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Those who lost house in violence will get Rs 25,000 cash tomorrow: Delhi CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Delhi government will provide Rs 25,000 cash each who lost their house in North-Delhi violence. The government also made arrangements for accommodation at nine 'Rain Baseras' and local community centers for people whose houses are completely burnt down or those who can't go back to their home."We've made arrangements for accommodation at our 9 Rain Baseras and local community centers for people whose houses are completely burnt down or those who can't go back to their home. If needed, we'll also arrange temporary tents for people," said Arvind Kejriwal while addressing press conference in New Delhi. "People whose houses are completely burnt down or substantially burnt down will be given on spot ex-gratia of Rs 25,000 cash each from tomorrow (February 29) afternoon. Balance amount will be assessed within 2-3 days by PWD department and we'll make an effort to get them their balance cheque," CM Further said.

Delhi violence: Need to restore confidence among people, says Salman Khurshid

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Congress' senior leader Salman Khurshid reacted over North-East Delhi violence. He said that right now, we need to stop talking about who is to blame, our first responsibility is to restore confidence among people. "I think right now adding to the fire by screaming at each other is frankly not the answer. First responsibility is to bring about human aid and make sure that wherever there is fire, it is doused quickly and effectively as possible," Salman Khurshid further said.

Congressmen sitting in BJP's lap, says party MLA Arif Masood

Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 28 (ANI): Arif Mohammad Khan, Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam made a controversial statement by saying that some Congress leaders are hiding behind Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Congress MLA made this comment in an ongoing anti - Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest in Ratlam. He also blamed BJP for the making the protest a Muslim against Hindu matter.

Forensic team reaches Chand Bagh to investigate IB officer's murder

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Forensic team on February 28 visited North-East Delhi's Chand Bagh area and inspected the spot where the body of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma was found on Feb 26. An FIR has been lodged in the death of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma's death whose body was recovered from a drain in Chand Bagh on February 26 during the communal violence in the North-East Delhi. The victim's father, Ravinder Kumar, on whose complaint the FIR was lodged, has named Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) municipal councillor Tahir Hussain as an accused. At least 42 people, including a police head constable, died while around 200 people sustained serious injuries in the violence that raged for three days in parts of the national capital. Two Special Investigation Teams (SITs) have been constituted under the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, to investigate the violence.

2 labourers dead after wall collapses in Karnataka

Mangalore (Karnataka), Feb 28 (ANI): At least two labourers died and one other got injured after a wall of a compound collapsed on Feb 28. The incident happened in Karnataka's Mangalore. Few workers are feared to be trapped under debris. Rescue operations are underway.

Student visits school after violence in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): A student named Arman Malik, on February 28 visited his school in Shiv Vihar and saw the aftermath of violence. The Rajdhani Public Senior Secondary School was allegedly attacked by the mob on February 25. By seeing condition of his school, Arman felt really bad and shared his emotions that he got scared. The school where Arman played and studied with the his fellow schoolmates is now in a very bad condition, the books were tear apart, the science projects of students were vandalised. Rajdhani Public Senior Secondary School will be opened for students from February 29. At least 42 people, including a police head constable, died while around 200 people sustained serious injuries in the violence that raged for three days in parts of the national capital. Two Special Investigation Teams (SITs) have been constituted under the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, to investigate the violence.

Delhi violence: Head Constable explains how he controlled Shahrukh, man who pointed gun at him

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Head Constable Deepak Dahiya on Friday expressed whole scenario on how he controlled Shahrukh, the man who opened fire on Feb 24 during the violent clashes over Citizenship Act in North-East Delhi. He said, "Suddenly the mob turned violent. I saw a man running towards me I warned him but he fired one shot in my right and get back. He could also have fired on me but I showed my stick to him and warned him." At least 42 people have died and around 200 people sustained serious injuries in the violence.

A langar of communal harmony amid Delhi violence

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Amid violence in Delhi where people are thrashing and murdering each other, some people have emerged as sheer example of humanity. The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee on February 28 distributed food to people in Shiv Vihar area in North-East Delhi which witnessed violence in recent days. This act by the members of DSGMC is an example of communal harmony as irrespective of asking anybody's cast and creed they are providing food to the needy. At least 42 people, including a police head constable, died while around 200 people sustained serious injuries in the violence that raged for three days in parts of the national capital. Two Special Investigation Teams (SITs) have been constituted under the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, to investigate the violence.

Delhi violence: Lt Governor Anil Baijal interacts with locals of Maujpur

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal interacted with locals in Maujpur area of North-East Delhi on February 28. The Lieutenant Governor said, "I have come here to see myself how things are on ground."At least 42 people lost their lives in violence in North-East Delhi area. The violence broke out between two groups; pro - Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and anti- CAA, on Sunday (February 23) in the national capital.

Balakot air strike anniversary: We'll no longer tolerate terrorism, says Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Indian Air Force Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal, Harjit Singh Arora said that Balakot air strike was very clear and unambiguous message that we'll no longer tolerate terrorism. While talking on Pakistan's nuclear threat to India, Vice Chief Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora said, "Pakistan can keep talking about nuclear retaliation and its capability. We also possess a similar capability. As far as their terror factories are concerned, they are no longer safe anywhere across the border. We have the will, capability and the political support to go across and strike them at their roots." On February 26, 2019, Indian Air Force's Mirage-2000 fighter jets took off from airbases across India. The Indian Air Force jets crossed the LoC in Jammu Kashmir and bombed JeM terror camps in Balakot with precision-guided missiles.

Special CP SN Shrivastava gets additional charge of Delhi Police Commissioner

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Delhi Police Special Commissioner (Law and Order) SN Shrivastava has been given the additional charge of the post of Commissioner of Police."With the approval of the competent authority, SN Shrivastava, presently posted with Delhi Police, as Special Commissioner of Police, is hereby given the additional charge of the post of the Commissioner of Police, Delhi w.e.f. 01.03.2020 and until further orders," read an order from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The senior Indian Police Service officer was recently appointed as the Special Commissioner (Law and Order) of Delhi Police. Earlier, Srivastava headed the elite Special Cell of Delhi Police. The directive comes close on the heels of the national capital witnessing violence in parts of North-East district. At least, 38 people were killed and 200 people were seriously injured in the violence.

Friday namaz offered peacefully in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): After four days of violence in the national capital, Friday namaz has been offered peacefully by the Muslim community in Seelampur, Loha Mandi and Jama Masjid on February 28. Residents offered the namaz and prayed for peace and tranquility in Delhi. At least 42 people, including a police Head Constable, died while around 200 people sustained serious injuries in the violence that raged for four days in parts of the national capital. Two Special Investigation Teams (SITs) have been constituted under the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, to investigate the violence.

Northeast violence: FSL team collects evidences from Delhi's Chand Bagh

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): A team of Delhi Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) collected evidences from Chand Bagh area of the national capital on February 28. They have collected several evidences from the roads. FSL team also visited municipal councillor Tahir Hussain's factory in Chand Bagh area. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suspended him from its primary membership on February 27. On the other side, a team of East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) is cleaning roads in Kabir Nagar area of Babarpur ahead of Friday prayers. They are collecting stones, which were pelted by mob during violence.

No violence reported in last 60 hours: Delhi Police Special Commissioner

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Special Commissioner (Law and Order) of Delhi Police SN Shrivastava visited Seelampur area of Delhi on February 28. "No violence has been reported in last 60 hours. We have arranged everything properly for the Friday prayers. Our team worked really well to bring out the normalcy and after their interaction, we got to know that people want peace," said Special Commissioner (Law and Order). On action against Municipal Councillor Tahir Hussain, SN Shrivastava said, "We are trying to bring every culprit to justice and we are working on it." No violence is reported in the area as of now.

Party don't approve any derogatory or hate speech by BJP leaders: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): On being asked about the BJP's stand on the statements made by its leaders Parvesh Verma and Kapil Mishra, Senior BJP leader and Union Minister of Law and Justice, RS Prasad on Friday said that, "We have clarified our position very clearly and we do not approve these statements."

Toll from coronavirus mounts to 2,788 in China

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): The death toll from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in mainland China mounted to 2,788 on Friday, officials said. The number of confirmed cases has increased to 78,824, the state health committee said. "The state health committee received from 31 provinces (areas, cities of central subordination) information about 78,824 confirmed cases of infection with the new type of coronavirus, including 39,919 people who are currently sick (7,952 are in serious condition), 36,117 people were discharged from hospitals, 2,788 died," the committee said.

Motorola Razr 2020 first impression: It's all about style and nostalgia

The Motorola Razr's design is based on the old Razr flip phone that was launched in 2004. The Razr comes at a time when foldable smartphones have caught people's attention. The new Razr may not be stuffed with too much specifications, but the phone has a style statement. Considering the phone faces a tough competition from recent launches by Samsung and Huawei, it remains to be seen how the flip phone fares on key counts. Here's the first impression of the new Motorola Razr

People must revive 'Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb' which got some kind of dent: Delhi Police Joint CP

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): The Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police Dr OP Mishra visited Chand Bagh area in the national capital on February 28. He also flag marched with other cops keeping in mind the law and order situation of the violence-affected areas. While speaking to ANI, Dr OP Mishra said, "The opening of shops is a sign of normalcy. This process of normalisation in the area started on February 27. Our focus is to assure that all the citizens residing here, must start their lives in a normal manner." "People here must revive their 'Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb,' which got some kind of dent. We have held discussions with Aman Committee here, made elaborate arrangements in view of all devotees, who will go to offer prayers to mosques today," he added.

NCW Chief Rekha Sharma meets women in Delhi's Jafrabad area

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Rekha Sharma arrived at the office of DCP North East district on February 28. After meeting, she said, "Agenda was to see how many women were affected. Three women got hurt but no women were murdered or raped, which I read in some of the tweets. We are inspecting on it." Then, Rekha Sharma, along with 2 members, visited the Jafrabad area to meet the women here and to inspect their condition.

JP Nadda meets Virbhadra Singh at his residence in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 28 (ANI): BJP National President JP Nadda met former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and Congress party veteran leader Virbhadra Singh in Shimla on February 28. He met him at his residence to know his well being. JP Nadda was welcomed by Virbhadra Singh's son Vikaramaditya Singh. BJP National President also invited Virbhadra Singh to attend his son's wedding, which is going to take place on February 29.