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Delhi Violence LIVE updates: Death toll rises to 9, Journalist shot at in Maujpur

After clashes between pro and anti-CAA groups claimed lives of seven people in Delhi, fresh incidents of stone-pelting were reported from Maujpur and Brahmpuri.

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After clashes between pro and anti-CAA groups claimed lives of seven people in Delhi, fresh incidents of stone-pelting were reported from Maujpur and Brahmpuri. In the wake of violence in parts of the national capital, Home Minister Amit Shah directed officials to restore normalcy.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, meanwhile, called for an urgent meeting to review the situation. Kejriwal has also appealed to people to shun violence.

6:37 pm: MS Randhawa, Delhi Police PRO: I deny that there is any deficiency of Police force. Sufficient forces have been deployed in the Northeast district. CRPF, RAF and additional resources of Delhi police are also active. 11 FIRs have been registered and a few have been detained.

6:36 pm: Section 144 imposed in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad over continued violence in Delhi. All liquor stores have been ordered shut.

6:25 pm: Delhi Police files 11 FIRs over CAA violence.

6:20 pm: Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa on violence in North East Delhi: 56 police personnel injured, head constable Rattan Lal has lost his life, DCP Shahdara also suffered head injuries; 130 civilians injured.

6:11 pm: 10 people have died and 150 injured have been admitted at GTB Hospital in the last 24 hours due to clashes over CAA.

6:04 pm: Delhi HC to hear on Wednesday plea for FIR, arrest of persons involved in north-east Delhi violence.

5:53 pm: Security stepped up in Aligarh following violence in Delhi over CAA.

5:52 pm: Condemning the violence in Delhi, the Congress on Tuesday demanded that the Prime Minister, the Home Minister and the Chief Minister of Delhi come forward to ensure peace and maintain brotherhood while rising above partisan politics.

5:51 pm: President Trump on the question on CAA: PM Modi and I believe in religious freedom and have the same belief. Yes, I heard about the individual attacks, but I didn’t discuss anything about it with Prime Minister Modi.

5:50 pm: A petition in the form of PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking direction to deploy appropriate force in North East Delhi. The appellant has also called for Shaheen Bagh to be vacated. The PIL has been filed by one Ajay Gautam.

5:47 pm: Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik met DCP Amit Sharma on Tuesday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Amit Sharma underwent an operation on Monday night for the head injury sustained during the clashes.

5:44 pm: Reports of violence are coming from Durgapuri Chowk. Vandalism and looting have been reported from the scene. Police have finally managed to calm the situation. One person has been detained.

5:29 pm: Special CP Satish Golcha in Delhi’s Khajuri Khaas: We will be detaining the miscreants and taking legal action against them. People should cooperate with us to maintain peace. We are here till the situation normalises. Else we deploy more forces.

5:00 pm: All police stations across West Bengal  put on alert amid the violence in Delhi over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

4:59 pm: Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik: Head Constable Rattan Lal has made a sacrifice for the nation. We are proud of his sacrifice. We stand with his family.

4:50 pm:“Today four persons have been brought dead, yesterday five people lost their lives. Death toll rises to nine,” says Sunil Kumar, Medical Superintendent of GTB Hospital, Delhi.

4:27 pm: Wreath-laying ceremony underway of Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal who lost his life during clashes in North East Delhi yesterday.

4:21 pm: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal & Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia meet those who have been injured in the northeast Delhi violence and have been admitted at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital.

4:16 pm: One more person has died in the CAA violence in North East Delhi. The death toll has now risen to 8.

4:12 pm: A journalist was shot at while covering the riot-like situation in Maujpur. The injured works with a local channel and has been rushed to the GTB hospital.

3:52 pm: “It seems like predators have entered the city. This is not the general public of our Delhi. Whichever religion these people are from, they should be caught and jailed,” Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tweets.

3:51 pm: “The entire country is worried about the violence that took place in Delhi in past two days. There has been loss of lives & properties. If violence increases it will affect everyone. All us are here to offer our prayers to Gandhi Ji who was a follower of non-violence,” says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

3:33 pm: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, deputy CM Manish Sisodia and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders at Raj Ghat.

3:00 pm: Road to Karawal Nagar- both carriageways are closed for traffic movement.

2:45 pm: “Both CM and I want that peace and harmony should remain intact in Delhi. We should do everything possible to maintain peace and order. We should also help Police in this,” says Lt. Governor Anil Baijal.

2:44 pm: Situation tense after fresh clashes at Bhajanpura Chowk.

1:50 pm: Amit Shah resolves to enhance police-MLA coordination in Delhi.

1:48 pm: Peace committees to be set up in Delhi. The committees will include local MLAs and will focus on quelling rumours.

1:24 pm: In the meeting, issues of hate-mongering, Police-MLAs coordination, adequate force deployment and controlling rumours were mainly discussed: MHA sources

12:59 pm: “Everyone wants that the violence be stopped. The Home Minister had called a meeting today, it was a positive one. It was decided that all the political parties will ensure that peace returns to our city, ” says Kejriwal after his meeting with Union Home minister Amit Shah.

12:56 pm: One more injured person has been brought to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital.

12:54 pm: Meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah concludes.

12:40 pm: Police has brought an injured person at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, after he suffered a gunshot wound.

12:23 pm: Extra deployment of forces at 5 places in northeast Delhi: MHA sources

12:17 pm: Heavy security deployed in Maujpur area, after stone-pelting was reported in the area today morning.

12:12 pm: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing a meeting with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Lt Governor Anil Baijal, Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik, Congress leader Subhash Chopra, BJP leaders Manoj Tiwari and Rambir Singh Bidhuri and others.

12:09 pm: Home Minister’s meeting with Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Kejriwal to begin shortly.

12:00 pm: The Supreme Court to hear tomorrow an application seeking directions for police action and security measures in the wake of violence.

11:56 am: Incident of stone-pelting  reported in Kabir Nagar area near Maujpur metro station.

11:50 am: Fire at some shops has not been doused yet, after the tyre market in Gokulpuri area was set ablaze yesterday.

11:40 am: “There is a need to seal the borders and do preventive arrests,” says Kejriwal.

11:31 am:I appeal to all Delhites 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,” says Kejriwal. 

11:30 am: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal briefs media after holding a meeting with MLAs and officials of affected areas.

11:28 am: Former CIC Wajahat Habibullah, others move SC seeking lodging of FIR with regard to recent violence in Delhi over CAA.

11:27 am: 35 companies of paramilitary forces 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 called in.

11:25 am: Section 144 clamped in the northeast district of Delhi. The order will remain in force for one month till March 24, says Police.

11:08 am: Security has been deployed in Gokulpuri area. Clashes had broken out between two groups in the area yesterday during which one Delhi Police head constable had lost his life and Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma was injured.

11:06 am:  Amit Shah skips Trump welcome event, summons 2nd meeting in 12 hours.

10:40 am: Delhi violence planned, opposition spreading false propaganda, says MoS Kishan Reddy.

10:10 am: Home Minister Amit Shah has called a meeting with Delhi LG Anil Baijal, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and representatives of political parties at North Block at 12 pm.

9:35 am: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has called an urgent meeting of all party MLAs of the violence-hit areas. The meeting will take place at the his residence at 10:30 am.

9:25 am:

9:15 am: Arvind Kejriwal worried about situation in Delhi.

9:00 am: Fresh violence reported on Tuesday morning

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In Nagpur, PM Modi pays tributes to RSS founders, says their memorial dedicated to values of Indian culture

Upon Modi’s arrival at the Nagpur airport, he was welcomed by Chief Minister Fadnavis, Union Minister Gadkari, and State BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, further highlighting the day’s importance in the context of state and national politics.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt visit to the Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur on Sunday, where he honored the legacies of two influential figures in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and his successor, M S Golwalkar.

Accompanied by prominent leaders, including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, former general secretary Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who are all associated with Nagpur, Modi visited the memorial located in Reshimbagh, the RSS’s administrative headquarters.

During his visit, the Prime Minister met with RSS officials at the Smruti Bhavan within the complex and posed for group photographs with their members. In a guestbook at the venue, Modi expressed that the memorials symbolize the core values of Indian culture and nationalism, writing, “The memorial of the two strong pillars of RSS is an inspiration to lakhs of swayamsevaks who have dedicated themselves to the service of the nation.”

Modi described his emotions, stating, “I am overwhelmed to visit the Smruti Mandir which cherishes the memories of Param Pujaniya Dr. Hedgewar and Pujya Guruji.”

His visit coincided with the Sangh’s Pratipada program, celebrating Gudi Padwa, which marks the commencement of the Hindu New Year. This visit marks Modi’s first to the Smruti Mandir since he assumed office as Prime Minister. Historical perspectives were noted, especially as former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had previously visited the same site on August 27, 2000.

In addition to his tribute at the Smruti Mandir, Modi visited Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, a significant site where Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and his followers converted to Buddhism in 1956, underscoring the Prime Minister’s commitment to honoring India’s diverse historical and cultural legacy.

Upon Modi’s arrival at the Nagpur airport, he was welcomed by Chief Minister Fadnavis, Union Minister Gadkari, and State BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, further highlighting the day’s importance in the context of state and national politics.

This visit not only reinforces Modi’s ties with the RSS but also reflects his ongoing engagement with the cultural and spiritual heritage of India, aiming to inspire solidarity and national service among its citizens.

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Farm loan waiver: Eknath Shinde says Maharashtra govt committed to fulfilling all poll promises, day after Ajit Pawar’s state’s financial constraints remark

His statements came shortly after Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar had remarked on the necessity for farmers to manage their finances effectively rather than wait for potential relief from loan waivers.

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Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Saturday that the government is committed to fulfilling every promise made in its election manifesto, a day after a controversial remark by his cabinet colleague, Ajit Pawar, who suggested that farmers should not expect a waiver on crop loans and should instead pay their dues on time due to the state’s financial limitations.

Shinde emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced state budget, asserting that there should be sufficient funding for welfare programs, development projects, and employee salaries.

He announced plans to increase the monthly aid for women under the Ladki Bahin Yojana from ₹1,500 to ₹2,100, contingent on the improvement of the state’s financial situation.

His statements came shortly after Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar had remarked on the necessity for farmers to manage their finances effectively rather than wait for potential relief from loan waivers.

“We will honor every commitment stated in our manifesto. No promise will be ignored, and we will never consider it a mistake in printing,” Shinde, who is also the leader of Shiv Sena, told reporters when responding to inquiries about Pawar’s comments.

While visiting the samadhi of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Vadhu, Pune district, on the anniversary of his death, Shinde reiterated the government’s ongoing support for agriculture over the last two and a half years.

He noted that the government had provided ₹16,000 crore in relief for farmers suffering from crop damage due to unseasonal rains.

He also pointed out the allocation of ₹45,000 crore for related agricultural initiatives and mentioned current programs like the Shetkari Samman Yojana and Crop Insurance Scheme, underscoring the government’s dedication to the agricultural sector.

In response to questions about the planned increase in aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shinde assured that “as soon as the state’s economic conditions improve, our sisters will receive ₹2,100. We will keep our promises.”

Moreover, he emphasized the need for funding across all areas, including welfare initiatives, development, and personnel wages. He expressed confidence that enhanced investments would strengthen the state’s financial position.

Defending the Saugat-e-Modi scheme against opposition criticisms, Shinde highlighted that programs initiated by the Prime Minister have successfully lifted 35 crore individuals out of poverty and provided free rations to 80 crore people across various communities.

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India launches Operation Brahma, sends 80 NDRF personnel to quake-hit Myanmar

“Rescue dogs trained in detecting survivors under debris are also part of the mission,” an official said, adding that operations will follow protocols of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG).

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India is dispatching an 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to assist in relief operations following a powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday. The disaster has claimed over 1,000 lives in Myanmar, with rescue workers struggling to reach survivors trapped under collapsed buildings.

Under Operation Brahma, the NDRF contingent is being airlifted from Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad aboard two Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft. The team, led by Commandant P.K. Tiwary of the 8th NDRF Battalion, includes specialized urban search and rescue (USAR) personnel equipped with concrete cutters, drilling machines, and seismic listening devices.

“Rescue dogs trained in detecting survivors under debris are also part of the mission,” an official said, adding that operations will follow protocols of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG).

In addition to manpower, India has airlifted 15 tonnes of emergency relief supplies to Yangon aboard an IAF C-130J transport aircraft. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Myanmar, stating, “India stands ready to provide all possible assistance to our neighboring nation in this hour of crisis.”

In Mandalay, Myanmar’s cultural capital, devastation is widespread. A 7.7-magnitude quake—shallow and destructive—flattened buildings, including the 12-story Sky Villa Condominium, now halved in height with nearly 100 residents feared trapped.

Exhausted local rescuers scrambled through rubble, with time running out. At one site, a monastery’s collapsed clock tower bore silent witness, its hands frozen at 12:55 PM—minutes after the quake struck.

This marks India’s third major overseas NDRF deployment, following the 2015 Nepal earthquake and 2023 Türkiye-Syria quake. 

China is set to offer Myanmar aid valued at 100 million yuan (approximately $13.77 million) following a devastating earthquake that claimed over 1,000 lives, as announced by its embassy on Saturday, March 29.

This assistance will consist of tents, blankets, emergency medical kits, food, water, and other vital supplies, with the initial shipment scheduled to arrive on March 31, according to a post on the Chinese embassy’s Facebook page.

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