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Topic: protest

Kashmiris defying fear to denounce Pahalgam attack. ‘Terrorists can kill us, but won’t stay quiet’

Not just in Pahalgam, Kashmiris are protesting across the valley. Since the attack, there have been bandhs, candlelight vigils and silent marches.

Kolkata rape-murder: Rally ‘unauthorised’, but protesters firm on march to state secretariat

The rally is to demand CM Mamata Banerjee's resignation and the arrest of those involved in the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

‘What if it was anthrax?’ — Opposition on Delhi streets to protest Parliament breach, suspension of MPs

INDIA bloc is firm on statement from govt over Parliament security breach, reminding it that LK Advani had addressed the House after the attack in 2001.

25 buses packed with TMC volunteers head to Delhi to protest Modi govt’s ‘withholding’ of funds

West Bengal's ruling party to hold a peaceful sit-in by its MPs and state ministers at Rajghat on 2 October, and a peaceful rally of the MGNREGA job card holders next day.

Kuki community stage protest outside Amit Shah’s residence amid Manipur violence

Police said at least four of the protesters were allowed to enter the home minister’s residence for a meeting and the rest were shifted to Jantar Mantar.

UN ‘alarmed’ after Hong Kong police detain 23 people on Tiananmen anniversary

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called on Twitter for the release of anyone detained for 'exercising freedom of expression and peaceful assembly'.

Farmers’ body stages protest against Centre, WFI chief Brij Bhushan amid wrestlers’ protest

Farmers from the Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Puadh said they would stand in support of the wrestlers since it is a fight for the dignity of women in the country.

Khattar’s Jan Samvad ends on chaotic note as Haryana CM faces villagers’ wrath over sub-tehsil status

Manohar Lal Khattar faced sit-in at Dogda Ahir village in Mahendragarh district, where he was staying the night at BJP worker's home during final leg of his Jan Samvad programme.

Priyanka Gandhi meets protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, calls for WFI chief Brij Bhushan’s ouster

'I don't have any expectations from the PM, because if he had been concerned about these wrestlers, then he would have at least called them and spoken with them,' says Gandhi.

Trains halted, schools shut in France as unions seek to block President’s pension reform plan

Most oil refineries were blocked & power production reduced in France Tuesday as unions organised a sixth day of nationwide strikes against reform raising pension age to 64 & other measures.

On Camera

MBBS guidelines for students with disabilities reduce a life to a limb

The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.

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.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

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.