BJP, Congress protest against each other over Rafale deal in Guwahati

Guwahati, Dec 19 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Assam unit and the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday staged massive protests in Guwahati over the Rafale deal issue.

Priest who organised protest against rape-accused bishop warned by Church

Thiruvanthapuram, Nov 22 (IBNS) : A priest in Kerala who organised protests in the state after the alleged rape of a nun by a powerful Catholic bishop was given a warning by the church in what appears to be an attempt to sweep under the carpet the recent scandal and protect the high pastoral pedestal.

Bhopal survivors demand immediate closure of Vedanta Sterlite factory

Bhopal, May 23 (IBNS): Demanding immediate closure of the Vedanta Sterlite factory in Toothukudi, survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal on Wednesday condemned the "unholy nexus between the Vedanta Sterlite company and the Tamil Nadu government for the death of more than a dozen people yesterday."

Assam: Massive protests against Union MoS Railway minister after he misbehaved with retired teacher

Guwahati, May 8 (IBNS): Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain courted a controversy at a government programme in Central Assam’s Nagaon district on Monday where he had interrupted and misbehaved with a retired teacher of a government school who was speaking on the poor road condition in his area. 

Bharat Bandh: Violence sweeps north India, 5 killed

Chandigarh/Agra/Bhopal, Apr 2 (IBNS): At least five people were killed as 'Bharat Bandh' called by several Dalit organisations turned violent in several parts of India on Monday.

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu's protesting farmers suspend strike till May 25 following CM's promise

New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu farmers, who have been protesting at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar for the last 39 days, called off their strike following assurance from state Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, media reports said on Sunday.

TN CM meets protesting farmers at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday met the Tamil Nadu farmers, who have been protesting at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar for the last 39 days.

Tamil Nadu: Farmers drink urine on 40th day of protest

Chennai, Apr 23 (IBNS): In order to grab the attention of the Prime Minister towards their demands, protesting farmers drank urine, as the protest entered the 40th day, on Saturday, media reports.

Kashmir shuts down following civilian casualties

Srinagar, Mar 29 (IBNS): Normal life was affected in Kashmir valley due to a strike called by the Kashmir Separatist leadership against the killings of three civilians in Budgam district during a gunfight between militants and forces on Tuesday.

Kolkata: SFI, DYFI stage protest against alleged irregularities in primary teachers recruitment

Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS): Protesting against the alleged unfair primary teachers' recruitment in the state and demanding a fresh and fair TET (Teachers Eligibility Test) exam, activists of CPI-M's students' and youths' wings- Students' Federation of India (SFI) and Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) respectively- held demonstration in Kolkata on Thursday.

Bihar Congressmen to beat plates on Jan 8 to protest currency ban

Patna, Jan 3 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The Congressmen in Bihar have announced to beat plates to protest demonetization drive by the Narendra Modi government.

Gujarat: Seven backward caste people attempt suicide

Ahmedabad, July 18 (IBNS): Protesting against the atrocities against them, seven dalit people, including a Congress leader, attempted suicide in Gujarat on Monday, reports said.