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Delhi violence not done by 'aam aadmi': CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal announced to compensate slain Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal's family with Rs 1 crore in Delhi Assembly on February 26 and also said that the violence is Delhi has not been done by the 'aam aadmi'. In assembly, Kejriwal said, "I want to assure the family of Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal ji that we will take care of them. I felt happy when I got to know that Central Government will give his family a compensation of Rs 1 Crore. We, Delhi Government, will also give a compensation of Rs 1 Crore and a job to a member of his family." He further said, "Whatever happened in last three days, all this has not been done by the 'aam aadmi'. This has been done by some anti-social, political and external elements. Hindus and Muslims in Delhi never want to fight."

'Delhi wants peace', appeal locals at Jantar Mantar amid North-East tension

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Amid tensions in North-East district of Delhi, locals gathered at Jantar Mantar to appeal for peace. The region saw brutal violence since February 23, claiming 21 lives. Violence erupted in North-East Delhi after clashes broke out between groups over CAA. Several shops were set ablaze and cases of stone-pelting and arson took place. Section-144 has been imposed in the district. Delhi Police Chief today informed that normalcy is gradually returning in the region.

NSA Ajit Doval takes stock of violence-hit areas in North-East Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Amid the unrest in Delhi's North-East area, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval reached at the office of DCP office. On the other hand, Delhi High Court expressed concern over violence in the national capital. HC said, "We cannot let another 1984 happen in this country; not under the watch of this Court." The High Court also gave direction to set up help lines for immediate help for victims, private ambulances to be provided for safe passage of victims. Court also directed set up of shelters for rehabilitation along with basic facilities. No fresh violence incidents reported today.

Union Cabinet approves issuance of order for adaptation of Central Acts in UT of J-K

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): A Union Cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 26 in Delhi and during cabinet briefing, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar told that cabinet took major decisions for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and for the Scheduled Tribe population in the Union Territory (UT) of Lakshadweep. He said, "Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved issuance of an order for adaptation of Central Acts in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir under Section 96 of the J-K Reorganisation Act, 2019 by the Central Government. This will introduce same law across the country." He further said, "Union Cabinet approves amendment of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965. This will confer occupancy rights to the Scheduled Tribe population in the Union Territory (UT) of Lakshadweep."

Union Cabinet approves 3 MoUs for cooperation between India, Myanmar: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said, "Union Cabinet approves three MoUs for cooperation between India and Myanmar on combating timber trafficking, conservation of tigers and other wildlife; and in the fields of petroleum products and communications."

Delhi violence: JP Nadda gives martyr honour to slain Head Constable Rattan Lal

Pushkar (Rajasthsan), Feb 26 (ANI): BJP president JP Nadda said that slain Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal is given the honour of martyr and Rs 1 crore will be given to his family. Nadda said, "It is upsetting that Delhi Police's Head Constable Rattan Lal ji lost his life while maintaining law and order. He has been given the honour of martyr and Rs 1 crore will be given to his family. We will also provide a job to one of his family member. Although, all these things cannot be compared to his martyrdom. May his soul rest in peace." Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal died after he sustained injuries during stone pelting in Delhi's Chand Bagh area on February 24.

Delhi violence: Priyanka Gandhi joins Congress led peace march

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi held peace march over violence incidents in North-East Delhi area. Sushmita Dev, KC Venugopal and other Congress leaders also joined the peace march. The march took place from All India Congress Committee office to Gandhi Smriti.

North-East Delhi violence: IB officer's family demands justice

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): The family members mourn killing of Ankit Sharma, who was found dead in a drain in Delhi's Chand Bagh area on February 26. His family members demanded justice for their beloved son. Ankit was allegedly attacked by a mob at the Chand Bagh Bridge and beaten to death; his body was later thrown into a drain. According to family members, he was continuously attacked by a knife.

Fire breaks out at building on Infantry Road in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Feb 26 (ANI): Fire broke out at a building on Infantry Road on February 26. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway.

Javadekar condemns Sonia Gandhi's statement on Delhi violence, calls it 'unfortunate'

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar condemned Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi's statement on Delhi violence and called it "unfortunate". He said, "Congress president Sonia Gandhi's statement on Delhi violence is unfortunate and condemnable. At such times all parties should ensure that peace is maintained, blaming the government instead is dirty politics. Politicising this violence is wrong." He further said, "They are asking where Amit Shah was. He took an all-party meeting yesterday where a Congress leader was also present. The Home Minister gave directions to police and also boost the morale of police. Statements by Congress have adverse an effect on the morale of police."

North-East Delhi violence: 200 patients treated, 22 dead, informs GTB Hospital

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Injured who got injuries during North-East Delhi violence were taken to GTB Hospital in Delhi on February 26. Giving out the information, Medical Superintendent of GTB Hospital said, "So far we have treated 200 patients, 22 deaths took place. Majority of the patients have been discharged, 35 patients are still admitted with us. Today, we received 16 patients since morning, none of them is serious." "Till yesterday, we did not have a Board constituted to carry out the post-mortem. Today onwar,d the postmortems are being conducted and bodies are being handed over."

North-East Delhi violence: Last rites of Head Constable Rattan Lal performed

Sikar (Rajasthan), Feb 26 (ANI): Last rites of slain Delhi Police Head Constable, Rattan Lal were performed at his native place in Rajasthan's Sikar on February 26. He died after he sustained injuries during stone pelting in Delhi's Chand Bagh area. He lost his life on February 24 and is survived by wife and three children. His family also demanded for 'martyr' status for him.

Despite Pak's best efforts to destabilize J-K, situation is normal: MEA Secretary (West) at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Feb 26 (ANI): Secretary (West) of Ministry of External Affairs, Vikas Swarup spoke at UNHRC in Geneva. He said, "Pakistan is the epicentre of global terrorism. It's more than a little ironical that the nation that has become the world's leading exporter of terror and violence seeks to lecture others about human rights. Let me set the records straight, Jammu and Kashmir was, is and will remain an integral part of India." He further said, "Despite Pakistan's best efforts, over decades to destabilize the state through externally-instigated terror and a campaign of canards and untruth, the situation on the ground is quite normal."

Priyanka Gandhi appeals Delhi people to maintain peace

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Congress general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appealed to people of Delhi to not to indulge in any violence and to maintain peace. While speaking to mediapersons, she said, "I appeal to the people of Delhi to not to indulge in violence, exercise caution and maintain peace. We have told our workers in Uttar Pradesh to do all they can to maintain peace if violence spreads there."

Visually impaired student from Kerala to write board exams with computer

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Feb 26 (ANI): A visually impaired student from Thiruvananthapuram will write his exam with the help of computer. Haroon Kareem, a student of Class 10, will become first to write exams using the computer in Kerala. The Speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly, P Sreeramakrishnan assured Kareem that he will write the exams in the way he wants. Speaking to ANI, Kareem said, "Since last 2 years I have done all my class activities using my computer. Advantage of using computer is that we can directly interact with our teachers. If we take notes in Braille script it is challenging to interact with normal people or teachers. But if I am doing it on computer, it is understandable for everyone." Similar facility has been given to visually impaired students in other the states, but the move has been taken by Kerala for the first time.

Delhi violence: Will take strict action against miscreants, says Police

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Delhi Court ordered police to ensure safe passage for injured to the hospital after violence in North-East district of Delhi claims lives of 18 people. Additional DCP (North) of Delhi Police, Dinesh K Gupta said, "There were 4 bodies and 20 injured at a hospital in Chand Bagh. We had to shift them to another hospital as per High Court orders. All the victims have been shifted to another hospital now, so that they can get proper medical treatment. We will take strict actions against miscreants." DCP North-East, Ved Prakash Surya said, "We are holding flag march and we controlled the situation. Now the situation is normal. We are going to see the place from where we got the call of arson."

Indian Army work together with J and K Police, CRPF as team: Lt Gen KJS Dhillon

Srinagar (J and K), Feb 26 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Srinagar on February 26, the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon said, "Indian Army in conjunction with the other security forces like J and K Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other agencies including the civil administration of central and state government work together as a team." "The incidents which you refer be it Pulwama attack, abrogation of Article 370, the situation has improved with each passing day," he added.

IAF's massive C-17 aircraft loaded with relief supplies flies off to coronavirus-hit Wuhan

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): As the world continues to reel under fear of deadly outbreak of coronavirus, Indian Air Force's massive C-17 Globemaster military aircraft departed to Chinese city of Wuhan to deliver relief material in hour of need. Military aircraft will also evacuate stranded Indians. PM Modi had expressed solidarity with China in this grave moment of adversity. Around 80,239 cases have been confirmed globally, according to World Health Organization report. In the past 24 hours, countries including Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iraq and Oman have reported cases of COVID-19. The virus has spread to over 24 countries since December after it first case originated from China's Wuhan city.

Pakistan is trying to disrupt peace, normalcy in Valley: Lt Gen KJS Dhillon

Srinagar (J and K), Feb 26 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Srinagar on February 26, the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon spoke on Pakistan Army's intentions and strategies. He said, "As there is peace and normalcy in the Valley, Pakistan is trying to disrupt it and trying to infiltrate more terrorists into the Indian Territory." "To support this infiltration, Pakistan Army is doing ceasefire violations along LoC," Lt Gen KJS Dhillon added.

Security personnel conduct flag-march in riot-ravaged North East Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Security personnel conducted flag-march in Babarpur, Johripur areas in North-East Delhi. Normalcy is gradually returning in the region with heavy police presence. The region saw brutal violence since February 23, claiming 20 lives. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has been given charge to review situation. Violence erupted in North-East Delhi after clashes broke out between anti and pro CAA groups. Several shops have been set ablaze and cases of stone-pelting and arson took place.