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Sentiments against the amended Citizenship Act ran high on Friday at the burial of a 17-year-old youth who died in an alleged firing incident while he was returning from a protest venue, with many locals hailing him as a "martyr". (Photo: PTI)

‘Martyr! We salute you’: Tempers flare at Assam teen who died in firing during CAB protests

A senior police officials said the incident is being investigated and the allegations of the family are being looked into.

14 Dec 2019 10:21 AM

Bangladesh on Thursday asked India to enhance security for its Guwahati mission after a mob defaced two signposts near the chancery, as protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill rocked Assam, plunging the state into total chaos. (Photo: File)

Bangladesh asks India to increase Guwahati security amid protests over CAB

The Foreign Ministry in Bangladesh said that Indian envoy Das met acting foreign secretary Ahsan at his office on Thursday.

13 Dec 2019 11:01 AM

Two people died in protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill on Thursday according to Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, Assam Director General of Police (In-charge). (Photo: ANI)

No internet for 2 days in Meghalaya, indefinite curfew in Shillong amid protest

In a recent development, the suspension of mobile Internet services was extended for another 48 hours on Thursday in Assam.

13 Dec 2019 9:09 AM

Internet services have been suspended in Tripura for 48 hours from 2 pm on Tuesday in view of the ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, an official notification said. (Photo: ANI)

Tripura govt blocks internet services for 48 hours amid Citizenship Bill protests

Demonstrators raised slogans against the central government and demanded to keep the state out of the purview of the Bill.

10 Dec 2019 7:56 PM

Thousands of black-clad protesters from all walks of life gathered in Hong Kong on Sunday under a crisp blue sky for a rally that is expected to gauge support for democracy in the financial hub which has been roiled by protests for six months. (Photo: AP)

'Will fight for freedom until I die': Hong Kong protests cross half-year mark with rally

In a statement on Saturday, govt appealed for calm and said it has 'learned its lesson and will humbly listen to and accept criticism.'

08 Dec 2019 1:07 PM

A woman protesting against Unnao rape case, allegedly threw petrol on her six-year-old daughter outside Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday. (ANI)

Woman throws petrol on 6-yr-old daughter in protest against Unnao rape case in Delhi

The girl has been taken to emergency for the treatment, the woman has been taken into custody by the police.

07 Dec 2019 2:49 PM

China on Monday banned US military ships and aircraft from visiting Hong Kong and slapped sanctions on several US non-government organisations for allegedly encouraging anti-government protesters in the city to commit violent acts. (Photo: File)

China bars US military ships, aircraft from Hong Kong for 'encouraging' violent acts

A US defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said China's move would not have an impact on US military operations.

03 Dec 2019 10:39 AM

Protesters returned to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, ending a brief election lull and demanding the government make concessions a week after pro-democracy candidates won a landslide victory. (Photo: AP)

'This is not over': Hong Kong protesters return to the streets

Hong Kong's protests began in opposition to a bill that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China.

01 Dec 2019 2:17 PM

Locals on Friday staged a protest outside the Shadnagar Police Station here against the alleged rape and murder of a woman veterinary doctor on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

Locals protest over rape, murder of woman veterinary doctor in Hyderabad

Scores of locals gathered outside the police station and raised slogans against the police.

30 Nov 2019 1:48 PM

China warned the United States on Thursday it would take "firm counter measures" in response to US legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and said attempts to interfere in the Chinese-ruled city were doomed to fail. (Photo: AP)

'Clearly interfering': Furious China warns US of retaliation on backing Hong Kong protesters

More than 5,800 people have been arrested since June, the numbers increasing exponentially in October and November, as violence escalated.

28 Nov 2019 1:49 PM

The slipper, hurled by someone from the public, hit the side-window of his seat of the bus he was travelling in. (Photo: ANI)

Slipper hurled at Chandrababu Naidu's convoy during Amaravati tour

Responding to it, Naidu said the protestors were hired by ruling YSR Congress Party.

28 Nov 2019 1:29 PM

MDMK leader Vaiko and his party workers staged a protest at Jantar Mantar on Thursday morning against newly elected Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, police said. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

MDMK stages protest against newly elected Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Sri Lankan President will be on a three-day visit to India from November 28-30.

28 Nov 2019 1:16 PM

Students of a government school took out a protest march here on Friday demanding stern action against their teachers over the death of a 10-year old girl after being bitten by a snake inside her classroom. (Photo: File)

Kerala students take out march in protest over death of girl due to snakebite

Kerala CM said the incident was unfortunate and assured strong action against those responsible for the lapse in saving the child's life.

22 Nov 2019 1:44 PM

Dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters dramatically escaped a two-day police siege at a university campus late Monday by shimmying down ropes from a bridge to waiting motorbikes, after Beijing again warned it could intervene to end the crisis engulfing the city. (Photo: PTI)

Hong Kong Protesters' daring escape from university on bikes; see video

The university siege has become a battle of wills between Hong Kong's stretched police force and the constantly innovating protest movement.

19 Nov 2019 10:47 AM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Monday condemned the police action on protesting students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, saying it was not the right way to deal with democratic protests. (Photo: File)

'This is Modi's emergency': Yechury on police action against protesting JNU students

Yechury, who was JNU students' union president during Emergency, said peaceful demonstration was a democratic right in a democratic society.

18 Nov 2019 4:05 PM

Hundreds of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students in Delhi were stopped near campus soon after they began marching towards the Parliament on Monday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Protesting JNU students stopped by cops during march to Parliament

Police officials said adequate security arrangements have also been made along the route of the march.

18 Nov 2019 12:58 PM

China on Saturday deployed its troops in Hong Kong for the first time since the unprecedented pro-democracy protests began in the former British colony more than five months ago over a proposed extradition law, with soldiers in plain clothes clearing the roadblocks. (Photo: AP)

China army in Hong Kong for first time since pro-democracy protests began

It was also the first time in over a year that the PLA local garrison has been involved in the public community work.

17 Nov 2019 10:49 AM

Nearly 15 Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) employees were taken into custody by Falaknuma Police on Saturday when they were protesting in front of Farooq Nagar bus depot here. (Photo: ANI)

15 TSRTC employees taken into custody by Hyderabad police

The RTC Joint Action Committee (JAC) has called for a 'Bus roko' protest in Telangana on Saturday.

16 Nov 2019 1:45 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s effigy was burnt on Monday during a protest against Beijing for encroaching upon a chunk of Nepal’s land. (Photo: ANI)

Nepal protesters burn Xi Jinping’s effigy in protest against Chinese encroachment

The protestors hit the streets of Saptari, Bardiya, Kapilvastu district on Monday and chanted slogans against China.

12 Nov 2019 11:45 AM

The protesting students of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) have said the varsity is facing an "academic emergency" and demanded the removal of V-C M Jagadesh Kumar "for his inability to carry out the role of a Vice Chancellor in any reasonable and democratic manner". (Photo: PTI)

'Academic emergency' at varsity: JNU students demand VC's removal as teachers extend support

The students alleged the varsity is facing an 'academic emergency' created by the administration.

12 Nov 2019 10:07 AM

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