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Tripura: BSF on "alert" amid widespread violence in Bangladesh
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Bangladesh Supreme Court ruled to slash the quota reserved for relatives of war veterans' from 30 per cent to 5 per cent while allowing 93 per cent to be allocated based on merit and the remaining 2 per cent will be earmarked for members of ethnic minorities, transgender individuals, and the
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Around 150 students return to Tripura from Bangladesh amid protests
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Meanwhile, EAM Jaishankar said on Saturday that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in Bangladesh.
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Canada "deeply concerned" by escalation of violence following protests in
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The protests in Bangladesh have been driven by demands for reform of the country's quota system for civil service jobs, which reserves positions for specific groups, including descendants of those who participated in the 1971 War of Independence against Pakistan.
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"Communicated EAM Jaishankar, coordinating on arranging safe return of Man
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that he has communicated with Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on arranging safe evacuation of Manipuris from Bangladesh.
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"MEA fully focused on ensuring their safety, well being": Jaishankar on re
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in Bangladesh.
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West Tripura DM assures support for students returning from Bangladesh ami
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Dr Vishal Kumar, District Magistrate of West Tripura on Saturday spoke about the students coming to India amid protests in Bangladesh against job reservation and emphasized that authorities are committed to providing the necessary support to them.
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Bangladesh unrest: 40 medical students evacuated from Dhaka today
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Chief Minister further said that the state government is in constant touch with the Indian Embassy in Bangladesh to facilitate the evacuation process.
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"Bangladesh protest is a worrying trend," Foreign affairs expert
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Robinder Sachdev, a Foreign Affairs expert, said that the Bangladesh protests are also being joined by radicalists, the extreme left and China-backed groups, apart from the students, which is a worrying trend.
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Internal matter of Bangladesh, hope matter is resolved soon: MoS Kirti Var
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"The Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, has been in power for several terms. She would surely restore normalcy after discussions and deliberations," Kirti Vardhan Singh said..
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"Situation in Bangladesh grim," says Bangladeshi national after arriving i
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Bangladesh has imposed a curfew, and the authorities have disabled mobile internet services nationwide, citing the need to curb disinformation, reported The Washington Post. This has caused grave difficulties for the residents.
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Bangladesh protests: Indian High Commission coordinating with Bangladesh a
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Indian mission, in coordination with BSF and the Bureau of Immigration is facilitating Indian students who are travelling back to India from Bangladesh.
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There are reports of radical elements coming into picture: Former Foreign
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla expressed concerns over the ongoing violent protests in Bangladesh against the quota system in government jobs, and said there is a reasonable amount of "unrest and instability."
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