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Rahul Gandhi visits BPSC protest site in Patna, assures full support

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday threw his weight behind the protests against alleged irregularities in BPSC exams, by visiting the site of the nearly a month-old agitation here and spending several minutes with aggrieved students. After Gandhi winded up his pre-decided engagements, during which he also made a veiled reference to the protests with the remark "Bihar has been converted into a centre of paper leaks", a delegation of students called on him at a hotel. The delegation urged him to visit Gardani Bagh where several aspirants have been on a round-the-clock protest seeking cancellation of Combined Competitive Exam held last month. Suman Saurabh, a student from Sitamarhi, who was part of the delegation, told PTI video, "We urged Rahul Gandhi to visit Gardani Bagh which is our 'dharmabhoomi' and 'karmabhoomi'. He said he will take some time off. As the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, he is known to the entire nation and his support means a lot to us." Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi visits BPSC protest site in Patna, assures full support
Updated On : 18 Jan 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

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News updates: Justin Trudeau to stay on until Liberal party chooses replacement
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Global uprisings: Protests and movements which shook the world in 2024

Kenya's cost-of-living crisis, to martial law in South Korea. Here's a look at major protests that erupted across the globe in 2024

Global uprisings: Protests and movements which shook the world in 2024
Updated On : 30 Dec 2024 | 5:09 PM IST

'Where were you': Prashant Kishor faces backlash from BPSC protesters

BPSC students protest: BPSC aspirants in Patna asked Prashant Kishor to leave the protest site, citing his absence during the Bihar Police lathicharge on Sunday night at Gardanibagh

'Where were you': Prashant Kishor faces backlash from BPSC protesters
Updated On : 30 Dec 2024 | 4:09 PM IST

Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina's return: Can India refuse extradition?

India and Bangladesh have an extradition treaty that could enable Sheikh Hasina's return to Dhaka. Learn what the treaty says about India's ability to refuse her extradition

Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina's return: Can India refuse extradition?
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 8:30 PM IST

LS Speaker Birla bans demonstrations by MPs, parties at Parliament gates

After political protests turned ugly, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday banned demonstrations by MPs and political parties at any of the gates of Parliament, sources said. "Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued strict instructions that no political party, Member of Parliament or groups of members will hold any dharna and demonstration at building gates of Parliament House," parliament sources said. The instructions came on a day when Parliament premises saw rival protests by the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led INDIA bloc parties on the alleged insults to B R Ambedkar which soon turned into jostling and scuffles leaving two MPs injured and a woman MP claiming intimidation by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.

LS Speaker Birla bans demonstrations by MPs, parties at Parliament gates
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:55 PM IST

Iran puts brakes on hijab laws amid backlash, President hints at law reform

Debate reignites as Iranian police detain Parastoo Ahmadi over her hijab-less performance in an online concert

Iran puts brakes on hijab laws amid backlash, President hints at law reform
Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 11:37 AM IST

MP recruitment exam: Candidate scores 101.66/100; protests erupt in Indore

Job aspirants in Indore staged protests over the MP recruitment test results, questioning the normalisation process after a candidate reportedly scored 101.66 marks out of 100

MP recruitment exam: Candidate scores 101.66/100; protests erupt in Indore
Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 10:56 AM IST

Protest rally held in J-K's Samba against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

People from different faiths held a rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Monday to protest the attacks on Hindus and their temples in Bangladesh and called on the Centre to intervene. Carrying the Tricolour, religious flags and placards, members of Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities and MLA Surjeet Singh Salathia took part in the rally. They urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to ensure the safety of Hindus, a minority in Bangladesh. "The civil society took out a protest rally against violent attacks on Hindus and their temples. People from various communities, including Hindu, Sikh and Jain, participated in the protest against Bangladesh for what is happening there," said a protester Suraj Singh. He said the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh are increasing day by day while the world remains a mute spectator. "We cannot tolerate such mayhem against the community there. The prime minister and the government of India should intervene further and ensure it is

Protest rally held in J-K's Samba against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 2:53 PM IST

UP govt imposes 6-month ban on protests, strikes; 'undemocratic', says Oppn

BJP spokesperson says ban is part of preparations for major events like the Kumbh Mela and other significant programmes to ensure that essential services remain uninterrupted for residents

UP govt imposes 6-month ban on protests, strikes; 'undemocratic', says Oppn
Updated On : 07 Dec 2024 | 5:00 PM IST

Bangladesh summons Kolkata mission head for consultations amid protests

Bangladesh has summoned Shikder Mohammad Ashrafur Rahman, the Acting Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata, for urgent consultations following protests over attacks on Hindu minorities. Rahman, who is also Minister - Political Affairs, stationed in Kolkata, has returned to Dhaka. Ashrafur Rahman was called for urgent consultations following ongoing protests outside our mission in Kolkata. Additionally, he will be part of the delegation during the foreign secretary-level talks between the two countries slated for next week. He will be back by the middle of this month, a senior official of the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata told PTI on condition of anonymity. The mission in Kolkata has witnessed multiple protests over the past week by political parties and religious groups condemning the reported atrocities against Hindus minorities in Bangladesh. In a related development, the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, Tripura, suspended all visa and consular servi

Bangladesh summons Kolkata mission head for consultations amid protests
Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 11:17 AM IST
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Stripped of freedom: Iranian woman's hijab protest shakes regime

A young woman's defiant protest at Tehran's Islamic Azad University has reignited global attention on Iran's compulsory veiling laws and the broader fight for personal freedoms

Stripped of freedom: Iranian woman's hijab protest shakes regime
Updated On : 04 Nov 2024 | 11:16 AM IST

Kolkata doctors partially end strike, essential services resume on Sept 21

Junior doctors said that from Saturday, they would resume emergency and essential services at hospitals, though they would not return to the Out Patient Department

Kolkata doctors partially end strike, essential services resume on Sept 21
Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 10:33 AM IST

Bangladesh crisis: Hindus protest over demand for new minority law, justice

Hindu protesters in Dhaka and Chattogram carried signs demanding swift justice through a fast-track tribunal for those responsible for the attacks on the community

Bangladesh crisis: Hindus protest over demand for new minority law, justice
Updated On : 14 Sep 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

Manipur Governor leaves for Assam after student unrest; exams postponed

A day after students clashed with security forces during their march to Raj Bhavan, Manipur Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday left Imphal for Guwahati, officials said. Manipur University has also postponed all postgraduate and undergraduate examinations till further orders. Acharya, who is the governor of Assam with additional charge of Manipur, left the state for Guwahati around 10 am, officials told PTI without divulging further details. More than 55 students and security personnel received minor injuries during the clash on Tuesday near the Raj Bhavan. The agitators were demanding removal of the DGP and security advisor to the state government for their alleged inability to deal with the law and order situation in Manipur, where drones and rockets were used recently in the ethnic violence. Hours after the clash near Raj Bhavan, the governor met 11 student representatives on Tuesday night. Police said that no fresh protests and violence were reported on Wednesday in

Manipur Governor leaves for Assam after student unrest; exams postponed
Updated On : 12 Sep 2024 | 12:32 AM IST