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'Unfortunate, deeply distressing': PM on Citizenship Act clashes across India

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PM Modi also appealed the citizens to stay away from any sort of rumour mongering and falsehoods.

Sengar, a four-time BJP MLA from UP's Bangermau, was expelled from the BJP in August 2019. (Photo: File)

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Former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar convicted in Unnao rape case

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The quantum of punishment will be pronounced on December 19.

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Whatever happened was unfortunate, will demand inquiry, says Jamia's V-C

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Jamia's V-C Najma Akhtar clarified that police entered campus without permission.

'Let rioting stop': SC hearing tomorrow on crackdown on Jamia, AMU students

She requested people to join the movement in a peaceful manner within the ambit of the law. (Photo: File)

Mamata leads protest rally, vows not to allow NRC, citizenship law in Bengal

"There was stone pelting for about 30 seconds when around 150 people had come out to protest and raise slogans. The situation is normal now. Students are going back to their classrooms," said Kalanidhi Naithani, Superintendent of Police, Lucknow. (Photo: ANI)

After Jamia, protest erupts at Nadwa College in Lucknow against CAA

"India is a secular country that has space for people from every religion. The passing of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act is inviting widespread protests across the country. We are sending out the message that Kerala is together in our fight against CAA," he added. (Photo: ANI)

Prevailing situation 'volatile', created by BJP-RSS, says Kerala CM Vijayan

“We are all in this together and will remain so. You are not alone,” she added. (Photo: Social Media)

‘You are not alone’: Jamia’s V-C backs her students after violent protests

On Sunday evening, Ranjit Savarkar reminded Thackeray, who heads the Shiv Sena, of his past remarks that those who insult VD Savarkar should be thrashed at a public square. (Photo: ANI)

Savarkar's grandson asks Uddhav Thackeray to thrash Rahul Gandhi

Sengar, a four-time BJP MLA from UP's Bangermau, was expelled from the party in August, 2019. (Photo: File)

Delhi court to deliver verdict in Unnao rape case against Kuldeep Sengar today

Fourth phase of polling begins in Jharkhand for 15 Assembly seats

Singh said around 15 students have been arrested and the police would identify and act against everyone who indulged in violence. (Photo: File)

Evacuating Aligarh University today, sending students home: UP top cop

Police used batons and teargas shells to disperse the violent mob, but denied firing at them. (Photo: PTI)

50 detained Jamia students released, Delhi Metro resumes ops

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt joins protest against Citizenship Amendment Act

In a tweet late on Sunday night, she said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would have to listen to the voice of the youth sooner than later as his government was trying to suppress their voice and courage with its “hollow dictatorship”. (Photo: File)

‘This govt is coward’: Priyanka Gandhi hits out at Centre after Jamia clashes

'I could simply not accept my parents being dragged into all this," Aishwarya Roy told reporters. (Photo: PTI)

Rabri Devi pulled my hair, assaulted me, claims daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai

“We were asked to vacate the campus and come out with our hands up. We were not even present at the protest site and were inside the campus. We were treated like criminals by police,” a female student said on condition of anonymity. (Photo: ANI)

‘Asked to leave campus with hands raised’: Jamia students on police action

Stephen Biegun, the US special envoy for North Korea, arrived in South Korea on Sunday as Pyongyang stepped up pressure on Washington to make concessions to revive stalled denucleasisation talks ahead of a year-end deadline. (Photo: AP)

US envoy Stephen Biegun slams North Korea comments as 'hostile, unnecessary'

"They have softened their stance. They have invited me for a visit. These are good initiatives," BDNews24 quoted Momen as saying on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Myanmar has 'softened' stance following ICJ hearing: Bangladesh Foreign Minister

The 40-year-old MP won her Wigan seat in the north-west of England, holding on to one of the key bricks in the so-called "red wall" which collapsed as Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party won over traditional Labour Party voters across the region. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian-origin MP Lisa Nandy in race to replace Corbyn after Labour's poll defeat

Forty-seven people were on the island -- a popular tourist attraction -- when the explosion happened. (Photo: AP)

New Zealand volcano eruption death toll rises to 18 as body search continues

The two sides announced a mini-deal on Friday to reduce some tariffs. (Representational Image)

US quietly expelled two Chinese diplomats who drove onto military base: report

The clashes at AMU started after an agitation by Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia students against the legislation turned violent and police used batons and tear gas to disperse them. (Photo: Screengrab)

Aligarh University shut till Jan 5, 60 students injured in clashes with cops

Congress leaders Pawan Khera, Ragini Nayak along with others addressed the media related to the protests in Delhi pertaining to Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the "violence" against Jamia Millia Islamia students, on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Initiate probe against Delhi Police for violence against Jamia students: Congress

Thackeray will keep the departments not allocated to any minister. (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena says old guards not ready to pave way for young leaders

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Thunberg, Swedish teen climate activist, named TIME magazine's 'Person of the Year'

"We can't just continue living as if there was no tomorrow, because there is a tomorrow. That is all we are saying," Thunberg told the magazine. (Photo: Screengrab)

As part of sweeping reforms, Saudi ends gender-segregated entrances for restaurants

Restaurants in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to maintain entrances segregated by sex, the authorities said on Sunday, further eroding some of the world’s strictest social rules as sweeping reforms take hold. (Photo: File)

PM Modi's tweet on LS elections 2019 bags India's 'Golden Tweet' of 2019

PM Modi’s “sab ka saath, sabka vikas” tweet celebrating the Bharatiya Janata Party's re-election victory in 2019 was the most retweeted and liked tweet of the year, making it the "Golden Tweet" in India. (Photo: File)

Bianca Andreescu wins Lou Marsh Trophy, becomes Canada athlete of year

Bianca Andreescu was awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s athlete of the year on Monday, capping a remarkable year in which the teenager became the country’s first tennis Grand Slam singles champion with her U.S Open triumph. (Photo:Twitter)

What does the four-year ban on Russia mean for them

Russia would be banned for four years from the Olympic and Paralympic Summer and Winter Games. That rules an official Russian team out of Tokyo 2020 and the Beijing Winter Olympics of 2022. (Photo: AFP)

Snake enters ground, interrupts Ranji cricket match

A snake entered into the Devineni Venkata Ramana Praneetha Ground, interrupting the Ranji Trophy match between Andhra and Vidarbha here on Monday. (Photo: Twitter)

Bose NC 700 review: Perfection, refined!

The Bose NC 700 is built around a stainless steel headband that feature a matte finish and they beautifully transition from a flat to cylindrical shape.

South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi named Miss Universe 2019

The 26-year-old Tunzi was declared the winner at a televised event, hosted by American comic-turned-TV personality Steve Harvey, held at Tyler Perry Studios here on Sunday. (Photo: Instagram)

Sikh couple not allowed to adopt white kids due to race wins UK court battle

An Indian-origin Sikh couple living in the UK has won a landmark court battle after they were racially discriminated against by a local council that did not allow them to go for adoption, reported IANS. (Photo: AP)

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In this column, Ashley Tellis will answer Questions about relationships, sexual health and concerns about LOST population in India.

The curious case of Modi’s absence from CAB debate

Anita Katyal

Though the BJP has named Narayan Lal Panchariya as its chief whip in the Rajya Sabha, he has virtually no role during the session.

Future of post-Brexit UK: No easy answers

Charles Marquand

In the 2016 referendum on EU membership, Northern Ireland voted by a healthy majority to remain in the EU.

Anatomy of a police encounter in India

Sriram Karri

Policemen are nervously preparing to take the accused to the spot where the crime took place and recreate it.

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