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JNU violence: Students gave us few inputs, says Joint CP Shalini Singh

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Facts finding committee headed by Joint Commissioner of Police, Western Range, Shalini Singh visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on January 07. "We have visited all the spots and interacted with students in JNU. Currently, the investigation is in its initial stage. Students have put their confidence in us and have given us few inputs," said Shalini Singh. Shalini Singh has been assigned to submit a fact finding report to Ministry of Home Affairs. Meanwhile, a team of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) arrived at Jawaharlal Nehru University to conduct investigation into January 05 violence incident.

'We demand removal of VC': Sitaram Yechury joins protest against JNU violence

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury joined students and teachers who were protesting outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University against the violence that occurred in campus. He said that protesters have three demands. He said, "I'm here to show solidarity with JNU teachers and students. I condemn JNU Violence. If VC thinks he can silence students then it'll not happen. We demand removal of VC, identification of those who attacked students and also roll back of fee hike."

People have faith in PM Modi: Prakash Javadekar on CAA protests

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 07, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, spoke about BJP's door to door campaign to spread awareness about Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "Today we are going in every lane and corner and telling people about the misunderstandings and myths of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)." "I saw people have faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and they are in favour of giving citizenship to refugees," he added. "They are also aware that their citizenship will not going to affect with this and we are spreading this message everywhere and will even do further," Prakash Javadekar further stated.

College student allegedly kidnapped, raped at gunpoint in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Jan 07 (ANI): A college student was allegedly kidnapped and raped at gunpoint in Bihar's Patna. She was kidnapped from parking of a mall and was raped in Sri Krishna Puri area of Patna. While speaking to ANI, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Gardanibagh Women Police Station, Aarti Jaiswal said, "We have registered an FIR and further action is being taken." "Investigation is underway in this case," she added.

Lawyers read preamble of Constitution at SC

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): A group of lawyers read the preamble of the Constitution at Supreme Court lawns to make people remember constitutional values. Senior lawyers Kamini Jaiswal and Sanjay Parikh were also present.

Need to see her intent: Aaditya Thackeray on woman holding 'free Kashmir' poster

Mumbai, Jan 07 (ANI): Speaking on the issue of a woman holding 'free Kashmir' poster during protest against JNU violence at Gateway of India, Maharashtra Tourism and Environment Minister, Aaditya Thackeray said that woman's intent should be considered. He said, "Apart from that incident look at larger picture, yes we need to see her intent, was it to remove internet blockade, if it was freeing Kashmir from India then it's wrong. Obviously everyone condemned it, not even other protesters supported it."

No BJP worker, leader can think of such thing: MoS Nityanand Rai on JNU violence

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai dismissed all allegations on ABVP and RSS affiliated professors and students behind the violence that broke out in Jawaharlal Nehru University on January 05. He said, "Bharatiya Janata Party believes in law and order. No worker or leader of BJP can think of such a thing or incite anyone. This is work of communists and Congress and Kejriwal." Violence broke out inside the premise of JNU after masked goons stormed the varsity. More than 30 people including students and professors were injured. JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh blamed ABVP and RSS affiliated professors and students for the violence.

Let us make new beginning and put past behind: JNU VC

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar reacted over the violence that took place inside the campus on January 05. "The incident that took place on Sunday, Jan 05, is unfortunate. Our campus is known for debates and discussions to resolve to any issues. Violence is not a solution. We will find every opportunity to make sure that normalcy returns to the University," said M Jagadesh Kumar. "The registration process has been restarted. Students can register for the winter semester now. Let us make a new beginning and put the past behind" added the VC.

Nirbhaya's mother in hope of justice ahead of Delhi court order

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim is in hope that her daughter will receive justice today. "We are waiting for the court's order on execution of death warrants. The convicts have no appeals pending now," said Nirbhaya's Mother. A Delhi court to pronounce order today on the plea of parents of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim seeking to expedite the procedure to hang all 4 convicted in the case and also seeking issuance of death warrant against them. Meanwhile, prosecutor urged the court to issue death warrants to convicts. Court informed by the lawyers of convicts that they are in the process of filing curative plea.

No fresh incident reported from any part of JNU: DCP Devender Arya

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Deputy Commissioner of Police (South West) Delhi, Devender Arya said that no fresh incident has been reported from any part of the Jawaharlal Nehru University. "Active deployment of police to continue both inside and outside the University," DCP further added. Joint Commissioner Shalini Singh, the Delhi Police officer who has been assigned to submit a fact finding report to Ministry of Home Affairs will visit the JNU campus today. One FIR of rioting lodged at Vasant Kunj (North) Police Station.

Goal is to bring back stability, start semester registration process: JNU rector

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Chintamani Mahapatra, Rector-I and transparency officer in Jawaharlal Nehru University appealed to students to withdraw their strike against hostel manual and fee hike. He said, "Our goal is to bring back stability and start semester registration process. Protests should be under limits of law and keeping interests of students in mind. Appeal to students to withdraw their strike (against hostel manual and fee hike)."

Will continue to protest strongly till CAA is not withdrawn: Congress' Sadaf Zafar

Lucknow (UP), Jan 07 (ANI): Former IPS S R Darapuri and Sadaf Zafar released from Lucknow jail on January 07. They both were arrested during protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). "The fear of being jailed and beaten up has now gone away, thanks to Yogi Ji. I will continue to protest strongly till the time this inhuman law is not withdrawn," said Congress leader Sadaf Zafar.

Uttarakhand, HP wrapped in blanket of snow

Kullu (HP)/ Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Jan 07 (ANI): Uttarakhand's Chamoli is covered in thick blanket of snow following fresh snow spell. Himachal Pradesh's Kullu also received heavy snowfall. Temperature has dipped drastically in the regions. While snow is attracting the tourists, it has also created trouble in vehicular movement.

Unseasonal rain destroys crops in Prayagraj, farmers stage protest for compensation

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 07 (ANI): Farmers in trouble after unseasonal rain destroyed rice crops in UP's Prayagraj specially. Farmers said they are not getting any benefit of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). They also put allegations on administration. Farmers said they are not getting any help for them. They also staged protest for compensation.

Total myth that administration don't talk to students: JNU Registrar

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Registrar of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Pramod Kumar said, "We are trying to make the students understand so that the registration process can be restarted. The administration is in contact with the students who are protesting. How will everything be aligned if we haven't talked to them? It is a total myth that we do not talk to them."

Delhi Police Crime Branch arrives at JNU for investigation

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Delhi Police Crime Branch team arrived at Jawaharlal Nehru University to investigate violence that took place on January 05. Violence had broken out in the campus in which more than 30 people were injured. JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh was also attacked in the violence. JNU students are demanding the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor.

Hindu Raksha Dal leader Pinki Choudhary takes responsibility for JNU violence

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 07 (ANI): Hindu Raksha Dal leader Pinki Choudhary took responsibility for the brutal assault on teachers and students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) inside the campus on January 05."JNU is a hotbed of anti-national activities, we can't tolerate this. We take full responsibility of the attack in JNU and would like to say that they were our workers," said Pinki Choudhary. Government's official sources said that the claims made by Hindu Raksha Dal leader Pinky Chaudhary are being investigated. Delhi Police has taken cognizance. To identity masked men in JNU, police is taking help of video footage as well as face recognition systems.

Cold waves, fog grip Delhi once again

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Temperature has dipped down in Delhi after parts of North India received heavy snowfall on Jan 07. Delhi is reeling under cold waves. A thick layer of fog has also covered the national capital. Pollution level has also increased in the city. A local said, "Due to snowfall in hilly regions such as Shimla, temperature is dipped down from January 06. It was light drizzle yesterday as well." Other one said, "Pollution has increased in last 2-3 days. We thought in New Year, pollution will be reduced. Fog is also dense now."

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani inaugurates International Kite Festival 2020

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 07 (ANI): Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani inaugurated International Kite Festival 2020 in Ahmedabad on January 07. The event started with cultural dance performances. Kites of all shapes and sizes are flown during the event. Since 1989, Ahmedabad has hosted the International Kite Festival as part of the official celebration of 'Uttarayan' or 'Makar Sankranti'.

Security beefed up outside JNU in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Police personnel have been deployed outside the main gate of Jawaharlal Nehru University on January 07. Violence had broken out in the campus on January 05 in which more than 30 people were injured. JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh was also attacked in the violence. JNU students are demanding the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor.