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3 reportedly killed in ongoing protests in Iran
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], December 31 (ANI): At least, three people were reportedly shot dead by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the ongoing protests against the government in Iran.
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GJM remains defiant on Gorkhaland, says hunger strike will be lifted after
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) principal advisor Swaraj Thapa on Sunday said the only way to resolve the ongoing protests in the north-eastern hilly area is the formation of a separate state of Gorkhaland, adding that the decision to end the hunger strike wi
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Swamy backs 'Gorkhaland' demand, says its 'well-deserved�
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): In the wake of the ongoing protests being staged by the Gorkha Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha for a separate 'Gorkhaland' from West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy asserted that the demand is '
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Darjeeling is, will remain 'inseparable part' of West Bengal: TM
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing protests in the hills, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday categorically stated that Darjeeling is and will remain an inseparable part of West Bengal and if the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) has any other demand that can be
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GTA PWD office in Darjeeling set on fire
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], June 28 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing protests in Darjeeling, the Public Works Department (PWD) office of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) was set ablaze on Wednesday morning.
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Soli Sorabjee dubs protests over Jallikattu 'blackmail'
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi[India], Jan. 20(ANI): Former attorney general Soli Sorabjee on Friday said the ongoing protests against the ban on Jallikattu should be given up as this seems more of an emotional blackmail while advocating that the Supreme Courtis the right forum for settlement of any dispute.
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Will keep people's sentiments in mind: Govt. on Jallikattu row
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 20 (ANI): Attempting to pacify the ongoing protests in Tamil Nadu over the Jallikattu row, Environment Minister Anil Dave on Friday said the government wants to ensure that the sentiments of the people are respected and added that this matter would be solved in the sh
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BJP alleges Mamata's 'inefficiency' in Bhangar clash
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Kharagpur (WB) [India], Jan. 18 (ANI): After the ongoing protests in West Bengal's Bhangar district took a violent turn, the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday alleged it to be purely the 'inefficiency' of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress.
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MP CM Shivraj Chouhan urges ED to probe Rs 500 crores 'hawala' r
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Jan. 14 (ANI): Commenting on the ongoing protests in Katni following the transfer of Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Tiwari who was investigating a Rs. 500-crore hawala racket, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday urged that th
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Pakistan should focus on situation at home, not in Kashmir: JKNPP
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], Dec. 11 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) on Sunday said ongoing protests in Pakistan, especially by the Baloch, should serve as an eye opener for the government of that country which needs to respect human rights of all.
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Cauvery dispute: Kharge seeks PM Modi's intervention
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Gulbarga (Karnakata) [India], Sept. 18 (ANI): Amid the ongoing protests in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the cauvery water dispute, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to end the deadlock.
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Cauvery dispute: Tamilians provoking, assaulting Kannadigas, says Gowda
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru [India], Sept. 13 (ANI): Expressing his concern over the ongoing protests over the Cauvery water dispute, Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda on Tuesday said that the people of Karnataka should not be blamed as the people of Tamil Nadu are provoking and assaulting the Kannadigas.
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