Protests
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Rishi Sunak sacks Indian-origin Home Secretary Suella Braverman after controversial remarks: Reports
World | Nov 13, 2023, 02:54 PM ISTBraverman characterised pro-Palestinian demonstrations as “hate marches” and called for Saturday’s event to be blocked out of respect for Armistice Day events marking the end of World War I. Several British politicians slammed her for questioning the police with inflammatory remarks.
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US: Senior Jewish man dies after confrontation amid pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian protests in LA
World | Nov 07, 2023, 12:17 PM ISTThe 69-year-old Paul Kessler's death is being investigated as a homicide and authorities have not ruled out a hate crime after an autopsy revealed a blunt force trauma. Protests in support of Israel and Palestine have been raging across the world since the war broke out.
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Maratha reservation row: Maharashtra govt takes three-key decisions in Cabinet meeting | DETAILS
Maharashtra | Oct 31, 2023, 03:53 PM ISTMaratha reservation row: Amid incidents of violence over the Maratha reservation issue in parts of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday called activist Manoj Jarange over phone and assured a concrete decision on giving Kunbi certificates to the Maratha community.
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'Shocked to my core': Indian student who picked up Tricolour in Pro-Khalistani protests in UK
World | Oct 08, 2023, 11:35 AM ISTThe Indian student who picked up the fallen national flag at Pro-Khalistani protests outside the Indian High Commission in London reacted to his viral video. He condemned the actions of the protestors towards the national flag.
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ED summons TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on October 9
India | Oct 04, 2023, 01:33 PM ISTBanerjee has been summoned by the ED again on October 9. Earlier, he failed to appear before the ED when he had been summoned on October 2.
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Iran: Mahsa Amini's father detained by authorities on one-year anniversary of her death
World | Sep 17, 2023, 05:49 PM ISTAmini's death in 2022 sparked widespread protests across the nation that led to the deaths of over 600 protesters.
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Maharashtra: Fresh protests held in Latur seeking quota for Maratha community
Maharashtra | Sep 09, 2023, 08:45 PM ISTA Maratha Kranti Morcha functionary claimed their request to the management of schools, colleges and coaching classes to keep these shut during the day evoked a good response.
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Iran sentences two woman journalists to 3-year imprisonment for conspiracy, collusion
World | Sep 04, 2023, 01:43 PM ISTThe two journalists will serve a fraction of the term that will amount to less than a month, according to their lawyer. The remaining portion of their sentence has been suspended for five years.
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Niger: Fresh anti-France protests erupt in Niamey as thousands demand withdrawal of French troops
World | Sep 03, 2023, 06:51 PM ISTThe military administration in Niger gave a 48-hour deadline to French Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte to leave the country, which he defied.
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EXPLAINED | Why Niger citizens are protesting against France and why nations are supporting the coup
Explainers | Aug 02, 2023, 10:30 PM ISTAfter the recent attack on the French embassy in Niamey, European nationals have launched evacuation efforts amid fears of a growing crisis in Niger following the sudden military coup.
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Israel PM Netanyahu rushed to hospital for pacemaker implantation amid massive protests
World | Jul 23, 2023, 06:52 AM ISTAccording to a statement from the Prime Minister's office, Netanyahu will be placed under sedation and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will stand for him as he undergoes the procedure.
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Amid criticism over Quran-burning, Sweden allows protest to burn Torah, Bible outside Israeli embass
World | Jul 15, 2023, 08:14 AM ISTLate June, a man had desecrated the Holy Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm in a protest approved by Swedish authorities, sparking widespread outrage among Muslim countries.
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Canada: Indians wave tricolour outside consulate in Toronto to counter Khalistani supporters
World | Jul 09, 2023, 12:37 PM ISTThe Indian diaspora members in Toronto were seen raising slogans like 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram', 'Long Live India' and 'Khalistan Murdabad', along with placards denouncing the Khalistani demonstrations.
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Low turnout: Pro-Khalistani protest outside Indian High Commission in UK fails to attract numbers
World | Jul 09, 2023, 10:20 AM ISTSome Pro-Khalistan supporters also protested in front of the Indian consulate in Canada's Toronto on Saturday, and members of the Indian community with national flags were seen countering the Khalistani protesters there.
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New UK legislation grants police expanded powers to clamp down on protests
World | Jul 02, 2023, 10:55 PM ISTProtesters can face up to three years in prison if they are found digging underground tunnels to obstruct building works in the country. Obstruction of major transportation projects carries a sentence of six months.
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Amid unrest in France, similar protests erupt in Switzerland's Lausanne over fatal police shooting
World | Jul 02, 2023, 05:05 PM ISTAP reported police saying that several shop windows and a shop door were broken, while protesters threw stones and a Molotov cocktail at officers. Six of the seven detained protesters were teenagers aged 15 to 17, along with a 24-year-old Swiss man.
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France: Protestors barge into malls, loot expensive bikes, iPhones; Macron asks to delete videos
World | Jul 01, 2023, 01:04 PM ISTMacron zeroed in on social media platforms that have relayed dramatic images of vandalism and cars and buildings being torched, saying they are playing a “considerable role” in the violence.
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France turning into flames despite Macron's plea for peace, deployment of 45000 troops in Paris
World | Jul 02, 2023, 09:10 AM ISTPresident Emmanuel Macron, who had to curtail his EU meeting due to evolving situation, repeatedly appealed to parents to advise their children to refrain from taking part in protests and urged the protestors to stop violent attacks on police and business establishments.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Protests flare near Paris after 17-year-old shot dead during police traffic stop
Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 30, 2023, 11:19 PM ISTAaj Ki Baat: Right now the whole of France is on fire. Thousands of people have come on the streets. The President of France has announced that if the situation does not improve, emergency can be imposed in the country. Angry people are protesting on the streets across France over the death of a 17-
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Israel PM Netanyahu drops major part of controversial judicial overhaul plan amid protests
World | Jun 30, 2023, 10:15 AM IST"The idea of an override clause, where the parliament, the Knesset, can override the decisions of the Supreme Court with a simple majority... I threw that out," said the Israeli PM.