Allahabad High Court stays caste-based rallies across Uttar Pradesh

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 11:48

In a blow to political parties, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday stayed caste-based rallies in Uttar Pradesh with immediate effect.

Bangladesh bans political rallies for a month

Last Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013, 21:29

The Bangladesh government on Sunday banned political rallies for one month, a step the opposition described as an attempt to mute dissenting voices.

Karnataka vote count: Liquor sale, rallies banned

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 18:47

Sale of liquor across Karnataka was banned for 24 hours from 6 pm on Tuesday and taking out of processions barred in Bangalore from 6 am to midnight on Wednesday in view assembly poll vote count in the state.

Rallies across Andhra Pradesh on May Day

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 17:26

Rallies, meetings and hoisting of flags marked the May Day celebrations here and across Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.

Allies lead pro-Chavez rallies across Venezuela

Last Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013, 08:45

Supporters of Prez Hugo Chavez held rallies across Venezuela and defended a controversial court ruling allowing the indefinite postponement of the socialist leader`s inauguration.

US asks citizens to avoid Pakistani rallies

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 17:56

The US embassy issued a security alert to its citizens in Pakistan in view of a march in the capital city by a religious leader.

Thousands join rallies in Hong Kong demanding greater democracy

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 18:36

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong, calling for its embattled leader to quit and demanded greater democracy 15 years after the former British territory returned to Chinese rule.

Clashes erupt as polarised Egypt braces for divisive referendum

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 20:34

Islamists backing President Muhammed Mursi and the secular opposition held rival rallies and clashed while making last-ditch efforts to swing the vote in their favour.

Former Thai PM charged with murder

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 18:39

The charge against Abhisit, who was prime minister at the time, relates to the fatal shooting of taxi driver Phan Kamkong.

Maha BJP to organise rallies on irrigation `scam`

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 20:38

Maharashtra BJP will take to streets the issue of corruption concerning irrigation projects in the state, senior party leader Gopinath Munde said on Wednesday.

3,000 youth recruited in police since 2010: J&K CM

Last Updated: Monday, October 8, 2012, 23:05

About 3000 youth, almost half of them hailing from different areas of Srinagar, got employment in police during 16 special recruitment rallies conducted since 2010, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was informed on Monday.