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Anti-Pak protest in PoK over construction of Neelum-Jhelum hydropower proj
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Muzaffarabad [Pakistan], Jan 11 (ANI): A large number of local residents and political activists carried out massive protests on Friday against the construction of Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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RS adjourned again, Rajnath to address Citizenship Amendment Bill
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Jan 9 (ANI): Amid protests by the opposition members over the extension of the Rajya Sabha's sitting by one day without consulting them, the House was adjourned for the second time till 2 pm on Wednesday.
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Amid protests, Lok Sabha passes bill to grant citizenship to certain minor
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI) A contentious bill seeking to accord Indian citizenship to certain minority community refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan was passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid strong objections by some Opposition parties and a shutdown in the North Eastern parts o
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French officials appeal for peace as 'Yellow Vest' protests intensify
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Paris [France], Jan 6 (ANI): French officials appealed for peace as spurts of violence were reported in multiple parts of France amid the 'yellow vest' protests in the country.
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US troops deployed in Gabon amid fears of violence in Congo
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Libreville [Gabon], Jan 5(ANI): The United States has started deploying troops in Gabon amid escalating tension over violence and protests as the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is scheduled to announce the results of the Pres
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Sabarimala row: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar calls for peace in Kerala
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Sabarimala (Kerala) [India], Jan 4 (ANI): Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Friday condemned the violent protests at Sabarimala temple and its surrounding areas and urged all to maintain restraint.
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CM Vijayan responsible for turning Kerala into clash zone: BJP
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 4 (ANI): With the state of Kerala witnessing violent protests over Sabarimala Temple issue every other day, BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi on Friday accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of converting the state into a "clash zone".
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CPM workers arrested over activist's death in Sabarimala protests
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Pandalam (Kerala) [India], Jan 4 (ANI): Two CPI(M) workers were arrested on Friday in connection with the death of Sabarimala Karma Samiti worker, Chandran Unnithan, during a clash in Pandalam amidst Sabarimala row.
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Sangh Parivar trying to make Sabarimala clash zone: Kerala CM
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Jan 3 (ANI): A day after Kerala witnessed violent protests over the entry of two women into Sabarimala temple, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the Sangh Parivar is trying to make the holy shrine a clash zone.
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Sabarimala temple shut for an hour for 'purification'
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Sabarimala (Kerala) [India], Jan 2 (ANI): Hours after two women visited Sabarimala Ayyappa temple and offered prayers earlier in the day, authorities on Wednesday shut down the temple for an hour for 'purification' rituals.
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In a first, 2 women enter Sabarimala temple after SC verdict
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Sabarimala (Kerala) [India], Jan 2 (ANI): Two women devotees, below the age of 50 years, have entered the renowned Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala for the first time, months after the Supreme Court overturned a ban on the entry of females of menstrual age (10-50 years) from visiting t
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Congress' protests will give more publicity to 'The Accidental Prime Minis
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 28 (ANI): As the political row over the upcoming film 'The Accidental Prime Minister' intensifies, its lead actor Anupam Kher on Tuesday stated that the protests against the movie will result in increased publicity.
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