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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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Approximately 150 individuals gathered outside the Victoria Hotel in Chadderton, Oldham, yesterday, as tensions surrounding the use of hotels to house asylum seekers persisted. The event witnessed two separate groups holding opposing views, with one side holding anti-racism placards and the other displaying England and Union flags. Despite the peaceful
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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
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced that the government has agreed to revoke several perks and privileges for parliamentarians in response to anti-government protests that have left five people dead and widespread destruction. The protests, which began on Monday, escalated into riots on Thursday after a motorcycle rideshare driver was
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A group of more than 100 medical professionals has issued a desperate plea to help Teuta Hoxha, a 28-year-old Palestinian activist on hunger strike in prison. Hoxha, who has been denied medical attention, is at risk of cardiac arrest due to critically low blood sugar levels. The medical professionals have
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Tens of thousands of protesters continued to demand reservation for the Maratha community in South Mumbai on Saturday, despite the somewhat improved traffic flow in the area. The protest, led by activist Manoj Jarange, drew support from various groups, including the Muslim community. While the protesters remained firm in their
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Anti-government demonstrations have ravaged Indonesia, claiming the lives of at least three individuals and injuring five others in a fire at a regional parliament building in eastern Indonesia. The protests, which began after a footage of a police killing of a motorcycle delivery driver spread, have left hundreds of people
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At 17, in the summer of 1998, I stumbled upon a CD single by the Asian Dub Foundation, which included the song "Free Satpal Ram." This protest song about a south Asian man who fought back against a racist attacker resonated deeply with me, and I was forever
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Former activists of the 1998 student movement, now organized under the 98 Resolution Network, have expressed support for President Prabowo Subianto's policies, citing his commitment to fighting corruption and protecting public welfare. The group has welcomed Prabowo's efforts to tackle graft cases, particularly in the natural
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Tensions in Indonesia escalated on the fifth day of nationwide protests as demonstrators clashed with riot police over lawmakers' allowances, leading to the destruction of infrastructure, looting, and burning of vehicles. The protests began in response to reports that all 580 lawmakers received a monthly housing allowance nearly 10
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Tensions ran high in Falkirk on Saturday as hundreds of protesters gathered outside a hotel believed to house asylum seekers, only to be met by a counter-protest from anti-racism activists. The demonstrations were called by the Save Our Future and Our Kids Futures groups, who alleged crimes linked to asylum
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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil launched an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Friday, demanding reservation in Maharashtra's OBC category for the Maratha community. Despite the risk of arrest and health complications, Jarange-Patil vowed not to end his fast until his demands are met, with
