Amid the recent protests in Bangladesh and Nepal, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) national president Abhay Singh Chautala’s controversial statement has sparked row. He suggested that such movements in the neighbouring countries should also take place in India. Recently India’s three neighbours- Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh witnessed massive violent protests

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Markam said two men have been arrested. For weeks now, protesting villages have camped at the Coal Handling Plant (CHP) chowk in Libra village. They have also blocked roads and refused to allow mining-related vehicles to pass.

Amid cold waves and extreme cold conditions in North India, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered closing of all schools, public and private, and all classes from primary levels to Class 12 across boards, like ICSE, CBSE, UP and others until January 5.