Kanpur communal violence: DSP suspended, DM orders probeThe District Magistarte of Kanpur has ordered a probe into the communal violence that broke in the area during a Tazia procession to mark Muhraam on Sunday. Kanpur DSP has been suspended. Situation is under control, suggest latest reports. UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's trip to the city was cancelled in veiw of the communal violence. He was supposed to take part in a clean India marathon. Varios reports said that around 30 people were injured in the clashes. dnai.in/f5Xj

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India remembers 'Father of Nation' Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi pays tribute at RajghatIndia remembers Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 148th birth anniversary on Monday. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to 'Bapu' at Rajghat in the national capital in morning. PM Modi took to Twitter and said, “I bow to beloved Bapu.” dnai.in/f5Xk

Kejriwal vs Centre? Without fair hike, Delhi Metro will turn into DTC buses, says Union MinisterIf the Delhi Metro's fares are not hiked, the trains will soon turn into Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses whose condition is known to people, Union Minister of State for Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday. The remarks came a day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote to the Centre, saying that the hike, to come into effect from October 10, is unacceptable, and be put on hold for another three-four months, till the proposal is examined by the Centre and the Delhi government. If the hike comes into effect, the fares will go up by a maximum of Rs 10. dnai.in/f5X9

Rohingya crisis: India to open 2 checkposts along Myanmar, Bangladesh bordersThe central government has approved two immigration check posts along the borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh, in view of the ongoing violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state, which has triggered an influx of Rohingya Muslims and illegal Bangladeshi immigrants into India. The move will also facilitate legal entries and exits. India shares a 1,643-km border with Myanmar which touches Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. The country also shares 4,096 km of border with Bangladesh, touching Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya and West Bengal.

Why you doubted an army man's nationality, Assam top cop asks local policeAssam Director General of Police Mukesh Sahay has asked a senior official to explain why Mohd Azmal Hoque has been asked to prove his nationality, who retired as a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) after serving the Army for 30 years. The Army's Eastern Command has also pledged support to its retired officer. dnai.in/f5Xd