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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicMahsa Amini

Topic: Mahsa Amini

Iran’s Khamenei backs police over Mahsa Amini protests, may signal tougher crackdown

Iran's supreme leader gave his full backing to security forces, described riots as 'planned' and accused US, Israel for orchestrating disturbances.

Iran protests over Mahsa Amini’s death continue, at least 83 said to be killed in 2 weeks

President Ebrahim Raisi said the unrest was the latest move by hostile Western powers against Iran since its Islamic revolution in 1979.

Long before Mahsa Amini, Iranian cinema has fought hijab in small rebellions

From Abbas Kiarostami to Rakshan Bani-Etemad and Mania Akbari, for Iranian filmmakers it has been a carefully choreographed waltz of rebellion against stifling hijab rules.

Iran president Raisi says Amini’s death ‘tragic’ but warns ‘chaos’ unacceptable amid protests

'One cannot allow people to disturb peace through riots', said Raisi as a fierce crackdown by security forces against protesters using tear gas, clubs & live ammunition continues.

Iran security forces continue to clash with protesters over Mahsa Amini’s death

Amini's death has drawn widespread international condemnation while Iran has blamed 'thugs' linked to 'foreign enemies' for stirring up unrest.

Iranian woman arrested for ‘bad hijab’ dies in morality police custody, protests break out

Mahsa Amini was detained for not wearing hijab properly. Police deny the allegation of beating Amini in a detention van and maintain that she suffered a heart attack.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.