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Prophet remark row: VHP, Bajrang Dal demostrate in Delhi against protest

The Vishva Hindu Parishad and its youth wing Bajrang Dal Thursday staged demonstrations here against the recent violence in parts of the country over the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad

Cong to stage protests in Gujarat on June 17 against Delhi Police action

The Congress will stage protests across Gujarat on Friday condemning the Delhi police action at the AICC headquarters, a party leader said on Wednesday

Delhi Police dismisses allegation of entering Cong HQ, beating workers

The Delhi Police rejected as "totally false" the allegations that its personnel forcibly entered the Congress headquarters here and beat up party workers and leaders

Cong says Delhi police entered office, attacked workers; files complaint

The Congress filed a complaint at a local police station against the Delhi Police officials who allegedly manhandled the party members during a protest on Wednesday

Cong calls for massive protests for 2 days near Raj Bhavans, govt offices

In the letter signed by Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, it was stated that without any evidence and facts, the ED is being misused for seeking personal revenge and political vendetta

200 booked in Bhiwandi for protest against supporters of Nupur Sharma

The Bhiwandi police have registered two cases against more than 200 people for alleged unlawful assembly to protest against supporters of BJP functionary Nupur Sharma

Prophet remark row: 29 arrested so far in Ranchi violence case, says police

As many as 29 persons have been arrested in connection with violence in Ranchi, informed police on Wednesday

Assam govt keeping close watch on law and order situation: CM Himanta Biswa

"We are keeping a watch on law and order, and also ensuring that communal harmony is maintained," he said.

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar held on way to riot-hit Howrah

"Mr Majumdar was trying to travel to Howrah where prohibitory orders under CrPC 144 have been clamped. His visit could have created a law and order situation. This is a preventive arrest," police told

Precautionary measures being taken in state to maintain law, order: Bommai

Police Inspectors of all the police stations have been instructed to interact with community leaders of their respective areas to maintain peace and harmony, he said.

Protests in several parts of India over Prophet remarks; curfew in J&K

In Delhi, the protesters massed outside the historic Jama Masjid after the Friday prayers demanding the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Delhi to Gujarat: Protests in many places over remarks on Prophet

Protests after Friday prayers were reported in Delhi, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kolkata, Ranchi, Howrah and other places.

Protests erupt outside Jama Masjid demanding Nupur Sharma's arrest

A large crowd of people could be seen gathering at the steps of the famous mosque, some carrying placards and shouting slogans against Sharma.

30 arrested after protest outside police station over FIR against Owaisi

The protest was held on Thursday. A total of 33 protesters, including women, were detained and an FIR was registered for disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant

Telangana BJP president under house observation over protest on fare hike

Bharatiya Janata Party's Telangana President Bandi Sanjay Kumar has been put under house observation on Friday over a protest against Road Transport Corporation (RTC) fare hike in the state

Asaduddin Owaisi's party supporters protest after FIR against him in Delhi

"AIMIM supporters were protesting outside Parliament Street police station. Around 25, including two to three women, have been detained," a senior police officer said.

Fear-stricken govt employees carry out march in Jammu, demand transfer

Amid unabated targeted killings in Kashmir, hundreds of government employees posted in the valley took out a march on Thursday to demand their immediate transfer to their respective home districts.

Protests intensify in Sri Lanka amid acute shortage of LPG cylinders

Amidst the ongoing economic catastrophe in Sri Lanka, the inaccessibility to LPG cylinders for over a month has resulted in locals' protest outside Slave Island PS in Colombo on Saturday.

Sri Lanka crisis: Mahinda supporters attack anti-govt protesters,16 injured

The violence occurred following reports on Monday that Mahinda Rajapksa may offer to stand down as Prime Minister, as pressure mounts on the embattled government to form an interim administration

Abortion protesters rally in cities around US to ensure it remain legal

In the nation's capital, abortion rights protesters stood outside the Supreme Court, holding signs that said abortion is a human right, or Abort the Court