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Indian intelligence agencies are monitoring planned protests by Jamaat-e-Islami and allied groups in Bangladesh over alleged push-ins of illegal migrants. Officials claim misinformation is being spread to incite anti-India sentiment, while India maintains repatriations follow established legal procedures

In Imphal, protests led by COCOMI demanding peace and justice in Manipur turned violent as police blocked marchers heading to the CM’s residence. Tear gas was used, though a delegation later submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister

Protests erupted across Goa over alleged derogatory remarks by activist Gautam Khattar against St Francis Xavier. Multiple complaints were filed, with opposition demanding arrests and action against a minister, as authorities stressed maintaining communal harmony amid escalating tensions

Telangana government employees staged lunch-hour demonstrations across Hyderabad and district offices on Friday, demanding implementation of the Second Pay Revision Commission, release of pending pension dues worth ₹13,000 crore and rollout of the Old Pension Scheme.

Six people were killed and several injured in Karachi during clashes outside the US Consulate following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police used tear gas and warning shots to disperse protesters amid stone-throwing and unrest

Protests near the US Consulate in Karachi turned violent after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israel airstrikes. Demonstrators clashed with police, causing property damage, injuries, and traffic disruptions, prompting law enforcement to use tear gas and baton charges

In Minneapolis, Border Patrol fatally shot Alex Pretti, sparking protests and political backlash. Democrats demanded federal immigration officers leave Minnesota, citing excessive force. Video evidence and family accounts dispute official claims, intensifying tensions days after a previous ICE-related killing

In Beldanga, Murshidabad, West Bengal, police and Rapid Action Force maintained strict vigil after two days of protests over alleged migrant worker deaths. Violence included roadblocks, stone pelting, and assaults on journalists, leading to 30 arrests, including four linked to attacks on media personnel

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei urged security forces to suppress “rioters” after week-long protests over the collapsing rial. At least 10 people have died, while demonstrations spread to over 100 locations across 22 provinces.

Hyderabad Police enforced tight security around Gun Park and the State Assembly as sessions began, deploying nearly 1,000 personnel. Measures followed protest calls by former sarpanches over unpaid bills, with preventive detentions made to maintain law and order

In Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district, Narayan Rao, accused of attempting sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl, allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Komaticheruvu Lake while in police custody. His family alleges murder, sparking protests and demands for strict action

Congress leaders condemned the alleged police assault on MP Shafi Parambil, claiming it was an attempt by the CPI(M) government to divert attention from irregularities at the Sabarimala shrine. The incident sparked statewide protests and police cases against over 700 people

Congress condemned the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA, saying detaining him will not restore peace in Ladakh. Wangchuk, a key voice in the statehood and Sixth Schedule agitation, has mobilised youth and carried out peaceful protests

Tauqeer Raza, cleric and chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, was arrested in Bareilly after the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign sparked violence. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath warned rioters of stern action, asserting his government will not allow blockades or curfew

The Nepal Army assumed control of law and order on Wednesday, imposing a nationwide curfew until Thursday morning after violent Gen Z protests led to arson and vandalism. Civilian authorities failed to contain unrest, prompting the Army’s direct intervention.

Protests in Nepal intensified after a social media ban, with demonstrators setting fire to homes of top political leaders, including the president and prime minister. Nineteen people were killed during clashes, prompting curfews, a minister’s resignation, and widespread public outrage

Political parties and people’s organisations staged protests at the Khammam district collectorate on Monday, accusing the Congress government of failing to deliver on promises. Demonstrators highlighted unfulfilled guarantees, excessive workload on ANMs, and delays in welfare schemes, demanding immediate action

Student activists and local traders intensified protests against Marwadi traders in Telangana, staging demonstrations in Habsiguda and Ibrahimpatnam. While OU JAC activists were detained for protesting outside a jewellery shop, traders organised a large-scale rally, with shops voluntarily shutting in support of the bandh.

Gujarat child rights body demands report after a Class 10 student was fatally stabbed by a peer outside Ahmedabad school.

A Bangladeshi court has ordered the arrest of former Law Minister Anisul Huq over two cases linked to last year’s July protests, including murder and attempted murder charges.