Political Turmoil
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A look at some of major global political slugfests that dominated news space this year
World | Dec 20, 2022, 06:31 PM ISTYear ender 2022: The world witnessed some of the major political slugfests that made the headlines this year. As the year 2022 draws to a close, here's a quick roundup of some of the most notable political crises that caught the eyeballs globally.
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Sri Lanka’s political turmoil sows worries for recovery
India | Jul 20, 2022, 04:30 AM ISTSri Lankan parliament is expected to elect a new president Wednesday, paving the way for a fresh government, but it is unclear if that’s enough to fix a shattered economy and placate a furious nation of 22 million that has grown disillusioned with politicians of all stripes.
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Sudan’s military ousts President Omar al-Bashir in face of protests
World | Apr 11, 2019, 09:43 PM ISTTens of thousands of Sudanese were making their way to the center of the country’s capital on Thursday, April 11, 2019, cheering and clapping in celebration as two senior officials said the military had forced longtime autocratic President Omar al-Bashir to step down after 30 years in power
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Pramod Sawant to be new Goa Chief Minister, say sources
Politics | Mar 18, 2019, 11:20 PM ISTThe coalition government, held together under the leadership on Parrikar crumbled as BJP is trying to bring everyone back together.
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Maldives Army surrounds Parliament amidst political turmoil
World | Feb 04, 2018, 03:43 PM ISTThe media reported that some opposition lawmakers had been allowed to enter the premises, despite the heavy military presence.
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10 NPF MLAs quit Nagaland Assembly ahead of polls
India | Jan 30, 2018, 11:26 PM ISTSpeaker Imtiwapang Aier has accepted the resignation of the 10 legislators. With this, the strength of the 60-member Nagaland Assembly has been reduced to 46.
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Zimbabwe army has Mugabe, wife in custody; controls capital, denies coup
World | Nov 15, 2017, 03:38 PM ISTIt was not clear where Mugabe, 93, and his wife were on Wednesday but it seems they are in the custody of the military. “Their security is guaranteed,” Moyo said.
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Nagaland crisis: TR Zeliang steps down as state Chief Minister
National | Feb 19, 2017, 09:54 PM ISTAmid the political turmoil in the Nagaland, the state Chief Minister TR Zeliang on Sunday announced to step down from the top post. “I have decided to step down from office and to select a
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Pakistan in political turmoil, as Tahirul Qadri gives call for revolution
World | Jan 15, 2013, 04:56 PM ISTIslamabad, Jan 15: Pakistan was throwing into political turmoil today as the Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf, even as Muslim cleric Maulana Tahirul Qadri led a huge demonstration to
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Nasheed Disappointed With India's Response
World | Feb 11, 2012, 09:15 PM ISTMale, Feb 11: Maldives' ousted President Mohammed Nasheed on Saturday said he was disappointed with India over its response to the political turmoil without having properly understood the ground situation in his country.The 44-year-old Mr.