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  Argentina lawmakers approve Javier Milei's controversial reform bill despite lingering challenges

  World | February 03, 2024 18:02 IST

  Milei's proposed reforms include privatisation of state entities, measures to enable reductions in state subsidies and more, sparking protests in the country. The controversial bill is part of Milei's plans for Argentina's battered economy, which is grappling with inflation above 200 per cent.

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  Truckers' protest against new law on hit-and-run cases

  India | January 01, 2024 16:07 IST

  Drivers of commercial vehicles, including trucks and tankers, stopped work in parts of the country on Monday to protest the new law regarding hit-and-run cases.

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  US: Pro-Palestinian protesters block traffic at two airports in LA and New York, dozens arrested

  World | December 28, 2023 18:10 IST

  The protesters blocked traffic around Los Angeles International Airport and New York's John F Kennedy International Airport - considered two of the country's busiest airports. At least 36 people were arrested in Los Angeles and 26 in New York.

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  Rishi Sunak sacks Indian-origin Home Secretary Suella Braverman after controversial remarks: Reports

  World | November 13, 2023 14:54 IST

  Braverman characterised pro-Palestinian demonstrations as “hate marches” and called for Saturday’s event to be blocked out of respect for Armistice Day events marking the end of World War I. Several British politicians slammed her for questioning the police with inflammatory remarks.

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  US: Senior Jewish man dies after confrontation amid pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian protests in LA

  World | November 07, 2023 12:17 IST

  The 69-year-old Paul Kessler's death is being investigated as a homicide and authorities have not ruled out a hate crime after an autopsy revealed a blunt force trauma. Protests in support of Israel and Palestine have been raging across the world since the war broke out.

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  Maratha reservation row: Maharashtra govt takes three-key decisions in Cabinet meeting | DETAILS

  Maharashtra | October 31, 2023 15:53 IST

  Maratha reservation row: Amid incidents of violence over the Maratha reservation issue in parts of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday called activist Manoj Jarange over phone and assured a concrete decision on giving Kunbi certificates to the Maratha community.

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  'Shocked to my core': Indian student who picked up Tricolour in Pro-Khalistani protests in UK

  World | October 08, 2023 11:35 IST

  The Indian student who picked up the fallen national flag at Pro-Khalistani protests outside the Indian High Commission in London reacted to his viral video. He condemned the actions of the protestors towards the national flag.

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  ED summons TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on October 9

  India | October 04, 2023 13:33 IST

  Banerjee has been summoned by the ED again on October 9. Earlier, he failed to appear before the ED when he had been summoned on October 2.

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  Iran: Mahsa Amini's father detained by authorities on one-year anniversary of her death

  World | September 17, 2023 17:49 IST

  Amini's death in 2022 sparked widespread protests across the nation that led to the deaths of over 600 protesters.

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  Maharashtra: Fresh protests held in Latur seeking quota for Maratha community

  Maharashtra | September 09, 2023 20:45 IST

  A Maratha Kranti Morcha functionary claimed their request to the management of schools, colleges and coaching classes to keep these shut during the day evoked a good response.

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  Iran sentences two woman journalists to 3-year imprisonment for conspiracy, collusion

  World | September 04, 2023 13:43 IST

  The two journalists will serve a fraction of the term that will amount to less than a month, according to their lawyer. The remaining portion of their sentence has been suspended for five years.

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  Niger: Fresh anti-France protests erupt in Niamey as thousands demand withdrawal of French troops

  World | September 03, 2023 18:51 IST

  The military administration in Niger gave a 48-hour deadline to French Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte to leave the country, which he defied.

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  EXPLAINED | Why Niger citizens are protesting against France and why nations are supporting the coup

  Explainers | August 02, 2023 22:30 IST

  After the recent attack on the French embassy in Niamey, European nationals have launched evacuation efforts amid fears of a growing crisis in Niger following the sudden military coup.

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  Israel PM Netanyahu rushed to hospital for pacemaker implantation amid massive protests

  World | July 23, 2023 6:52 IST

  According to a statement from the Prime Minister's office, Netanyahu will be placed under sedation and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will stand for him as he undergoes the procedure.

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  Amid criticism over Quran-burning, Sweden allows protest to burn Torah, Bible outside Israeli embass

  World | July 15, 2023 8:14 IST

  Late June, a man had desecrated the Holy Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm in a protest approved by Swedish authorities, sparking widespread outrage among Muslim countries.

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  Canada: Indians wave tricolour outside consulate in Toronto to counter Khalistani supporters

  World | July 09, 2023 12:37 IST

  The Indian diaspora members in Toronto were seen raising slogans like 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram', 'Long Live India' and 'Khalistan Murdabad', along with placards denouncing the Khalistani demonstrations.

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  Low turnout: Pro-Khalistani protest outside Indian High Commission in UK fails to attract numbers

  World | July 09, 2023 10:20 IST

  Some Pro-Khalistan supporters also protested in front of the Indian consulate in Canada's Toronto on Saturday, and members of the Indian community with national flags were seen countering the Khalistani protesters there.

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  New UK legislation grants police expanded powers to clamp down on protests

  World | July 02, 2023 22:55 IST

  Protesters can face up to three years in prison if they are found digging underground tunnels to obstruct building works in the country. Obstruction of major transportation projects carries a sentence of six months.

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  Amid unrest in France, similar protests erupt in Switzerland's Lausanne over fatal police shooting

  World | July 02, 2023 17:05 IST

  AP reported police saying that several shop windows and a shop door were broken, while protesters threw stones and a Molotov cocktail at officers. Six of the seven detained protesters were teenagers aged 15 to 17, along with a 24-year-old Swiss man.

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  France: Protestors barge into malls, loot expensive bikes, iPhones; Macron asks to delete videos

  World | July 01, 2023 13:04 IST

  Macron zeroed in on social media platforms that have relayed dramatic images of vandalism and cars and buildings being torched, saying they are playing a “considerable role” in the violence.