Delhi riots Highlights: 654 cases lodged, 1820 detained so far, says Police

Normalcy seems to be returning in the city with over 98 per cent attendance recorded in the class 12 board exam held in violence-affected areas during the day

1:38 PM

Manish Sisodia visits riot-affected area in Delhi

1:34 PM

UN rights chief files intervention application in SC on CAA

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has filed an intervention in the Supreme Court on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and informed India's Permanent Mission in Geneva about it, the Ministry of External Affairs said Tuesday.

 

The MEA asserted that the CAA is an internal matter of India and concerns the sovereign right of the Indian Parliament to make laws.

 

"Our Permanent Mission in Geneva was informed yesterday evening by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (Michelle Bachelet) that her office had filed an intervention application in the Supreme Court of India in respect to the 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act," MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.

 

"We strongly believe that no foreign party has any locus standi on issues pertaining to India's sovereignty," he said.

1:20 PM

UNHRC to approach Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act

12:30 PM

Shahrukh, the man in red t-shirt who had opened fire at police during violence in North East Delhi on February 24, has been arrested by Delhi Police Crime Branch from Uttar Pradesh.

12:22 PM

So many lives could have been saved had police acted swiftly: Kejriwal

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi Police acted in a swift manner to control the situation when rumours were spread on Sunday night. Had police acted with the same efficiency on Monday & Tuesday last week when riots were confined in a district, so many lives could have been saved.

12:19 PM

Kejriwal meets PM Modi, discusses Delhi violence

11:17 AM

AAP MPs protest over Delhi violence near Gandhi Statue at Parliament Complex

11:00 AM

Iran condemns the wave of organized violence against Indian Muslims, tweets Javad Zarif

11:00 AM

Iran asks India to bring peace, not allow 'senseless thuggery'

In the wake of riots in Delhi, in which 48 people lost their lives, Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Monday condemned the organised violence against Indian Muslims in the national capital. He said the senseless thuggery should not prevail and peaceful dialogue should take place.

 

"Iran condemns the wave of organised violence against Indian Muslims. For centuries, Iran has been a friend of India. We urge Indian authorities to ensure the wellbeing of ALL Indians & not let senseless thuggery prevail. Path forward lies in peaceful dialogue and rule of law," Zarif tweeted.

10:50 AM

Peace, unity prerequisites for development, says Modi

10:49 AM

Vikas is our mantra; peace, unity and harmony are prerequisites for development: PM Narendra Modi at BJP MPs meeting.

9:51 AM

BSP's Satish Chand Mishra has given Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha, over violence in Delhi.

8:00 AM

24-year-old arrested for allegedly spreading rumours about riots in West Delhi

A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly spreading rumours about communal riots in West Delhi's Nihal Vihar area, police said on Monday.

 

The accused has been identified as Abhishek Shukla, they said.

 

"The Cyber Crime Cell of Delhi Police arrested Shukla for spreading rumours about riots in Nihal Vihar. He has over 10,000 followers on social media, and was using that particular platform to spread rumours," a senior police officer said.

 

His mobile phone has been recovered and the alleged social media post has been confirmed to have been posted from his profile, they added.

7:59 AM

Arvind Kejriwal to meet PM Modi today

7:33 AM

Delhi Police registers over hundred cases in connection with rumour-mongering in south-east district

Taking action against rumour-mongers in south-east district, Delhi Police on Monday registered 10 cases under relevant Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and 163 cases under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act. Three cases have also been registered under Section 107/151 of CrPc.

 

Earlier on Monday Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava said that as many as six cases have been registered and the investigation is in advanced stages in connection with rumour-mongering in the national capital on Sunday evening.

 

Speaking at a press conference, Shrivastava said, "Some anti-nationals and miscreants want to spread rumours to disturb peace in Delhi. We want to tell the citizens of Delhi that whenever they get unconfirmed reports of riots or any disturbance, they must verify such reports from the Central Police Control room for which we are giving an advertisement."