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The Jamia Millia Islamia University turned into a battlefield on Friday after a students' march to Parliament House, to protest the Citizenship Amendment Act, was interrupted by police. There was a clash between police and students after the protestors were stopped at the varsity gate. The students, who were baton-charged by police personnel, alleged that the police also used tear gas to quell their march. The students also resorted to stone-pelting. Videos circulated by students on social media showed police caning the protestors. The police had cordoned off the road and protestors were seen climbing onto the barricades. The University's gate was later closed. As a precautionary measure, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed the entry and exit points at Patel Chowk and Janpath metro stations following Delhi police's advisory. "As advised by Delhi Police, entry & exit at Patel Chowk and Janpath have been closed. Trains will not be halting at these stations," DMRC said o
The MP government on Tuesday said its plans to operate intrastate rapid rail, faster than Metro trains, and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been asked to carry out a feasibility study. MP Urban Development Minister Jaivardhan Singh told reporters here the plan was run rapid rail between Indore- Ujjain, Indore-Pithampur and Indore-Dewas. "We have asked DMRC to study its feasibility," he said. "We are going to plan a metropolitan area involving Bhopal and Indore as both cities are expanding rapidly. It is important areas around these two major cities are developed into satellite townships," Singh said. He said the draft for this plan has been charted out and final talks were underway with the rural development department since some of the areas are rural pockets. The minister said 350 electric buses would be run after phasing out diesel ones in a phased manner in the state. Forty electric buses have been introduced in Indore, and they would also be run in Bhopa
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday wished good luck to the Indian cricket team as they begin their World Cup campaign by facing South Africa later today."Delhi Metro would like to wish our Boys in Blue the best of luck as they gear up for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. Let's cheer for the Indian team to bring the World Cup home!" DMRC tweeted.India will compete with South Africa at the Rose Bowl cricket ground in Southampton at 3 pm today.This is India's first match in the tournament while South Africa will be playing their third game.South Africa have lost both their matches at the hands of England and Bangladesh and will be aiming to bounce back with a win in the ongoing tournament.However, India is a tough contender and will be entering in the field with a 'favourite' tag on their shoulder. It will be interesting to see who has the last laugh.