From the Newsroom: BJP, Oppn cross swords over Disha Ravi's arrest in 'toolkit' case

In your evening news brief, War of words erupts between BJP, Opposition over Disha Ravi’s arrest; Sensex finishes above the 52,000-mark and Petrol and diesel prices hiked for the seventh day in a row.

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Here is the top news of February 15, 2021:

The action taken by the Delhi Police on an FIR related to a toolkit shared by climate campaigner Greta Thunberg in support of the ongoing farmer protests has triggered a war of words between the opposition and the ruling BJP.

Accusing the government of "murdering democracy" by using force against a 21-year-old, the opposition on Monday said the voice of India cannot be silenced even as the BJP defended the action, saying a crime is a crime no matter at what age.

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Non-bailable warrants have been issued against two young activists Nikita Jacob and Shantanu with Delhi Police alleging that they were involved in preparing the "toolkit" related to the farmers' protest on social media along with pro-Khalistani elements

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Equity benchmark Sensex rallied over 610 points to finish above the 52,000-mark for the first time on Monday, tracking significant gains in financial stocks amid a positive trend in global markets.

After touching a record high of 52,235.97 during the day, the 30-share BSE index ended 609.83 points or 1.18 per cent up at 52,154.13.

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Petrol and diesel prices on Monday were hiked for the seventh day in a row as a rally in international oil prices took retail rates in India to new highs.

Petrol price was increased by 26 paise per litre and diesel by 29 paise, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

This pushed retail rates, which differ from state to state depending on the incidence of local sales tax or VAT and freight charges, to their highest level.

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Source: PTI

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