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Only elected ward panch members are eligible to vote in up-sarpanch elections, and ordinary voters do not participate in the process

Authorities deploy 70,000 officers to combat violence. Nearly 1,000 arrests made.

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Authorities had deployed 70,000 security forces across the country for the new marches, which were called to protest the cost of living.

Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.

Protesters in Albania have fought running battles with police, on a 12th day of anti-government protests.

Authorities had deployed 70,000 security forces across the country for the new marches, which were called, again, to protest the cost of living.

Authorities had deployed 70,000 security personnel across the country for new marches, called to protest the cost of living.

Clashes erupted in Paris as a mass march drew to a close Saturday, with more than 400,000 people rallying across France over school funding and soaring living costs in a fresh challenge to President Emmanuel Macron. Police made nearly 1,000 arrests, the government said.

The demonstrations drew large crowds, but a stronger police presence helped limit vandalism and property damage.

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of France as a vastly reinforced security presence appeared to have averted a repeat of last weekend's unrest, despite isolated clashes in several cities.

Police and elite security forces were out in force in French cities as tens of thousands participated in protests on Saturday. The situation turned tense toward the end of protests in several cities, including Paris.

BJP leader blames Trinamool Congress for the worker death; Trinamool denies allegations

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Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.

The second round of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup will determine which Pacific Island teams will stay in the race for top-two finishes in their pools in both the men's and women's competitions.

Ryan Bridge channelled his inner Paula Bennett, snapping 'Zip it sweeties' at the leaders.

Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on a Saudi target in Aden Wednesday, with smoke reportedly rising near the airport, marking the third strike in a week against the seat of the Riy...

Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on a Saudi target in Aden Wednesday, with smoke reportedly rising near the airport, marking the third strike in a week against the seat of the Riy...