Political Violence
-
Bihar: One dead, two injured in clash between RJD, BJP workers in Chapra, internet shut down
Bihar | May 21, 2024 20:59 ISTThe tensions escalated after a candidate came near a polling station on May 20. Saran, along with 4 other Lok Sabha seats, went to polls in fifth phase. BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudi is contesting against RJD's Rohini Acharya in Saran.
-
US, UK and EU express concerns over Pakistan's electoral process, urge probe into irregularities
World | February 10, 2024 16:35 ISTThe elections in Pakistan held on Thursday were marred by militant attacks and suspension of mobile phone services, resulting in at least 12 deaths. Despite that, Pakistan's Foreign Office insisted that the elections were held "peacefully and successfully".
-
US condemns political violence, restrictions on internet and mobile services in Pakistan
World | February 09, 2024 11:55 ISTThe elections in Pakistan were marred by political violence, rigging claims and connectivity issues after the government suspended mobile and internet services to foil suspected terror attacks. At least nine people were killed in two dozen incidents of violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
-
Pakistan's election commission on track for polls on February 8 despite security challenges
World | February 02, 2024 13:53 ISTPakistan's chief election commissioner expressed concern over the worsening law and order situation, but stressed that the electoral watchdog was fully ready to hold elections on February 8. His statement came after at least three independent candidates were shot dead ahead of polls.
-
US, UK and Canada among nations to condemn political violence in Bangladesh after four killed
World | October 30, 2023 22:25 ISTThe opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) organised a major rally demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation ahead of the general elections in January. The ensuing unrest led to paramilitary forces being deployed in the capital.
-
BJP workers attacked in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal, BJP accuses TMC
News | February 21, 2021 9:20 ISTAhead of the Assembly elections in west bengal, dates of which are yet to be announced the political violence is getting more intense in the west bengal. Recently, BJP workers have been attacked in the North 24 Parganas. The BJP workers have been injured and have been admitted to the hospital.
-
'Political violence stigmatising Bengal, police should be neutral': Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar
India | October 09, 2020 23:45 ISTWest Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that political violence is stigmatising the state and asked the police and bureaucrats to work as "public servants, not political servants".
-
Centre seeks report from West Bengal govt on political violence
India | June 15, 2019 15:47 ISTThe Centre on Saturday sought a report from the West Bengal government on the measures it took to contain political violence in the state.
-
Infant killed, man shot in Bengal's political violence
India | June 03, 2019 23:55 ISTAn infant was killed while a person sustained a bullet injury and several others were injured as there seemed to be no respite from continuous political violence between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP in West Bengal, police said on Monday.
-
30 dead as Bangladesh political violence escalates
World | January 24, 2015 7:45 ISTDhaka: Police in Bangladesh are braced for more violence this weekend after arson attacks, protests, strikes and blockades in recent days left 30 people dead and hundreds more injured.More than 7,000 people have been detained
-
BJP team visiting violence hit Birbhum taken into custody
Politics | October 30, 2014 14:47 ISTKolkata: A central BJP delegation led by party vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was taken into preventive custody and whisked away by police from the outskirts of Makhra village where the administration has clamped prohibitory
Top News
-
Congress claims TVK sought support for govt formation in Tamil Nadu, final calls with State unit
-
'I will not resign, I did not lose election': Mamata Banerjee after TMC's Bengal rout
-
Trump congratulates PM Modi over BJP's win in Bengal elections, calls it 'historic, decisive'
-
Samson's masterclass, Kartik's second fiddle take CSK home in Delhi, boosts playoffs hopes
Latest News
-
Haqiqat Kya Hai: Modi and Shah's Next Operation, "The Indian Muslim League"!
-
Security cover trimmed for Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee day after Bengal poll results: Sources
-
CSK's path to IPL 2026 playoffs cleared? How can five-time champions reach knockouts after DC win?
-
When Shah Rukh Khan shook a leg with Thalapathy Vijay to Google Google from Thuppakki | Watch
-
Samson's masterclass, Kartik's second fiddle take CSK home in Delhi, boosts playoffs hopes
Trending
-
'Data over dynasties': AI Chatbot Grok's reply on PM choice
-
Groom wears 100-feet-long garland made of Rs 500 notes in Rajasthan's Deeg, video goes viral
-
Viral video of an Amazon techie’s father reading his offer letter wins hearts online
-
Bizarre Bihar: Bull crashes Begusarai helipad before Nitish Kumar's arrival, chases cop | VIDEO
-
'Even under fire...love goes on': Israel's bomb shelter dating idea sparks debate online