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People perpetrating violence are real enemy of CAA protests: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Dec 20 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, on violent anti-CAA protests, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that people who perpetrate violence are the real enemy of the protests against the new citizenship law. "Protest is a constitutional right and is a part of Article 19. We condemn violence at any cost, those who perpetrate violence, they are the real enemy of the protest," said Owaisi.

Rajasthan University medalist detained for wearing black arm band to support Jamia students

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Dec 20 (ANI): A gold medalist college student from Rajasthan was detained by the police after he wore a black arm band to show solidarity towards students of Jamia Millia Islamia University, who clashed in violent protest with the Delhi Police while demonstrating against CAA, during his convocation day in Jaipur. Anant Mishra sported a black band around his arm while taking the medal from the Governor. Mishra was later released after questioning. He is a student of M.Sc. Geology of 2017 batch. Speaking about the matter, he said that it is not democratically right that and this is why he has tied the black belt around his arm. Delhi Police-Jamia students clashed on Dec 15 over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest.

CAA protests: People from neighbouring state created violence, says Karnataka HM

Bengaluru, Dec 20 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka Home Minister informed that the ruckus was created in the state by the presence of people from neighbouring state, however, the situation is under control today. "Yesterday, a lot of people had come from neighbouring state and lot of violence has been created because of their presence. Today situation is peaceful, it is under control. We are in talks with the people from the minority community. Journalists have not been arrested, they had come from Kerala, they have been sent back," said Bommai.

CAA protests: Section 144 imposed in 12 of 14 stations of North East Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Delhi Police is keeping an eye through five drone cameras in North East Delhi on Dec 20 after violent protests broke out against Citizenship Amendment Act. Section 144 has been imposed in 12 out of 14 stations of North East Delhi. Police is conducting flag march and keeping a close watch on social media accounts.

Kerala Union of Working Journalists protest against CAA

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Dec 20 (ANI): Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) took out protest march against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Thiruvananthapuram on December 20. Thousands of journalists participated in the protest. Nation-wide protests intensified after implementation of the new Citizenship Act.

'Insult of Parliament': Smriti Irani slams Mamata for demanding UN referendum on CAA

Kolkata, Dec 20 (ANI): Reacting to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's demand for United Nations-monitored referendum on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani said the former's remark is an insult to the Indian Parliament. "Every Indian political parties and citizens know that Indian constitution and parliament are supreme. CM questioning legislation passed by the Parliament is an insult of Indian Parliament. The people who are supporting violence, I appeal the state government to take strict action against them," Irani told reporters in Kolkata.

India among top 10 countries which continuously improved business rankings in last 3 years: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the inaugural session of '100 years of ASSOCHAM in Delhi. Speaking about the 'Ease of Doing Business' rankings, he said, "Today, India is among those top 10 countries which have continuously improved in 'Ease of Doing Business' in last 3 years. You climb up the 'Ease of Doing Business' rankings when you work hard day and night, when you bring about a change in the policies, starting from the ground."

BSF launch search operation to sanitise International Border in JandK

Samba (JandK), Dec 20 (ANI): Security has been beefed up at International border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. BSF and Police personnel started search operations near the border for sanitisation process. The search operation is being done to enhance the security setup along the IB to avoid threats posed by terrorists.

'This is treason': MoS Home on Mamata's 'UN referendum' demand on CAA

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Reacting to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's demand that impartial organisation like United Nations should conduct a referendum on CAA in India, MoS for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy called it an irresponsible statement. "The base of Trinamool Congress is slipping away, that is why she is tense and what she is saying even she doesn't know. This is an irresponsible statement from a CM," said G Kishan Reddy.

Watch: Protestors attack police jeep during anti-CAA protest in Gujarat's Banaskantha

Banaskantha (Gujarat), Dec 20 (ANI): Gujarat Police released a video showing anti-CAA protestors attacking a police jeep in Gujarat's Banaskantha on Dec 19. FIR was registered against 3022 people out of which, 22 people have been identified. Nation-wide protests intensified after both Houses of the Parliament passed the new Citizenship Act.

Man dies of heart attack during polling in Jharkhand's Sahibganj

Sahibganj (Jharkhand), Dec 20 (ANI): A man was declared dead due to heart attack during last phase of polling in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district on December 20. He fell down at a polling booth in Borio. Later, he was taken to hospital and declared dead. Borio is a community development block in Sahibganj district. The investigation is underway in this regard. While speaking to ANI, the District Collector (DC) of Sahibganj district, Varun Ranjan spoke on assembly elections and death of one person. He said, "One voter fell down while voting and he was taken to hospital but later he died. We have given direction to the civil surgeon that his postmortem be done." "This mishappening (loss of life) is a natural death and not a violence case," DM added. Polling is taking place in 16 assembly constituencies across Jharkhand. The counting of votes will take place on December 23.

Mayawati condemns destruction of public property after CAA protests

Lucknow (UP), Dec 20 (ANI): Condemning violent protests against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati said that she doesn't believe in destruction of Public property and violence. "We have always opposed the Citizenship Amendment Act and we have been protesting against it since beginning but like other parties we don't believe in destruction of public property and violence," said BSP chief.

No one can steal rights of sons of Assam's soil: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 20 (ANI): Speaking on Citizenship Amendment Act, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assured that there is no threat to the identity of Assamese, and that no one can steal the rights of sons of soil of Assam."I want to assure people that no one can steal rights of the sons of the soil of Assam, there is no threat to our language or our identity. In no way will the honour of Assam be affected,"said Assam Chief Minister."We will always have the support of the people and will move forward with peace in the state,"he added.

Owaisi takes part in United Muslim Action Committee meeting over CAA

Hyderabad, Dec 20 (ANI): The United Muslim Action Committee held a meeting in Hyderabad on December 20. Discussion was held at All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) head office, over Citizenship Amendment Act. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi was also present in the meeting. Protests are being held across the country against CAA and NRC. Section 144 has also been imposed in several parts of the country. Owaisi in meeting said, "Have to oppose this act strongly, but only after taking police permission and peacefully. As you know in Lucknow and Delhi, there was police brutality and violence. In Mangaluru, two Muslims died. If there is violence then we will condemn and disassociate ourselves from it."

Metro services resumed on all affected stations, announces DMRC

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Entry and exit gates of all affected metro stations, due to protests against amended Citizenship Act, have been opened, announced Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Normal services have resumed in all stations, DMRC tweeted. Earlier, the DMRC announced the closure of entry and exit gates of multiple metro stations owing to the protests against the new Citizenship law in different parts of the city.

US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's Kashmir report lacks fair understanding of JandK: Jaishankar

Washington DC (USA), Dec 20 (ANI): While addressing the media in Washington DC on December 20, the External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar spoke on reports that India cancelled meeting with US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal over her report on Kashmir. He said, "I don't think it (report) is fair understanding of situation in Jammu and Kashmir or fair characterisation of what the Government of India is doing." "I have no interest in meeting her," EAM added.

Told President Trump that flow of Indian talent to US shouldn't be affected: EAM Jaishankar

Washington DC (USA), Dec 20 (ANI): While addressing the media in Washington DC on December 20, the External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, S Jaishankar said, "There was discussion on trade and I shared with him (President Trump) what was discussed at 2+2 dialogue." "In some meetings I also emphasized that flow of talent from India should not be affected and no unreasonable legislative provisions should constrain that," EAM added.

Congress leader among 49 detained in Ahmedabad over violent CAA protest

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Dec 20 (ANI): Ahmedabad Police detained 49 people in connection with violence during protests against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the city on Dec 19. Among the detainees, Congress corporator Shehzad Khan was also detained. A nation-wide protest has been intensified after both the Houses of Parliament passed new Citizenship Bill.

Cold wave intensified in Gurugram, hampering day to day life

Gurugram, Dec 20 (ANI): Dense fog engulfed Gurugram on December 20. Cold wave intensified in Gurugram as temperature further dipped. Low visibility was experienced at several parts including the national capital. Speaking to ANI, a local said,"The fog has intensified in the area. We are being very careful while driving our vehicles."

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Last phase of polling begins

Dumka/ Pakur (Jharkhand), Dec 20 (ANI): The last phase of polling began in Jharkhand on December 20. The polling will be held in 16 assembly constituencies across the state. Assembly polls in Jharkhand are being held in 5 phases. The counting of votes will take place on December 23.