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CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

US seeking to amplify voices of protest in Iran amid turmoil

9:31 pm January 12, 2020

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Sunday tried to amplify voices of dissent in Iran by suggesting that the Islamic Republic is under internal threat after denying and then admitting it shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said street protests in Tehran show that the Iranian people are hungry for a more […]

Iran braces for protests after admitting plane shootdown

9:26 pm January 12, 2020

DUBAI: Iran’s security forces deployed in large numbers across the capital on Sunday, expecting more protests after its Revolutionary Guard admitted to accidentally shooting down a passenger plane at a time of soaring tensions with the United States. Riot police in black uniforms and helmets massed in Vali-e Asr Square, Tehran University and other landmarks […]

Kolkata: Activists hold protest rallies against PM Modi’s visit

3:57 pm January 11, 2020

Kolkata: Hundreds of protesters staged protest outside Kolkata airport and various parts of the state on Saturday against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the city during the day. Youth Congress activists assembled outside Kolkata airport and shouted slogans against Modi demanding that he should not be allowed to land in the city. SFI […]

India can now create Aatmanirbhar secured internet

Anti-CAA stir: Internet services to remain suspended in Ghaziabad for 24 hrs

9:01 pm December 26, 2019

Ghaziabad: In the wake of violence in parts of Uttar Pradesh during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, Internet services will remain suspended here for 24 hours from 10 pm on Thursday. The restriction will remain in place till 10 pm on Friday. This is the second time in the month that Internet services have […]

Bipin Rawat appears before parliamentary panel on defence, members question him on eastern Ladakh situation

Anti-CAA stir: Army chief says leadership does not mean leading people to violence

3:48 pm December 26, 2019

New Delhi: It is not leadership if leaders guide masses, comprising university and college students, to carry out arson and violence in our cities, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on Thursday while commenting on protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Leaders emerge from crowds but are not those who lead people in “inappropriate directions”, […]