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Netanyahu’s judicial reform has brought Israelis to the streets, even IDF is protesting

The bedrock of Israeli democracy has been an independent judiciary. The proposed bill, its critics say, tear this down.

Women’s Day protesters rally across world for equal rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan

Activists donned purple and held demonstrations around the globe, from Jakarta and Singapore, to Istanbul and Berlin, to Caracas and Montevideo.

Why Sikkim saw protests over an SC judgment & how 2 political parties moved to capitalise on it

Despite dropping the 'objectionable' phrase ‘people of foreign origin' for Sikkimese-Nepalese from its judgment on tax exemptions, the poll-bound state is witnessing violent protests.

Greta Thunberg released after brief detention at German mine protest, police say

Thunberg was held while protesting at the opencast coal mine of Garzweiler 2, after police warned that the group would be removed by force if they did not move away from the edge of the mine.

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro admitted in Florida hospital, 1,500 supporters detained after riots

The former Brazillian president went to a hospital in Orlando after complaining of intestinal pains related to a stabbing he had suffered during the 2018 election campaign.

Brazil investigates who led anti-democratic riots in capital Brasilia

Anti-democratic protesters Sunday invaded Brazil's Supreme Court, Congress & the presidential palace in the country's worst attack since democracy was restored four decades ago.

Punjab liquor plant stir: HC agrees to fresh probe on 1 condition — protesters must leave first

Hundreds of villagers have been squatting in front of the Malbros factory in Mansurwal since July, alleging that its waste had polluted the air, water and soil around it.

‘We will fight, we will die’ — nationwide protests in Iran pile pressure on state

Despite a growing death toll & crackdown by security forces, videos posted on social media showed Iranians calling for an end of the Islamic establishment's four decades in power.

‘Bid to quell protests’ — Chandigarh campus tense as classes cancelled for a week after ‘video leak’

University founder denies claim that efforts were made to suppress protests, adds there was a 'communication gap'. Students face inconveniences leaving campus at short notice.

‘Bengal has become N. Korea,’ says BJP leader held during protest march to state secretariat

BJP leaders were detained in Kolkata while leading the ‘Nabanna Chalo’ march. LoP Suvendu Adhikari claims that Mamata has lost the people's support and is turning Bengal into a dictatorship.

On Camera

Why worry about water or jobs? In New Bharat, everybody wants to be an influencer

In a country where unemployment is at a historic high, the national anxiety isn’t about jobs — it’s about reach. Aspirations have shifted from employment to engagement, from careers to content.

BJP MPs go full throttle against Trump even as govt hails enduring India-US ties amid tariff tension

New Delhi: While the Indian government has made a measured response to the 25 percent trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump, many in the BJP...

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

What’s standing between Modi & Trump? India’s contradictions

Psychoanalysing Donald Trump is a booming global business. We in India are doing our bit. The only objective, however, is to find a way...