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Citizenship Act protests LIVE: Massive protests across India, thousands detained, Amit Shah to review situation

Large number of protestors in the Red Fort area where Section 144 is imposed, have been detained, to thwart the protest march against the Citizenship Amendment Act, scheduled from Red Fort to Shahid Park in ITO at 12 noon.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah to meet officials today for reviewing the security situation in the country as violent protests erupt against Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

Internet services have been suspended and many prominent politicians and activists have been detained across the country to contain the protests against the newly amended Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA). Section 144 has also been imposed in some cities and in parts of important cities.

Delhi remained the epicentre of protests, with many prominent people such as CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP D Raja, Yogendra Yadav, CPI(M) leader Prakash and former student leader of JNU Umar Khalid have been detained.

In Bangalore, historian Ram Guha and prominent workers’ rights activist Geeta Menon has been arrested.

Entry and exit gates of 20 metro stations in Delhi have been shut by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, including Jamia Millia, Lal Quila, ITO, Khan Market, Chandni Chowk, and Jama Masjid.

Other major cities where protests and marches have also been planned include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal and Nagpur.

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5:50 pm: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan lashes out at the government, he tweeted, “The incumbent govt at Centre must not delude into believing that they can kill protests by imprisoning voices of dissent. We strongly condemn the arrests of Sitaram Yechury, Prakash Karat, Brinda Karat, D Raja & historian Ramachandra Guha. Democratic minds must rise in protest.”

5:15 pm:  Home Minister Amit Shah to meet officials today for reviewing the security situation in the country as violent protests erupt against Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

4:45 pm: All entry & exit gates of Chandni Chowk, Barakhamba, Mandi House, Pragati Maidan, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, ITO, Janpath, Khan Market, Vasant Vihar and Munirka have now been opened.

4:28 pm: Large number of protesters have gathered in Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan.

4:20 pm: Lucknow police resort to tear-gas shelling to contain the protests.

4:00 pm: More than 350 people have been detained in Delhi’s Nangloi area.

3:55 pm: Protests in Lucknow turn violent as agitators pelted stones in Hazratganj, a media OB van has also been set on fire. Police have resorted to lathicharge.


3:43 pm: Aam Aadmi Party appeals to people to peacefully protest, says violence will give a bad name to the movement and make it easier for the government to suppress the voices.

3:30 pm: 16 flights delayed due to traffic jam at NH-8 in Delhi. IndiGo has cancelled 19 flights, after its crew members got stuck in traffic jam in the city.

3:20 pm: Congress core group meeting to be held at Sonia Gandhi’s residence later today after protests across the country against CAA.

3:07 pm: Vehicles have set ablaze in UP’s capital Lucknow.


2:59 pm: Rajiv Chowk metro station has been closed, total count of inaccessible metro stations is 20.

2:50 pm: In Delhi, ring-road has been closed and inter-state buses have been stopped at Sarai Kale Khan.

2:20 pm: Internet services suspended in UP’s Sambhal district.

2:00 pm: Communication services in affected areas of Delhi have been restored.

1:56 pm: UP government’s state transport bus has been set ablaze in UP’s Sambhal district. 
  

1:55 pm: DMRC shuts down entry and exit to Janpath Metro station, total count of inaccessible stations is now 18.

1:50 pm: Protesters again start gathering at Town Hall in Bengaluru against CAA. Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad has been detained by Police.

1:40 pm: Large number of protestors gather at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to protest against CAA and NRC.

1:30 pm: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemns the detention of historian Ramchandra Guha and others for staging demonstration against new citizenship law and NRC.

1:10 pm: DMRC shuts down entry, exit to Barakhamba station too, count of stations now inaccessible rises to 17.

12:50 pm: Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, CPIM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, former JNU student and activist detained by police at Mandi House in Delhi.

12:33 pm: Airtel confirms that the government has ordered the internet shut down in the capital city. “We’re complying with instructions received from government authorities on suspending Voice, SMS, and data in certain areas in Delhi,” said Airtel in a tweet.

12:20 pm: Petition filed before the Karnataka High Court challenging imposition of Section 144 in the state by the ruling BJp government to prevent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

11:55 am: Road No 13A, which connects Mathura Road and Kalindi Kunj, is closed for traffic movement for the third consecutive day. People coming from Noida have been advised to take the DND flyover or the Akshardham route to reach Delhi.

11:50 am: Congress party has condemned the Centre and BJP state government’s action of imposing internet shutdowns to curb the protests.

11:40 am: Delhi Police PRO requests all the party leaders and protestors in Delhi to hold the protests at designated places in Delhi to maintain law and order in the city.

11:25 am:  Many Left parties activists detained in Bengaluru as government imposes section 144 in the city.

11:15 am: Communist Party of India (Marxist) while condemning the imposition of “curfew-like situation” in Delhi, appeals to the people to join the march against the Citizenship Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

11:10 am: Historian Ramachandra Guha was among many protesters detained in Bengaluru ahead of their planned protest at Town Hall against the Citizenship Act today.

9:50 am: All India Students Federation (AISF) and CPI(M) workers block trains at Rajendra Nagar and Laheriasarai railway stations protest against the Citizenship Act and National Register of Citizens.

 

9:30  am: Anticipating violent protests and law and order issues in view of demonstrations in different parts of the country against the Citizenship Act, the Uttar Pradesh government has imposed section 144 (prohibiting unlawful assembly) of CrPC in the entire state.

9:10 am: State Governments in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka — all led by the BJP — have imposed restrictions under Section 144 to prevent gatherings, protests, marches planned to protest the contention Citizenship Act. Several people and activists took to Twitter to criticize the “muzzling of democratic and constitutional rights” of the citizens.

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Meta to face Indian parliamentary panel over Zuckerberg’s election remarks

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Social media giant Meta will soon be summoned by India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and Information Technology over CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s comments regarding the 2024 Indian general election. Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP and chairman of the panel, stated that Meta would be held accountable for allegedly spreading misinformation.

“Misinformation in a democratic country damages its image. The organization must apologize to the Parliament and the people for this mistake,” Dubey said in a post on X.

Zuckerberg, during a January 10 podcast, referred to the global erosion of trust in governments post-Covid. He claimed that in 2024, major elections worldwide, including India’s, saw incumbents losing power, linking this trend to factors such as inflation, economic policies, and pandemic handling.

The statement was swiftly fact-checked by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who clarified that India’s 2024 general elections reaffirmed public trust in the NDA led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“As the world’s largest democracy, India conducted its 2024 elections with over 640 million voters. People reaffirmed their trust in the NDA under PM Modi’s leadership. Zuckerberg’s claim is factually incorrect,” Vaishnaw posted on X.

He also highlighted Modi’s governance during Covid, emphasizing free food for 800 million citizens, 2.2 billion free vaccines, and economic recovery efforts that positioned India as a fast-growing economy. Vaishnaw expressed disappointment in Meta for allowing such misinformation, urging the platform to prioritize factual reporting.

While the BJP saw a slight dip in seats during the 2024 elections, the NDA comfortably retained power with its allies’ support. This marked Modi’s historic third consecutive term as Prime Minister, making him only the second Indian leader after Jawaharlal Nehru to achieve this milestone.

The controversy surrounding Zuckerberg’s remarks underscores the growing scrutiny of social media platforms in influencing political discourse and the need for accountability in the digital space.

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Army vehicle accident in J&K claims two soldiers’ lives, two others injured

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Two soldiers were tragically killed and two others injured when an Army vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday.

The accident took place near the SK Payen area, leaving the soldiers with serious injuries. The injured personnel were promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the loss of the two soldiers has left the entire region in mourning.

This unfortunate incident follows another similar tragedy that occurred just a month ago in Poonch. In that accident, five soldiers lost their lives, and five others were injured when their truck fell into a 300-foot gorge. The Army’s White Knight Corps paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, sharing a statement on social media expressing their deepest condolences for the “brave soldiers” who had been serving on operational duty in the Poonch sector.

The latest loss has drawn widespread expressions of grief from political leaders. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his sorrow, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offered his heartfelt tributes to the martyrs. He also wished for a swift recovery for the injured soldiers and extended his deepest condolences to their grieving families.

These two incidents highlight the ongoing risks faced by soldiers in the line of duty, and the sacrifices made in protecting the nation. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the accident, while the military community comes together to mourn the tragic losses.

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Aligarh man’s journey ends in arrest as Pakistani woman declines marriage proposal

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A 30-year-old Indian man, Badal Babu, from Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh district, is in judicial custody in Pakistan after illegally crossing the border to meet his Facebook friend, only to be rejected. The woman, identified as 21-year-old Sana Rani, told authorities she has no interest in marrying him.

The arrest took place in Mandi Bahauddin, a district in Pakistan’s Punjab province, roughly 240 kilometers from Lahore. Babu was detained under sections 13 and 14 of Pakistan’s Foreign Act for entering the country without proper documentation.

A Facebook friendship turns sour

According to Punjab police officer Nasir Shah, the duo had been friends on Facebook for over two and a half years. Babu, in love with Rani, decided to cross the border illegally to propose. However, Rani’s statement to the police made it clear she had no intention of marrying him.

Shah added, “Babu crossed into Pakistan illegally and reached Maung village, where he was apprehended. Whether he met Rani in person remains unclear.”

Family under scrutiny

Reports suggest that intelligence officials questioned Rani and her family about her relationship with Babu. Although there is speculation that Rani may have given her statement under duress, this remains unconfirmed.

Legal proceedings begin

Babu, who narrated his “love story” to authorities, was presented in court, which placed him in judicial custody for 14 days. His next hearing is scheduled for January 10.

A familiar tale across borders

Babu’s story echoes previous cross-border romances fostered through social media or online games.

  • In a widely publicized case, Indian woman Anju traveled to Pakistan to marry Nasrullah, converting to Islam before tying the knot.
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  • Last year, 19-year-old Pakistani girl Iqra Jiwani married Indian national Mulayam Singh Yadav in Nepal after meeting him online.

While these cases highlight the unifying power of social media, they also underscore the legal and personal challenges of navigating cross-border relationships.

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