JMI website hacked, later restored
The official website of Delhi-based Jamia Millia Islamia University was hacked on Thursday purportedly in support of the students protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, however, the website was later restored.
Various social media users on Thursday shared the screengrabs of the website, which was apparently hacked by someone claiming to be 'Dark Knight'.
The message posted on the webpage read, "Hacked by Dark Knight to support Jamia students... Jai Hind!" However, the website was later restored.
(Source: ANI)
Bengaluru DCP singing National Anthem with protesters will give you the chills
In a unique way to convince protestors at Town Hall to leave the place and end their protest, DCP of Bengaluru (Central), Chetan Singh Rathore on Thursday sang national anthem over the public address system, making all protestor rise up from their place, who later agreed to culminate the agitation.
Shortly after the national anthem was commenced, people protesting over the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 vacated the place without any argument.
(Source: ANI)
Mobile internet services to remain suspended in Lucknow till 12 noon on December 21
Amid protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, mobile internet and SMS services will remain suspended in Lucknow till 12 noon on December 21, said Additional Chief Secretary Home, Awanish Kumar Awasthi.
The decision has been taken in order to prevent the possible misuse of internet to disturb the peace and tranquillity of the city and create further law and order situation.
(Source: ANI)
Govt will take strong action against vandals, auction their property: UP 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.
"There is no place for violence in a democracy. In the name of opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Congress, SP and Left parties have pushed the entire country into fire," he said.
(Source: PTI)
Respect India's democratic institutions; will continue to observe parliamentary discussions: US State Dept
The United States respects India's democratic institutions and will continue to observe the active political debate, parliamentary discussions, and the protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, a senior State Department official said on Thursday.
"We are seeing the active political debate, the discussions in Parliament, the protests by people who are espousing their views on that law. We are also fully aware that there is a judicial process that's underway," the official said.
"And we respect India's democratic institutions and India's democratic practices, and we will continue to observe it on an ongoing basis,' the official added.
(Source: ANI)
Tejaswi Yadav calls for a 'bandh' in Bihar tomorrow over CAA
Mobile internet services restored across Assam, services were suspended on December 11.
Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad denied permission for a march from Jama Masjid to Jantar Mantar today.
Ahmedabad Police has detained 49 people including Cong corporator in connection with violence during protests
Ahmedabad Police has detained 49 people in connection with violence during protests against CAA yesterday.
Among the detainees, is Congress corporator Shehzad Khan.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation: Entry & exit gates at all metro stations have been opened. Normal services have resumed in all stations.
In no way will the honour of Assam be affected, says Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, "I want to assure people that no one can steal rights of the sons of the soil of Assam, there is no threat to our language or our identity."
He also said, "In no way will the honour of Assam be affected. We will always have the support of the people and will move forward with peace in the state."
Noida DM warns of action against rumour mongerers, says Internet won't be suspended
District Magistrate (DM) BN Singh on Friday said that Internet services in Noida and Greater Noida will not be suspended and warned of strict action against those who attempted to disturb law and order situation amid the ongoing anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests across the state.
"Internet services will not be suspended in Noida and Greater Noida. We are keeping a watch on the trouble makers. If somebody tries to disturb the law and order here, stern action will be taken against them," the DM told ANI.
(Source: ANI)
Aligarh DM sounds red alert, heavy security deployed in view of Friday prayers
A red alert was sounded and the city put under a heavy security cover in view of the first Friday prayers since the police crackdown on the students of Aligarh Muslim University protesting the Citizenship (Amendment) Act earlier this week.
A senior official said that District Magistrate Chandra Bhushan Singh has issued a red alert, and 10 companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and four companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed as a precautionary measure.
(Source: PTI)
United Muslim Action Committee meet at AIMIM head office to discuss CAA and the protests
Owaisi at the meeting said, Have to oppose this act strongly,but only after taking police permission&peacefully. As you know in Lucknow&Delhi,there was police brutality& violence,in Mangaluru two Muslims died.
If there is violence then we will condemn and disassociate ourselves from it.
(Source: ANI)
Over 30 journalists stopped from reporting on CAA protests in Mangaluru, police say many didn't have valid id card
Kerala Revenue Minister Chandrasekharan asked Chief Secy to conduct an inquiry on journalists being detained.
We have always opposed CAA but don't believe in violence like other parties, says Mayawati
We have always opposed the CAA and we have been protesting against it since beginning but like other parties we don't believe in destruction of public property and violence, says Mayawati, BSP.
(Source: ANI)
Sambhal: An FIR has been registered against 17 people including Samajwadi Party leaders, MP Shafiqur Rahman Barq and Feroz Khan in connection with violence on December 19.
Lawyers seek suo motu cognizance under contempt of court act against lawyers who raised 'shame shame' slogans during Jamia hearing
People should stop protesting, there's not a single word or line against any Indian citizen in CAA: MoS G Kishan Reddy
'Trinamool Congress' base is slipping away, she doesn't know what she is saying', says G Kishan Reddy, MoS Home
G Kishan Reddy, MoS Home commented on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's remark on UN. He said, "The base of Trinamool Congress is slipping away, that is why she is tense & what she is saying even she doesn't know. This is an irresponsible statement from a CM."
Mamata had said, 'impartial organisation like UN should form a committee on #CAA.'
(Source: ANI)
FIR registered against 3022 people in Gujarat, of which 22 people have been identified
'Situation is under control. We are talking with the minority community'. says Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka Home Minister
Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka Home Min: Y'day a lot of people had come from neighbouring state&lot of violence has been created because of their presence. Today situation is peaceful, it is under control. We are in talks with the people from the minority community.
(Source: ANI)
'Journalists have not been arrested, they had come from Kerala, they have been sent back,' says Bommai Karnataka HM
'10 companies of CRPF&RAF in North east Delhi, says Joint CP Alok Kumar
Security tightened in North East Delhi; Joint CP Alok Kumar says,"Sufficient force has been deployed including 10 companies of CRPF&RAF in North east district. We've held many rounds of meeting with locals & deployed drones, anti-riot gear to deal with any kind of situation"
(Soource: ANI)
Mobile internet, SMS services suspended till Saturday noon following violent protests in UP
Security beefed up around Shastri Bhavan as protestors may target HRD Ministry
Prohibitory orders in Northeast Delhi, police conducts flag march
Prohibitory orders were imposed in 12 police station areas of Northeast Delhi on Friday as police carried out a flag march in the district which witnessed violence during protests against the amended citizenship law three days ago, officials said.
The police also used drones to keep a tab on the law and order situation in the area.
(Source: PTI)
Cases filed against 600 protestors in Tamil Nadu including actor Siddharth and famed musicians
Police has filed a case against 600 protesters, including Actor Siddharth, musician TM Krishna, MP Thirumavalavan & MH Jawahirullah, who gathered at Valluvar Kottam in Chennai yesterday to protest against #CitizenshipAct.
The case has been filed as even after the Chennai Police had revoked permission for the protest, people still came out and protested.
(Source: ANI)
'Section 144 is not imposed in Jama Masjid, people here want peace', says Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa
Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa: Section 144 is not imposed in walled city Jama Masjid. People here are cooperating and want peace, Delhi police is also working for the same.
Delhi Mahila Congress President Sharmistha Mukherjee & other Congress workers detained for protesting near Amit Shah's residence.
Entry & exit gates of Chawri Bazar, Lal Quila and Jama Masjid are closed. Trains will not be halting at these stations, informed DMRC
I appeal to state govts to take strictest action against people providing support to violent elements: Smriti Irani
Protest at Jama Masjid against CAA. Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad also present
Delhi Polices uses drones to monitor Jama Masjid protest. Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa present at the spot
At least 3,000 people arrested in UP since Thursday night
At least 3,000 people across Uttar Pradesh, including 350 in Lucknow, have been arrested since Thursday night in connection with the protests against the recently amended citizenship law, police officials said on Friday.
Security has also been beefed up across the state, as police have registered 19 FIRs against unknown people, of which 17 were 'named'.
Internet services have been shut down in 15 districts, including the capital, whereas red alerts were issued in Aligarh in view of Friday prayers.
(IANS)
Chandrashekhar Azad escapes police custody minutes after being detained during Delhi protest
The Bhim Army Chief escaped police custody minutes after being detained during the protest, reports NDTV.
Internet shut down in parts of Kolkata based on 'government directive' says Vodafone
7 member team of National Human Rights Commission visit Jamia Millia Islamia
They inspected the University library and inquired about the December 15 incident.
(ANI)
Entry and exit gates of Delhi Gate metro station closed. Trains will not be halting at this station
'Unconstitutional' CAA will not be implemented in Cong ruled states: Venugopal
Upping the ante against the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Congress on Friday said the "unconstitutional" legislation will not be implemented in the party-ruled states.
"No question of implementing this law in the Congress- ruled states", AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal told PTI.
"This is an unconstitutional law. The states cannot be forced to implement an unconstitutional legislation."
(Source: PTI)
Entry and exit gates of Jamia Millia Islamia, Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur metro stations closed. Trains will not be halting at these stations
Traffic movement closed on Old Iron Bridge, Pushta Road and carriageway from Seelam Pur to Yamuna Vihar due to demonstration
Assam govt files review petition in Gauhati HC against its Thursday order to resume mobile internet in state
(PTI)
Pinarayi Vijayan writes to BS Yediyurappa over restraining of journalists by police in Mangaluru
Gauhati High Court dismisses Assam govt's review petition on its order to resume mobile internet
(PTI)
Protests turn violent in Uttar Pradesh
WATCH: Vehicle torched during demonstration against CAA in Bulandshahr. Heavy police presence at the spot.People have the right to go to court and protest: MHA sources
"It is premature to say anything right now on NRC," Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources told ANI.
Speaking on some states denying implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act, the sources said, "Implementation of the Act is under Centre. We'll finalise who all will be involved in implementation. It'll be digital and an easy process so that people don't face any problem."
MHA sources on people protesting on roads against CAA: We brought the Bill after we consulted all, there were discussions. But they have the right to go to court & people have right to protest too. Those who want to give suggestions can give, we're in process of framing the rule.
Vehicle torched during demonstration against CAA in Bulandshahr. Heavy police presence at the spot.
Entry & exit gates of Johri Enclave metro station closed. Trains will not be halting at this station.
UP police injured in multiple stone pelting incidents, vehicle torched in Bulandshahr
Police were pelted with stones in protesters pelted stones at police in Firozabad, Gorakhpur, Bhadohi, Bahraich and Sambhal when they were stopped from taking out rallies after the Friday prayers.
Prohibitory orders under CrPC section 144 have been placed in the entire state since Nov 9. T
Demonstrators indulged in stone-pelting in several cities, forcing police to use canes and lob tear-gas shells to disperse the protesters. Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Sambhal were hit majorly by the ongoing protests on Thursday too.
Internet services remained suspended in several districts to check spread of rumours.
(PTI)
Protesters pelt stones at police personnel during demonstration against CAA at Lisari Gate in Meerut
Police resort to lathi-charge to disperse the protesters who were demonstrating against CAA in Bahraich
Internet services suspended in UP's Bulandshahr
Internet services were suspended from 3 pm on Friday in view of anti-citizenship law protests, officials said. The ordered has been issued to contain the spread of rumours and misinformation on social media, District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar said.
"In order to maintain law and order and communal harmony, all mobile internet services are being suspended from 3 pm on December 20 in entire Bulandshahr. Internet-related loop lines and lease lines too shall remain suspended," he stated in an order.
Mobile internet and text messaging services remained suspended in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, on Friday in view of protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
(PTI)
People in Pune protest against CAA and NRC
Anyone born in India before 1987 or whose parents were born before 1987 are bona fide Indian citizens according to law: Official
Anyone born in India before 1987 or whose parents were born before 1987 are bona fide Indian citizens according to law and need not worry due to the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) or a possible countrywide NRC, a top government official said on Friday.
Protest against CAA underway in Nagpur
Delhi Additional DCP injured in stone pelting during protest near Seemapuri
Entry & exit gates of Mandi House and Janpath metro stations closed. Interchange facility is available at Mandi House.
Students of Jamia Millia Islamia university offer roses to police personnel
Several Delhi Metro stations shut down yet again
The metro stations that have been closed include Rajiv Chowk, Pragati Maidan and Khan Market, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Kashmere Gate.
Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray appeals to people to maintain peace and calm
"Maharashtra government will ensure that no one's rights are snatched away," he says.
Large number of protesters gathered at Delhi Gate in Daryaganj area
Peaceful protest in areas around Seelampur flyover and Loha Pul, says VP Surya, DCP Northeast zone, Delhi
Delhi Police use water cannon on protesters in Daryaganj
Vehicle torched in Daryaganj during protest
People hold demonstration at Central Park in Connaught Place in support of the Act
BJP govt has shown utter disregard for people’s voices and chosen to use brute force to suppress dissent: Sonia Gandhi
'Does Mamata Banerjee have no faith in institutions of India?' asks Nirmala Sitharaman after WB CM asks for UN-monitored referendum
Ministry of Home Affairs on NRC:
Citizenship of India may be proved by giving any document relating to date of birth or place of birth or both. Such a list is likely to include a lot of common documents to ensure that no Indian citizen is unduly harassed or put to inconvenience.
Indian citizens do not have to prove any ancestry by presenting documents like identity cards, birth certificates etc of parents/grand parents dating back to pre-1971 situation.
Illiterate citizens, who may not have any documents, authorities may allow them to produce witnesses or local proofs supported by members of community. A well laid out procedure will be followed.
