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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.

d its 78th Independence Day despite Pakistan’s 15-day Section 144 clampdown. Activist Mir Yar Baloch accused Islamabad of illegal occupation, war crimes, and human rights abuses, urging global recognition of Baloch sovereignty and accountability for Pakistan’s military and political leaders.

On the second anniversary of Imran Khan’s arrest, PTI held nationwide protests, alleging over 500 arrests in Punjab. Police enforced Section 144 and raided homes. Videos of the crackdown sparked outrage as party leaders vowed to continue peaceful protests

PDSU activists attempted to lay siege to the Chief Minister’s residence in Hyderabad on Monday, protesting the delay in fee reimbursement. Police detained several members as they demanded immediate clearance of dues, citing financial and emotional distress among students.

The deployment of the full Marine battalion marks a significant escalation in Trump's use of the military as a show of force against protesters, Xinhua news agency reported quoting CNN.

Over the weekend, protesters clashed and faced off with National Guard troops in downtown Los Angeles during the demonstrations against immigration raids that swept across California.

Tensions between protesters and law enforcement escalated on Friday, as some demonstrators threw objects and police responded with pepper balls and flash-bang devices.

Farmers and villagers in Pedda Dhanwada, Jogulamba Gadwal, have intensified protests against a proposed ethanol factory over fears of environmental pollution, water scarcity, and agricultural damage. The factory’s secretive resumption of work has triggered widespread outrage and political support.

A scuffle broke out between students and the police, who were deployed in large numbers and had barricaded the East Campus, where excavators were clearing the forested land. As students attempted to move past the barricades, they chanted slogans such as "Police go back," "Awaaz Do, Hum Ek Hain," and "Ladenge, Jeetenge."

Resolves to adopt all constitutional, legal, and democratic means to oppose what it has termed a "controversial, discriminatory, and damaging" Bill

Withering crops, dried-up streams force farmers in several districts to hit the streets

Demonstrators voiced their opposition to Musk's push for slashing government spending and restructuring federal agencies, particularly under the banner of Trump's administration

The Goshamahal Parirakshana Samithi, leading the protests, emphasized that establishing a tertiary hospital of OGH’s scale would significantly affect local trade. "Our business will suffer, traffic congestion will increase, and there will be a substantial environmental impact," the Samithi members stated.

People stage protests alleging that the Congress government’s welfare schemes did not cover deserving ones