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Protesters have increasingly disrupted politicians' speeches and events in Scotland, highlighting the growing concern for personal safety and security. On Monday, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar was confronted by a protester at a Holyrood event, while Sir Keir Starmer faced a similar incident at the Labour party conference in
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Ben Jones Hoxha, a 28-year-old woman held at HMP Peterborough, has been on hunger strike for over 21 days as she awaits trial for her alleged involvement in a break-in at an Elbit Systems facility in August 2024. The incident, which resulted in over £1 million in damages, saw 18
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Four OBC (Other Backward Classes) members launched an indefinite hunger strike in Jalna's Antarwali Sarati village, demanding protection of their 27% quota. The protest has garnered support from prominent OBC politicians, including NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal and Sakal OBC Samaj activist Vitthal Talekar. The movement aims to safeguard
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Student groups and authorities reported the use of tear gas by Indonesian police to disperse crowds near two universities in Bandung, a major regional city, as nationwide protests continued to escalate. The demonstrations, which have resulted in eight fatalities since last week, initially began in the capital Jakarta, targeting government
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Thousands of people took to the streets across Indonesia in anti-government protests over the past week, leading to widespread violence, property damage, and at least seven deaths. The demonstrations began on August 25, sparked by controversies surrounding a housing allowance for MPs, strict austerity measures, and policies perceived as benefiting
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Traffic on the Pune-Mumbai routes surged on Sunday as thousands from the Maratha community travelled to Mumbai to join the ongoing protest led by activist Manoj Jarange Patil at Azad Maidan. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) deployed additional buses from major depots to manage the increased demand, but
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Teuta Hoxha, a 29-year-old British political prisoner, has been on her 22nd day of hunger strike in HMP Peterborough, risking her life to raise awareness about the prison's unfair treatment and medical neglect. Hoxha's demands include the reinstatement of her job in the prison library and
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The ongoing Maratha quota protests in Mumbai have disrupted normal traffic and caused inconvenience to commuters, with the protesters vowing to continue their demonstrations until their demands for a 10% quota under the Other Backwards Class (OBC) category are met. The protests, led by activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, have entered their
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The Maratha reservation agitation led by Manoj Jarange-Patil has led to severe disruptions of public transport services across Mumbai. The agitation, demanding reservation for the Maratha community in education and government jobs under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota, has resulted in traffic snarls and congestion in multiple areas. A
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Thousands of people have taken to the streets across Indonesia, torching parliament buildings and vehicles in a wave of violent protests that have left seven people dead. The unrest emerged as a response to reports of excessive housing allowances given to lawmakers, pushing the nation's economic hardship and
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Citizen activist Seema Tank has filed a complaint with the Panvel Municipal Corporation, CIDCO, and the LokAyukta alleging illegal encroachment and misuse of a government plot in Sector 16, Kharghar, by Sri Sai Ganesh Mandir Trust. The plot, located near mangroves and wetlands, has raised concerns about disturbance to local
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As Teuta Hoxha, 29, a Palestinian Action supporter, entered her 18th day without food, medical professionals have raised serious concerns about her treatment and health. Hoxha, who is awaiting trial for allegedly being part of a raid on an Elbit Systems factory, has been on a hunger strike in protest
