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Farmers to intensify protests against fam laws, announces nationwide 'Rail
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the farmers' union spearheading the ongoing agitation against the farm laws said it will further intensify the protest in the coming days.
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Trevor Noah latest to speak about ongoing farmers' protests in India
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 10 (ANI): The latest international celebrity to speak out about the ongoing farmers' protest in India is comedian-TV host Trevor Noah, who addressed the issue in his American late-night show 'The Daily Show With Trevor Noah'.
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Protesters bring creativity in demonstrations against Myanmar military
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 10 (ANI): As the protests in Myanmar against the military coup gains momentum, some protesters on Wednesday came in cosplay such as Batman and Masked Rider.
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I am proud 'andolan jeevi', says Chidambaram
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's jibe made during the Budget Session, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday called himself a proud 'andolan jeevi' (one who thrives on protests) and the quintessential 'andolan jeevi', according
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Over 100 arrested as Myanmar police begin crackdown on protesters
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 10 (ANI): Amid widespread protests in Myanmar following a military takeover, police forces cracked down on protesters by arresting over 100 demonstrators and firing live rounds and riot control weapons that led to serious injuries.
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UN terms Myanmar military against use of disproportionate force against pr
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], February 9 (ANI): The United Nations' top official in Myanmar Ola Almgren on Tuesday warned the military that the use of disproportionate force against demonstrators is "unacceptable" amid reports of people injured in anti-coup protests across the country.
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China blocks social media app for allowing discussions on Uyghurs, Hong Ko
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], February 9 (ANI): A social media app in China, which gave a platform to people to discuss political topics such as ongoing human rights abuse against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang and pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, has been blocked.
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Minsk collected USD 375,000 from anti-govt protesters for damage
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Minsk [Belarus], February 9 (ANI/Sputnik): Minsk authorities have collected about $375,000 from participants of anti-government unauthorized rallies for damage caused by their actions to the city, Vladimir Kukharev, the mayor of the Belarusian capital, said on Tuesday.
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Myanmar military coup: Curfew imposed in 30 cities, protests continue
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 9 (ANI): Days after the military coup in Myanmar, as many as 90 townships in 30 cities across the country have been placed under curfew.
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Amid row, Maharashtra Minister asks celebrities to tweet in favour of farm
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 9 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing debate over celebrities' tweets on the ongoing farmers' protests, Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday said that Indian celebrities should also tweet in favour of farmers as their opinion makes a difference.
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