Two die in police firing in Mangaluru as anti-CAA protests rock the country
Two persons were killed in police firing in Mangaluru on Thursday as protesters across the country took to the streets against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), which in combination could potentially introduce a religious test for citizenship in India.
CAA: Don't add fuel to the fire, says Centre
As protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) raged across the country, Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said a countrywide NRC had not been notified so far and no one should fear.
Delhi gridlocked over anti-CAA protests
Commuters across the National Capital Region (NCR) faced a harrowing time during the morning rush hour as police barricading at border areas to prevent citizens from reaching venues of several protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) here on Thursday triggered serpentine jams on arterial roads.
Anti-CAA protests: Centre ‘muzzling’ dissent, says Congress
The Congress on Thursday accused the Union Government of “muzzling the voice of the people by resorting to draconian measures” including shutting down mobile Internet services and putting up barricades to prevent people from reaching protest sites against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Citizenship Amendment Act: MEA clarifies on Afghan minorities
The present government of Afghanistan has “substantially” addressed the security needs of the religious communities of the country, said an official of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday.
Govt. will take strong action against vandals: U.P. CM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said his government will avenge the destruction of public assets during the protests over the amended citizenship law by seizing and auctioning off the property of those involved in the violence.
Backgrounder | Section 144, a vestige of colonial rule
India’s criminal justice architecture continues to reflect its colonial heritage, both on paper and in practice. This is perhaps reflected best in the vibrant and unfettered invocation of Section 144 in the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 [“Cr.P.C.”], which confers upon executive officers such as executive magistrates or sub-divisional magistrates, unimaginable powers for passing orders to tackle any urgent cases of “nuisance” or “apprehended danger” that may arise in their territorial jurisdiction, where such orders will “prevent or are likely to prevent” any adverse impact upon human life, health, safety, or prevent “a disturbance of the public tranquillity.”
One dead in firing as protests rock Lucknow
A man died of an alleged firearm injury as protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act turned violent in Lucknow on Thursday, leading to the arrest of at least 55 persons in the State capital.
Industrial Security Annex opens Indian private partnerships for U.S. defence firms
The Industrial Security Annex (ISA), signed between India and the U.S. at the second 2+2 dialogue in Washington, will open the door for U.S. defence companies to partner with the Indian private sector for several multi-billion dollar deals in the pipeline, especially the deal for 114 fighter jets.
IPL auction: KKR breaks the bank for Cummins with ₹15.50 crore bid
Pacers ruled the roost as the eight franchisees splurged a combined sum of ₹140.30 crore on 62 players who were sold during the 13th Player auction of the Indian Premier League on Thursday. Bucking the trend of the big-hitters stealing the show at previous auctions, four of the five most expensive signing were pace bowlers.
Swedish girls are champions
Sweden, despite missing a penalty, beat India 4-0 in the final of the U-17 women’s football tournament at the floodlit Mumbai Football Arena here on Thursday.
