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Indian lawmakers keenly watching Facebook board's decision on Trump ban
The Parliamentary Committee also asked if the platforms have the right to take down or suspend accounts.
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US lawmakers back farmers protesting against new agri laws in India
Several US lawmakers have voiced their support for farmers agitating in India against the new farm laws and urged that they be allowed to protest peacefully. India has called the remarks by foreign leaders on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country. "I stand in solidarity with the Punjabi farmers in India protesting for their livelihoods and protection from misguided, manipulative government regulations, Congressman Doug LaMalfa said on Monday. "Punjabi farmers must be allowed to protest peacefully against their government without fear of violence," said the Republican lawmaker who represents Californian's first Congressional district. Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and several other states have been protesting on various borders of Delhi since November 26, seeking repeal of three farm laws enacted in September. Dubbing these laws as "anti-farmer", these farmers claim that the newly
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Closer India-US ties important amidst Chinese 'aggression': US lawmakers
The United States will remain steadfast in support of India's efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, said the letter dated August 5
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Policy change on foreign students is misguided: US varsities and lawmakers
Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne expresses his concern that the decision will create more uncertainty and complexity for international students
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With clock ticking, British MPs scrutinise Brexit deal to leave EU in time
After his stunning victory in last month's general election, Johnson is expected to have little trouble getting the legislation enshrining his EU divorce terms through parliament
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Johnson announces Brexit deal; 'unhappy' Corbyn vows to vote against it
'We've got a great new deal that takes back control,' Johnson said in a tweet
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Lawmakers have become virtual hostages of whip-driven tyranny: Manish Tiwari
He insisted that a party whip directs its members which way to vote practically on each and every bill
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