Page 10 - Protests

Farmers unions to march to Raj Bhavans across country on Saturday

Farmer unions will take out marches to Raj Bhavans across the country on Saturday to mark two years since they launched their agitation against three farm laws of the Centre that have since been scrapped. The marches will also register the farmers' protest against non-fulfilment of various promises by the government, farmer leaders said on Friday. Farmer leaders claimed that the government had given to them in writing that it would hold a discussion and bring a law for minimum support price (MSP) of crops, but nothing has been done so far. Thousands of farmers, particularly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, protested at the borders of the national capital for over a year demanding the repeal of the three farm laws. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced repealing the three laws in November. The protest was called off subsequently. "They gave us in writing and agreed to our many demands but nothing has been done. The government has proved it is a traitor who has cheat

Iran's elite technical university emerges as hub of anti-govt protests

The aging brick campus of the Sharif University of Technology, Iran's elite technical school, has long been a magnet for the nation's brightest minds, with a record of elevating its students to the highest reaches of society. Thousands of Sharif University alumni power Iran's most sensitive industries, including nuclear energy and aerospace. One of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's closest advisors has taught there for decades. But as demonstrations erupt across Iran first sparked by the death in September of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the country's morality police the scientific powerhouse known as Iran's MIT has emerged as an unexpected hub for protest, fuelling Iran's biggest anti-government movement in over a decade. We've become politically active because there is nothing to lose, said an electrical engineering major and activist in Sharif University's student association who spoke on condition of anonymity. Like others who insisted their identities be .

At least 60 people killed by security forces amid protests in Chad

Chadian security forces opened fire on anti-government demonstrators in the country's two largest cities killing at least 60 people, the government spokesman and a morgue official said. Authorities imposed a curfew after the violence, which came amid demonstrations in the central African nation against interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby's two-year extension of his power. Thursday's unrest was unprecedented in Chad, which saw little public dissent during the previous regime of Deby's father, who ruled for more than three decades until his assassination last year. France, the African Union and others swiftly condemned the security crackdown on the demonstrators. Samira Daoud, Amnesty International's regional director for West and Central Africa, called on the Chadian authorities to immediately cease the excessive use of force against protesters. The authorities must take immediate steps to investigate and bring to justice those responsible for unlawful killings, she said. Chadian .

Agitating TET candidates should withdraw sit-in protest: Bengal edu min

West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu said the agitating candidates of Teacher Eligibility Test 2014 should withdraw their sit-in demonstration near the state primary education board office. Hinting that the sit-in protest, which began on October 17 in Salt Lake area, was instigated by some political parties, Basu told reporters here on Wednesday, "There are people who want the impasse to continue." "Is it feasible that everyone who has sat for a test automatically gets recruited? Does everyone in the NET, NEET, WBJEE panel (merit list) get job at the outset?" he said on the candidates' demand that they be given direct recruitment despite not having cleared the interviews. Basu alleged the agitation appeared to have been instigated by those who don't want the recruitment process to begin. "I have been asked not to accept anyone's instruction, not from any higher-ups the entire interview process will be strictly based on merit. Don't the agitators favour merit-based recruitment

Panel blames police for firing on 'unarmed' anti-Sterlite protestors

Faults them for shooting without warning, recommends a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to kin of the deceased, including Rs 20 lakh already paid

Iran's celebrities face arrest and travel bans for supporting protests

At least seven public figures have been detained inside the country, most of whom were released on bail and could face charges, according to Iranian news outlets.

Iran says it has arrested nine foreigners over anti-hijab protests

Iran's intelligence ministry says it has arrested nine foreigners over recent anti-hijab protests sweeping the country. In a statement carried by the state-run news agency IRNA, the ministry said Friday that those arrested included citizens of Germany, Poland, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Sweden. The death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who was detained for allegedly wearing the mandatory Islamic headscarf too loosely, has triggered an outpouring of anger at Iran's ruling clerics. Her family says they were told she was beaten to death in custody. Police say the 22-year-old Amini died of a heart attack and deny mistreating her, and Iranian officials say her death is under investigation. Iran has claimed that the daily protests that have swept the country for the past two weeks were instigated by foreigners. Protesters have denied such claims, portraying their actions as a spontaneous uprising against the country's strict dress code, including the compulsory hijab for women in ...

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe honoured at divisive state funeral

Japan's assassinated hawkish former leader, Shinzo Abe, was given a rare state funeral Tuesday that was full of military pomp and surrounded by throngs of mourners as well as by widespread protests, with thousands taking to the streets in opposition. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the publicly financed ceremony was a well-deserved honour for Japan's longest-serving modern political leader, but it has deeply split public opinion. The event was attended by US Vice President Kamala Harris, Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and other foreign and Japanese dignitaries. It began with Abe's widow, Akie Abe, in a black formal kimono, walking slowly behind Kishida into the funeral venue, carrying an urn in a wooden box wrapped in a purple cloth with gold stripes. Soldiers in white uniforms took Abe's ashes and placed them on a pedestal filled with white and yellow chrysanthemums and decorations. Attendants stood while a military band played the Kimigayo national anthem, then observed a momen

WB CM accuses BJP workers of violence, says not against democratic protests

Banerjee also claimed that BJP had brought workers from other states for the protests. She also defended the police action against the protestors.

Maharashtra state bank employees union protests govt loan melas

The federation's secretary, said in a statement the Congress government before "distributed hundreds of crores" by organising loan melas and now the present government is on the same lines

Congress workers dropped at protest sites, no one detained: Delhi Police

Dismissing reports of detention of Congress workers, Delhi police said that the party workers were dropped at the designated protest sites and no one was detained

Nitish Kumar habitual betrayer, alleges BJP; announces state-wide stir

The party announced that it will stage massive protests (mahadharnas) against betrayal by the JD(U) leader across all districts on Wednesday which will be followed by agitations at block level

Congress protest aimed at saving Gandhi family from corruption charges: BJP

BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad noted that it was Rahul Gandhi's grandmother and then prime minister Indira Gandhi who had suspended people's democratic rights by imposing Emergency.

Delhi grain markets remain closed as traders protest GST on packed food

Wholesale grain markets at Narela, Bawana and other parts of the city wore a deserted look due to the market bandh called by traders. Many retail grain markets in the city were also closed.

Lankan army asks protestors to desist from violence or face consequences

The Sri Lankan Army on Thursday urged the anti-government protesters to desist from violence immediately or be prepared to face the "consequences"

NCPCR seeks FIR against Aaditya for using children in 'Save Aarey' protest

ln view of above, the Commission thereby requests you to investigate the matter urgently by lodging an FIR against the accused person(s), at once, NCPCR said.

Ecuador's government lifts state of emergency in 6 provinces amid protests

Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso lifted a state of emergency he'd imposed in six provinces amid an Indigenous-led strike

TMC to protest before CBI office demanding Suvendu's arrest in ponzi scam

An 8-member delegation, led by state Education minister, will meet Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday seeking action against Adhikari, a BJP leader, for his "involvement in corrupt activities".

The duality of India

The relative calm in southern states, while the north of the country sees frequent protests should be a cause for concern

Agnipath scheme golden opportunity to engage personnel: Welspun chairman

Welspun Chairman BK Goenka on Tuesday said the Centre's Agnipath scheme is a golden opportunity for the industry to engage highly skilled, disciplined and talented personnel