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From Parliament To Luxury Hotels, Nepal's Protest Movement Targeted The Elite
As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences were attacked by arsonists amid anger at the lavish lifestyle of the elites in one of the world's poorest countries.
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How TikTok Became The Go-To Communication Tool For Nepal Protesters
Demonstrators, out on the streets in unprecedented numbers, used social media, particularly TikTok, as their main communication channel in Nepal.
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Nepal Lifts Ban On Social Media Apps After Deadly Protests
The Nepal government was the first to blink. In a late-night decision, the government lifted the ban on social media apps after protests, led by Gen Z, turned violent, resulting in clashes with the police that led to the death of 19 people.
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Protesters Vandalise Parliament Gate As Protests Turn Violent In Nepal
Thousands of young Nepalis marched in the capital Kathmandu on Monday demanding that the government lift its ban on social media platforms and end the culture of corruption pervading the country.
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3 New Zealand MPs Banned From Parliament For Staging Haka Protests
New Zealand's parliament on Thursday handed record-long suspensions to three Indigenous Maori lawmakers who last year staged a protest haka on the debating floor.
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Destroyed Spirit Of Constitution Makers: PM Slams Congress On Emergency
Recalling the Emergency period in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Congress government for jailing and banning the works of multiple individuals who protested against the ruling government at that time.
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Posters, Banned In Parliament, Were Weapons Of War In Bengal Assembly
The BJP-Trinamool Congress tussle over violence during Tuesday's protests has hit the Bengal Assembly, where both sides came armed with bundles of posters today.
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Parliament Premises Can't Be Used For Protests, Strikes, Says Rule
Demonstrations, protests, dharnas, fast or religious ceremonies can no longer be held in the precincts of Parliament House, a circular by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat states.
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Rahul Gandhi's Definition Of "Unparliamentary" And A Dig At PM Amid Row
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today gave his definition of the word "unparliamentary" amid growing protests by opposition lawmakers over the latest list of words deemed unfit for parliament. Predictably, Mr Gandhi's took a dig at Prime Minister Naren
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Hijab Row: Protests Banned Near Bengaluru Schools, Colleges For 2 Weeks
The row over the use of hijab or headscarves by women in educational institutions had ripples in parliament today. In Bengaluru, the police banned gatherings and protests near educational institutions.
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Farmer Leaders Say Will Block Roads Across The Country On Saturday
Farmers protesting against the Centre's three farm laws have called for a countrywide "chakka jam" protest on Saturday. The protest will be held only for three hours -- from noon to 3 pm -- during which all transport will be brought to a standstill. The announcement was made this evening -- the day the aborted march to parliament was planned.
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Priyanka Gandhi's Notes Ban Parallel As She Joins Protests At India Gate
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday visited India Gate in Delhi to show solidarity with students who are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Law, whose passage in parliament last week has led to the eruption of violent agitations in several parts of the country.
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Citizenship Act: Jamia Students Clash With Delhi Police, Large Gatherings Banned
Hundreds of students from the Jamia Millia Islamia University clashed with police in Delhi today, after they were prevented from taking out a protest march to the Parliament House against the amended Citizenship Act. Police detained 50 protesters as the violence spiralled out of control and a ban on large gatherings was imposed in the area, news ag...
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Internet Ban Extended In Parts Of Assam, Hit By Citizenship Bill Protests
The Guwahati police chief was removed on Thursday, even as thousands of protesters took to the streets in defiance of a curfew imposed on the city after the parliament cleared the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill the previous night. The suspension of Internet services in 10 districts of Assam has been extended for another 48 hours from noon...
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Surrogacy Regulation Bill Passed In Lok Sabha: 10 Points
The surrogacy bill that was introduced in Lok Sabha in 2016 was passed today amid noisy protests by Congress and AIADMK parliamentarians over other issues. The bill bans commercial surrogacy and only allows it among close relatives. The proposed law allows surrogacy for couples that cannot have children. Health Minister JP Nadda said the aim of the...
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From Parliament To Luxury Hotels, Nepal's Protest Movement Targeted The Elite
As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences were attacked by arsonists amid anger at the lavish lifestyle of the elites in one of the world's poorest countries.
-
How TikTok Became The Go-To Communication Tool For Nepal Protesters
Demonstrators, out on the streets in unprecedented numbers, used social media, particularly TikTok, as their main communication channel in Nepal.
-
Nepal Lifts Ban On Social Media Apps After Deadly Protests
The Nepal government was the first to blink. In a late-night decision, the government lifted the ban on social media apps after protests, led by Gen Z, turned violent, resulting in clashes with the police that led to the death of 19 people.
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Protesters Vandalise Parliament Gate As Protests Turn Violent In Nepal
Thousands of young Nepalis marched in the capital Kathmandu on Monday demanding that the government lift its ban on social media platforms and end the culture of corruption pervading the country.
-
3 New Zealand MPs Banned From Parliament For Staging Haka Protests
New Zealand's parliament on Thursday handed record-long suspensions to three Indigenous Maori lawmakers who last year staged a protest haka on the debating floor.
-
Destroyed Spirit Of Constitution Makers: PM Slams Congress On Emergency
Recalling the Emergency period in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Congress government for jailing and banning the works of multiple individuals who protested against the ruling government at that time.
-
Posters, Banned In Parliament, Were Weapons Of War In Bengal Assembly
The BJP-Trinamool Congress tussle over violence during Tuesday's protests has hit the Bengal Assembly, where both sides came armed with bundles of posters today.
-
Parliament Premises Can't Be Used For Protests, Strikes, Says Rule
Demonstrations, protests, dharnas, fast or religious ceremonies can no longer be held in the precincts of Parliament House, a circular by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat states.
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Rahul Gandhi's Definition Of "Unparliamentary" And A Dig At PM Amid Row
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today gave his definition of the word "unparliamentary" amid growing protests by opposition lawmakers over the latest list of words deemed unfit for parliament. Predictably, Mr Gandhi's took a dig at Prime Minister Naren
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Hijab Row: Protests Banned Near Bengaluru Schools, Colleges For 2 Weeks
The row over the use of hijab or headscarves by women in educational institutions had ripples in parliament today. In Bengaluru, the police banned gatherings and protests near educational institutions.
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Farmer Leaders Say Will Block Roads Across The Country On Saturday
Farmers protesting against the Centre's three farm laws have called for a countrywide "chakka jam" protest on Saturday. The protest will be held only for three hours -- from noon to 3 pm -- during which all transport will be brought to a standstill. The announcement was made this evening -- the day the aborted march to parliament was planned.
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Priyanka Gandhi's Notes Ban Parallel As She Joins Protests At India Gate
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday visited India Gate in Delhi to show solidarity with students who are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Law, whose passage in parliament last week has led to the eruption of violent agitations in several parts of the country.
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Citizenship Act: Jamia Students Clash With Delhi Police, Large Gatherings Banned
Hundreds of students from the Jamia Millia Islamia University clashed with police in Delhi today, after they were prevented from taking out a protest march to the Parliament House against the amended Citizenship Act. Police detained 50 protesters as the violence spiralled out of control and a ban on large gatherings was imposed in the area, news ag...
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Internet Ban Extended In Parts Of Assam, Hit By Citizenship Bill Protests
The Guwahati police chief was removed on Thursday, even as thousands of protesters took to the streets in defiance of a curfew imposed on the city after the parliament cleared the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill the previous night. The suspension of Internet services in 10 districts of Assam has been extended for another 48 hours from noon...
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Surrogacy Regulation Bill Passed In Lok Sabha: 10 Points
The surrogacy bill that was introduced in Lok Sabha in 2016 was passed today amid noisy protests by Congress and AIADMK parliamentarians over other issues. The bill bans commercial surrogacy and only allows it among close relatives. The proposed law allows surrogacy for couples that cannot have children. Health Minister JP Nadda said the aim of the...
