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Georgian protesters clash with police after PM suspends talks on joining EU

Police and protesters brutally clashed in Georgia after the country's ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028. Police used water cannons, pepper spray and tear gas late Thursday to disperse protesters who took to the streets following the announcement by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the ruling Georgian Dream party. Georgian Dream claimed victory in last month's parliamentary election that the opposition in the South Caucasus nation dismissed as fraudulent and that has been condemned by European officials. The election on October 26 was widely seen as a referendum on the country's aspirations to join the European Union and the ruling party had indicated to voters that it would continue to seek membership of the bloc. The interior ministry said it detained 43 people during the protests. President Salome Zourabichvili said the government declared war on its own people and confronted riot police at the protest, asking them whether they served ..

Georgian protesters clash with police after PM suspends talks on joining EU
Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 2:43 PM IST

Clashes erupt at Udaipur Palace: What is the Mewar dynasty dispute?

Newly anointed 77th Maharana of Mewar and BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh was denied entry to the palace by his uncle, Arvind Singh Mewar, who currently controls the property

Clashes erupt at Udaipur Palace: What is the Mewar dynasty dispute?
Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 5:35 PM IST

Situation tense but under control after Manipur students, police clash

The situation in Manipur remained tense but under control on Wednesday after students clashed with security forces during their march to Raj Bhavan here a day before, police said. Curfew, which was imposed in the state's capital Imphal on Tuesday afternoon, continued to be in place this morning, while additional security forces were deployed and frequent patrolling by policemen was underway in the town to avoid any untoward incident, a senior officer said. "The situation remains tense but under control," he said. A clash broke out between students and security forces during a march to the Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday. The government on Tuesday evening issued an amended order, stating that the suspension of internet services in the wake of intensified agitation by students applies only to the five valley districts. The agitating students attempted to march towards the Raj Bhavan in Imphal to press for their demands to remove the DGP and security advisor to the state government. The

Situation tense but under control after Manipur students, police clash
Updated On : 11 Sep 2024 | 10:31 AM IST

Surat violence: Locals clash after stone-pelting by children, 33 arrested

Surat clashes: Authorities resort to lathi charge and use tear gas to disperse agitated crowd; 1,000 police personnel deployed in the area

Surat violence: Locals clash after stone-pelting by children, 33 arrested
Updated On : 09 Sep 2024 | 9:19 AM IST

UK police' standing army gears for more far-right anti-immigration clashes

Thousands of police personnel, including those with specialist training, are geared up as the so-called standing army of defence against an expected surge of far-right anti-immigration protests on Wednesday, this time targeted at immigration lawyers and their offices. After a week of violent clashes on the streets of different cities across the UK, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer chaired his second emergency COBRA meeting on Tuesday evening with ministers, police chiefs and security experts to draft a detailed strategy to counter any further riots. A list of solicitors' firms and immigration advice agencies has been circulating online, inviting protesters to "mask up" and turn out described by the government as unacceptable. We're doing everything we can to ensure that where a police response is needed, it's in place, where support is needed for particular places, that is in place, Starmer told reporters after the Cabinet Office Briefing Room A (COBRA) meeting. Obviously it's a

UK police' standing army gears for more far-right anti-immigration clashes
Updated On : 07 Aug 2024 | 2:47 PM IST

B'desh PM calls emergency meet with varsity heads amid anti-quota protests

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called an emergency meeting with university vice chancellors and college principals on Saturday night amid heightened tensions as student movement leaders refused here invitation for talks and demanded her resignation, days after over 200 people died in anti-quota protests. Bangladesh recently witnessed violent clashes between the police and mostly student protesters demanding an end to a controversial quota system that reserved 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's War of Independence in 1971. The prime minister held a "view-exchange meeting with the vice-chancellors of public and private universities, senior teachers and college principals at Ganobhaban (PM's official residence), a PMO spokesman said. Without giving any detail, he said the meeting discussed the overall situation created over the students' campaign and the way out to overcome it, while the teachers vowed to work in unison to save

B'desh PM calls emergency meet with varsity heads amid anti-quota protests
Updated On : 04 Aug 2024 | 6:55 AM IST

Did Manipur CM Singh invite PM Modi to his state amid clashes, asks Cong

The Congress Sunday said the people of Manipur are asking whether Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who attended two meetings chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here the day before, also met him one-on-one to discuss the situation in the violence-hit state and invite him there. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Manipur chief minister attends the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi on Saturday presided over by "the self-anointed non-biological PM". "Then the Manipur CM attends a meeting of BJP CMs and Deputy CMs presided over by the same deity," he said. "The simple question that the people of Manipur are asking is this: Did Shri N. Biren Singh meet with Shri Narendra Modi separately one-on-one and discuss the situation in Manipur, which started burning on the night of May 3rd 2023?" he said. Did Biren Singh invite Modi to visit Manipur, either before or after his trip to Ukraine, Ramesh asked. Manipur plunged into violence between the Meitei a

Did Manipur CM Singh invite PM Modi to his state amid clashes, asks Cong
Updated On : 28 Jul 2024 | 10:40 AM IST

India issues travel advisory for nationals in Bangladesh amid quota unrest

The clashes in Bangladesh arose from calls to reform the nation's civil service quota system, which allocates positions for certain groups, including descendants of those involved in the 1971 war

India issues travel advisory for nationals in Bangladesh amid quota unrest
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 3:30 PM IST

PM Modi breaks silence on Manipur: 'Leave behind politics, restore peace'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his first remarks on Manipur in Rajya Sabha today, assures Parliament of decline in violence and schools reopening

PM Modi breaks silence on Manipur: 'Leave behind politics, restore peace'
Updated On : 03 Jul 2024 | 5:28 PM IST

Shops vandalised by unidentified persons in clash-hit, other areas of Thane

Unidentified persons have vandalised a few shops in some areas of Maharashtra's Thane district, including Naya Nagar which witnessed a communal clash three days back, a police official said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday night in Kashimira, Naya Nagar and Navghar areas of the district neighbouring Mumbai. A video which went viral on social media showed some persons on motorbikes throwing stones at the shops. The shops in these areas were damaged following which the police registered an FIR against unidentified persons, the official from Mira Bhayander-Vasai Virar police said. The police were trying to obtain the CCTV footage of the spots where the shops were damaged to establish the identity of the attackers, he said. Notably, members of two communities clashed during a vehicle rally organised in Naya Nagar, a Muslim-dominated locality, on Sunday night, a day ahead of the consecration of Lord Ram's idol in the Ayodhya temple. Police had registered a case of atte

Shops vandalised by unidentified persons in clash-hit, other areas of Thane
Updated On : 24 Jan 2024 | 12:45 PM IST

Clash between two groups in south Mumbai over 'loud music', 50 booked

More than 50 persons were booked for a clash between two groups in Bhendi Bazar area of south Mumbai, a police official said on Saturday. The incident took place on Friday evening near Gol Deval Temple junction on Maulana Azad road during a procession, he said. Some persons attached a truck to the generator van and started playing loud music with sound amplifying equipment, popularly called DJ, and indulged in shouting slogans while one person also pelted a stone, the official said. "This led to a clash between two groups, after which a sizable number of police personnel had to be deployed at the site to restore normalcy," the official said. A case was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 141, 143, 145, 147, 149, 160, 427, Maharashtra Police Act sections 37(1)(3) and 135 as well as provisions connected to noise pollution, the JJ police station official said. The accused have been charged with offences like showing criminal force to overawe, unlawful assembly, rioting, affra

Clash between two groups in south Mumbai over 'loud music', 50 booked
Updated On : 25 Nov 2023 | 7:21 PM IST

Clash between 2 groups leads to stone pelting in Maha's Akola; 14 booked

A dispute between two groups over some issue triggered a clash and led to stone pelting in Maharashtra's Akola city, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday night in Bhimnagar and neighbouring Kadri Pura Chowk under Akot Fail police station limits following which security has been stepped up in the area, they said. Fourteen people from the two sides have been booked for rioting, the police said. A drunk person abused some people in Bhimnagar, leading to tension in the area, an official from Akot Fail police station said. The two groups then threw stones on some houses in the area, he said. After receiving information, personnel from the Akot Fail police station reached the spot and brought the situation under control, the official said. A case on charges of rioting and other provisions has been registered against 14 people - seven each from the two sides, he said. A large police force has been deployed in the area. The situation is currently under control, he .

Clash between 2 groups leads to stone pelting in Maha's Akola; 14 booked
Updated On : 21 Nov 2023 | 12:55 PM IST

Fresh clashes erupt along Assam-Meghalaya interstate border, none injured

A fresh clash occurred at a disputed village along the Assam-Meghalaya interstate boundary as locals from both sides used bows and arrows and catapults to attack each other, officials said on Wednesday. However, no injuries were reported in the incident that took place in Lapangap village along the boundary between Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district and Assam's West Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday. The situation was brought under control after police teams from both states visited the spot and placated the locals. The situation remained calm but tense on Wednesday morning as police forces from both states prevented villagers from congregating at the spot where the clash occurred. "We are coordinating with our counterparts in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district to keep the situation under control," a senior official of the West Jaintia Hills district said.

Fresh clashes erupt along Assam-Meghalaya interstate border, none injured
Updated On : 27 Sep 2023 | 11:31 AM IST

Police vigil continues in violence-hit Satara village, internet still shut

Police continued to maintain strict vigil in Pusesawali village in Maharashtra's Satara district where communal violence claimed one life, while the Internet services which have been suspended are likely to be restored by Wednesday evening, officials said. Two groups clashed in Pusesawali village on Sunday night over an "objectionable" post on social media. Rioters also set on fire some houses and vehicles, police earlier said. One person was killed and 10 others injured in the violence, they said. According to the district administration, the situation in the village is under control and police security continues to be deployed there. After the violence, Internet services were suspended in the western Maharashtra district. Asked when the Internet service will resume, district collector Jitendra Dudi said it is likely to be restored by Wednesday evening. So far, 19 people have been arrested in connection with the violence, a police official said.

Police vigil continues in violence-hit Satara village, internet still shut
Updated On : 13 Sep 2023 | 12:12 PM IST

One killed, ten injured in Satara clash; situation under control: Police

The incident took place in Satara's Pusesawali village on Sunday night following an objectionable social media post.

One killed, ten injured in Satara clash; situation under control: Police
Updated On : 12 Sep 2023 | 12:14 PM IST

Curfew in Haryana's violence-hit Nuh to be lifted today from 9 am to 1 pm

Earlier on Sunday as well curfew was lifted from 9 am to 12 noon

Curfew in Haryana's violence-hit Nuh to be lifted today from 9 am to 1 pm
Updated On : 07 Aug 2023 | 10:58 AM IST

Manipur Police recovers 1,195 looted arms so far from across the state

The Manipur Police said it has so far recovered 1,195 looted arms from different parts of the state. In a statement, it said 1,057 arms were recovered from the valley districts and 138 arms from the hill districts. Besides, thousands of ammunition were also recovered, mostly from the valley districts. "Security forces have been continuously raiding the hill and valley areas to recover the looted arms and ammunition," it said in a statement on Saturday evening. Director-General of Police Rajiv Singh said strict action will be taken against the people indulging in looting of arms from security forces. The ethnic clashes broke out in Manipur on May 3 after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The violence, which has been continuing for the last three months, has claimed over 160 lives so far. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur's population and live mostly in the

Manipur Police recovers 1,195 looted arms so far from across the state
Updated On : 06 Aug 2023 | 2:38 PM IST

Internet ban to continue in Haryana's Nuh till August 8, govt announces

Haryana government on Sunday announced that mobile internet services will remain suspended in the Nuh district till August 8.The order passed by the Haryana Home Secretary stated that the conditions in the district remain critical and tense."Whereas, it has been brought to my notice by Deputy Commissioner Nub that the law and order situation has been reviewed and the conditions are still critical and tense in the district," the statement said. And whereas, after assessment of the current prevailing law & order situation as well as the recommendation of the Deputy Commissioner, Nuh, I am of the considered view that there is a clear potential of disruption of public utilities, damage to public assets and amenities and disturbance of public law and order in district Nuh on account of misuse of Internet services by way of spread of inflammatory material and false rumours, which are being/could be transmitted/circulated to the public through social media/ messaging services on mobile

Internet ban to continue in Haryana's Nuh till August 8, govt announces
Updated On : 06 Aug 2023 | 10:57 AM IST

17 injured in clashes in Bishnupur; day after curfew reimposed in Imphal

Altogether 17 people were injured in clashes as the Army and RAF personnel fired tear gas shells at Kangvai and Phougakchao area in Bishnupur district on Thursday, officials said. The district magistrates of Imphal East and Imphal West also withdrew curfew relaxations earlier announced, imposing the restrictions during the day on top of night curfew throughout the Imphal valley. Hours before the clashes, a planned mass burial of Kuki-Zomi people killed in Manipur's ethnic violence was stalled after the state's High Court on Thursday morning ordered status quo to be maintained at the proposed burial site in Churachandpur district. The ITLF, an apex tribal body, also said it was postponing the burial of 35 people at the site in Haolai Khopi village of Churachandpur district, on the border with Bishnupur. Tension has been brewing since morning in Bishnupur district as thousands of locals came out on the streets to block the movement of security forces. Locals led by women tried to pa

17 injured in clashes in Bishnupur; day after curfew reimposed in Imphal
Updated On : 03 Aug 2023 | 2:51 PM IST

Social media played significant role in fuelling Nuh violence: Anil Vij

Haryana's Home Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said social media has played a significant role in fuelling the violence in Nuh and the state government has formed a three-member committee tasked with monitoring social media activities from July 21 onwards. "Social media has played a significant role in fuelling the violence in Nuh. In response to this concern, the state government has formed a three-member committee tasked with monitoring social media activities July 21 to onwards. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and others will be closely examined/scanned for any provocative posts," an official statement quoted Vij as saying. He said the committee will take appropriate legal action against individuals found spreading hatred or misinformation. The minister appealed to the people to use social media responsibly and refrain from sharing inflammatory content. He appealed to the people of the state not to forward or share any such post indiscriminately "because we are ..

Social media played significant role in fuelling Nuh violence: Anil Vij
Updated On : 03 Aug 2023 | 6:58 AM IST