate, discussion, dissent part of democracy'

PM Narendra Modi emphasised on the fact that the need of the hour is to work together for the development of India and the empowerment of every Indian, especially the poor, downtrodden and marginalised.

Dec 16, 2019

Chetan Bhagat supports CAA protesters and warns BJP-led Govt 'Don't mess with youth'

Chetan Bhagat has opened up on the anti-CAA stir in Delhi and attack on the students of Jamia Millia Islamia University and warned the BJP-led Govt against messing with youth and testing their patience.

Dec 16, 2019

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan booked for violence in Jamia Nagar

Two FIRs have been filed against Okhla legislator Amanatullah Khan and another person in New Friends Colony police station, and Jamia Nagar police station.

Dec 16, 2019

'No to CAA': How Bengaluru protesters raised voices against Citizenship Amendment Act

On Sunday evening, Decemeber 15 the city witnessed one of the largest protests as 3,500 people gathered at Bengaluru's Puttana Chetty Town participating in peaceful agitation.

Dec 16, 2019

EC seeks report on complaint against Rahul Gandhi's 'Rape in India' remark

The Commission's move comes after controversy erupted over Rahul Gandhi's 'Rape in India' remark.

Dec 16, 2019

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