Topic: CAA protests
Chargesheet filed under UAPA against 15 accused for larger conspiracy in Delhi riots
Delhi Police Special Cell said that Umar Khalid, Tahir Hussain and Khalid Saifi among others had allegedly planned to carry out massive violence in Delhi during Trump's India visit.
Assam artistes who jointly fought CAA now stand split — some join BJP, others Congress
40 popular singers, musicians, film personalities joined Congress Tuesday saying they will continue their fight against CAA. 28 artistes have joined BJP saying they were misguided.
Kafeel Khan’s detention extended under NSA for 3 months in CAA-speech case
Kafeel Khan, a doctor in UP, was arrested in January for a speech he delivered at Aligarh Muslim University during protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
After long silence, Kanhaiya speaks up on student arrests: ‘Lesson to those who raise voice’
Kanhaiya Kumar blamed the lockdown for not having spoken up actively against the widespread student arrests over February riots in Delhi.
Al Qaeda offshoot appeals to Muslims to unite and fight against CAA, govt sees Pakistan hand
Indian intelligence agencies have called it a ‘script of Pakistan’s ISI’ with an agenda to ‘divide India in these sensitive times’.
Over 1,100 activists condemn Delhi Police action against anti-CAA protestors amid lockdown
In a statement signed by over 1,100 people, prominent activists said the Delhi Police should book the 'real culprits of Delhi violence', such as BJP MLA Kapil Mishra.
This is how Shaheen Bagh plans to continue its anti-CAA protest despite coronavirus scare
Shaheen Bagh protestors have been demonstrating against CAA, NRC since December and despite police asking them to evacuate in view of coronavirus crisis, they have refused.
‘CAA does not confer any arbitrary powers on govt, does not violate fundamental rights’
In its affidavit to the Supreme Court, the Centre said there can be no question of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) violating constitutional morality. Read the full text of the document here.
Modi to wish Bangladesh via video on ‘Mujib Barsha’ celebrations after COVID-19 cancels trip
PM Narendra Modi was to officially roll out the year-long birth centenary celebrations of Bangladesh founder Sheikha Mujibur Rahman.
60 Delhi MLAs & I could be ‘doubtful citizens’ if NPR-NRC take place, says Kejriwal
At a special session Friday, Delhi assembly passed a resolution that calls on the central government to withdraw the 'NPR-NRC exercise'.
Why shrinking offices and hot-desking are bad ideas, Covid or no Covid
Employees’ demands for flexible working will include spacious offices. Given the relative savings, slashing floor space is a false economy.
Diesel demand drop forces India to import gasoline as Covid skews output
The slump in diesel demand is forcing refineries to operate below capacity, but gasoline sales are back at pre-virus levels with people resorting to personal vehicles.
Defence
Army says ‘poor quality’ Ordnance Board ammo, mines have cost India Rs 960 crore since 2014
Pointing out these shortcomings in an internal assessment, the Army has thrown its weight behind government plans to corporatise the OFB to make it more efficient.
Partners dispensable in Modi-Shah construct if they do not bring additional votes
In the Modi-Shah construct, if partners do not bring additional votes, they are dispensable. However old or loyal, either they become supplicants, or die.