Delhi endures tense night amid false rumors of violenceMarch 2, 2020 - 17:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Rumors of mob attacks across Delhi have made for a tense night in the Indian capital, which is still reeling from the aftermath of deadly riots, the BBC reports. On Sunday, March 1, false reports of violence and homes being burned were being widely circulated on WhatsApp. The rumours included everything from reports of gunshots, of armed groups marching in neighbourhoods while chanting slogans, and houses being set on fire. One train station in the area was shut amid reports of mobs gathering. Police issued statements and legislators took to the streets to reassure people they were not true. The death toll from the three days of violence in Delhi last week, largely targeting Muslims, has risen to 46. More than 200 others were injured in the violence, which first broke out between supporters and opponents of a controversial citizenship law that critics say discriminates against Muslims. However, the violence soon took on communal overtones with reports of many Muslim shops and homes being attacked. Even though the violence had largely abated by Wednesday, the city remains on edge. Photo. Getty Images Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |