Protests
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Agnipath protest: List of states that have announced benefits for 'Agniveers'
India | Jun 18, 2022, 10:46 PM ISTLet us see how the Centre and states plan to assure the youth about their future when their time in the armed forces comes to an end.
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Prophet remarks row: Over 400 arrested, demolition of rioters' properties in UP continues
India | Jun 13, 2022, 12:41 AM ISTAmong those arrested, 316 were held in eight districts in Uttar Pradesh and 100 in West Bengal, while the Ranchi police registered 25 FIRs against "thousands" of people for the violence that erupted against two suspended BJP functionaries over Prophet Mohammad remarks after Friday prayers.
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Prophet remarks row: Trains vandalised in Bengal, shops looted
India | Jun 12, 2022, 11:40 PM ISTThe row over the alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad escalated last week with protests from countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Iran, prompting the BJP to take action against its functionaries and assert that it respects all religions.
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Sri Lanka economic crisis: Social media restored, Oppn protests state of emergency | 10 developments
World | Apr 03, 2022, 06:02 PM ISTInternet users were unable to access Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms on Sunday in the economic crisis-hit nation. The ban has been lifted after 15 hours
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Imran Khan calls for protests ahead of no-confidence motion in Pak Assembly tomorrow
World | Apr 02, 2022, 11:09 PM ISTSpeaking at a live question and answer session, Khan said he had "more than one plan" for Sunday's vote on the no-confidence motion against him in the National Assembly.
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Karnataka hijab row: CM appeals for calm ahead of High Court hearing today | Top points
India | Feb 08, 2022, 11:59 PM ISTKarnataka High Court, which is looking into pleas by some Muslim girl students on their right to wear a headscarf and will resume hearing on Wednesday, observed that only "some mischievous people" were keeping the Hijab issue burning.
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Manipur: Security tightened at BJP office as disappointment over candidates list leads to protests
Elections | Jan 30, 2022, 09:27 PM ISTThe party has given tickets to people cutting across sections of society including women doctors, IAS officers and sportspersons. Former footballers N Biren Singh, Letpao Haokip and Somatai Shaiza have been fielded. Martial Arts player Yumnam Khemchand Singh has been given a ticket.
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Lucknow: New restrictions imposed in view of festive season, protests
India | Oct 07, 2021, 03:44 PM ISTSenior officials said that these restrictions will remain in place till November 8.
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Opposition parties to organise joint protests across country from September 20-30
India | Aug 20, 2021, 10:49 PM ISTAfter a virtual meeting of the Opposition parties, where they stressed on unitedly moving forward to defeat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the leaders also put out an 11-point charter of demands before the government.
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Parliament fails to function again as Opposition continues protest over Pegasus, other issues
India | Aug 02, 2021, 05:45 PM ISTAfter about half an hour, the deputy chairman adjourned the House till 2 PM as the Opposition members continued to raise slogans and disrupt proceedings.
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Employees intensify stir against Visakhapatnam Steel Plant privatisation
India | Jul 25, 2021, 05:08 PM ISTThe protestors declared that they will not allow privatization of the plant which was achieved with the sacrifice of many lives. Raising slogans against the Central government and holding banners and placards, the protestors marched through the street in the 'Padayatra'.
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Protests erupt in Georgia after beaten journalist dies
World | Jul 12, 2021, 07:07 AM ISTSeveral thousand people protested in front of the Georgian parliament on Sunday evening, demanding that the ex-Soviet nation’s prime minister resign over the death of a journalist who was attacked and beaten by anti-LGBT protesters.
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Will discuss MSP, repeal of three farm laws: Farmer Leader ahead of talks
News | Jan 22, 2021, 01:59 PM ISTKisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee's SS Pandher on upcoming 11th round of Centre-farmers talks, scheduled to be held today (January 22), said they will discuss MSP and repeal of the three farm laws.
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Enacted farm laws after a lot of deliberation, farmers should end stir: Tomar
News | Dec 11, 2020, 03:20 PM ISTAgitation causes problems for the common people too. People of Delhi are facing troubles. So, they (farmers) should end their agitation in the interest of the common people and try to solve issues with the help of talks: Agriculture Minister
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Haqikat Kya Hai: Punjab & Haryana CMs Spar Over Farmer Protests
Hakikat Kya Hai | Nov 26, 2020, 10:00 PM ISTSAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal also slammed the Centre for treating farmers as ‘enemies of the State’.
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One killed, 5 injured in police firing during refugee rehabilitation protests in Tripura
India | Nov 21, 2020, 05:04 PM ISTAt least one died and five others suffered injuries as police opened fire on an agitating mob in Tripura on Saturday, according to news agency IANS. The protesters, observing a shutdown, were holding a protest that had been on for the past six days in northern Tripura to oppose the government's decision to rehabilitate thousands of tribal refugees.
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Gilgit Baltistan: Protests demanding release of political prisoners gain momentum
News | Oct 20, 2020, 08:07 PM ISTProtests demanding the release of political prisoners have entered the third week in Gilgit Baltistan and they are not appearing to be dying down with time.
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Tractor, half-burnt in Punjab few days back burnt again at Delhi’s India Gate
Special Report | Sep 28, 2020, 11:19 PM ISTA tractor was set on fire near India Gate in the heart of Delhi this morning during protests against the controversial farm laws, which have triggered widespread protests.
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Agitation over teachers' exam turns violent in Rajasthan as protesters pelt stones, torch vehicles
India | Sep 25, 2020, 08:39 AM ISTCandidates of a teachers' recruitment examination laid siege on a highway in Rajasthan, pelted stones and torched vehicles on Thursday over their demand to fill vacancies in the unreserved section with the Scheduled Tribe-category candidates.
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Farm bills: Farmers protest in Haryana; Tractor Rally from Punjab to Delhi
India | Sep 20, 2020, 01:44 PM ISTFarmers in Haryana began their protest against the agriculture-related farm bills on Sunday amid elaborate security arrangements which have been made to ensure that the event passes off smoothly.