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Government employees protest in Shimla, seek restoration of Old Pension Scheme
President of the New Pension Scheme employees’ Association Pradeep Thakur said that the employees were protesting peacefully for their pension rights.
Congress to hit the streets against Agnipath scheme after Aug 15
"After August 15, we will take to the streets, just like we did in our fight against inflation, to protest against unemployment and demand rollback of the Agnipath scheme," Hooda said.
Congress’s protest march to PM’s residence foiled, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra detained
Apart from Priyanka Gandhi, several party leaders, including Sachin Pilot, have been detained by the police.
Women MPs’ clothes torn for asking people’s questions, alleges Priyanka Gandhi
Tearing the clothes of women MPs for asking questions, dragging them is cruelty to the extreme. In a democracy, you have to listen to questions on issues.
Congress fights ‘tooth and nail’ on Delhi streets, 57 MPs detained, party leaders roughed up
New Delhi, July 26 : A total of 259 Congress party workers, including 57 MPs including former chief…
Congress calls meet ahead of Sonia Gandhi’s 2nd appearance at ED
The protesters had raised slogans against the Central government and the financial probe agency ED for allegedly targeting the members of the opposition and muzzling their voice.
Several Congress workers detained from outside party HQ in Delhi
Delhi Police have detained several workers of the Congress party who were protesting outside the party headquarters at…
Congress to hold protest against Sonia Gandhi ED questioning
New Delhi, July 20 : Congress will hold protests on July 21 – the day on which party…
Rahul Gandhi has an advice for those seeking their rights in ‘New India’
"Don't ask questions. Don't raise your voice. Don't protest peacefully. Arrests will be made for seeking rights in New India. By making the youth unemployed, by shattering the hopes of crores of families, this dictatorial government is destroying the future of the country," Gandhi wrote in Hindi.
Angry protesters set fire to Sri Lanka PM’s private house
"Protesters have broken into the private residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and have set it on fire," the PM's office announced.
Amidst public protest, Sri Lanka President decides to resign on July 13
President Rajapaksa, who had not appeared publicly since Friday night, had announced he would agree any decision taken by the party leaders.
Massive crowd to march to Colombo demanding Sri Lankan Prez, govt to step-down
Claiming the rights to freedom of expression, courts have rejected orders sought by police to prevent protesters entering Colombo or marching towards President's house on July 8 and 9.
Youth Congress protests over rising LPG cylinder prices
The Youth Congress said that under the BJP's rule, $1 is at Rs 79.36 and LPG is at Rs 1053 per cylinder.
NLSIU alumni slam action against students for protesting sexual harassment
NLSIU must not attempt to silence the voice of survivors of sexual harassment and those who stand in solidarity with them, the alumni stated.
Congress protest: Police advises people to avoid some roads
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to appear before the ED on Monday for a fourth time.
Bihar’s Agnipath agitation becomes a funnel for anti-Centre, anti-BJP discontent
The students who have been protesting for the last four days against the Agnipath scheme are claiming that it is suicidal for a youth if he joins the army under this scheme.
Agnipath row: Security beefed up at railways stations, trains cancelled in Tamil Nadu
A youth was killed in police firing at Secunderabad following protests on Friday and therefore, the Tamil Nadu Police and Railway Protection Force are not taking any chances.
Anti-Agnipath agitation: Massive protest rally in Kerala
Under the scheme, young persons will be provided an opportunity to serve in the armed forces as 'Agniveer' for a period of four years, including training period.
MDMK chief Vaiko urges Centre to roll back ‘Agnipath’ scheme
The BJP government's scheme resulted in protests by youths in Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, and other states, he said, adding that trains are being burnt in several places.
One arrested, 18 detained during Agnipath protest in Delhi
Eighteen active protesters were detained at the spot and they were booked under preventive action, said the official.
Visakhapatnam railway station shut, high alert at Guntur
Large scale violence rocked Secunderabad station as hundreds of youth went on a rampage, setting afire trains, goods and vandalizing the station.
Violence erupts in Jehanabad despite Bihar Bandh
Phone and Internet services have been suspended in the violence-hit districts of Kaimur, Rohtas, Bhojpur, Aurangabad, Buxar, Nawada, West Champaran, Samastipur, Lakhisarai, Begusarai, Vaishali, and Saran.
Centre announces 10% reservation for ‘Agniveers’ in CAPFs, Assam Rifles
New Delhi, June 18 : Amid nationwide protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, the Centre on Saturday…
Agnipath row: Bengal govt cautions against agitations turning violent
Kolkata : The West Bengal government on Friday cautioned all the district administrations to remain on guard so…
Agitators dodge Gaya police, set passenger train on fire
The agitators dodged Gaya police and targeted another train which was standing at Paimar station, 20 km away from Gaya Junction.
Agnipath Protests continue in Bihar, 2 trains set on fire
The agitation by the students and job aspirants continued in almost all the districts of Bihar.
Agnipath Scheme: Protesters prevented from occupying rail tracks in UP’s Ballia
Meanwhile, train movement at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay station in Chandauli had been adversely affected because of attacks on trains in Bihar by protesters.
Clerics call for peace, restraint during Friday prayers
Lucknow, June 17 : Islamic institutions and clerics have urged the community members to maintain peace during Friday…
Youth stage protest against ‘Agnipath’, block Delhi-Ajmer highway
The Union Cabinet had on Tuesday approved the Agnipath recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the armed forces.
Five MPs among 240 party workers detained during Congress’s protest: Delhi Police
New Delhi, June 15 : As many as 240 Congress workers, including five Members of Parliament, were on…
Bulldozer is a symbol of state hooliganism, says Jayant Chaudhary
RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary's statement came at a time when a bulldozer was moved to the 'illegal' house of Prayagraj violence mastermind Mohammad Javed alias Javed Pump.
Prophet Muhammad Row: Now tension spreads to Bengal’s Nadia district
Despite the Chief Minister's stern warnings of strong action against agitators, tension continued to brew and also spread to other districts in West Bengal.
Prophet Muhammad Row: Curfew imposed in Ranchi, cop injured during stone pelting
After protesting against the statement made by Nupur Sharma, people hit the streets after observing the Friday prayers in a mosque.
Prophet Muhammad Row: Massive protests against Nupur Sharma, Jindal in Bihar
They chanted slogans against the BJP, RSS, Nupur Sharma and Navin Jindal.
Youth Congress takes out peace march to pay tribute to Moosewala
Questioning the Punjab government, he further said the state has come under the grip of violence and anarchy due to the carelessness of the government.
Imran Khan says he’ll lead ‘biggest procession in Pakistan’s history’ tomorrow
The PTI chairman asked his supporters to "break the chains of fear" while citing the example of how the Afghans fought foreign powers.
Ukraine returnee students seek course completion in India
The students carried placards and shouted slogans in support of their demand.
2 people shot dead by police in Paris amid protests: media
The law enforcement opened fire on a vehicle after the passengers "refused to comply"
Imran Khan to launch protest movement against ‘illegal’ govt
Imran Khan will launch a protest movement from Peshawar in a few days.
Protests, resignations in Manipur after BJP announces candidates’ list
The Congress, despite emerging as the single-largest party with 28 seats was ousted from power after 15 years in the last assembly polls (2017).
Youth Congress condemns Police Action on Job Aspirants, Students
Today, where there is a BJP government, there is atrocities against the youth. The double engine government of Bihar is betraying the aspirations and hopes of the students.
Two-day walkathon commences in Nagaland demanding repeal of AFSPA
After the Mon district killings, Nagaland witnessed uninterrupted agitations in various forms demanding repeal of AFSPA and punishment to the security personnel who killed 14 Naga people and injured 30 others.
OPD and Emergency Services hit in Delhi’s Hospitals
New Delhi, Dec 17 : OPD and emergency services at leading Delhi hospitals, including Ram Manohar Lohia, Safdarjung,…
Naga Organisations continue Protests against Killing of 14 Civilians
Naga civil society organisations have continued to impose "total restrictions" on the movement of the army and paramilitary in the Konyak-dominated areas of Nagaland.
Kashmiri Pandits seek security for community in J&K
Kashmiri Pandits who had fled their homes in 1990 were promised that they will soon be able to return to their homes.
Lakhimpur Incident: 95 Protesters detained outside UP Bhavan in Delhi
Since Sunday, the incident became a political hotspot with leaders from the opposition parties targeting the ruling Uttar Pradesh government.
Farmers’, Karnal admin 4th meeting inconclusive; protest to continue
It was the fourth meeting between the farmers leaders and the Karnal administration since the protest began early on Tuesday.
Farmers reach Karnal secretariat, stage sit-in protest
In the memorandum, the farmers reiterated their demand for strict action against the IAS officer who ordered a lathicharge against the protestors on August 28.
Youth Congress Workers Protest against LPG Price Hike in Delhi
The price of the LPG cylinder has increased by Rs 25.50, with this the price of the cylinder in Delhi has now gone up to Rs 834.50, he added.
Karnataka Congress to Protest Fuel Price Hike on Friday
Bengaluru, June 10 : Expressing concern over petrol and diesel price touching Rs 100 per litre in Karnataka,…
Delhi Congress to protest against fuel price hike on Friday
The Delhi Congress chief asserted that Rahul Gandhi had maintained all through that universal vaccination was the only remedy to save lives and stop the spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus in the country.
Protest over soaring Petrol, Diesel Prices by Youth Congress
IYC National media in-charge Rahul Rao said that this government and its ministers have no understanding of the economy.
West Bank erupts in protest amid more Israel-Hamas fighting
Gaza City (Gaza Strip), May 15: Turmoil from the battle between Israel and Hamas spilled over into the…
Jignesh Mevani detained during protest against activist’s murder
Gujarat’s Independent MLA Jignesh Mevani was detained while protesting against alleged inaction by administration for not arresting a police Sub Inspector PR Solanki in Dalit RTI activist murder case
Rahul Gandhi attacks govt for not paying tributes to farmers who lost lives during protest
He used the hashtag '300DeathsAtProtest' to highlight that 300 farmers have so far lost their lives in the farmers' agitation.
Gurugram: SKM holds protest against farm laws, rising fuel prices
The SKM President also added that the implementation of the three "black" laws will lead to inflation.
Congress MLAs take out bicycle rally to Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan
'The state government has made life of the common man difficult due to the rise in petrol price…the Centre is mocking the people,' Patole alleged.
Fuel price hike: Youth Congress stages protest outside residence of Smriti Irani
Irani, when in the opposition, would take to the streets even if prices of petrol and diesel rose by ₹5 per litre, but today she is "completely silent" as the country faces an "all-round inflation", said Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Srinivas B V.
Nationwide Shutdown Against Fuel Prices Hike, Goods And Services Tax
Bharat Bandh Updates: Demonstrations are expected to take place across 1,500 towns and cities, the association said.
Farmer unions to hold 4-hour nationwide ‘Rail Roko’ protest against Centre’s new agri laws
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), however, appealed to everyone for a peaceful protest in nationwide Rail Roko programme. It demanded that the government should resolve the farmers` issues immediately without any further delay."
Protests on against Vijayan’s policy on ‘backdoor’ appointments
As two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, of the Congress, came calling on the protesters, a few of them were seen pleading with him and touching his feet as they begged for his help.
Scores of lawyers march to SC to protest ‘atrocities’ on them
"The entire justice system and constitutional democracy will collapse. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that advocates' protection is ensured," Pracha added.
Sena’s Sanjay Raut at Ghazipur border to support farmers
Amid the ongoing protest at Delhi’s Ghazipur border, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said he will…
Barricades to open on Jan 26 as police allow Tractor Rally
The Delhi Police on Sunday said that after several round of talks with the farmers groups, it has…
Farmers’ stir: Preparations on for Jan 26 tractor rally
As the farmers’ agitation at the Delhi borders entered the 60th day on Sunday, all eyes are on…
Hooda, several other Haryana Cong leaders detained during march to Raj Bhawan
Talking to the media, Hooda said that they would force the BJP-led central government to repeal the farm laws.
Farmer agitation to continue till rollback of farm laws: Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union General Secretary, Yudhveer Singh, who was also present at the protest site, alleged that the government is misleading the farmers. He said that the government should abolish the three farm laws.
3,000 Maharashtra farmers start ‘long procession to Delhi’
Over 3,000 farmers, under the banner of All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), started their 1,270-km-long ‘Vehicle Jatha’ (procession)…
Youth Congress protest against 3 farm laws
The Indian Youth Congress on Monday staged a protest outside Krishi Bhawan here demanding justice for farmers who…
Leh: Chinese Vehicles Enter Indian Territory, Retreat After Locals Stage Protests
Though the vehicles carried people who looked like civilians, there is a very strong possibility that some Chinese soldiers were also among them, locals said
PDP’s Srinagar Office Sealed After Protests Against Land Laws
Under the new land law, no domicile or permanent resident certificate is required to purchase non-agricultural land in Jammu and Kashmir.
DMK to protest as Guv seeks time to study students quota bill
Stalin, who is also the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, had written to Purohit on Wednesday to give his assent to the Bill.
IYC activists protest over Farm Bills outside Parliament
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS): Amid the uproar over the controversial Agriculture Bills, Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers on…
SC on Shaheen Bagh: Right to protest must not hamper right to mobility of others
The Supreme Court on Monday said Right to Protest of one section has to be in balance with others’ Right…
DMK, other UPA allies stage protest demanding cancellation of NEET
New Delhi, Sep 14 : A day after the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was conducted, UPA…
NSUI activists protest outside MHRD over Sept exams
National Students Union of India (NSUI) activists on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Ministry of Human Resource…
After Dalit couple suicide bid, Guna Collector, SP out
A photograph of the children of Rajkumar Ahirwar and wife Savitri, who are stable, crying next to their unconscious mother on Tuesday, and a video showing police beating up Ahirwar’s younger brother had gone viral.
Anti-CAA protests continue in Lucknow, Prayagraj
Lucknow's Police Commissioner Sujeet Pandey visited the Clock Tower site and adjoining areas in the afternoon to take stock of the situation.
Anti-CAA protests held across TN
Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the police action against the protestors…
Women Congress stages protest over LPG price hike
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Women Congress activists staged a protest at Minister of Petroleum and Natural…
Sapna Chaudhary program cancelled after saints protest
Mathura, Feb 4 (IANS) Well known performer Sapna Chaudhary’s dance programme was cancelled at the last minute in…
Hyderabad police foil Shaheen Bagh-like protest
Hyderabad: The attempt by a group of women to stage Shaheen Bagh-like protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act…
At anti-CAA protest hub, Congress fields Parvez Hashmi
New Delhi: The Congress has relied on old warhorse, naming party veteran Parvez Hashmi from Okhla constituency, the…
Women stage flash protest against CAA in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A flash protest by women against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) triggered mild tension in the Toli…
AMU students continue protests despite warning
Aligarh: Students of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have resolved to continue their sit-in protest against the Citizenship…
Anti-CAA protests set to intensify in Telangana
Hyderabad: The anti-Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA), National Population Register(NPR) and National Register of Citizens(NRC) stir is set to intensify in…
Bollywood condemns JNU attack with peaceful protest
Mumbai: Several Bollywood personalities have come out on the streets here and held peaceful protests against the attack…
Protesters against CAA reach India Gate, traffic affected
New Delhi, Jan 1 : Several protesters including students from different universities gathered at India Gate on Wednesday…
Punjab allows peaceful protest by students
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said his government would not stop students from protesting against…
Anti-CAA protests through ‘kolam’ in Chennai
Chennai, In a unique protest method against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and…
Priyanka Gandhi Stopped By UP Police On Way To Arrested Activist’s House
Lucknow, Dec 28: Congress General Secy for UP(East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was stopped on her way while she…
TN Muslim body holds protest against CAA
Chennai, Protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), members of Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaath (TNTJ) took to the streets…
Hundreds protest in Delhi demanding Bhim Army chief’s release
New Delhi: Hundreds of activists on Friday held a demonstration here demanding the immediate release of Bhim Army…
Hong Kong protesters, police clash for third straight day
They also called on passers-by to join a march planned for New Year's Day, organised by the Civil Human Rights Front.
Our fight is to save country: Owaisi
Stating that Indian Muslims are Indians both by choice and by birth, he said they rejected two-nation theory of Mohammed Ali Jinnah.
Delhi’s Jamia sees massive protests
New Delhi, A huge crowd of protesters gathered outside the Jamia Millia Islamia on Saturday and swelled up within…
Mukesh Bhatt on CAA: Govt should take protests seriously
Mumbai, Bollywood producer Mukesh Bhatt says he is upset over the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA),…
People have right to raise voice in democracy: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Amidst countrywide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Congress, which has not been directly…
Followers of all faiths will be protected: Thackeray
Nagpur, In a significant announcement, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday that the rights of followers of…
NRC will not be implemented in Bihar: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Patna, Dec 20 : Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday asserted that National Register for Citizens will…
Jamia Milia cancels exams over CAA protest
New Delhi, Dec 14 ) The Jamia Millia Islamia University here on Saturday cancelled the odd undergraduate and…
Protests in North East over Citizenship Bill
Assam, Dec 10: Protesters brunt tyres, blocked National Highways in parts of North-East as an 11-hour bandh began…
Life cripples in Tripura after call for shutdown against CAB
Agartala, Dec 9 (IANS) Life was almost crippled in TTAADC areas in Tripura on Monday as many tribal…
MHRD officials to meet agitating DU teachers
New Delhi: Following a day-long massive protest against non-payment of salaries for several months to hundreds of Delhi…
Constitution day: Congress holds protest at Ambedkar statue
The Congress on Tuesday held a protest in front of the statue of B. R. Ambedkar here with…
JNUSU stages protest outside campus over fee hike
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru Students’ Union (JNUSU) on Monday staged a protest outside the varsity campus over…
Ranchi-Patna highway blocked after mob lynching incident
Ranchi, Oct 6 The lynching of a suspected child lifter in Kodarma led to a massive protest by…
Protest in Delhi Assembly over Ravidas temple demolition
New Delhi, Aug 22 The Delhi Assembly on Thursday witnessed a ruckus after ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)…
Numbers dwindle as HK airport protest continues
Hong Kong, Aug 10:The number of demonstrators have drastically dwindled as the mass sit-in at the Hong Kong…
Britney Spears fans hold protest in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, April 23: Britney Spears’ fans held a protest in Los Angeles demanding that the pop star…
Goa mining dependents protest, slam government
Panaji, March 14: Over 2,000 people who depend on mining in Goa on Thursday staged a protest march…
Kejriwal to sit on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood
New Delhi, Feb 23: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will sit on an indefinite fast from March 1 for…
Akhilesh denied entry to Prayagraj, SP leaders lathicharged during protest
Lucknow, Feb 12: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav was allegedly stopped at Lucknow airport on Tuesday…
UPSC aspirants stage protest at Jantar Mantar
New Delhi, Jan 15: Aspiring candidates on Tuesday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding compensatory attempts in…
Trade Unions strike enters second day
New Delhi, Jan 9: The 48-hour nationwide strike called by different trade unions entered the second-day, disrupting normal…
Bharat Bandh: Trade Unions begin two-day nationwide strike
New Delhi, Jan 8: The Central Trade Unions (CTUs) on Tuesday began a two-day strike (January 8 and…
Anna Hazare to hold protest on 30 January, 2019
Mumbai, Dec 21: Social activist Anna Hazare will hold a protest demanding the appointment of Lokpal and Lokayuktas, on 30…
Maharashtra: Farmers, Tribals converge at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan to press demands
Mumbai, Nov 22: Thousands of farmers and tribals under the under the banner of Lok Sangharsh Morcha on…
Maharashtra: Farmers march from Thane to Mumbai over long-pending demands
Thane, Nov 21: Thousands of farmers on Wednesday began two-day protest march from Thane to Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, to…
Congress stages nationwide protest against Demonetisation
New Delhi, Nov 9: The Congress on Friday staged a countrywide protest against the Narendra Modi Government’s demonetisation…
Pilgrims protest in Sabarimala
Sabarimala, Nov 5: Hours ahead of the one-day special pilgrimage of the Sabarimala temple, devotees facing Kerala Police’s questions…
Patna: Policemen on rampage over death of woman constable
Patna, Nov 2: Hundreds of police officials staged a protest and created ruckus allegedly after an ailing woman constable passed…
Haryana Roadways employees on strike against privatisation of transport system
Panchkula, Oct 16: Haryana Roadways employees on Tuesday began their two-day strike in Panchkula against privatisation of the…
Sabarimala verdict: Devotees organise ‘Ayyappa Nama Japa Yatra’ in protest
Trivandrum, Oct 9: The devotees of Lord Ayyappa devotees on Tuesday organised ‘Ayyappa Nama Japa Yatra’ to Raj…
Kisan Kranti Padyatra: Farmers end 10-day march, claim victory
New Delhi, Oct 3: Thousands of farmers on Wednesday ended their 10-day Kisan Kranti Yatra after arriving at Kisan…
Sabarimala Temple Verdict: Shiv Sena calls for statewide strike on October 1
Mumbai, Sep 29: Shiv Sena has called for a statewide 12 hours strike on October 1 against the…
Death of 2-year-old child not due to Bharat Bandh
Patna, Sep 10: Subdivisional district officer of Jehanabad Paritosh Kumar on Monday said a two-year-old child didn’t die due…
Delhi: Stone pelting on Chattarpur-Mahipalpur road, 10 cops injured
New Delhi, Aug 25: At least 10 policemen were injured today after locals protesting over rape of a…
Maratha Reservation: Two cases lodged against protestors for violence
Pune, July 31: Pune police registered two cases against 4000-5000 protesters for violence that broke out during protests…
Lucknow: Seeking permanent jobs, ‘Shiksha Mitras’ shave off their heads
Lucknow, July 23: Staging a protest, hundreds of Shiksha Mitras tonsured their heads in Lucknow to press their…
No blanket ban on protests at Jantar Mantar, Boat Club: Supreme Court
New Delhi, July 23: The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that there cannot be any “blanket ban” on holding…
Milk protest in Maharashtra: Farmers block supply, seeks price hike
Workers of Swabhimani Shetkari Sangathna, a farmers' organisation, stopped vehicles near Pune early morning today, and prevented milk from being supplied to nearby cities.
Rape of minor triggers protests in Mandsaur
Indore, June 29: The brutal rape of an eight-year-old girl triggered a protest by locals in Madhya Pradesh’s…
Locals protest against massive tree felling in Delhi
New Delhi, June 23: In order to save cutting of over “14000 trees” under the south Delhi redevelopment…
Truckers’ association calls off strike for now
New Delhi, June 22: The national truckers’ organisation on Friday temporarily called off their strike, claiming to have received…
Violence in Allahabad University over administration’s order to vacate hostel
New Delhi, June 5: The Allahabad University on Tuesday witnessed violent protests after administration issued a notice to…
Fuel price hike: Odisha Congress stage protest
Bhubaneswar, June 4: The Orissa Congress on Monday staged a protest against fuel price hike in Bhubaneswar. The…
Sterlite Protest: Opposition seeks Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami’s resignation
Chennai, May 29: DMK Working President MK Stalin today on the behalf of opposition sought the resignation of…
Tamil Nadu government orders closure of Sterlite Copper smelter plant
Thoothukudi, May 28: The Tamil Nadu government on Monday ordered the closure of the copper smelter plant of Vedanta Ltd,…
Farmers warn of “Violent Protests” in Gujarat over Land Acquisition
New Delhi, May 28: Farmer leaders have warned of “Violent Protests” in Gujarat over the issue of lignite…
Tuticorin Violence: Dawn-to-Dusk Bandh in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, May 25: The DMK and other opposition parties in Tamil Nadu have called a dawn-to-dusk bandh in the…
JJ Hospital Row: Doctors of Mumbai’s Sion Hospital hold strike
Mumbai, May 21: As a mark of solidarity, Resident doctors of Mumbai’s Sion Hospital are holding a protest on…
Karnataka Government Formation: Congress to hold nation-wide dharna on Friday
New Delhi, May 17: The Congress will stage a nation-wide dharna on Friday against the formation of a government…
Karnataka: Congress stage Protest outside Vidhan Soudha
Bengaluru. May 17: The Congress protest outside Vidhan Soudha against BS Yeddyurappa’s swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.…
UGC’s visit to St. Stephen’s College opposed by teachers
New Delhi, May 10: The Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) on Thursday protested against the UGC team’s visit to…
Restrictions, shutdown continue in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, May 8: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday continued restrictions in parts of Srinagar city and other…
Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent protests
Srinagar, May 7: Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar and some other places in the valley on Monday…
Kashmir University teacher reported missing, protests erupt
Srinagar, May 5: An assistant professor from the Kashmir University has been reported missing leading to protests by the…
Cauvery row: Black flag protests against PM Narendra Modi in Chennai
Chennai, April 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted with black flags and black balloons upon his…
Home Ministry issues advisory in view of calls for Bharat Bandh
New Delhi, April 9: The Ministry of Home Affairs today issued an advisory to all states to take necessary precautionary…
20,000 Palestinians protest along Israel-Gaza border
Jerusalem, April 7: About 20,000 Palestinians participated in protests dubbed the “Friday of Tires” along the Israel-Gaza border. During…
Bharat bandh: Dalit Protests turn violent, one killed in MP’s Morena
New Delhi, April 2: Dalit Protests turned violent at various places as one killed and 12 others injured in Madhya…
Dalits stage protest in Bihar against order on SC/ST Act
Patna, April 2: Thousands of Dalit members on Monday staged protests across Bihar on Monday against the dilution of…
CBSE paper leak: Students protest outside board office
New Delhi, March 31: A group of students on Saturday staged a demonstration near the Central Board of…
CBSE paper leak: Students, Congress protest outside board office
New Delhi, March 30: Students and Congress activists on Friday protested outside the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)…
CBSE leak: Rahul Gandhi taunts Narendra Modi over ‘Exam Warriors’
New Delhi, March 30: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday taunted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him if he…
JNU protest: Police apologises, assures probe into journalist molestation case
New Delhi, March 24: A day after a woman photojournalist lodged a complaint alleging molestation by a policeman…
Anna Hazare on indefinite hunger strike for Lokpal, slams govt for ‘sly’ attitude
New Delhi, March 23: Social activist Anna Hazare has begun an indefinite hunger strike against the Narendra Modi…
TDP calls for statewide protest
Amaravati, March 22: The Telugu Desam Party to stage a statewide peaceful protest in the support of party…
Budget Session: Both the houses adjourned after ruckus
New Delhi, March 13: As Budget Session entered to its seventh day, the proceedings began on a stormy note the Punjab National…
Mumbai farmers’ protest: Govt has accepted most demands of farmers, Says Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 12: In a bid to turn spotlight on the grave agrarian crises gripping the state, thousands of…
Women Congress leaders protest outside Parliament over the women’s reservation bill
Delhi: Women Congress leaders on International women’s day staged a protest outside Parliament over the women’s reservation bill.…
J&K: Restrictions imposed to prevent separatist march to Shopian
Srinagar, March 7: Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar on Wednesday to prevent a separatist-called protest march to…
Despite centre’s nod for CBI probe SSC aspirants refuse to call off protest
New Delhi, March 5: Despite central government’s nod for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry in the…
Students continue protests against SSC ‘paper leak’
New Delhi, March 3: Students continued thier protest on Saturday also against an alleged alleged leak of the…
Chhattisgarh: Youth Congress workers stage protest in Raipur against PNB Fraud Case
Chhattisgarh, Feb 23: Youth Congress workers on Friday staged a protest in Raipur against Rs 11,400 PNB Fraud…
Delhi government employees to observe 5-minutes silence as protest every day
New Delhi, Feb 22: Delhi government staff will observe a five-minute silence outside their respective workplaces every working…
Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent separatist-called protest
Srinagar, Feb 17: Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar city on Saturday to prevent a separatist-called protest, police…
Andhra Pradesh Shutdown: Schools, Colleges shut, Transport paralysed
Amaravati, Feb 8: Andhra Pradesh is observing a state-wide protest on Thursday called by the opposition against Union Budget…
Budget Session: Opposition boycotts RS alleging Chairman did not allow them to raise issues
New Delhi, Feb 6: Debate on Motion of Thanks to the President’s address continued in Parliament on Tuesday.…
Maldives Crisis: Protests in Male as President refused to follow SC’s ruling
Protests are being held in Male as President Abdulla Yameen refused to follow SC’s ruling to release key…
RSS affiliated trade union BMS to participate in protest against Fixed-Term Employment’ Plan
RSS affiliated trade union Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh will be participating along with other trade unions to protest against…
Mumbai: Congress leaders stage protest against diesel, petrol price hike
Mumbai, Jan 30: The Congress on Tuesday staged a protest against the rise in prices of petrol and diesel at…
Students association protest outside Haryana Bhavan against multiple rape cases
New Delhi, Jan 19: All India Students Association (AISA) and Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) staged a demonstration outside Haryana…
Gwalior social worker group writing views on Sanitary Napkins to protest against 12% GST
A group of social workers in Gwalior started a campaign encouraging women to write down their views on…
Protests over J&K Assembly speaker attending PDP-BJP meeting
Jammu, Jan 9:Opposition National Conference (NC) and Congress MLAs on Tuesday disrupted the Jammu and Kashmir assembly proceedings…
“Chappal Chor Pakistan’ tag protest in US against mistreatment of Jadhav’s family
Washington, January 8: A group of Indian-Americans and Balochs staged a protest by the name ‘Chappal Chor Pakistan’…
Congress protests near Gandhi statue over Hegde’s remark
New Delhi, Dec 28: Congress staged a protest in front of Gandhi statue inside Parliament premises on Thursday…
BJD MPs stage protest in Parliament demanding formation of Mahanadi Tribunal
Beeju Janta Dal leaders on Wednesday (20th December) staged a protest demanding tribunal to resolve the Mahanadi river…
Protests over driver’s death in J&K Army ambush
Srinagar, Dec 17: Protests erupted on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district after a civilian driver was killed…
Victims protest against Shivraj’s ‘Run Bhopal Run’ marathon on the anniversary of Bhopal gas tragedy
Bhopal gas tragedy victims demonstrate near Raj Bhavan in protest against ‘Run Bhopal Run’ marathon for being held…
Thousands protest Washington’s shrinking plan for national monuments
Los Angeles, Dec 3: About 5,000 protesters gathered on Saturday in front of the Utah State Capitol against a…
Body found hanging at Rajasthan’s Nahargarh Fort With ‘Padmavati ka Virodh’ Message
Jaipur, Nov 24: In a deadly protest against Sanjay Leela Bhansali Padmavati, a dead body was found hanging in Rajasthan’s…
Farmers hold protest march, mock Parliament winter session in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 20: Thousands of farmers from all corners of the country held a protest march in the…
‘Padmavati’ row: Entry to Chittorgarh Fort closed
Jaipur, Nov 17: Following a massive outrage against filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s forthcoming movie “Padmavati”, entry to the famous…
Angry farmers burn sugarcane crop outside UP Assembly
Lucknow, Oct 28: Hundreds of sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh burnt their crop outside the Vidhan Sabha here…
Farmers protest against the Government’s order of banning stubble burning
Farmers in Sangrur’s Daska village of Punjab on Thursday protested against the Government’s order of banning the practice…
AAP to protest against Jay Shah in UP, seeks SIT probe
Lucknow, Oct 10: The Aam Adam Party (AAP) on Tuesday said it will stage a protest across Uttar Pradesh demanding…
Anna Hazare to launch protest against Modi government over Lokpal issue
New Delhi, Oct 2: Expressing displeasure over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s negligence on the Lokpal Bill, social activist Anna…
DMRC defends fare hike, Kejriwal demands it be put on hold
New Delhi: Even as the DMRC defended another fare hike by saying its input costs had gone up,…
Congress to stage protest against fuel price hike on Wednesday
New Delhi, Sep 15: The Congress today sought for withdrawal of central excise duties and other taxes on fuel…
Bank employees associations to stage protest against govt’s new policies
New Delhi, Sep 14: Members of several bank associations, including the All India Bank Employees Association, will march to…
Hundreds protest Lankesh murder in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Sep 12, 2017: Hundreds of social activists, journalists, people’s forums and various political party workers from across…
Over 100 BJP workers detained in Bengaluru ahead of protest rally
Bengaluru, Sep 5: The Karnataka Police detained around 100 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Tuesday in the city ahead…
Congress opens ‘State Bank of Tomato’ in Lucknow
Lucknow, Aug 3: The opposition Congress has opened “State Bank of Tomato” here to protest against the recent…
Restrictions imposed in Srinagar to prevent separatist protests
Srinagar, July 21: Authorities have imposed restrictions in several parts of Srinagar on Friday to prevent a separatist called…
Gorkhaland protest reaches Jantar Mantar
Gorkha Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti held a protest for their demand of separate Gorkhaland at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.…
GST Rollout : Businesses remain shut in Srinagar against Single Tax
Srinagar, July 5 : Businesses remained closed in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as traders and civil society members called…
50,000 Delhi cloth shops down shutters to protest against GST
New Delhi, June 27 : Atleast 50,000 wholesale cloth shops were shut in the national capital on Tuesday to…
Online campaign for Hafiz Junaid: ‘NOT IN MY NAME’
New Delhi Lynching has become a routine in the country, cow vigilantes and communal notions are targeting people in…
Delhi : Traders shut shops to protest against GST regime
June 16, Friday: Wholesale markets were shut down in several places in Delhi such as Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh…
Activists, others demand HC Judge probe into Mandsaur firing
New Delhi, June 13 : Civil society members and leaders of opposition parties on Tuesday dubbed the killing…
Madhya Pradesh : Shivraj Singh calls off hunger strike
Bhopal, June 11 : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has called off indefinite fast on Sunday…
Milk, vegetable shortage hits MP due to farmers Protest
Bhopal, June 2 : Police were stationed at milk and vegetable outlets in major cities across Madhya Pradesh…
Odisha : Protest intensifies over discrepancies in CBSE results
Bhubaneswar, May 31 : Agitation over discrepancies in the CBSE Class 12 results in Odisha intensified even as…
Students staged protest against attack on IIT-Madras student
Chennai, May 31 : Members of several students organisations on Tuesday staged protest outside the Indian Institute of…
Congress Women wing staged protest with bangles outside BJP HQ
On Friday, Congress Women’s Wing staged protests outside BJP headquarter in national capital with bangles over recent attacks…
Tamil stars sum-up for fast in support Jallikattu protest
Chennai, Jan 20: Actors such as Ajith Kumar, Suriya, Karthi and Trisha Krishnan were among the first to…
Agitator shot dead ias protest against Bengal power project turns violent
Kolkata, Jan 17 : A man was shot dead and another received bullet injury in his arm in a…
Protest rocks Hyderabad varsity on Rohith suicide anniversary
Jan 17: Protests rocked the University of Hyderabad on Tuesday as police stopped students and activists from entering…
Protest in Washington ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Jan 14: Thousands of demonstrators gathered here on Saturday to protest against the xenophobic rhetoric and immigration policies of…
Bank unions call for protest against problems arising over note ban
Delhi, 21 Dec: The chaos created after note ban has forced the bank employees to walked out on…
Russian diplomat to MEA: No cash for a decent dinner, forget diplomatic business
New Delhi, December 6: In a strong worded letter against snag being caused by cash withdrawal limit imposed…
Mamata swore to remove ‘dictator’ Modi from politics
In a huge rally against demonetization, the outburst of many opposition leaders was seen, many remarks are being…
40 MPs join Mamata in protest march over demonetisation
New Delhi, November 16: Led by TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, opposition parties including Shiv Sena, Akali Dal, AAP…
Demonetization: Kerala trade body to protest over fallen business
Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samiti (KVVES) has decided to carry out an indefinite strike from Tuesday to protest…
Journalists to protest against NDTV ban in Delhi
New Delhi, November 7: Condemning the attack on freedom of press by central government, Press Club of India…
200 JNU students, Najeeb’s mother detained in Delhi before protest
New Delhi, Nov 6 : Around 200 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students as well as missing JNU student Najeeb…
Many injured as fresh protest rocks Srinagar
At least a dozen of persons were injured on Saturday when security forces clashed with a group of…
Hillary loses her cool after heckler calls Bill a ‘rapist’
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton lost her cool at a rally after a protester denounced her husband…
Hindu groups and Bajrang Dal protest against ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’
NewDelhi, Oct 29: Activists of Bajrang Dal and Hindu group held demonstrations outside a cinema hall in many…
Protest on “ADHM” continues
Mumbai,Oct 28: Even though MNS backed off their protest for the ban of “ADHM”, Karan Johar’s film is…
Curfew in parts of Srinagar to prevent post-prayer protests
Srinagar, Oct 28 : Authorities on Friday imposed curfew in some parts of Srinagar city to prevent post-prayer protests.…
Congress MLA leading protest against NTPC Jharkhand project held
Ranchi, Oct 18 : Congress legislator Nirmala Devi, who is spearheading the protest against NTPC coal block mining in…
Kashmir remains shut for 70 days now
Kashmir Valley remains shut down for the 70th consecutive day and normal life remains paralysed. Restrictions equivalent to…
Kejriwal jostled by BJP women wing at station
New Delhi, Sep 8, 2016: Delhi Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) women wing on Thursday jostled Delhi chief minister…
Unrest in Kashmir, protestors injured
Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district witnessed a fresh conflict between stone pelting protestors and security forces on Tuesday.…
ABVP protests, Amnesty International shuts down office
Amnesty International India is facing sedition charge for chanting Anti-India slogans at an event named ‘Broken Families.’ A…
Mumbai local train services hit, commuters protest at Badlapur station
Suburban rail services were not running on the Karjat-CST corridor after irate commuters protested over train delay blocked…
Obama to visit Dallas Tuesday
President Obama will visit Dallas on Tuesday at the invitation of Mayor Mike Rawlings, following the shooting deaths…
Ten killed, nearly 200 injured in Kashmir protests over Wanis death
Srinagar, July 9 : Ten people were killed and nearly 200, including 96 security personnel, injured in violent clashes…
10 officers shot, 3 killed in Dallas protest
Three Dallas police officers were killed by snipers on Thursday as protests were being held in the downtown…
Congress,Left demand assembly discussion on fuel price hike
Kolkata, June 16 : West Bengal’s opposition Congress and the Left Front on Thursday demanded a discussion on fuel…
‘Keep Jadhavpur varsity in loop over auditorium events’
In a meeting held at Kolkata it was decided that Jadavpur University authorities have to be kept in…
BJP calls for shutdown in Bihar’s Gaya over killing of a boy by JD-U MLA’s son
BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday calls for shutdown in Bihar’s Gaya town over alleged killing of…
Diesel cab drivers protest outside Kejriwal’s residence
Diesel taxi drivers on Sunday is holding protest outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence. Read More: Delhi govt moves…
AAP holds protest against AgustaWestland
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is holding protest against AgustaWestland near Race Course Metro Station in Delhi. Wefornews…
Diesel cab drivers stage protest at Jantar Mantar on SC decision
Diesel taxi drivers on Monday stage protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against Supreme Court’s decision to ban…
Taxi drivers protest diesel ban, block traffic in Delhi
After Supreme Court decision to ban diesel taxis in the national capital, cab drivers on Monday are protesting…
Protests against VC Appa Rao again erupts at Hyderabad University
More than 50 students were arrested as protests again erupted in the campus of Hyderabad Central University (HCU)…
Delhi: Tibetan Youth Congress protests outside Chinese Embassy
The members of Tibetan Youth Congress protested outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on Thursday. This protest…
Rahul Gandhi addresses protest for Rohith Vemula at Jantar Mantar
Pointers: Gandhi also added that we need a law which doesn’t let students’ voices in colleges & universities…
Samjhauta Express between India-Pakistan to resume on Thursday
The operation of Samjhauta Express — a train service between Inida and Pakistan — which has been suspended…
Jat community continued their protest for reservation
Jat community protesters continued their agitation on Thursday, after talks between leaders of the community and Haryana Chief…
Four American journalists arrested in Bahrain during protests
Independent journalist Anna Therese Day and three cameramen detained while covering anniversary of a Shia uprising Bahraini authorities…
Congress, NGOs protest at Goa defence expo site
Over 200 Congress workers and civil society activists on Monday protested at the proposed site for the relocated…
Protest shutdown, restrictions affect life in Kashmir Valley
A separatist shutdown and official restrictions on Monday has adversely affected life in the Kashmir Valley. Police said…
Protest on Delhi’s Kasturba Gandhi Marg over Rohith’s suicide
More than 300 peoples are protesting on Kasturba Gandhi Marg over the suicide of a Dalit research scholar…
MCD workers extend strike indefinitely, AAP suspects salary scam
Employees of Municipal corporation sanitation here on Friday announced to extend their strike for an indefinite time period…
AAP MLA Mahinder Yadav arrested for rioting
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lawmaker Mahinder Yadav has been arrested on the charges of rioting during a protest…
Union minister, Hyderabad VC booked over student’s suicide
Police in Hyderabad on Monday booked union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya and three others for abetment of suicide and…
Delhi govt on leave against suspension of DANICS-cadre officers
Delhi government bureaucrats on Thursday went on mass leave to protest against the suspension of two DANICS-cadre officers…
Suspended BJP MP Azad’s supporters hold protest in Delhi
Over 100 supporters of BJP MP Kirti Azad on Thursday protested outside party headquarters here over his suspension…
Bajrang Dal activists protest Dilwale’s screening in Bihar
Bajrang Dal activists in Bihar on Friday protested against the release of Shah Rukh Khan starrer “Dilwale” and…