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'Pahalgam Attack Showed Which Nations Are India's Friends': RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
The stance of nations after the Pahalgam terror attack showed the nature and extent of their friendship with India, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday.
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'Violent Uprisings Don't Change Anything': Mohan Bhagwat On Gen Z Protests
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Thursday that violent civil protests - such as last month's Gen Z-led agitation in Nepal that overthrew a corrupt government and forced political change, and similar movements in Sri Lanka in July last year and in Banglad
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TVK Leader Charged For Controversial 'Gen Z' Post After Stampede
A senior leader of actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been charged over a social media post calling for Tamil Nadu's "Gen Z" youth to emulate recent protests in Nepal and rise against what he termed a "wicked government".
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How Public Fury Toppled Leaders In Nepal, Sri Lanka And Bangladesh
The swelling wave of public anger first swept through the island nation of Sri Lanka in 2022 and ousted the president. Two years later, it erupted in Bangladesh as protesters toppled the ruling government.
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Protests Erupt In Sri Lankan Capital Over Ex-President Wickremesinghe's Arrest
More than 1000 supporters of Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe protested his arrest in Colombo on Tuesday ahead of a crucial hearing to decide whether to grant bail to the senior opposition politician accused of misusing public funds.
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India Lodges Strong Protest After Fishermen Injured In Lankan Navy Firing
India on Thursday lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka over the firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island on Tuesday morning.
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Amid BCCI vs PCB Champions Trophy Hosting Row, Sri Lanka A To Leave Pakistan Tour Midway Over Political Protests
The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that following consultation with the Sri Lankan board, it has postponed the last two 50-over matches between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A
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Sri Lanka Allows Foreign Ships To Restock At Its Ports After China Protest
Sri Lanka has said it will allow foreign offshore research ships for replenishments at its ports despite a one-year ban on such vessels, a senior official has said after China protested to Colombo.
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Sri Lanka Police Deploys Anti-Riot Squad To Protect SLC Premises Fearing Protest
Sri Lanka police's anti-riot squad was on Friday deployed in front of the premises of the country's cricket board (SLC) following fears of a demonstration by enraged fans after the national team's crashing defeat at the hands of India in the ongoing World Cup.
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Cop Sacked For Playing Piano As Protesters Broke Into Sri Lanka President's House
Sri Lanka's police force said Friday it had sacked an officer who entertained protesters with an impromptu piano performance after they entered the island nation's presidential compound last year.
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China Buying 1 Lakh Endangered Monkeys For Experiments? Sri Lanka Says...
Sri Lanka has confirmed China's request for importing 1,00,000 endangered monkeys from the cash-strapped island nation, amidst protests from environmental groups against the deal.
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Sri Lanka Bans Strikes As Anti-Tax Protests Spread
Sri Lanka's government said Tuesday it was banning strikes in several key sectors, a day ahead of a planned one-day national stoppage called by unions to protest against painfully high taxes and utility bills.
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Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Likely To Delay March 9 Election
Bankrupt Sri Lanka is set to postpone local elections due next month, according to a top official, prompting opposition protests today that forced parliament to be adjourned.
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Lanka Cops Question Gotabaya Rajapaksa Over President's House Cash
Sri Lanka's former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been questioned by police over the discovery of a large amount of cash in his office-cum-residence when he fled the country for safety as thousands of protesters stormed the place in July last year.
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Tamil Protesters In Sri Lanka Pull Out Shampoo To Wash Hair As Police Fire Water Cannons
In a gesture of defiance, the Tamilian protesters pulled out the shampoo and started using the sprayed water to wash their hair.
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'Pahalgam Attack Showed Which Nations Are India's Friends': RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
The stance of nations after the Pahalgam terror attack showed the nature and extent of their friendship with India, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday.
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'Violent Uprisings Don't Change Anything': Mohan Bhagwat On Gen Z Protests
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Thursday that violent civil protests - such as last month's Gen Z-led agitation in Nepal that overthrew a corrupt government and forced political change, and similar movements in Sri Lanka in July last year and in Banglad
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TVK Leader Charged For Controversial 'Gen Z' Post After Stampede
A senior leader of actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been charged over a social media post calling for Tamil Nadu's "Gen Z" youth to emulate recent protests in Nepal and rise against what he termed a "wicked government".
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How Public Fury Toppled Leaders In Nepal, Sri Lanka And Bangladesh
The swelling wave of public anger first swept through the island nation of Sri Lanka in 2022 and ousted the president. Two years later, it erupted in Bangladesh as protesters toppled the ruling government.
-
Protests Erupt In Sri Lankan Capital Over Ex-President Wickremesinghe's Arrest
More than 1000 supporters of Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe protested his arrest in Colombo on Tuesday ahead of a crucial hearing to decide whether to grant bail to the senior opposition politician accused of misusing public funds.
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India Lodges Strong Protest After Fishermen Injured In Lankan Navy Firing
India on Thursday lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka over the firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island on Tuesday morning.
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Amid BCCI vs PCB Champions Trophy Hosting Row, Sri Lanka A To Leave Pakistan Tour Midway Over Political Protests
The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that following consultation with the Sri Lankan board, it has postponed the last two 50-over matches between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A
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Sri Lanka Allows Foreign Ships To Restock At Its Ports After China Protest
Sri Lanka has said it will allow foreign offshore research ships for replenishments at its ports despite a one-year ban on such vessels, a senior official has said after China protested to Colombo.
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Sri Lanka Police Deploys Anti-Riot Squad To Protect SLC Premises Fearing Protest
Sri Lanka police's anti-riot squad was on Friday deployed in front of the premises of the country's cricket board (SLC) following fears of a demonstration by enraged fans after the national team's crashing defeat at the hands of India in the ongoing World Cup.
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Cop Sacked For Playing Piano As Protesters Broke Into Sri Lanka President's House
Sri Lanka's police force said Friday it had sacked an officer who entertained protesters with an impromptu piano performance after they entered the island nation's presidential compound last year.
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China Buying 1 Lakh Endangered Monkeys For Experiments? Sri Lanka Says...
Sri Lanka has confirmed China's request for importing 1,00,000 endangered monkeys from the cash-strapped island nation, amidst protests from environmental groups against the deal.
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Sri Lanka Bans Strikes As Anti-Tax Protests Spread
Sri Lanka's government said Tuesday it was banning strikes in several key sectors, a day ahead of a planned one-day national stoppage called by unions to protest against painfully high taxes and utility bills.
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Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Likely To Delay March 9 Election
Bankrupt Sri Lanka is set to postpone local elections due next month, according to a top official, prompting opposition protests today that forced parliament to be adjourned.
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Lanka Cops Question Gotabaya Rajapaksa Over President's House Cash
Sri Lanka's former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been questioned by police over the discovery of a large amount of cash in his office-cum-residence when he fled the country for safety as thousands of protesters stormed the place in July last year.
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Tamil Protesters In Sri Lanka Pull Out Shampoo To Wash Hair As Police Fire Water Cannons
In a gesture of defiance, the Tamilian protesters pulled out the shampoo and started using the sprayed water to wash their hair.
