New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): First Lady of The United States of America Melania Trump interacted with school students at a government school in South Delhi on February 25. US President Donald Trump is in India for a two-day visit.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Northeast Delhi continues to see intense violence from last few days after protesters for and against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) clashed and started pelting stones at each other, set vehicles and shops on fire. Seven people, including a cop, have been killed and nearly 100 were injured in unprecedented violence. While speaking to media in the national capital on February 25, the Joint Commissioner of Police, Alok Kumar said, "We are continuously taking action and forces have been deployed in Brahampuri, Maujpur, Chand Bagh, and other areas." "We are dispersing any gathering and peace committees are holding talks with people to maintain peace," Joint CP added. As per the information of Delhi Police, 35 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in Northeast Delhi along with Special Cell, Crime Branch and Economic Offences Wing (EOW) officials. Local police from different districts of Delhi have also been called in.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on February 25, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke on incidents of violence in Northeast Delhi on February 24. He said, "I appeal to all Del Delhiites to maintain peace. We are worried about the violence in Northeast Delhi. Several policemen and civilians were injured and some lost their lives." "Several houses were set ablaze and shops were damaged. It is very unfortunate," CM Kejriwal added.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired meeting to review situation in Delhi on February 25. He met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the meeting to discuss the situation. LG Anil Baijal along with other MLAs of Delhi were also present in the meeting. On Feb 24, clashes broke out between two groups.
Hyderabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Speaking on Delhi violence, Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy, said, "It is a sensitive issue. Some political parties and protesters are trying to connect it with religion and that's why we are taking thoughtful steps towards it. Delhi violence incident is intentional and we are tolerating it because we believe that sooner or later people will understand that CAA is not against the 130 crore people, not even against Pakistan, Bangladesh or any religion. But still deliberately they are trying to malign Narendra Modi government. This is very wrong. Indian Government is not weak. Violence is not any form of patriotism nor protest." He further said that such violence during visit of some foreign dignitaries is wrong and would investigate on it.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal chaired emergency meeting at his residence with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs and officials in the national capital on February 25. This meeting was called to address the issues related to violence-hit areas in Delhi. Around seven persons have lost their lives till now in Northeast Delhi violence which took place on February 24.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump arrived at Hyderabad House on February 25. First Lady Melania Trump also accompanied him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received both the leaders. US President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have talk here in the historic building. US President Donald Trump along with family arrived in India on Feb 24 for a two-day visit.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): First Lady of The United States of America Melania Trump visited a government school in South Delhi on February 25. Melania Trump interacted with the students at school in Nanak Pura. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are expected to attend dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan later in the evening. US President Donald Trump is in India for a two-day visit.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Equity indices dithered in volatile trade during early hours on February 25, a day after plunging by over 800 points as the number of coronavirus cases outside China increased. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 99 points to 40,462 while the Nifty 50 was up by 27 points at 11,857. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty pharma down by 0.94 per cent but metal and FMCG gained by 0.66 per cent each. Among stocks, ONGC gained by nearly 2 per cent at Rs 100 per share while Hindustan Lever was up by 1.4 per cent at Rs 2,246 apiece after the FMCG major announced formation of a new wholly owned subsidiary to leverage new growth opportunities. The other prominent gainers were NTPC, Coal India, Indian Oil Corporation and JSW Steel.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. President Trump also signed the visitor's book. Following the event, US President Trump will head to Hyderabad House for delegation-level talks. US President is on a two-day visit to India from February 24-25.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi's Hyderabad House on February 25. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have talk here in the historic building. Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump along with Ivanka Trump came to India on February 24.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): President of The United States of America Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind greeted the leaders. Daughter Ivanka Trump and senior advisor of Donald Trump, Jared Kushner reached at the reception. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, EAM S Jaishankar were also in attendance. US President Trump along with family will head to Rajghat shortly to pay homage at the 'samadhi' of Mahatma Gandhi. He is on a two-day visit to India from February 24-25.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 25, Defence Expert PK Sehgal spoke on US President Donald Trump's speech on terrorism. He said, "It is a very strong message to Pakistan and they will have to bring terrorism to an end. India and America will stand shoulder to shoulder in countering all types of terrorism emanating from the Pakistani soil." "It is also a message to those countries which are funding terrorism directly or indirectly," Defence Expert added.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): On the first anniversary of National War Memorial, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat visited the Memorial in Delhi on February 25. Bipin Rawat paid tribute to slain soldiers at the Memorial. Other personnel of Indian Armed Forces were also present at the ceremony.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) held flag march in Delhi's Brahampuri area after stone pelting incident between two groups in the area took place on February 25. Stone pelting also occurred yesterday in North East Delhi between pro and anti-CAA protesters.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Five Delhi Metro stations in the North East district where violence broke out on February 24 will remain closed on February 25, metro officals said. Jafrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar stations on the Pink Line Metro will remain closed and trains are being terminated at Welcome Metro Station. "Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar remain closed. Trains are being terminated at Welcome metro station," Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted. Earlier on Monday, four people including a head constable of Delhi Police lost their lives in clashes between pro and anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protesters at various places in the North-East District of Delhi.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Delhi cabinet minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gopal Rai, along with other party leaders, on late Monday night reached the residence of Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to request the latter to deploy security forces in order to restore peace and harmony in the national capital where violent clashes broke out between pro and anti-CAA protestors in which four people including a policeman died. Rai, along with AAP leaders, later headed back after police "assured" them that security will be deployed in vulnerable areas.
Mumbai, Feb 25 (ANI): People in Mumbai on late Monday gathered at the Marine Drive to protest against the violence that took place in Northeast Delhi over CAA. On account of Marine Drive not being a designated place for holding protests, police detained several demonstrators and dispersed the crowd. Clashes between pro and anti-CAA protestors claimed lives of four people including that of a policeman in Northeast Delhi, where the violence started on February 22.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): After skipping the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020, Sony today launched its first 5G smartphone, the Xperia 1 II (Mark two), with ZEISS optics for advanced camera capabilities. Sony Xperia 1 II is touted as the world's first smartphone to offer up to 20fps AF/AE tracking burst shooting. It is equipped with a triple-lens setup with three focal lengths of 16mm/24mm/70mm, the official release notes. It packs a 21:9 CinemaWide 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G platform, and 4,000mAH battery. It comes with IP65/68 water resistance. Sony Xperia 1 II will be available in Balck and Purple in Europe. It will start shipping from late Spring 2020.
Hyderabad, Feb 25 (ANI): AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owasi condemned the CAA violence in Northeast Delhi, calling it a shame for country since the clashes broke out during US President Donald Trump's visit."I condemn the violence that took place in Delhi today, in which a Police constable and civilians lost their lives. This is a shame for the country that violence broke out when foreign dignitaries are on a visit here," said Owaisi at a public rally in Hyderabad.