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People supporting the new citizenship law push police barricades during a clash with those opposing the law in New Delhi. The law is seen by opponents as discriminating against Muslims and has deepened concerns that Modi's administration is undermining India's secular traditions. Photo: Reuters  NEW DELHI: Chief Minister of New Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday morning said that the Indian army should be called in to restore calm in New Delhi after police failed to take control of the Indian capital in the wake of anti-Muslim riots that have left at least 22 dead this week, reported  India Today. "I have been in touch with large number of people whole night. Situation alarming. Police, despite all its efforts, unable to control situation and instill confidence. Army should be called in and curfew imposed in rest of affected areas immediately," Kejriwal said on Twitter.  Arvind Kejriwal ✔ @ArvindKejriwal I have been in touch wid larg

Photo: Geo News screengrab Pakistan has declared emergency in the areas bordering Iran amid fears of transfer of coronavirus into the country, reported  Geo News. Iran on Saturday ordered the  closure  of schools, universities and cultural centres after the number of people infected with the deadly virus rose to 28 with five fatal cases. Due to the fear of COVID-19 epidemic transferring to the country, the Balochistan government declared an emergency in the border districts. Staff and medical equipment have also been sent to the border town of Taftan, through which hundreds of people cross into the city daily. Related: Pakistan cautions nationals in South Korea after coronavirus tally doubles According to the provincial health department, a team has been sent from Quetta to the city to train local officials. A camp has also been set up. The COVID-19 outbreak in Iran first surfaced on Wednesday, when authorities said it claimed the lives of two elderly people in Qom, a ci