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Politicians protest over India's controversial new citizenship law

Opponents of India's controversial new citizenship law have held a protest in New Delhi.

31/01/2020

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Up to 7 million people join 620km human chain in India protest

This human chain across the southern-Indian state was organized by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) to protest against the Indian government's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

27/01/2020

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Hindu worshippers take dip in Ganges River

Millions of Hindu worshippers gathered in the town of Prayagraj in northern India to take a ritualistic dip in the Ganges River.

25/01/2020

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Indians may be record-bakers with the world's longest cake

The 6.5 kilometre cake is more than double the length of the previous record holder.

16/01/2020

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Millions of Hindus gather to take 'holy dip' in the Ganges

Millions of Hindus gather to take 'holy dip' in the Ganges

14/01/2020

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Angry students protest over violent campus attack in India

It comes amid simmering anger over India's new citizenship law, which has resulted in violent protests and deadly clashes around the country.

09/01/2020

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Rejuvenate and reset with Ayurveda in Kerala

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Welcome to the rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage that for millennia has been used to detoxify the body, heal ailments, and refresh the senses.

08/01/2020

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Kerala leads the way in responsible tourism in India

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Kerala is a narrow sliver of land at the southern tip of India that's blessed with a diverse landscape and mesmerising culture.

08/01/2020

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Anti-government protest continues in New Delhi

They are over a controversial new citizenship law that critics say violates India's secular constitution.

27/12/2019

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German student 'kicked out of India' after joining anti-Modi protests

His sign read: '1933-45 We have been there.'

24/12/2019

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Fresh protest against India citizenship law in New Delhi

The protesters walked to the Jantar Mantar area near parliament and chanted slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and police.

24/12/2019

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Death toll rises to 17 in India as citizenship law protests continue

OP Singh, the chief of police in Uttar Pradesh state, says more police have died in clashes over the proposed citizenship law which critics say discriminates against Muslims

21/12/2019

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Student protest outside university in New Delhi

Protesters against India's controversial new citizenship law continued to gather in strength across all major Indian cities on Friday

20/12/2019

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At least three people reportedly killed as Indian protests continue

Police have arrested 1,200 people as demonstrators defy ban to protest against citizenship which critics say discriminates against Muslims

20/12/2019

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Mobile operators say mobile coverage suspended in parts of Delhi

Airtel and Vodafone India say they were told to shut down mobile and internet coverage in parts of capital in a bid to quell protests

19/12/2019

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India rocked by wave of violent protests against citizenship law

This fifth straight day of protest across India came after Modi’s government enacted a bill that excludes Muslims from future citizenship.

17/12/2019

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Activists clash with police in India's citizenship law protests

Officers using tear gas and batons tried to contain thousands of demonstrators who gathered near a university in Delhi.

16/12/2019

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Why is India's new citizenship law sparking protests?

Euronews looks at the bill and the controversies surrounding it as protests rage in the South Asian nation.

12/12/2019

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India deploys troops to curb violent protests over citizenship law

As India's upper house of parliament passed a bill making it easier for non-Muslim minorities from some neighbouring countries to seek Indian citizenship, protests took place in the state of Assam.

12/12/2019

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Rare two-headed snake causes a stir in eastern India

Villagers in India didn't want to hand over the two-headed cobra, believing it was associated with mythology.

11/12/2019

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Outrage in India following string of violent rape and murder cases

Women performed the feminist anthem 'A Rapist in Your Path' on Saturday to call out government inaction to tackle India's high rape rate.

08/12/2019

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At least 43 dead after fire sweeps through factory in Delhi

The devastating fire broke out early on Sunday morning.

08/12/2019

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Police go pink to highlight women's safety in crime-hit Delhi

Delhi has the highest rate of crime against women in India. Now, a special pink patrol is hoping to tackle the problem.

29/11/2019

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Scenes of joy at New Delhi pride, but marchers still lack 'acceptance'

More than 1,000 people marched through New Delhi to celebrate India’s sexual diversity — but they said there is a long way to go to find acceptance.

24/11/2019

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Children protest severe pollution in India after school closures

Toxic smog that surrounds New Delhi has plunged air quality into the "severe" category on several days this month.

17/11/2019

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Oxygen bar sells fresh air in pollution-hit New Delhi

If you need an idea of how bad air quality is in India's capital, then here it is.

15/11/2019