Breaking news on February 24

Amid turmoil in Jaffrabad and Muajpur area over Citizenship Act, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced that all government and private schools to be shut on Tuesday in violence affected North East Delhi. 

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As the violence in Northeast Delhi is intensifies, second death confirmed due to scuffle. A civilian was killed on Monday hours after a Delhi police head constable dies due to injuries during stone-pelting in Maujpur area.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday issued a statement over Jaffrabad and Maujpur violence. The statement reads, "Violence in North-East Delhi orchestrated most likely with an eye on US President Trump's visit to India. MHA and Delhi Police Commissioner are in touch and expected to get a grip on the situation soon. Police Commissioner is monitoring situation from the Control Room." 

The European Union on Monday announced that the Iran nuclear deal commission will meet on Wednesday in Vienna.

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched 'Jagananna Vasathi Deevena' scheme in Vizianagaram, today. This scheme will provide financial assistance for hostel and mess charges to ITI (Industrial training institute), Polytechnic and Degree students.

World oil prices sink by more than four percent as traders fret over the impact the coronavirus will have on global energy demand: AFP

The Sunni Waqf Board has accepted the five-acre land near Ayodhya to build a mosque.

IAS officer Rohit Yadav appointed as Joint Secretary, Prime Minister's Office.

Head constable killed during clashes over CAA in Jaffrabad and Maujpur areas of northeast Delhi.

A Guwahati Court has extended Police custody of Sharjeel Imam for 4 more days.

Section 144 CrPC imposed at ten locations in North-east district of Delhi.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, "Very distressing news regarding disturbance of peace and harmony in parts of Delhi coming in. I sincerely urge Hon’ble LG and Hon'ble Union Home Minister to restore law and order and ensure that peace and harmony is maintained. Nobody should be allowed to orchestrate flagrations."

Income Tax Dept today conducted a survey on half a dozen film production houses in Mumbai. Surveys carried out where certain issues of misclassification of heads under which TDS has been made have been detected.

A clash broke out between two groups in Maujpur area, today. Ved Prakash Surya DCP (North-East) says, "We have spoken to both sides, now the situation is calm. We are continuously speaking to people, now the situation is under control".

Sensex at 40,358.60, down by 811.52 points.

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Ram Niwas Goel was unanimously elected as the speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly for the second consecutive time on Monday. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia moved a proposal nominating the name of Goel for the post of Speaker. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said it is a good thing that Goel was unanimously elected by both ruling and opposition members of the House. Goel is an MLA from Shahdara. 

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Shaheen Bagh matter: The three interlocutors have submitted their report in a sealed cover to the Apex Court. Supreme Court has adjourned the matter to Wednesday, February 26.

It was a pleasant morning in the national capital on Monday with the minimum temperature settling at 10.8 degrees celsius, normal for this time of the year. Humidity was recorded at 82 per cent. "The minimum temperature was recorded at 10.8 degrees celsius, normal for the season," a Meteorological Department official said. The weatherman predicted a clear day ahead with the possibility of mist on Tuesday morning. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 27 degrees Celsius.

President of the UK Supreme Court, Lord Robert John Reed is present in court number 1 of the Supreme Court to witness the proceedings by the Bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde. The first case being heard in the Chief Justice court is an arbitration matter. 

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam plant saplings near State Secretariat, as a part of celebrations on former CM J. Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ahmedabad. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, along with with a high-level delegation, is arriving here today. 

State Minister D Jayakumar gifts gold rings to newly born infants at RSRM Government Hospital in Royapuram, as a part of celebrations on former CM J. Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary today.

Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, BJP MLA from Badarpur, has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly.

Rupee slips 30 paise to 71.94 against US dollar in early trade

Sensex at 40,772.83 down by 397.29 points. Nifty at 11,957.05 down by 123.80 points

China's death toll from the new coronavirus has risen to 2,592 after 150 more fatalities were reported, all but one in the epicentre of Hubei province

Entry of visitors begins at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, where US President Donald Trump will attend the 'Namaste Trump' event today. President Trump is arriving today in India, along with a high-level delegation.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids at more than 20 locations in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, in connection with ISIS conspiracy cases.

PM Modi tweeted: "India awaits your arrival @POTUS @realDonaldTrump! Your visit is definitely going to further strengthen the friendship between our nations. See you very soon in Ahmedabad."

Entry and exit of Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur are closed. Trains will not be halting at these stations.

Security tightened outside Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, sniffer dog of the US security also present. US President Donald Trump will visit the Ashram today upon his arrival to the city.

A group of Garba dancers perform at the Airport Circle in Ahmedabad. The group is one of the artists who will perform during the road show of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today.

Entry and exit of Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur are closed. Trains will not be halting at these stations, says Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leave for Ahmedabad shortly, where he will hold a roadshow along with US President Donald Trump & participate in 'Namaste Trump' event at Motera stadium. President Trump will be arriving in India along with a high-level delegation today

 Fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari who is wanted in many heinous crimes, including murder and extortion, was brought in the early hours of Monday from Senegal via France to Bengaluru, police said.

"Yes, we have brought him," a police officer told PTI requesting anonymity.

The gangster was nabbed in South Africa in a joint operation by the SA police and Senegal security agencies and was later extradited to Senegal, said police sources.

Richard Rossow, Wadhwani Chair in US-India Policy Studies at Center for Strategic and International Studies, in Washington DC on Trump India Visit said: "Visiting India and not Pakistan is going to be a huge checkmark in Indian Government's box. This de-hyphenation is real, it is very clear."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leave for Ahmedabad shortly, where he will hold a roadshow along with US President Donald Trump and participate in 'Namaste Trump' event at Motera stadium. President Trump will be arriving in India along with a high-level delegation today.