NewsMeter Afternoon Bulletin 20/12/2019

'Saved economy heading towards a disaster', says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Friday that the current government has saved the economy from heading towards a disaster five years ago. "Five-six years back, our economy was heading towards disaster. Our government has not only stabilised it but also made efforts to bring discipline to it. We have paid attention to fulfilling the decades' old demands of the industry," PM said at the inaugural session of '100 years of Assocham.

Internet services suspended in Lucknow and Mangalore over CAA protests

Mobile internet services and SMS services have been suspended in Lucknow after violent protests erupted in the city against the new Citizenship law. In Mangaluru, the internet was suspended stating to prevent misuse of social media and to maintain law and order. Circular was issued to schools and colleges by the state government.

AAP launches 2020 poll campaign, 'Acche beete paanch saal.'

Aam Aadmi Party launches its 2020 Delhi Assembly elections poll campaign with slogan, 'Acche beete paanch saal-Lage raho Kejriwal'. Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia, while launching the slogan said, the slogan is based on the feedback given by the people of Delhi.

Rajnikanth under scanner for saying violence not the solution against CAA

Rajnikanth said violence not an option against CAA. Rajnikanth, in a tweet, said, "Violence should not be the route to solve any problem. Indian people should be united and alert with the security and welfare of the nation in their minds." The protestors who are mostly holding a peaceful protest are really upset with this statement.

Unnao Rape Case: Senegar to be sentenced today

Delhi court to pronounce its judgment against Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the Unnao Rape case accused at 2 pm. The Unnao rape victim succumbed to burn injuries this month, she gave a statement to the police, before her death.