Bhubaneswar cab drivers, bike riders' protest turns violent amid fare hike demandsApp-based drivers' strike in Bhubaneswar escalated to violence on Wednesday. Protesters threw stones at police and vandalized government bu...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
SC likely to quash FIRs against student protesters, exempts those with serious criminal recordsThe Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated it may quash FIRs against student protesters involved in last month’s nationwide agitations over exa...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
First NRC, then census: Manipur valley protesters' demandProtests erupted in Manipur demanding National Register of Citizens updation before any census activity. Police used tear gas to disperse d...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
SC to set up high-powered panel to probe allegations of police excesses during NEET protestThe Supreme Court will form a high-powered committee to examine police excesses. This panel will include retired judges and former senior p...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Suspended cop fired AK-47 after being surrounded by protesters: Bihar govt tells SCThe Bihar government has told the Supreme Court that a constable deployed during student protests in Siwan opened fire from an AK-47 only a...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Delhi Police defends use of force at 'Chalo Sansad' protest, says agitation 'hijacked' by 'history-sheeters'Jantar Mantar protests: Delhi Police has defended its use of force during Chalo Sansad protest, asserting that it was overtaken by elements...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
"Not a single person was harmed": Kiren Rijiju defends law enforcement's handling of Gen Z protestUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the handling of recent student protests across India. He asserted that security forces managed massive...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Manipur political activity picks up amid possible cabinet expansionManipur leaders are in New Delhi for potential cabinet expansion talks. Ethnic violence continues unabated since May 2023, impacting the st...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
CJI Surya Kant declines Nalsar convocation invite amid student, BCI rowChief Justice of India Surya Kant declined Nalsar University's convocation invitation. Students opposed his presence citing remarks made du...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi lauds courage of India's youth for standing firm against 'Modi's violent regime'Rahul Gandhi praised students for their courage against the government. He lauded girls who faced alleged violence and abuse from BJP suppo...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
India's 80th Independence Day: A look at protests in its 79-year journey till 'cockroaches' hit the streetsIndia's post-independence history showcases persistent dissent and public mobilisation. Students, farmers, and citizens have repeatedly cha...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging facial recognition, biometric surveillance at protest sitesThe Supreme Court will examine a petition challenging police use of facial recognition technology. This plea argues against biometric surve...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Manipur CM orders 15-day deadline for illegal weapon surrender; over 1400 recoveredManipur's Chief Minister Khemchand Singh has declared a stringent 15-day deadline for the surrender of illegal weapons, warning that failur...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi questions Amit Shah’s competence, targets PM Modi over Parliament absenceRahul Gandhi condemned the use of force against protesting students in Jharkhand. Gandhi stated that peaceful protests should not be met wi...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Jharkhand recruitment exam protest enters 18th day, BJP calls state-wide bandh amid ED probeStudent protests over Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities persist for eighteen days. The BJP observed a state-wide bandh while ABVP p...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
"No one takes Rahul Gandhi seriously; no wrong was done": Piyush Goyal on Lok Sabha LoP's remarks against Amit ShahUnion Minister Piyush Goyal refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding police conduct at Jantar Mantar, asserting that the authorities acted c...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Better course is to counsel protesting youngsters: SCThe Supreme Court suggested listening to protesting youngsters and counseling them. This approach is seen as a better course than allowing ...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.40 PM IST