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Police conduct mass arrests in Bannu amid controversial crackdown
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The crackdown unfolded as the provincial apex committee prepared to convene on Thursday, ostensibly to address demands presented by a 40-member jirga. This development coincided with ongoing protests in Bannu, where demonstrators have been advocating for restored peace and decisive action ag
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Protests erupt in Washington as Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses US Congress
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking to a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, more than 5,000 protesters massed on the streets near Capitol Hill, waving Palestinian flags and chanting for United States to stop arming Israel.
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MQM leader bashes Pakistan's army for demeaning peaceful protests
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In a video message released on Wednesday, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain exposed the tactics used by Pakistan's defence forces to tarnish the image of communities that use peaceful protests as their mode of expressing their dissent.
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"Outrageous allegation," says Nirmala Sitharaman as opposition protest bud
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Challenging the Congress, the Finance Minister said, "I would challenge the Congress party that for all the budget speeches they have delivered. Have they named every state of the country in each of their budget speeches. This is an outrageous allegation," she stated.
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"Compulsion of government visible in Budget" say opposition leaders as IND
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"The entire country is upset with the budget. People from all the states are upset because the BJP has failed to solve their basic issues. The compulsion of the government is clearly visible in this budget. INDIA bloc is protesting against the injustice done in the budget...," Gogoi said
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Congress to gherao Chattissgarh Vidhan Sabha over law and order: Sachin Pi
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"It is our responsibility and a right as a constructive opposition in the democracy to stage demonstrations, rallies and protests for our rights. The Vidhan Sabha Gherao today will include leaders from all states and we will all unite to raise the voice of the people," Pilot stated.
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INDIA bloc protests at Parliament over "discriminatory" Union Budget
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Sonia Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party General Secretary KC Venugopal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, TMC MP Dola Sen were seen participating in the protest.
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Punjab Speaker Sandhwan condemns decision to honour policemen who "stopped
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Punjab Legislative Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Tuesday wrote a letter to PM Modi condemning the decision to award "gallantry medals" to the policemen who were allegedly involved in stopping farmers protests.
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BJP leader Tarkishore Prasad slams INDIA bloc's demand of "special status
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
BJP MLA from Katihar, Tarkishore Prasad, has countered the INDIA bloc leaders' protests regarding the demand for special status for Bihar, emphasizing the extensive reforms announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 for the state.
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Farmer unions announce protests on August 1
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday announced that they burn effigies of the Modi government all over the nation and will launch a fresh protest to fulfil their demands for legalizing MSP guarantee.
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Pakistan: Bannu sit-in continues as locals stand firm against military ope
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The residents of Bannu in Pakistan have been protesting for two days following a violent incident during a peace rally on Friday.
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"West Bengal not hers alone": Sukanta Majumdar reacts to Mamata Banerjee's
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Majumdar's remarks came in response to Banerjee's offer to shelter Bangladeshi refugees.
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