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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicShutdown

Topic: shutdown

Businesses shut, roads blocked in Manipur amid protest over custodial death of 27-yr-old

A 24-hour statewide bandh was called by the Joint Action Committee against govt's 'deliberate silence, inaction' after death of arrested youth in Manipur Central Jail.

Shutdown in Kashmir to mark Afzal Guru’s 8th death anniversary

Despite the strike, the authorities did not impose any restrictions on the movement or assembly of people or order suspension of mobile Internet services, unlike previous years.

Hurriyat shutdown against new land laws disrupts normal life in Kashmir

Most shops, petrol pumps & other business establishments were shut in Srinagar Saturday to protest against the Modi govt's new land laws, along with public transport as well.

Leh shuts down to protest against BJP leader’s remarks on call to boycott hill council polls

BJP leader Ram Madhav, J&K unit functionary Ashok Kaul are currently in Leh. The shutdown call was given by the Apex Body of People’s Movement for Sixth Schedule.

India locks down to prevent COVID-19 spread — here are restrictions imposed in your state

Central govt announces a lockdown in 80 districts, suspends passenger trains, buses and metros. State govts come out with their own respective measures.

Kashmir remains shut for 12th consecutive day, govt employees told to return to work

The Jammu & Kashmir administration said movement of people in Srinagar had been eased, but the clampdown on telephone and Internet services continues.

Talk Point: Are internet shutdowns the best way to restore peace during violent protests?

There were 42 times security agencies resorted to internet shutdowns this year to control volatile conditions in eleven states. Is this the only way to restore peace during violent protests?

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.