Breaking news on January 13

 94 people were arrested in Delhi in last one month for violently protesting against amended Citizenship Act

Ahead of the Delhi polls, the surveillance team on Monday seized over Rs 49 lakh from a businessman in Arjun Nagar area, officials said. The static surveillance team made the seizure during a routine inspection in the area falling in the Krishna Nagar constituency, they said.
In a statement issued by the Office of the District Election Officer (East), authorities said the businessman claimed that he was "carrying Rs 49.16 lakh cash for a business purpose".

The fee related matter of JNU has been sorted out following several rounds of discussions with representatives of JNU students and teachers; continuation of agitation by students is not justified, said Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’

Senior IPS officer AP Maheshwari appointed Director General of Central Reserve Police Force

21 FIRs have been registered so far for violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC): Delhi Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

An avalanche hit some houses in Gagangir village of Ganderbal district. 5 people have been rescued. More details awaited.

A local militant was killed in a brief encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Monday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chadoora area following information about the presence of militants there, they said.

A gunfight broke out after the lone militant opened fire on the security forces who retaliated, resulting in the killing of the ultra. The slain militant has been identified as Adil Ahmed, a resident of Budgam. His group affiliation was not immediately known. 

On the demand of the protesting students the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Deans, HoDs and other officials announced that the ongoing semester exams stands cancelled till further notice. New schedule will be declared later.

Delhi Police today called JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, Pankaj and Waskar Vijay for questioning in JNU violence case. Their statements have been taken after questioning

Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla meets Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik, to discuss law and order situation in Delhi

'Minority Front' has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Population Register

Prime Minister & Home Minister have misled the people. They've contradicted their own statements of only weeks ago, & continue with their provocative statements while remaining insensitive to the state suppression & violence that is increasingly becoming commonplace

Nation watched in horror at BJP-orchestrated assault on JNU coming so soon after what happened in Jamia, BHU, Allahabad University & AMU and other institutions of higher learning. Modi-Shah govt stands exposed for its inability to govern & provide security to people, said Sonia Gandhi.

National Human Rights Commission has already begun inquiry into police action against students: Jamia VC Najma Akhtar

Lahore High court declares formation of special tribunal in Pervez Musharraf's treason case as "unconstitutional": Pakistani Media

Sebi defers deadline by 2 years to April 2022 for top 500 firms to comply with directive to separate roles of chairman and MD: PTI

Govt has let loose reign of oppression, it is spreading hatred and trying to divide people along sectarian lines: Sonia Gandhi at Oppn meet, reports PTI

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said it's a matter of concern that the Centre is planning to seek another interim dividend from the RBI to meet its expenditure commitments and alleged the NDA government is "completely ruining" the economy.
"Reports that government is planning to seek another interim dividend from RBI to meet its expenditure commitments are a matter of concern. Govt took away a large amount from RBI earlier too," Gehlot tweeted.
"NDA govt is completely ruining the economy even as common people are increasingly facing financial hardships," he added.

Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy arrived at Jawaharlal Nehru University on Monday to express solidarity with the students who were victims of the January 5 violence. He will visit the Sabarmati Hostel where masked men had run riot and attacked students.

Market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended at fresh lifetime highs on Monday, propelled by gains in Infosys amid positive domestic and global cues.
After rallying nearly 300 points to its record intra-day high of 41,899.63, the 30-share BSE index settled at a new closing peak of 41,859.69, up 259.97 points, or 0.62 per cent.

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to lead delegation to Oman to condole demise of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said: MEA

 A 55-year-old Bureau of Immigration official at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport allegedly committed suicide on Monday morning, police said. NY Abhishay Babu jumped off the airport building and his body was found at a parking lot on level four of the structure, Sahar police station senior inspector Shashikant Mane said.

"He is a junior intelligence officer with the Bureau of Immigration posted at Mumbai international airport. Probe into why he took this step is underway," Mane added.

Congress-led opposition meeting to discuss the current political situation in the country, underway at Parliament Annexe in Delhi

Former Badarpur MLA Ram Singh, Vinay Mishra, son of former Congress MP Mahabal Mishra; Jai Bhagwan and  Deepu Chaudhary join Aam Aadmi Party

Meeting of Delhi BJP core group underway at BJP National President Amit Shah's residence to discuss poll candidates for upcoming Delhi assembly elections.

Supreme Court refuses to interfere and asks the petitioner-cum-lawyer, Ashwarya Sinha, to approach the Delhi High Court for relief, in connection with his petition challenging the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill 2019.

Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at 11 locations of a hawala operator Inamul Haq in Kolkata . 

Jamia Millia Islamia VC Nazma Akhtar on Monday addresses the agitating students, who demand rescheduling of exam dates,registration of FIR against Police and ensuring of safety of students.

Rescue efforts are underway in Gulmarg Sector to locate Havildar Rajinder Singh Negi of Garhwal Regiment, who had slipped into snow. Intensive search operations are going on. Rescue operations have been hampered many times due to heavy snow level & inclement weather

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishva Hindu Parishad, and Hindu Jagaran Vedike protest against the construction of 114-ft tall Jesus Christ statue in Kanakapura, Karnataka. 

Jana Sena Party Chief Pawan Kalyan meets BJP Working President Jagat Prakash Nadda at his residence in Delhi. BJP General Secretary BL Santhosh and MP Tejasvi Surya also present.

The Indian Air Force on Monday announced that the newly procured American-origin Chinook heavylift choppers and Apache attack choppers will  take part in the Republic Day parade for the first time.

Group of students protest outside office of Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar seeking rescheduling of exam dates,registration of FIR against Police and ensuring of safety of students.

TRAI Chairman Dr RS Sharma on Monday announced , "Under the new framework the MRP for a channel which was earlier Rs 19 has been brought down to Rs 12. Any channel less than or equal to Rs 12 will be able to be a part of the bouquet."

"Earlier, some of the broadcasters who were selling the same channels at Rs 5, increased its price to Rs 19. The SD or HD both which obviously were priced differently became Rs 19. So the consumer's choice was distorted," he added.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday assured the state assembly that no question of NRC in Bihar, it was in discussions only in context of Assam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also clarified on it.

Bihar Assembly has ratified the 126th constitutional amendment (for extension of SC/ST reservation) passed by Parliament in December 2019

EAM Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday received Secretary General Shanghai Cooperation Organization Vladimir Norov. Reviewed the progress in our cooperation as India prepares to take up the responsibility of chairing the Council of  SCO Heads of Government.

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar met MoS Finance Anurag Thakur in Delhi over issue of revival of Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative(PMC) Bank.

Over the new year holidays, while strolling along one of the many sandy beaches in Bali or when enjoying a sumptuous buffet breakfast spread at one of the luxurious resorts, the number of Indian tourists is noticeable.

This should not be surprising as Bali is growing in popularity amongst Indian travellers. Indian visitors to Indonesia have over the last ten years increased steadily from 196,000 in 2009 and are expected to reach 700,000 in 2019. This rise is despite the fact that there are currently no direct flights between India and Indonesia.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced biggest step towards police reform has been taken by our Govt on Sunday. Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved proposal to setup police commissioner system in Lucknow and Noida.

Assam MLAs and leaders of All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) stage protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), outside the state assembly. A special session of the assembly has been called today for extension of SC/ST reservation, passed by Parliament in December 2019.

Air quality in Delhi drops to 'very poor' category, light rains are likely to hit the city. 

BSP, AAP, TMC have notified that the parties will not to attend opposition parties meeting called by Congress to discuss political situation of nation.

Opposition parties to meet today at 2 pm in Parliament annexe to discuss current political situation in the country. BSP and TMC will not be attending the meeting.

As per Delhi Traffic Police notice, "Road No. 13A between Mathura Road and Kalindi Kunj is closed for traffic movement. People coming from Noida are advised to take DND or Akshardham to reach Delhi."

As per notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Airports Authority of India, no landing and take off will be permitted at Delhi International Airport (IGI) between 10:35 am and 12:15 pm on 18 January, 20-24 January, and 26 January due to Republic Day celebrations.

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said that he was "outraged" over the recent reports of another rocket attack on military base hosting US troops in the north of Baghdad that wounded four Iraqi soldiers.

"Outraged by reports of another rocket attack on an Iraqi airbase. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured and call on the Government of #Iraq to hold those responsible for this attack on the Iraqi people accountable," Pompeo said in a Twitter.

Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Monday condemned Violence in JNU. In his statement to ANI, he said, "The truth is now out that people behind the mask were leftists. It is unfortunate that they had beaten up their fellow students. Political parties instigating violence among youth is very unfortunate." 

Delhi Police on Monday said that the SIT has identified that the masked woman who was seen in videos of JNU Violence is from Delhi University. She will be soon served notice to join the investigation.

15 trains are running late due to low visibility in the Northern Railway region.