Cockroach Janta Party to Parasitic Front: How political memes are taking over the internetOnline satire groups, the Cockroach Janta Party and National Parasitic Front, have surged in popularity following controversial remarks abo...
21 May, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Word of the Day: CallithumpianThe term ‘callithumpian’ dates back to 19th-century America, where it was associated with so-called callithumpian parades, noisy, mock proc...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Rahul backs Rs 20K wage demand; Left flags low wagesIndian National Congress and Left parties have backed a workers’ protest in Noida demanding higher minimum wages and better conditions, cit...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee's death triggers massive strike in Bengali entertainment industryThe Bengali entertainment industry is commencing an indefinite strike on April 7, demanding stricter on-set safety measures. This action fo...
06 Apr, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Delhi Police oppose bail pleas in 2020 riots case, call violence 'pre-planned attack on sovereignty'Delhi Police argued against bail for riot accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. They told the Supreme Court the 2020 northeast Delhi riots...
18 Nov, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
Spontaneous protest by people is beginning of militancy's end: Omar AbdullahOmar Abdullah, then J&K chief minister, expressed profound sorrow and a sense of failure regarding the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 peopl...
28 Apr, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
Time to save West Bengal, throw out Mamata Banerjee govt: BJP on Sandeshkhali violenceThe BJP criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for questioning the accounts of women complainants in Sandeshkhali, calling h...
19 Feb, 2024, 02.45 PM IST
Right to protest cannot be anytime and everywhere, says SC"The right to protest cannot be anytime and everywhere. There may be some spontaneous protests but in case of prolonged dissent or protest,...
13 Feb, 2021, 01.07 PM IST
N Santosh Hegde slams anti-CAA groups for dragging students into protest"Without going into the merits of the argument of both the parties which is now a subject matter before the Supreme Court, the methodology ...
20 Dec, 2019, 03.55 PM IST
Techies join Jallikattu stir, Paneerselvam to meet PM Narendra ModiChief Minister O Panneerselvam assured the protesters that all efforts are being taken to ensure that the ban on Jallikattu is lifted.
19 Jan, 2017, 01.21 AM IST
Politicians lead protests against curbs on developmental activities in Western Ghats"The Centre should have taken the state into confidence and its inputs considered before taking the final decision", Chandy said.
16 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
JD(U) leader Shivanand Tiwari praises Narendra Modi at party meetShivanand Tiwari today created flutters by praising Narendra Modi at the JD(U) convention here, triggering spontaneous protests from the pa...
29 Oct, 2013, 07.17 PM IST
Delhi Gang rape case: Never underestimate angry young people, say sociologistsSociologists such as Ashis Nandy call the response of the young people a 'spontaneous reaction' to unimaginable brutality.
24 Dec, 2012, 10.32 AM IST
- DMK calls for state-wide protest against petrol price hike
Key UPA partner DMK today announced a state-wide agitation on May 30, demanding a substantial reduction in the increase.
25 May, 2012, 02.14 PM IST
- Jan Lokpal Bill: Youth power fuels protests in Anna Hazare's home district
A bandh was held in the home district of Anna with thousands of youth participating in the peaceful protests for strong Lokpal.
18 Aug, 2011, 12.11 PM IST
- Indian experts feel Mubarak's ouster is imminent
As the protest in Egypt entered the 15th day, experts and politicians here today opined that the ouster of Hosni Mubarak is imminent.
08 Feb, 2011, 11.28 PM IST
- Clashes continue for second day in Jammu; strike in Kashmir
Violent clashes between security forces and agitators continued for the second day on Saturday in Maisuma area of the city even as Kashmir ...
13 Sep, 2008, 11.41 AM IST