On criticism by global bodies over the violence in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Kumar said the situation in Delhi is fast returning to normal and law enforcement agencies are doing their best.

Two Indian-origin MEPs, Dinesh Dhamija and Neena Gill, were among a host of members who spoke up in India's favour to point out elements of "disinformation" around the CAA and NRC.

The EU Parliament is set to debate on the resolutions tabled by a large chunk of its members against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), saying the enactment of the new law marked a dangerous shift in India's citizenship regime.

Chris Davies, the liberal democrat MP for North West England, said he had received an invite on October 7 but it was withdrawn 3 days later.

The company did not dispute the fine, saying "Mastercard sees the closure of this anti-trust chapter as an important milestone for the company."

Charles Michel's resignation comes two days after demonstrations against the UN migration pact in central Brussels descended into scuffles, with police forced to use tear gas and water cannon to restore order.

The pound fell sharply following the resignation of Britain's Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab over the terms of a draft deal reached with the European Union.

A week-long photo exhibition on the life of Mahamata Gandhi has been inaugurated in the European Parliament.