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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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Chaos mars Lionel Messi’s Kolkata GOAT Tour event as fans protest poor arrangements

Lionel Messi’s brief appearance in Kolkata was overshadowed by chaos as fans alleged mismanagement, prompting an apology and an official enquiry by the state government.

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Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated appearance in Kolkata turned chaotic on Saturday after thousands of fans alleged mismanagement at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan, leaving many unable to even see the Argentine football icon despite holding high-priced tickets

Fans express anger over limited access

The Kolkata leg of the G.O.A.T. Tour was billed as a special moment for Indian football fans, with ticket prices ranging between Rs 5,000 and Rs 25,000. However, discontent grew rapidly inside the stadium as several attendees claimed their view of Messi was obstructed by security personnel and invited guests positioned close to him.

As frustration mounted, some fans resorted to throwing chairs and bottles from the stands, forcing organisers to intervene and cut the programme short.

Event cut short amid disorder

Messi reached the venue around 11:15 am and remained there for roughly 20 minutes. He was expected to take a full lap of the stadium, but that plan was abandoned as the situation deteriorated soon after he emerged from the tunnel.

The disorder also meant that prominent personalities, including actor Shah Rukh Khan, former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, could not participate in the programme as scheduled.

Organisers whisk Messi away

With fans breaching security and some vandalising canopies set up at the Salt Lake Stadium, the organisers, along with security personnel, escorted Messi out of the venue to prevent further escalation.

Several attendees described the event as poorly organised, with some fans calling it an “absolute disgrace” and blaming mismanagement for spoiling what was meant to be a celebratory occasion.

Mamata Banerjee apologises, orders enquiry

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee later issued a public apology to Messi and the fans, expressing shock over the mismanagement. She announced the formation of an enquiry committee headed by retired Justice Ashim Kumar Ray, with senior state officials as members.

The committee has been tasked with conducting a detailed probe, fixing responsibility and suggesting steps to ensure such incidents are not repeated in the future.

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Delhi enforces new law to regulate fees in private schools

Delhi has notified a new law to regulate private school fees, capping charges, banning capitation fees and mandating transparent, committee-approved fee structures.

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The Delhi government has officially brought into force a new law aimed at regulating fees in private schools, notifying the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fee) Act, 2025. The notification was issued on Wednesday, nearly four months after the Bill was cleared by the Delhi Assembly and received approval from Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena.

The Act establishes a comprehensive framework to govern how private unaided schools fix and collect fees, with a clear emphasis on transparency, accountability and relief for parents facing repeated fee hikes.

What the new Act provides for

Under the legislation, private unaided recognised schools can charge fees only under clearly defined heads such as registration, admission, tuition, annual charges and development fees. The law caps registration fees at Rs 25, admission charges at Rs 200 and caution money at Rs 500, which must be refunded with interest. Development fees have been restricted to a maximum of 10 per cent of the annual tuition fee.

Schools have also been directed to disclose all fee components in detail and maintain separate accounts for each category. Any fee not specifically permitted under the Act will be treated as an unjustified demand.

The law strictly prohibits the collection of capitation fees, whether direct or indirect. It further mandates that user-based service charges must be collected strictly on a no-profit, no-loss basis and only from students who actually use the service.

Accounting norms and restrictions on surplus funds

To ensure financial transparency, schools are required to follow prescribed accounting standards, maintain fixed asset registers and make proper provisions for employee benefits. The transfer of funds collected from students to any other legal entity, including a school’s managing society or trust, has been barred.

Any surplus generated must either be refunded to parents or adjusted against future fees, according to the notification.

Protection for students and parents

The Act also places restrictions on punitive action by schools in fee-related matters. Schools are prohibited from withholding results, striking off names or denying entry to classrooms due to unpaid or delayed fees.

The law applies uniformly to all private unaided schools in Delhi, including minority institutions and schools not built on government-allotted land.

School-level committees to approve fees

A key feature of the legislation is the mandatory formation of a School-Level Fee Regulation Committee by July 15 each year. The committee will include five parents selected through a draw of lots from the parent-teacher association, with compulsory representation of women and members from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and socially and educationally backward classes.

A representative from the Directorate of Education will also be part of the panel, while the chairperson will be from the school management.

Schools must submit their proposed fee structure to the committee by July 31. The committee can approve or reduce the proposed fees but cannot increase them. Once finalised, the fee structure will remain fixed for three academic years.

The approved fees must be displayed prominently on the school notice board in Hindi, English and the medium of instruction, and uploaded on the school website wherever applicable.

The Delhi government had earlier described the legislation as a significant step towards curbing arbitrary fee hikes after widespread complaints from parents at the start of the academic session.

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Delhi air quality nears severe as smog blankets city, airport issues advisory

Delhi recorded very poor to severe air quality on Saturday, with dense smog affecting visibility and prompting an advisory from the city airport.

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Residents across Delhi and adjoining areas woke up to dense smog on Saturday morning, with air quality levels edging close to the ‘severe’ category in several locations

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 390 at 8 am, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. However, multiple monitoring stations in the national capital recorded AQI readings in the ‘severe’ range.

Areas reporting severe air quality included Anand Vihar (435), Ghazipur (435), Jahangirpuri (442), Rohini (436), Chandni Chowk (419), Burari Crossing (415), and RK Puram (404). The high pollution levels were accompanied by a mix of smog and shallow fog, which reduced visibility in several parts of the city during the early hours.

Smog reduces visibility, health risks rise

As per AQI classification, readings between 401 and 500 fall under the ‘severe’ category, indicating serious health risks. Officials note that prolonged exposure at such levels can trigger respiratory problems even among healthy individuals, while those with existing conditions face higher risks.

Dangerous pollution levels have become a recurring concern in Delhi during the winter months. On Friday as well, a thick haze covered the city, with the overall AQI recorded at 386 and visibility remaining poor in several localities.

Delhi airport activates low visibility procedures

Amid the deteriorating air quality, Delhi airport issued an advisory stating that low visibility procedures were in place. In a post on X, the airport confirmed that flight operations were normal at present but advised passengers to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest updates.

Despite some marginal improvement over recent weeks, large parts of the capital continue to remain under a blanket of toxic smog. The worsening situation has also intensified political sparring over pollution control measures in the city.

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