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  'March for Justice': Bangladesh protestors back to street, demand UN probe as 200 killed in clash

  World | July 31, 2024 19:25 IST

  More than 200 people were killed in Bangladesh in recent weeks during violence that evolved from student protests over the South Asian country's quota system for government jobs.

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  Massive protests engulf Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's victory in 'undemocratic' election | WATCH

  World | July 31, 2024 12:15 IST

  President Nicolas Maduro was declared the victor of Sunday's election with 51 per cent of votes, despite all exit polls predicting a win for the opposition. The election sparked allegations of fraud and opposition leaders and other countries called on the government to release the official tallies.

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  Venezuela, where both President, Opposition leader claim victory in election. What's going on?

  Explainers | July 30, 2024 19:36 IST

  President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez both claimed victory in Venezuela's presidential election on Monday. This cast doubt on official results that gave the incumbent a win.

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  Sri Lanka to vote for new president on September 21, first election after 2022 economic unrest

  World | July 26, 2024 13:54 IST

  Sri Lanka was plunged into an unprecedented economic crisis in 2022 after running out of foreign reserves, leading to large-scale protests and the ouster of ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe brought down inflation and steered the economy to positive growth.

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  'Have excellent relations but...': Bangladesh objects to Mamata Banerjee's offer to shelter refugees

  World | July 24, 2024 10:32 IST

  Mamata Banerjee had offered to provide shelter to refugees fleeing the violent protests in Bangladesh that left over 150 dead. The protesters were demanding an end to a quota system that reserves up to 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in the 1971 war.

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  778 Indian students return from violence-hit Bangladesh, authorities in touch with 4,000 others: MEA

  World | July 20, 2024 14:55 IST

  The Indian High Commission in Dhaka and other missions are making efforts to facilitate the safe travel of Indian nationals through the border crossing points. Students in Bangladesh are protesting against the quota system for government jobs amid a period of high unemployment.

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  13 more students arrive in India from violence-torn Bangladesh, one from Assam | WATCH

  World | July 20, 2024 14:50 IST

  Student protests in Bangladesh over the quota system for government jobs turned deadly as protesters clashed with the police and security forces, resulting in over 100 deaths. The Ministry of External Affairs informed on Friday that all Indian nationals in Bangladesh are 'safe and sound'.

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  Bangladesh imposes nationwide curfew as violent protests over govt jobs escalate, 105 killed | WATCH

  World | July 20, 2024 12:23 IST

  Tensions dramatically increased in Bangladesh as protesters stormed a jail, set it ablaze and freed hundreds of inmates. The unprecedented crackdown on protests has killed more than 100 people and engulfed Sheikh Hasina's government in a crisis.

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  'All Indian nationals safe and sound': MEA on Bangladesh's ongoing anti-quota protests

  World | July 19, 2024 16:43 IST

  At least 39 people were killed and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles, police posts and other establishments. This is the most serious challenge to PM Sheikh Hasina's government after it was elected for a fourth term.

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  Bangladesh violence: Death toll rises to 50 in anti-quota protests, communications disrupted | WATCH

  World | July 19, 2024 17:09 IST

  The violence in Bangladesh dramatically escalated when protesters set fire to the headquarters of the state television network and other government buildings. The Army was called in to help "maintain order" as the country descended into chaos on Thursday.

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  Bangladesh: Protesters set ablaze state TV headquarters, several trapped inside amid massive stir

  World | July 18, 2024 19:18 IST

  The unrest reached a critical juncture when a group of protesters targeted the Bangladesh state TV headquarters, located in a prominent area of the capital. Reports indicate that the attackers breached security barriers and swiftly set parts of the building on fire.

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  India issues advisory for citizens in Bangladesh, urges them to avoid travel amid anti-quota unrest

  World | July 18, 2024 12:37 IST

  Student protesters demanding reforms in the quota system for government jobs announced a complete nationwide shutdown on Thursday. At least six people were killed in violent clashes as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to quell the unrest.

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  Bangladesh: Protests demanding to end govt job quota for war veterans families turn violent, kills 6

  World | July 16, 2024 22:49 IST

  The protesters were demanding an end to a government job quota for the families of those who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971.

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  France election: Was Macron's forecast of civil war correct? Massive protests after results | VIDEO

  World | July 01, 2024 13:22 IST

  France’s high-stakes legislative elections propelled the far-right National Rally to a strong but not decisive lead in the first-round vote Sunday, polling agencies projected, dealing another slap to centrist President Emmanuel Macron.

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  Kenya: Police fire teargas as protests resume despite President Ruto's U-turn on tax bill | WATCH

  World | June 27, 2024 19:25 IST

  The finance bill introduced in the Parliament proposed tax hikes, which led to an outpouring of anger and massive protests throughout Kenya. Despite President William Ruto withdrawing the bill, some Kenyan protesters said they did not believed him and continued the demonstrations.

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  Kenya's President William Ruto withdraws controversial tax bill after 23 killed in violent protests

  World | June 26, 2024 20:01 IST

  Police opened fire on angry protesters as they stormed into the Parliament and set fire to several sections of the building on Tuesday. The controversial bill sought to add new taxes in the impoverished country reeling from several economic shocks after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  India issues urgent advisory as massive protests in Kenya turn chaotic over controversial bill

  World | June 25, 2024 23:37 IST

  India's advisory came after the situation in Kenya escalated when police resorted to opening fire on protesters as they stormed into the parliament building. Thousands are protesting over a finance bill that introduces new taxes in the impoverished nation.

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  Barack Obama's half-sister tear gassed during Kenyan protests against controversial bill | VIDEO

  World | June 25, 2024 23:11 IST

  Auma Obama, a Kenyan activist and former US President Barack Obama's half-sister, was barely able to speak or see after she was hit by tear gas fired by Kenyan police. Thousands of people stormed the parliament against a controversial bill and police opened fire on the protesters.

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  Part of Kenya's parliament building on fire amid massive protests over new finance bill, 10 killed

  World | June 25, 2024 21:26 IST

  Thousands of angry protesters demanded over a controversial finance bill that would introduce new taxes in the impoverished African nation. As things turned chaotic, police resorted to open live fire on protesters, resulting in the deaths of at least ten people in Nairobi.

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  NEET-UG row: Congress holds nationwide protests, seeks SC-monitored probe

  India | June 21, 2024 14:49 IST

  The NEET-UG examination was held on May 5 across 4,750 centres and around 24 lakh candidates took it. The results were expected to be declared on June 14 but were announced on June 4, apparently because the evaluation of the answer sheets got completed earlier.