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IndiaFeb 29, 2020

Delhi violence: 123 FIR lodged, 630 arrested so far, says Delhi Police

Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa on February 28 informed that the police have registered 123 FIRs so far, and around 630 people have been arrested/detained. At least 42 people, including a police head constable, died while around 200 people sustained serious injuries in the violence that raged for three days in parts of the national capital. Two Special Investigation Teams (SITs) have been constituted under the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, to investigate the violence.
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IndiaFeb 28, 2020

Delhi violence: Double the punishment if any AAP leader found guilty, says CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal made a strong statement by saying that if any Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader found guilty in North-East Delhi violence then that person should be given double the punishment. The Chief Minister made this comment on being asked about allegations over AAP Councillor from Nehru Vihar, Tahir Hussain. The family members of Ankit Sharma have accused Tahir Hussain for the killing. "Any person who is found guilty should be given stringent punishment. If any Aam Aadmi Party leader is found guilty then that person should be given double the punishment. There should b
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IndiaFeb 27, 2020

Sonia Gandhi calls Delhi violence, planned conspiracy, wants Amit Shah to resign

Calling the recent violence in Delhi as 'planned conspiracy', Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over the clashes that left 20 people dead in two days. "CWC (Congress Working Committee) believes Home Minister and Centre is responsible. The Home Minister should tender his resignation with immediate effect," the Congress party's interim chief told reporters here. Violent clashes erupted between pro and anti-CAA groups in parts of northeast Delhi on Monday, leading to widespread vandalism and arson for over two days. While many blamed police for inacti
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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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