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Highlights: Case against CAA protestors based on assumptions, says court in Delhi riots case

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A Delhi court has raised serious questions over the Delhi Police investigation into the alleged conspiracy behind the North-east Delhi riots of 2020. The court noted that the case against CAA protestors was based on assumptions and BJP leader Kapil Mishra tried creating divisions, according to a Bar and Bench report. The Delhi Assembly suspended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on Wednesday after protesting and demanding the resignation of the BJP's Kapil Mishra. The showdown in the Delhi Assembly came after a Delhi Court ordered an FIR against Kapil Sharma over his alleged involvement in the North-East Delhi riots in 2020.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that more trains will be having local cuisines depending on the region they are passing through. He further noted that a crucial experiment is also underway under the Southern Railways. Vaishnaw's remarks were in response to the questions raised by DMK member Sumathy Thamizhachi Thangapandian, who asked that South Indian cuisine be also made available on Vande Bharat trains running in Tamil Nadu.

The Pakistan Army on Tuesday breached the ceasefire agreement with India by intruding into the Indian side along the Line of Control (LOC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. The Pakistani troops also opened fire, according to a statement from a defence spokesperson on Wednesday. The violation occurred at around 1:10 pm on Tuesday. The Indian security forces retaliated with control. Although the Indian Army did not confirm any casualties on the opposing side, official sources indicated that five Pakistani soldiers were injured during an explosion followed by the exchange of fire.

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First Published: Apr 02 2025 | 8:05 AM IST