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Foreign plot or nationwide protests? 2 narratives of Iran unrest

How the 'story' of a conflict is told is a key component in psychological warfare. The Iran protests are offering two very different stories.

Delhi pollution protest: 22 students in judicial custody for ‘chilli spraying cops, pro-Hidma slogans’

Police allege the protest, held under banner of Delhi Co-ordination Committee for Clean Air, near India Gate was unauthorised, accused protesters of encircling Parliament Street station.

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.

‘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.

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'.

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.

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.

How 86-day farmers’ protest at Bihar’s Chausa power plant turned violent after police raid

Farmers accused police of storming house of protester, 'beating up women'. Protesting farmers have been demanding fair compensation for land acquired for Chausa power plant.

How a Magsaysay awardee is leading fight against Azamgarh airport expansion in UP

Two days after being held ahead of a padyatra to protest the project, Sandeep Pandey Monday led an agitation in UP's Azamgarh against detention of activists by the police.

Crowds rush to Punjab liquor plant on farm leaders’ call as deadline to shift protest looms

Protesters camped outside liquor distilling plant in Ferozepur demanding its closure, alleging that it's causing pollution. HC told Punjab govt to shift protesters at least 300 m away.

On Camera

Imagine if Epstein files named Rahul Gandhi or MK Stalin. What would BJP and TV media do?

The questions are not going to go away. But future generations will know who refused to ask the tough questions and who didn’t.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.