In the Georgian parliament on Monday (April 15), lawmakers started a fist fight because the ruling party wanted to pass a controversial bill about "foreign agents." This bill has upset Western countries and triggered protests at home. A video on Georgian TV showed Mamuka Mdinaradze, a leader of the ruling party, getting punched by an opposition member while speaking in parliament.

The incident led to a bigger fight involving multiple lawmakers, which sometimes happens in Georgia's&nbsp;parliament. Video showed Elisashvili being cheered by protesters outside the parliament building.

Earlier this month, Georgian Dream announced it would bring back a law that makes organisations receiving foreign funds register as foreign agents or pay fines. This decision comes 13 months after protests made them abandon the idea.

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The bill has caused tension with European nations and the United States, who have expressed their opposition to its approval. The European Union, which granted Georgia candidate status in December, has stated that this action goes against the values of the bloc.

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<h2>What's the&nbsp;Georgian Dream?</h2>

Georgian Dream claims it aims for the country to become a member of both the EU and NATO, despite strengthening relations with Russia and facing allegations of authoritarianism domestically. The party argues that the bill is essential to counter what it sees as "pseudo-liberal values" imposed by foreigners and to enhance transparency.&nbsp;

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Georgia's government announced that Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with ambassadors from the EU, UK, and US on Monday to discuss the bill. In a statement, Kobakhidze defended the proposed law as a means to enhance accountability and expressed confusion over why Western nations were against it.

Critics within Georgia have dubbed the bill "the Russian law," likening it to legislation employed by the Kremlin to suppress dissent in Russia.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the Georgian parliament on Monday (April 15), lawmakers started a fist fight because the ruling party wanted to pass a controversial bill about "foreign agents.

In the Georgian parliament on Monday (April 15), lawmakers started a fist fight because the ruling party wanted to pass a controversial bill about "foreign agents." This bill has upset Western countries and triggered protests at home. A video on Georgian TV showed Mamuka Mdinaradze, a leader of the ruling party, getting punched by an opposition member while speaking in parliament. The incident led to a bigger fight involving multiple lawmakers, which sometimes happens in Georgia's parliament. Video showed Elisashvili being cheered by protesters outside the parliament building. Earlier this month, Georgian Dream announced it would bring back a law that makes organisations receiving foreign funds register as foreign agents or pay fines. This decision comes 13 months after protests made them abandon the idea. Also read | Georgia says Russian troops killed citizen in first fatal incident since 2008 war The bill has caused tension with European nations and the United States, who have expressed their opposition to its approval. The European Union, which granted Georgia candidate status in December, has stated that this action goes against the values of the bloc. Watch the video here: A fight broke out in the Georgian parliament during the first day of discussion of the bill on “foreign agents.” Member of the Georgian Parliament from the opposition Citizens party Alexander Elisashvili got into a fight with the executive secretary of the ruling Georgian Dream… pic.twitter.com/dzjd1SdrAC — Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil (@ivan_8848) April 15, 2024 × What's the Georgian Dream? Georgian Dream claims it aims for the country to become a member of both the EU and NATO, despite strengthening relations with Russia and facing allegations of authoritarianism domestically. The party argues that the bill is essential to counter what it sees as "pseudo-liberal values" imposed by foreigners and to enhance transparency. Also read | Judge denies Trump's bid to dismiss Georgia election subversion case Georgia's government announced that Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with ambassadors from the EU, UK, and US on Monday to discuss the bill. In a statement, Kobakhidze defended the proposed law as a means to enhance accountability and expressed confusion over why Western nations were against it. Critics within Georgia have dubbed the bill "the Russian law," likening it to legislation employed by the Kremlin to suppress dissent in Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

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An office party turned into a tragedy after a 30-year-old man fell victim to a brawl that broke out at a bar in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state.

The incident took place on Monday night when a group of people was attending an office party at&nbsp;Noida city’s Gardens Galleria Mall, around 40 kilometres from Delhi.

According to reports, it all began when an argument ensued around 11 pm between the group and the staff over bill payment.

The argument turned into a minor scuffle following which bouncers were brought in.

But it only made the matter worse, as a fistfight now ensued between the group and the bouncers, during which the victim, Brajesh Rai, received fatal injuries on his head.

He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but the doctors couldn’t save him as he was declared brought dead by the doctor.

After the Noida police were informed, a case was filed under section 302 (punishment for murder) of the Indian Penal Code and an investigation had been launched.

The police have taken eight people into custody after they analysed the CCTV footage, according to media reports.

“A man was killed last night in Garden Galleria Mall, Noida. Some people got into a fight with bar staff during which one person was severely injured. He was taken to hospital, where doctors declared him dead. FIR registered; bar staff is taken into custody,” news agency&nbsp;ANI&nbsp;quoted Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Ranvijay Singh as saying.

Rai was a resident of Bihar’s Hasanpura village and had been staying in Noida for many years.

(With inputs from agencies)

An office party turned into a tragedy after a 30-year-old man fell victim to a brawl that broke out at a bar in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state. The incident took place on Monday night when a group of people was attending an office party at Noida city’s Gardens Galleria Mall, around 40 kilometres from Delhi.

An office party turned into a tragedy after a 30-year-old man fell victim to a brawl that broke out at a bar in India’s northern Uttar Pradesh state. The incident took place on Monday night when a group of people was attending an office party at Noida city’s Gardens Galleria Mall, around 40 kilometres from Delhi. According to reports, it all began when an argument ensued around 11 pm between the group and the staff over bill payment. The argument turned into a minor scuffle following which bouncers were brought in. But it only made the matter worse, as a fistfight now ensued between the group and the bouncers, during which the victim, Brajesh Rai, received fatal injuries on his head. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but the doctors couldn’t save him as he was declared brought dead by the doctor. After the Noida police were informed, a case was filed under section 302 (punishment for murder) of the Indian Penal Code and an investigation had been launched. The police have taken eight people into custody after they analysed the CCTV footage, according to media reports. “A man was killed last night in Garden Galleria Mall, Noida. Some people got into a fight with bar staff during which one person was severely injured. He was taken to hospital, where doctors declared him dead. FIR registered; bar staff is taken into custody,” news agency ANI quoted Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Ranvijay Singh as saying. Rai was a resident of Bihar’s Hasanpura village and had been staying in Noida for many years. (With inputs from agencies)

India: 30-year-old man killed after fist fight at Garden Galleria mall near Delhi

This week, Pakistani lawmakers turned the parliament into a House of Shame. A debate on Pakistan's budget led to a battle of fist-fights and profanities. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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