Tag: protests
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China further expands Hong Kong security law
The move is most likely to intensify the anti-China protests in the city which is a democratic society.
May 27, 2020 -
White House aide renews warning on China’s proposed security law for Hong Kong
The new Chinese law would enforce punishment for 'subversion, treason and sedition' in the city, which would allow Beijing to crack down on pro-democracy protesters and dissidents.
May 25, 2020 -
Amid Covid-19 outbreak PM Modi instructs party members to not hold any protests
On Sunday, Prime Minister Modi addressed his fellow SAARC leaders via video conferencing on fighting the Covid-19 and proposed an emergency fund for the cause.
March 18, 2020 -
Three rockets hit US embassy in Baghdad as anti-government protests spike in Iraq
None of the attacks have been claimed but Washington has repeatedly blamed Iran-backed military factions in Iraq.
January 27, 2020 -
Delhi court grants bail to 12 people in Anti-CAA protests in Seelampur
On December 18, the court had sent 11 people, arrested in connection with the protest at Seelampur area, to 14-day judicial custody.
January 15, 2020 -
Vandalised library of Jamia set to be restored, Rs 2.6 crore loss estimated in crackdown
'We plan to add more value to the library. We are determined to restore the library,' said the university's Public Relations Officer Ahmad Azeem.
January 14, 2020 -
St Stephen’s students reignited historic tradition by expressing solidarity with JNU: Shashi Tharoor
The college students boycotted classes on Wednesday in solidarity with JNU students, who faced violence on the university campus, and in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
January 12, 2020 -
Jailed Chandra Shekhar Aazad needs urgent medical care, says his doctor as officials deny
The Delhi Police arrested Chandrashekhar Aazad on December 21, a day after his party organised a march from Jama Masjid to Jantar Mantar to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens.
January 5, 2020 -
Maharashtra’s lesson to nation, do not be afraid: Sanjay Raut to CAA protesters
Raut was speaking at a meeting on the controversial legislation in Mumbai organized by the Jamaat e-Islamic Hind and Association for Protection of Civil Rights.
January 5, 2020 -
Trinamool Congress announces Rs 5 lakh for families of 2 killed in Mangaluru protests
Karnataka CM had told reporters on Wednesday that the state government would not give "a single rupee" to families of the deceased if an investigation found that they were involved in violent protests
December 27, 2019 -
From daily wage worker to billionaire, everyone pays taxes: Sisodia on Kangana’s taxpayers’ remark
Sisodia’s reaction came after Ranaut, speaking against the destruction of public property during anti-CAA protests, said 'in our country, only three to four per cent of people pay taxes.'
December 24, 2019 -
IAS aspirant killed in CAA protests in Bijnor, UP police admits to firing
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also made an unscheduled visit to Bijnor and met the families of Suleman and Anis on Sunday.
December 24, 2019 -
93 students detained for protesting outside Assam Bhawan for RTI activist’s release
The police said that 93 students, including 52 women, were detained and were taken to the Mandir Marg police station on Monday.
December 24, 2019 -
What our enemies could not do, is now being done by PM Modi, says Rahul Gandhi
'Modi ji will not be able to answer any questions because he only divides India and spreads hatred,' Rahul Gandhi said.
December 23, 2019 -
Youth at the heart of protests
Interestingly, realising the potential of student power, most political parties create a strong youth wing. The BJP has the ABVP, the Congress has the NSUI and the CPI-M the SFI and so on.
December 22, 2019 -
CAA protests: Bhim Army denied permission to protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar
Large gatherings are banned under CrPC Section 144, which is in place near the Red Fort area since Thursday, prohibiting assembly of four or more people.
December 20, 2019 -
CAA protests bring out creative slogans, posters in Delhi
The office of the JDU, an ally of BJP, at Jantar Mantar also became a target of the protesters' ire who defaced Nitish Kumar's poster and pasted a slogan saying 'Nitish on sale'.
December 20, 2019