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Farmers’ protest turns violent in MP; two killed in police firing, admn denies

Bhopal, June 6 : Violence broke out on Tuesday during a farmers’ protest in Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh leading to curfew restrictions and prohibitory orders in the district, the administration said. According to unconfirmed reports, two farmers were killed and four were wounded after the police opened fired on violent protesters in Bhai Parshnath area, […]

Rise of lynch mobs linked to ruling party, says Sonia at CWC meet

New Delhi, June 6 : Accusing the BJP of whipping up divisive issues and attempting to control food habits of people, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said lynch mobs with close ideological affinity to the ruling establishment were rising in India. Obliquely referring to the ongoing debate around the new government rules banning sale […]

China in touch with Russia over India’s NSG bid, says official

Beijing, June 6 : China on Tuesday said it is in touch with Russia over India’s entry into the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), but made it clear that its position on the issue remained “unchanged”. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying’s comments came a day after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that India […]