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Kolkata, March 9 – Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar faced protests and demonstrations with black flags and “Go-Back” posters by Trinamool Congress activists on Monday morning while he was leaving after offering prayers at the iconic Goddess Kali temple in Kalighat, South Kolkata...

Srinagar, March 9 – All educational institutions across the Kashmir Valley reopened on Monday as normal life resumed in all 10 districts of the Valley following the subsiding of pro-Ayatullah Ali Khamenei protests that had erupted after the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.Officials stated that...

Srinagar, March 9 Educational institutions in Kashmir reopened on Monday after remaining closed for a week due to protests over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli air strike."Schools and other higher educational institutions have resumed functioning...

Kolkata, March 8 Some people waved black flags and raised slogans against the Election Commission on Sunday evening as Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who arrived on a three-day visit to West Bengal, was travelling by road from the Kolkata Airport to his hotel.Ruling Trinamool...

Jaipur, March 8 The government should take strict action against those attempting to create unrest in the country in response to the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Vishwa Hindu Parishad national spokesperson Amitosh Pareek said.Such action would help prevent similar...

Karachi, March 8 The Sindh provincial government of Pakistan has increased the deployment of police and paramilitary personnel at the US Consulate to over 1,000, following recent clashes between police and protesters over the killing of Shia supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.More than 12...

Kathmandu, March 8 – Nepal’s investigation panel, which was looking into the September protests by Gen Z and its aftermath, in which over 70 people were reportedly killed and led to the fall of the K. P. Sharma Oli government, finally submitted its report to interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki...

Lahore, March 7 Protesting the continuation of the curfew in Skardu of PoK following the violent protests last weekend, a prominent opposition leader of Pakistan on Saturday criticized the government for not taking any meaningful action against those who opened fire on unarmed civilians.At...

Jammu, March 7 The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee said on Saturday that the party will organize protests in all district headquarters on March 9 against the recent India-US trade deal and will demand the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Addressing a press conference...

New Delhi, March 7 Student leaders and activists on Saturday alleged that university administrations across the country are increasingly responding to student dissent through "suspensions, expulsions, and intimidation," reflecting a broader attempt to curb democratic student politics in...

Islamabad, March 7 – A leading international human rights organization has expressed grave concerns over the deaths of at least 26 people during protests that erupted across Pakistan following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, last week.Amnesty International has called for a...

Srinagar, March 7 Senior CPI-M leader and Kulgam MLA M Y Tarigami appealed to the Centre on Saturday to condemn the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, saying that Tehran and New Delhi shared traditional relations and had supported each other in difficult times."I want to appeal to the Indian...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 The private hospital nurses association, which staged protests in Kerala, stated that it would not compromise on its demand for a basic salary of ₹40,000 for nurses and warned of an indefinite strike if the demand was not met.Addressing a press conference here...

Srinagar, March 7 Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir Police to release those arrested for staging protests in the Valley against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israel strike on February 28."Numerous...

Srinagar, March 7 – Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat reviewed anti-terrorist operations and the prevailing law and order situation in the Awantipora police district on Saturday.Officials said DGP Nalin Prabhat, IPS, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to...

Islamabad, March 7 – The Balochistan province of Pakistan reflects more than just a regional crisis, exposing the structural weaknesses of the Pakistani authorities and underscoring the risk of militarizing politics.By portraying Balochistan solely as a security problem, Islamabad's approach...

New Delhi, March 7 – Tension continued on Saturday in JJ Colony in Uttam Nagar, West Delhi, following the tragic incident that occurred during Holi celebrations, which later resulted in the death of a young man. The situation in the area remains volatile, with heavy deployment of security forces...

Kolkata, March 7 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that the women's wing of the ruling Trinamool Congress will stage protests in the streets over the increase in LPG prices.The prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders were increased by a steep Rs 60 and Rs...

Authorities lifted restrictions across Kashmir on Saturday after a week of curbs imposed following protests triggered by the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Mar 07, Srinagar: Life across Kashmir returned to normal on Saturday after authorities lifted...

Srinagar, March 7 – Life returned to normal in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after six days, as authorities lifted all restrictions and people resumed their daily routines.Shops, private transport, other businesses, public transport, banks, post offices, and government offices were operating...