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2 days, 17 hours ago

Delhi farmers to boycott assembly polls over unaddressed demands

NEW DELHI: Farmers from 360 villages in Delhi are set to hold a Mahapanchayat on Sunday at Mangolpuri in North West Delhi, with an agenda to boycott the upcoming assembly polls. The decision comes in protest against the Delhi government’s alleged failure to address their long-pending demands, according to Palam 360, the organisation spearheading the initiative. The organisation highlighted that …

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Pakistan's Jailed Former PM Imran Khan Threatens Civil Disobedience Movement If Demands Not Met By Sunday

ABP News

Lahore, Dec 20 Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has announced yet another round of protest, this time a civil disobedience movement, asking the Pakistani diaspora to boycott remittances if his demands are not met by Sunday. In a long post on his official X handle on Thursday, Khan, 72, put forth two major demands -- release of under-trial political …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

Gujarat Bar Council member to boycott oath-taking ceremony over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

New Indian Express

AHMEDABAD: Paresh Vaghela, a member of the Bar Council of Gujarat, has announced that he will boycott the upcoming event scheduled for December 30, 2024, in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on Dr. B.R. Shah, who is set to attend the Bar Council of Gujarat’s public ceremony as the chief guest, has drawn the ire of …

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1 week ago

"They don’t get it": Kristin Chenoweth slams conservative group's "Wicked" LGBTQ boycott

Salon

Broadway's original Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth, is defending "Wicked" from a boycott sparked by a conservative group The group, One Million Moms, released a statement warning parents and urging them not to take their children to Jon M. Chu’s movie musical because it is supposedly “pushing the LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children.” The statement adds, "Of course, the musical contains …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Navjot Sidhu recalls commentary banter with 'Shilpa Shetty fan' Geoffrey Boycott

India Today

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Sindhu Sidhu went down memory lane to share hilarious commentary banter with the legendary English batter Geoffrey Boycott. Sidhu shared that the banter revolved around Boycott's admiration for Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, the former co-owner of the Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals. After those two deliveries went by, I was waiting for him to respond.” …

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1 week, 5 days ago

BRS boycott of orientation programme sparks criticism

Deccan Chronicle

“The BJP MLAs are here, and so is the Communist MLA. This programme is to provide information and training on rules, procedures, responsibilities and rights of legislators,” Sridhar Babu explained on the sidelines of the two-day event that began at the MCR HRD Institute in the city on Wednesday. Earlier, in his address during the inaugural session, Sridhar Babu said …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Rashid Latif urges Pakistan to boycott tournament 'before BCCI takes this step'

Firstpost

Rashid Latif has urged Pakistan Cricket Board to boycott the 2025 Champions Trophy amid the ongoing stand-off with the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Rashid Latif, the former Pakistan captain, has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to boycott the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy before the BCCI takes a similar step. The fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy, to …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Video: Bangladeshi politician's boycott India call, burns Jaipur-made bedsheet

India Today

A senior leader of Bangladesh’s main opposition party, the BNP, publicly burned an India-made bedsheet in a symbolic protest amid escalating tensions between the two neighbouring nations. Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, the party’s senior joint secretary general, set the bedsheet, purportedly manufactured in Rajasthan's Jaipur, on fire during a ‘Boycott Indian Products’ programme in the city of Rajshahi on Tuesday. …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

MVA Legislators Boycott Maharashtra Assembly Oath Ceremony

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: The Congress, the Shiv Sena and the NCP legislators on Saturday decided not to take the oath as members of the Legislative Assembly to protest against EVMs. Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray said, “We are not against taking the oath of secrecy as MLAs, but we have chosen not to do so today in protest against EVM manipulation.” Calling …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Oppn pushes anti-EVM stand, boycotts special assembly session on first day

Hindustan Times

The opposition boycotted the first day of the special session of the Maharashtra assembly on Saturday, stepping up its campaign against the alleged manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines during the recent assembly elections. Dec 07, 2024: MLAs from the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance boycott the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Maharashtra assembly as a mark of protest against the …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Special Maharashtra session begins amid opposition boycott over EVMs

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: A three-day special session of the Maharashtra assembly commenced on Saturday to administer oaths to newly elected MLAs, with the Speaker election scheduled for Monday. Opposition parties chose to boycott the first day's proceedings The opposition parties chose to boycott the first day's proceedings after BJP MLA Chainsukh Sancheti was among the first legislators to take the oath of …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

England Players Could Boycott Hundred - Here's Why

ABP News

A group of "50 leading England cricketers" could boycott next year’s Hundred competition to protest the England and Wales Cricket Board’s overhaul of its NOC policy, which players need to participate in franchise tournaments, according to a report. "This includes the Pakistan Super League, which moves to a slot concurrent to the Indian Premier League in April and May next …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korea president survives impeachment after governing lawmakers boycott vote

CNN

CNN — South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote Saturday over his brief declaration of martial law but his party say they will seek his resignation. “This emergency martial law declaration stemmed from my desperation as the ultimate responsible party for state affairs,” Yoon said in a two-minute address. Yoon said he “will not avoid the legal …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation

Al Jazeera

Cricket Australia chief says he is ‘proud’ of the decision to cancel bilateral series against Afghanistan after outgoing ICC chair questions Australia’s ‘principles’. Australia’s top cricket official has defended his country’s decision to play against Afghanistan at the International Cricket Council World Cups while cancelling all bilateral series against the South Asian side due to the Taliban’s crackdown on women’s …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Boycott of state exhibition may rob Maharashtra art students of diplomas

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Students of art schools across Maharashtra – both aided and unaided -- stand to lose their diplomas as they have intensified their boycott of the 64th Maharashtra State Art Exhibition. Students of art schools across Maharashtra – both aided and unaided -- stand to lose their diplomas as they have intensified their boycott of the 64th Maharashtra State Art …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Shoppers threaten to boycott Tesco, Morrisons and Aldi over Arla Foods' food additive 'Bovaer'

Daily Mail

Dairy firm Arla is facing threats of a boycott over a controversial additive for cow feed that it says can reduce emissions related to cattle farming. Danish firm Arla - which holds the biggest dairy conglomerate in Britain - says the product can reduce methane emissions by 30 per cent among dairy cattle and is being supported by supermarkets Morrisons, …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Uniqlo faces calls for boycott in China after CEO’s Xinjiang cotton comment

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Uniqlo is facing calls for …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

How Vivek Oberoi battled career setbacks, 'boycott' to build ₹1200-crore empire; became richer than Ranbir, Allu Arjun

Hindustan Times

Last week, actor Vivek Oberoi was in the news as he bought a swanky new Rolls Royce Cullinan. Vivek Oberoi is one of the richest actors in India today How Vivek Oberoi battled a 'derailed' career The next big thing is how Vivek Oberoi had been described when he made his foray into Bollywood with Company in 2002. Vivek Oberoi's …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lawyers in southeastern Bangladesh boycott courts after violence kills 1

Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Lawyers in southeastern Bangladesh boycotted courts Wednesday to protest the killing of a colleague in a daylong violence over the arrest of a prominent minority Hindu leader. Hundreds of followers of Krishna Das Prabhu clashed with security officials and Muslims after a magistrate denied him bail and ordered him detained on sedition charges Tuesday pending further proceedings. …

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Georgian ruling party reopens parliament despite opposition boycott

Al Jazeera

Opposition parties call the results of the October elections ‘illegitimate’ and refuse to take their seats in the new parliament. Georgia’s ruling party has opened the first session of parliament after disputed elections and a boycott by the opposition. Pro-Western opposition parties called the results “illegitimate” and refused to take their seats in the new parliament. On Monday, Georgian Dream …

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1 month ago

‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom

Al Jazeera

London, United Kingdom – On a sunny autumn day, the Hiba Express – a fast food chain in Holborn, a bustling central London neighbourhood packed with restaurants, bookstores and shops – is full of diners. “And it tastes even better because you’re supporting Palestine.” Qashoo created Gaza Cola for several reasons, he says, but “number one was to boycott companies …

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1 month ago

'Real concern': Foreign officials sending warnings to Trump about boycott on intel sharing

Raw Story

On Wednesday morning, MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire reported that current and former domestic and foreign intel officials are expressing extreme alarm over the nomination by Donald Trump about his choice of former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence. Following a discussion on other problematic nominees, including ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, Lemire stated there …

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1 month ago

Vampire Diaries actor Michael Malarkey refuses Starbucks coffee, calls for boycott

India Today

Vampire Diaries actor Michael Malarkey has called for a boycott of Starbucks after he refused to drink the company's premium coffee at an event. The coffee chain has faced boycott calls from pro-Palestinian supporters, who accuse it of backing Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza, following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Watch the video here: British-American actor and The …

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1 month ago

Sephora in damage control as shoppers boycott brand over wild rumor about Trump campaign

Daily Mail

Sephora has hit back after viral rumors that it supported Donald Trump's campaign prompted left-leaning voters to boycott the beauty brand. One TikToker with the handle @karressmarie4 claimed the brand made 'big big big donations' to Trump's cause in a video, which got 1.9 million views after being shared 528,000 times. One TikToker claimed the brand made 'big big big …

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Delhi farmers to boycott assembly polls over unaddressed demands

Pakistan's Jailed Former PM Imran Khan Threatens Civil Disobedience Movement If Demands Not Met By Sunday

Gujarat Bar Council member to boycott oath-taking ceremony over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

"They don’t get it": Kristin Chenoweth slams conservative group's "Wicked" LGBTQ boycott

Navjot Sidhu recalls commentary banter with 'Shilpa Shetty fan' Geoffrey Boycott

BRS boycott of orientation programme sparks criticism

Champions Trophy 2025: Rashid Latif urges Pakistan to boycott tournament 'before BCCI takes this step'

Video: Bangladeshi politician's boycott India call, burns Jaipur-made bedsheet

MVA Legislators Boycott Maharashtra Assembly Oath Ceremony

Oppn pushes anti-EVM stand, boycotts special assembly session on first day

Special Maharashtra session begins amid opposition boycott over EVMs

England Players Could Boycott Hundred - Here's Why

South Korea president survives impeachment after governing lawmakers boycott vote

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation

Boycott of state exhibition may rob Maharashtra art students of diplomas

Shoppers threaten to boycott Tesco, Morrisons and Aldi over Arla Foods' food additive 'Bovaer'

Uniqlo faces calls for boycott in China after CEO’s Xinjiang cotton comment

How Vivek Oberoi battled career setbacks, 'boycott' to build ₹1200-crore empire; became richer than Ranbir, Allu Arjun

Lawyers in southeastern Bangladesh boycott courts after violence kills 1

Georgian ruling party reopens parliament despite opposition boycott

‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom

'Real concern': Foreign officials sending warnings to Trump about boycott on intel sharing

Vampire Diaries actor Michael Malarkey refuses Starbucks coffee, calls for boycott

Sephora in damage control as shoppers boycott brand over wild rumor about Trump campaign