Nicaragua has been racked by civil unrest since protests broke out in April against former Marxist guerrilla leader Ortega and his Sandinistas over plans to cut welfare benefits. Ortega scrapped the cuts, but the violent repression of dissent sparked wider protests, leading to accusations that the president increasingly resembles former …
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PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline extended till March 2019 : CBDT
This is the fifth time the government has extended the deadline for individuals to link their Permanent Account Number to their biometric ID. The Central Board of Direct Taxes had last extended the deadline on March 27. As per updated data till March, over 16.65 crore PANs, out of the …
Read More »Argentine women march for abortion rights in #NotOneMore march
In prior years, the focus was a march against against gender-based violence. This year the march was focused on legalisation of abortion, amid the growing movement in the South American country. The colour green was prevalent in the rally, which represents the abortion fight. Many of the demonstrators also carried …
Read More »Cate Blanchett leads women march, demands parity at Cannes Film Festival
The demonstration assembled major Hollywood stars, including Salma Hayek, Kristen Stewart, Jane Fonda, Marion Cotillard, Lea Seydoux, Ava DuVernay, Patty Jenkins, Sofia Boutella and other directors and industry executives. “As women, we all face our own unique challenges, but we stand together on these stairs today as a symbol of …
Read More »Priyanka gets shoved at Rahul Gandhi`s midnight march
As Congress chief Rahul Gandhi led a midnight march here tonight to protest the Kathua and Unnao minor rape cases, his sister Priyanka Vadra got shoved by some in a chaotic crowd, prompting her to ask people to think about the cause for which they had assembled there.
Read More »Kathua and Unnao rape case: Congress to hold candlelight march in all state capitals
NEW DELHI: On the instruction of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, party members will hold candlelight march in all state capitals protest over the Kathua and Unnao rape cases. Earlier on Thursday, in an attempt to pressure the Centre to take action in the gang-rape cases of the minors in Kathua …
Read More »JNU students clash with cops, march to Parliament halted by water canons
New Delhi: Unruly scenes of violence broke out on Friday afternoon when a protest march of JNU students and members of JNU Teachers’Association (JNUTU) to Parliament was brought to a halt by Delhi Police. The protestors were demanding suspension of Professor Atul Johri – accused of sexually harassing students. Students …
Read More »Shaheed Diwas 2018: Bhagat Singh was hanged on March 23, 1931 – His memorable quotes
New Delhi: Every year, on March 23, Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas is observed in memory of three freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were hanged till death on March 23, 1931, in Lahore jail by the colonial British. Born on September …
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