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IndiaFeb 27, 2020

CM Kejriwal inspects violence hit areas of North-East Delhi

Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal inspected violence affected areas of North-East Delhi on February 26. Other ministers and senior officers also accompanied the Chief Minister. The CM interacted with the local residents here. As the violence erupted in North-East Delhi area on February 23, people are living in panic in North-East Delhi area. However, Delhi Government urged people to maintain peace and not to believe in any rumors. The national capital observed violence in North-East area after a clash broke out between supporters of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and anti-CAA groups.
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IndiaFeb 26, 2020

Trump emplanes for US after concluding India visit

Concluding his jam-packed maiden two-day visit to India, United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday night emplaned for his country from New Delhi. The US President participated in a host of engagements over the course of his nearly 36 hour long trip, including a roadshow, visit to the Taj Mahal, addressing a mammoth crowd at the 'Namaste Trump' event at Ahmedabad, among others. During the visit, India and the United States further strengthened their defence cooperation, with the two countries giving a nod to an agreement under which India will get USD 3 billion of advanced military equip
IndiaFeb 26, 2020

13 deaths reported, Harsh Vardhan, Manoj Tiwari visit Delhi violence injured at GTB Hospital

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday visited Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital here to review the condition of people injured in violence in parts of North-East Delhi. Speaking to media, Vardhan informed that 81 people were admitted to the hospital on Monday and 69 on Tuesday. While a few of them have been discharged after treatment, others are being treated for their injuries. "On Monday, 81 patients arrived here and 69 on Tuesday. 13 deaths have occurred. Doctors told either they have been brought dead or in a critical condition. 30 to 40 per cent have gone b
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IndiaFeb 25, 2020

President Trump, First Lady visit historic monument Taj Mahal, Ivanka spends quality time with husband Jared at Taj

The United States President Donald Trump along with First lady Melania Trump visited the historic monument Taj Mahal in Agra. President Trump was accompanied by family and UP CM Yogi Adityanath. He was also seen signing on the visitor's book. Earlier today, President Trump and PM Modi addressed a public gathering at Motera stadium in Ahmedabad. He is in India for a two-day visit. Advisor and daughter of United States President Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump on February 24 spent some quality time with her husband Jared Kushner at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. Ivanka was so m
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IndiaFeb 25, 2020

Rahul Gandhi condemns Delhi violence, urges people to show restraint, compassion

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the incidents of violence between two groups of protesters in North-East Delhi and urged the people to show "restraint, compassion, and understanding" in the face of provocation. "The violence today in Delhi is disturbing and must be unequivocally condemned. Peaceful protests are a sign of a healthy democracy, but violence can never be justified. I urge the citizens of Delhi to show restraint, compassion and understanding no matter what the provocation," Rahul Gandhi tweeted. Earlier in the day, anti-CAA and pro-CAA groups clashed and indulge d
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IndiaFeb 23, 2020

Trump, US First Lady depart for India

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump departed for their maiden two-day visit to India from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Sunday.The visiting dignitaries will have a stopover at Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany and will reach Ahmedabad on Monday.Ahead of his departure from Washington DC, the US President told reporters that he looks forward to being with "millions and millions" of the Indian people."I look forward to being with the people of India. We will be with millions and millions of people. I get along very well with the Prime Minister. He is a friend of mine. Pri
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IndiaFeb 22, 2020

Miscreants vandalise residence of Karnataka girl who raised pro-Pak slogans at anti-CAA rally

Unknown miscreants vandalised the residence of Amulya, the Karnataka girl who raised pro Pakistan slogans at an anti CAA rally in Bengaluru. Amulya's home in Chikmagalur was vandalised late night on Feb 20. Police have begun their investigation. Imran Pasha, who organised the anti-CAA protests here where 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan was raised, said on Friday that Amulya was not invited to the event. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi was also present at the rally.
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IndiaFeb 20, 2020

J.P. Nadda: Came to invite Badal Sahab to my son's wedding

BJP President JP Nadda on Thursday met Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patron Parkash Singh Badal at the latter's residence here and termed the meeting a personal one. "BJP has a very old relation with SAD, I came here to invite Badal Sahab for my eldest son's wedding. We not only share political relations but also a deep personal bond," Nadda told reporters here after his meeting with the former Punjab chief minister. "He gave his blessings for the wedding and has said that he will attend it. I have personal relations with him when I started with students politics and it strengthened when I became
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IndiaFeb 19, 2020

No talks with Sidhu on him joining AAP: Bhagwant Mann

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab chief Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said that there have been no official talks with Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu regarding the former cricketer's joining his party. "He is an honest man. Every person who loves Punjab and wants to work for the welfare of the State is welcome. There have been no official talks with him so far," Mann told reporters here when asked if there are any chances of Navjot Singh Sidhu joining the party. In June last year, the Congress leader was stripped off the portfolios of local government and Tourism and Culture Ministry by Chief Mini

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