CM Shinde Breaks Indefinite fast of Maratha Communist Activist Manoj Jangre

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Maratha Quota Stir: CM Shinde Assures Efforts For Reservation

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assured to make efforts and increase human resources for the panel responsible for issuing certificates to Kunbi community for the Maratha Reservation. Notably, the assurance came after Maratha community activist Manoj Jarange Patil withdrew his indefinite fast and granted two months for the Shiv Sena… read-more

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 - 09:45 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Maratha Reservation, Eknath Shinde, Maratha Communist Activist, National news, protest

Prakash Solanke's House On Fire

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NCP Leader Prakash Solanke's Home Set On Fire, Visuals Surface Online

The Maratha Reservation movement is gaining momentum as violence and stone-pelting videos go viral on social media platforms. Protestors attacked the house of NCP MLA Prakash Solanke in Maharashtra's Majalgain in Beed district. The crowd also set vehicles on fire, as they were angered over his remarks on the hunger strike by pro-quota activist Manoj Patil. Meanwhile, Congress lashed ruling BJP, saying, "What is the Home Minister doing?"

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 02:33 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: NCP leader, Prakash Solanke, Maharashtra Quota, Maratha Reservation, protest

Shot

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UP: Father-Son Duo Open Fire At Family Of Girl Who Protested Against Molestation, Leaves 10 Injured

In Uttar Pradesh, a father-son duo allegedly open fired at a family in Mahoba district, on October 15. According to sources, the accused gun fired at a girl's family, who allegedly protested against molestation, leaving 10 people injured. Mahoba SP, Aparna Gupta, confirmed the incident. She further added, "We received information from village Bendo regarding gunshots being fired and some people getting injured."  A case is registered and… read-more

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 10:46 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Open fire, Mahoba, Molestation, protest

Abhishek Banerjee

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TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Protested At Rajghat, Demands Funds For WB

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee along with party workers and leaders sat on a dharna at the Rajghat here on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on Monday demanding the release of funds for West Bengal by the Centre. The Lok Sabha MP, accompanied by hundreds of men and women from the party including MPs, MLAs and ministers who had arrived from West Bengal to take part in the protest.

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 05:04 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: TMC, politics, Rajghat, protest, Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal

Arrested

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Manipur Police Arrest 2 Youths In Murder, Abduction Case

Team of Manipur Police and the Indian Army, in a joint operation, have arrested four persons, who are being held responsible for the murder of two youths -- Phijam Hemanjit and Hijam Linthoingambi – who were abducted in July. The disturbing images of the slain youths – one of them a NEET aspirant – had gone viral, leading to widespread protests in the state capital Imphal. Investigation is underway.

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 09:29 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Manipur, Imphal, protest, Youths arrested, Manipur police

Turmeric on minister

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Consider It Blessing, Says Dhangar Community Leader After Turmeric On Minister

After protesters demanding reservation for the Dhangar community smeared turmeric on revenue minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Gopichand Padalkar, a leader representing the Dhangar community in the BJP and member of the Maharashtra State Council, requested Minister Vikhe Patil to interpret their use of "Bhandara" (Turmeric Powder) as a positive gesture symbolising the blessing of Lord 'Khandoba,' whom the Dhangar community worships. 

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 - 04:47 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Dhangar Community, protest, Revenue Minister, Maharashtra(95), Turmeric Fiasco

Thane Congress unit protest

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Thane Congress Unit Warns Of Protest, Demands Improve Facilities At CSM Hospital

The Thane Congress unit on August 14 visited the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) run Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj hospital in Kalwa after the death of 27 patients in a span of just four days. The Thane city Congress office bearers along with MP Kumar Ketkar went to the hospital on Monday and questioned the superintendent of the hospital Aniruddha Malgaonkar about 27 deaths in four days.

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 05:52 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: CSM Hospital, Thane Congress Unit, protest, Improve facilities, Deaths

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PM Narendra Modi

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Opposition In Parliament Demand PM Modi's Statement On Viral Manipur Violence

In the ongoing Parliament Session, opposition MPs and leaders raised objections over PM Narendra Modi not speaking about the recent gruesome viral Manipur assault on two women. MP Raghav Chaddha, TMC leaders, Congress and other parties also protested and demanded a detailed discussion over the recent assault, which has shook the nation, and questioned why the Manipur Government and Central Government did not do anything.

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 07:00 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Parliament Session, Political Parties, protest, PM Narendra Modi, Viral Manipur Assault

Courtesy: ANI News

Wrestlers Protest

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Wrestlers To Continue Protest Against Brij Bhushan In Court

The wrestlers'protest will continue in the court, said Sakshi. Notably, after fighting for days on streets, at Delhi's Jantar-Mantar, they said, "In this case, the wrestlers' protest will continue until we get justice, but it (fight) will be in court and not on the road." They said, the Government of India has fulfilled their promise and filed a chargesheet against the WFI Chairman Brij Bhushan Sharan in sexual assault charges.

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 09:02 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: wrestlers, protest, Indian government, Brij Bhushan Sharan, Court Suit

Courtesy: NDTV

Protest

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Protest Over Removal Of Temple Portion In Mandawali: Delhi

In Delhi's Mandawali region, people gathered and protested the removal of a portion of a temple in the region, on June 22. Women and men were seen standing outside the temple with a stick, opposing the removal of temple portion. Furthermore, to control; the situation, the Delhi Police deployed in huge force. This is a developing story, details of the incident are awaited.

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 02:17 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: temple, Mandawali Temple, protest, Delhi Police

Courtesy: ANI News