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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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Kapil Sharma warned by MNS for referring to Mumbai as Bombay on Netflix show

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Bollywood comedian Kapil Sharma has come under the radar of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) after the use of the term Bombay instead of Mumbai on his Netflix show The Great Indian Kapil Show. MNS spokesperson Ameya Khopkar issued a warning, stating that the usage of the city’s former name could hurt the sentiments of its residents and demanded that the correct name, Mumbai, be used.

The controversy arose during an episode featuring actress Huma Qureshi, her brother Saqib Saleem, and the Shetty sisters. While talking about her bond with Saqib, Qureshi referred to the city as Bombay, explaining that she felt at home with him despite not being originally from the city. This comment drew criticism from the MNS, who have historically been vocal about protecting the identity and pride of Mumbai.

In a post on X, Khopkar stated in Marathi, that even though 30 years have passed since Bombay was officially renamed Mumbai, the term Bombay is still frequently used by celebrity guests on The Kapil Sharma Show, Delhi-based Rajya Sabha MPs, show anchors, and in many Hindi films. He noted that the name change was officially recognized by the Maharashtra government in 1995 and by the Central Government in 1996, preceding similar renamings in other major cities such as Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.

Khopkar further emphasized the seriousness of the matter during a media interaction in Mumbai. He stated that Sharma had been working in Mumbai for many years and described the city as his land of work. He added that the people of Mumbai admire him and watch his shows, and warned that the city and its residents should not be insulted, cautioning Sharma against repeating the mistake.

He added that if the reference had been made unintentionally, the mistake should be corrected immediately. Khopkar stated that all guests on the show, including celebrities and the host, should be informed in advance to refer to the city as Mumbai. He warned that if this is not followed, the MNS would launch a strong agitation.

The Great Indian Kapil Show has recently been renewed for a third season. Its first two seasons, comprising 13 episodes each, premiered in 2024, featuring a mix of Bollywood celebrities and entertainers. The controversy marks one of the few instances where the city’s political groups have publicly intervened over the naming of Mumbai on popular entertainment platforms.

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Indian-origin motel manager beheaded in the US

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In a horrifying incident in Dallas, Texas, an Indian-origin motel manager, Chandra Nagamallaiah, was brutally beheaded by a guest following an argument over a malfunctioning washing machine. The gruesome attack was carried out by 37-year-old Yordanis Cobos-Martinez in front of Nagamallaiah’s wife and children, leaving the family traumatized.

According to court records and affidavits, the confrontation began when Nagamallaiah reportedly told Cobos-Martinez not to use a broken washing machine at the Downtown Suites motel. The suspect became enraged, partly because the manager relied on a woman present for translation instead of speaking directly to him. Surveillance footage later revealed Cobos-Martinez producing a machete and repeatedly stabbing and cutting Nagamallaiah, despite the efforts of his wife and child to intervene.

The affidavit details that the victim tried to flee to the motel’s front office while screaming for help, but the attacker followed him and continued the assault. Cobos-Martinez removed Nagamallaiah’s key card and cellphone before ultimately beheading him. Disturbing footage reportedly shows the suspect kicking the severed head across the ground before throwing it into a trash bin.

Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national with a long criminal history, including convictions for grand theft, carjacking, false imprisonment, and sexual offenses, was arrested shortly after the attack. Authorities found him a block away wearing a blood-soaked T-shirt, along with the victim’s key card and cellphone. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials noted that Cobos-Martinez should not have been in the country at the time, as previous attempts to deport him to Cuba were unsuccessful due to his criminal record.

The Department of Homeland Security described the beheading as unthinkable and stated that the case highlights the critical need for strict immigration enforcement. A witness to the attack told NBC DFW that they could not explain what they saw, describing the suspect as appearing there and not there at the same time, emphasizing the surreal and terrifying nature of the crime.

This shocking incident has left the Dallas community and Nagamallaiah’s family in deep distress, as authorities continue their investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the brutal murder.

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AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses J&K authorities of house arrest, Farooq Abdullah condemns move

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday accused Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of placing him under house arrest while he was in Srinagar to protest the detention of the party’s sole J&K MLA, Mehraj Malik.

Singh climbed the gate of a government guest house in Srinagar to meet National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah and later shared visuals of the interaction on social media. He said it was a very sad thing that Abdullah, who has served multiple terms as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, came to meet him at the guest house after learning about his alleged house arrest but was not allowed to do so. Singh further questioned the authorities’ actions, asking whether if this is not dictatorship, then what it is.

Malik, the MLA from Doda Assembly seat, has been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) on charges of disturbing public order. This marks the first instance of a sitting lawmaker being booked under the PSA, which allows authorities to detain individuals without charge or trial for up to two years. Singh alleged that Mr. Malik’s detention was retaliation for raising people’s issues in his constituency.

Abdullah also condemned the attempts to stop Singh from holding his protest. In a statement to news agency ANI, he said that preventing Singh from exercising his right to protest was absolutely wrong and accused the Lieutenant Governor Sinha of misusing his powers. He stressed that the right to protest is guaranteed by the Constitution of India, noting that Jammu and Kashmir being a union territory gives the LG significant authority, which, according to him, was being used for the wrong purposes. Abdullah questioned whether it was necessary to prevent Singh from speaking and asserted that this is not an autocracy, there is a constitution here.

Abdullah drew parallels with the recent unrest in Nepal, where protests led to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, and cautioned that India must safeguard its Constitution to prevent similar circumstances. He urged the LG to uphold constitutional principles, warning that failure to do so could risk unrest, and emphasized the need to take care of the Constitution before such a fire breaks out in the country.

Other opposition leaders, including AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, also expressed concern over the move, condemning what they described as an infringement on democratic rights.

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