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Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir enter Day 5
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This escalation follows the administration's decision to impose an indefinite lockdown amid last week's protests led by the JKJAAC. The demonstrations, which drew massive public support, centred around a 38-point charter of demands put forward by the committee.
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Curfew relaxed in Leh, markets open after shutdown, residents relieved
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The residents of Leh City in Ladakh are enjoying the relaxation of the curfew on Thursday. The curfew was enforced after the violence on September 24, which claimed the lives of four people.
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Israeli forces deatins Greta Thunberg as navy intercepts more than 10 Flot
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
One of the first boats to be boarded carried Greta Thunberg, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry, which released a video showing an Israeli soldier handing her belongings back after her detention. The ministry said, "Greta and her friends are safe and healthy," while confirming that se
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Nationwide strike in Greece over labour laws halts public services
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Greece was hit by a nationwide strike as unions protested government plans to extend working hours to 13 hours a day. Public transport, schools, hospitals, and ferries were disrupted, with unions warning of worker exploitation. The government defended the reforms as offering flexibility and
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"Government has turned into a demon": PoJK leader accuses Pakistan of firi
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Shaukat Nawaz Mir, leader of the Neelum Valley Public Action Committee in PoJK, accused the government in a viral video of acting like a "demon" by killing its own people, silencing voices, shutting down media, and using force against protesters, as tensions continue to rise.
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Multiple civilian deaths, clashes reported as unrest escalates in PoJK
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) turned violent as voices from the region reported civilian deaths, clashes with security forces, and detentions. Social media posts highlighted marches, caravans entering Muzaffarabad, and growing unrest, with activists warning agains
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Joint Action Committee USA to stage protest at Pakistan Consulate over rig
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Joint Action Committee USA is planning to stage a protest at the Pakistan Consulate to express solidarity with the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and to condemn human rights violations in the region.
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Pakistani rangers open fire on protesters in PoJK, several casualties repo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The protests, led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), have resulted in over half a dozen casualties and several serious injuries in the past three days, according to the sources.
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"Situation completely normal": Bareilly police carries out flag march in v
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Bareilly AK Sahni said that the situation was "completely normal" in the city, with police engaged in foot patrolling. He informed that 10 companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed in view of the upcoming festivals.
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PTI's Syed Zeeshan Haider praises PoJK protests, highlights Muzaffarabad's
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The unrest is a response to the government's failure to address the committee's 38 demands, including the elimination of reserved seats in PoJK; 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees settled in Pakistan were abolished.
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British parliamentarians condemn Pakistan's repression in PoJK
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
British MPs have raised alarm over protests and a communications blackout in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir, urging the UK government to press Islamabad for restoring services, easing tensions, and starting dialogue. They warned of human rights concerns and growing fears among affected comm
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"For welfare of youth, I can bow my head, if needed, sacrifice it too": U
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid the CBI probe in the UKSSSC examination, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that for the betterment of youth, he can not only bow down but also sacrifice his head. He also accused unnamed actors of attempting to use the student protests over the UKSSSC e
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