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- Middle East
Iran’s leadership faces most serious challenge in years
Tehran: The eruption of nationwide protests in Iran following the death in police custody of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman detained for allegedly failing to adhere to hijab (headscarf) rules is the most…
- India
NIA raid: PFI activists stage protests in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Activists of the Popular Front of India (PFI) on Thursday staged protests across Kerala against the raids carried out in their organisation offices, houses of leaders and other premises by multi-agencies…
- India
Protests rock Chandigarh University over alleged objectionable videos of female students
Chandigarh: Protests rocked the campus of Chandigarh University in Punjab’s Mohali Saturday night over allegations that objectionable videos of several women students were recorded by a hosteller, following which Chief Minister Bhagwant…
- India
Woman hosteller detained in objectionable video case; no suicide attempt: Punjab Police
Chandigarh: A woman hosteller studying MBA in a private university in Punjab’s Mohali was detained by police on Sunday on charges of making an Objectionable video and MMS of fellow hostellers. Senior Superintendent…
- India
Karnataka: Muslim United Forum to hold protests demanding justice for Masood, Fazil
As one of the accused in Mohammed Fazil’s murder case was granted bail on Thursday, Muslim United Forum along with 50 organisations will on Friday hold a protest in Karnataka, demanding justice…
- Bangalore
Protests erupt at Bangalore University against temple construction
Bengaluru: The students of Bangalore University (BU) have alleged that the ruling BJP government was trying to saffronise the university campus by allowing the construction of a Ganesha temple inside the campus.…
- World
IMF chief pleased Sri Lanka reached staff-level deal for USD 2.9 billion
Colombo: The IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Sunday said she is pleased the Washington-based lender and the Sri Lankan government have reached a staff-level agreement to provide about USD 2.9 billion to…
- Pakistan
Pak may face protests, instability amid high food, fuel prices: IMF
Islamabad: As Pakistan’s inflation, which just hit a 47-year-high in August at over 27 per cent, is on an upward curve, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned against protests and instability…
- Middle East
Heavy gunfire rocks Iraq’s Green Zone amid violent protests
Baghdad: Supporters of an influential Iraqi Shiite cleric fired rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns into Iraq’s Green Zone as security forces returned fire on Tuesday, seriously escalating a month-long political crisis gripping the…
- World
US woman protests after being denied ‘medically necessary’ abortion
Washington: A woman protested at the State Capitol of the US state of Louisiana for being denied a “medically necessary” abortion after the foetus developed a fatal and rare condition. On the…
- Hyderabad
Prophet row: Police arrest Raja Singh from Hyderabad residence
Hyderabad: The City police on Thursday arrested the now suspended BJP MLA from Gosha Mahal T Raja Singh three days after multiple cases have been filed against him, especially for making remarks…
- Hyderabad
Prophet row: Hyderabad police challenge Raja Singh’s bail; Notices issued in old cases
Hyderabad: The city police on Thursday launched an all-out attack on suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh. On one hand, police approached Telangana High Court against the MLA’s bail orders delivered by the…
- Hyderabad
Conspiracy against me by police: Raja Singh responds for first time after bail
Hyderabad: Days after suspended Bharatiya Janata Party MLA T Raja Singh was released on bail, the MLA responded for the first time after he made the controversial video where insensitive remarks on…
- Photos
Photos: Protest held against Raja Singh in Old City on Wednesday
The Old City of Hyderabad continued to witness protests against Raja Singh on Wednesday. At Shalibanda, men were seen raising slogans demanding the arrest of the MLA.
- News
Photos: Hyderabad continues to witness protests against Raja Singh
Hyderabad: Hyderabad continues to be tense as the city is witnessing protests after a court granted bail to BJP MLA Raja Singh on Tuesday.
