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  • Two killed as police fire on protesters trying to storm station amid Morocco’s unrest

    Two people were killed when police fired on protesters attempting to storm a station in Morocco amid ongoing GenZ 212-led demonstrations demanding reforms in health, education, and fighting corruption.

  • Nepal Gen Z Protests: MEA issues advisory for Indians to defer travel, nationals in Nepal urged to remain cautious

    Nepal Gen Z Protests: MEA issues advisory for Indians to defer travel, nationals in Nepal urged to remain cautious

    India has advised its nationals in Nepal to remain cautious as Gen Z-led protests erupt over a social media ban. MEA urges Indians to follow local guidelines amid curfews in Kathmandu and other cities.

  • 'Don't roam on Mumbai streets, follow HC directives': Manoj Jarange, says quota stir will continue

    'Don't roam on Mumbai streets, follow HC directives': Manoj Jarange, says quota stir will continue

    Jarange appealed to the protesters to park their vehicles only in the designated parking areas, hours after the High Court frowned on the conduct of protesters.

  • Rahul Gandhi among opposition leaders detained during protest against EC | Photos

    Rahul Gandhi among opposition leaders detained during protest against EC | Photos

    The march, led by Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, was in protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being undertaken in Bihar and planned in other states.

  • MB Patil to Prakash Raj: Why protest only in Karnataka when Andhra gave land to TCS, Cognizant at 99 paise per acre?

    MB Patil to Prakash Raj: Why protest only in Karnataka when Andhra gave land to TCS, Cognizant at 99 paise per acre?

    Karnataka minister MB Patil urges actor Prakash Raj to protest land acquisition in other states too, not just in Devanahalli.

  • Bengaluru: Electronics City Metro missed deadlines from Dec 2021 to July 2025; Tejasvi Surya calls for protest

    Bengaluru: Electronics City Metro missed deadlines from Dec 2021 to July 2025; Tejasvi Surya calls for protest

    Bengaluru Metro’s 19-km Yellow Line connecting RV Road and Bommasandra was originally scheduled to open in December 2021. MP Tejasvi Surya has called for a protest on July 5.

  • Normal life hit in Manipur's Churachandpur as tribal organisation enforces shutdown

    Normal life hit in Manipur's Churachandpur as tribal organisation enforces shutdown

    Markets and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was disrupted as Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum activists, including women, blocked several roads in the district

  • Poor marching by US Army in Trump Parade draws internet ire, fails to get crowds. Viral videos

    Poor marching by US Army in Trump Parade draws internet ire, fails to get crowds. Viral videos

    Several social media users pointed out that despite spending millions into Trump Parade, its turnout was much lower than that of the 'No Kings' protest march organised against the US President's administration policies.

  • Thousands Take To Streets Against Government In Serbian Belgrade Demanding Snap Elections | N18G

    Thousands Take To Streets Against Government In Serbian Belgrade Demanding Snap Elections | N18G

    On June 1, huge number of anti-government protesters filled the Gazela traffic junction in Belgrade, Serbia, demanding accountability for a deadly train station roof collapse in Novi Sad that occurred in November and claimed over a dozen lives. The protest, led by students, is part of a broader wave of demonstrations spreading across the country. Students and civil organizations have called for coordinated protests in 30 cities, turning daily rallies into the most significant challenge to President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule. Protesters are voicing deep frustration over what they describe as rampant government corruption and incompetence, which they believe contributed to the tragedy. The student-led movement is gaining momentum, drawing attention both nationally and internationally, and is being seen as a powerful grassroots uprising. The demonstrators are using whistles, banners, and chants to amplify their calls for justice and reform, emphasizing the need for those responsible to be held accountable.

  • The Waqf Story: Are the protests and violence related to Waqf justified? | Political Economy

    The Waqf Story: Are the protests and violence related to Waqf justified? | Political Economy

    Are the protests and violence related to Waqf justified? Why state and religion should be separated. The origins of Waqf and the controversy surrounding it. Watch Moneycontrol's Shweta Punj in conversation with Anand Ranganathan, Scientist and Author.

  • Mystery sound at Serbia protest sparks sonic weapon allegations | N18G

    Mystery sound at Serbia protest sparks sonic weapon allegations | N18G

    Tamara Bojanovski was in a crowd of anti-government protesters in Belgrade on March 15 when she heard a sound "like some powerful machine hurtling up from behind." Thousands of others heard it too; the crowd packed into one of the Serbian capital's main boulevards parted abruptly, rushing to the sidewalks.Stefan, a student, recalled a "rumble," then a "whoosh" and a sensation of something speeding toward the crowd. Another student, Dragica, felt "a wave traveling through us.""People felt faint, and some fell over," said lawyer Bozo Prelevic, a former joint interior minister. The noise lasted only a few seconds.But speculation that a sonic weapon was used illegally to disperse the rally has filled headlines, talk shows and social media. President Aleksandar Vucic, already facing the biggest civil protests in decades, is under pressure to explain the incident. Watch here for more -

  • Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony disrupted by Pro-Palestinian protests

    Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony disrupted by Pro-Palestinian protests

    On March 18, Gal Gadot was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her career. However, the event was disrupted by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protests, reflecting the ongoing Gaza conflict. Demonstrators clashed nearby, drawing attention to the deep political tensions surrounding the ceremony.

  • IT employee union renews demand against increasing working hours; seeks end to long hours, unpaid overtime

    IT employee union renews demand against increasing working hours; seeks end to long hours, unpaid overtime

    KITU urged stricter enforcement of labour regulations and an end to exemptions that allow IT firms to bypass important employee protection.

  • IYC workers hold protest, demand Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation over stampede incident

    IYC workers hold protest, demand Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation over stampede incident

    The protest took place at the IYC office on Raisina Road here. The protesters were carrying placards and demanding the minister to resign from his post.

  • Serbia Protests Erupt! Thousands Light Up Streets Over Corruption | N18G

    Serbia Protests Erupt! Thousands Light Up Streets Over Corruption | N18G

    Thousands of Serbians took to the streets in Kragujevac, lighting up the night with their phones in protest against corruption. The demonstration follows months of unrest after a tragic railway station collapse in November. Anger continues to swell as citizens demand accountability. Watch the powerful visuals from the midnight protest!

  • Bengaluru Metro fare hike: Pressure mounts on BMRCL to reduce charges, Students' Union demands 50% discount

    Bengaluru Metro fare hike: Pressure mounts on BMRCL to reduce charges, Students' Union demands 50% discount

    BMRCL officials told Moneycontrol that they are now reviewing anomalies in the fare structure after several passengers complained that Metro fares have nearly doubled on some stages

  • IT employees hold candlelight protest outside Accenture office in solidarity with Atul Subhash

    IT employees hold candlelight protest outside Accenture office in solidarity with Atul Subhash

    The 34-year-old Bengaluru-based techie posted a 90-minute video and a 24-page suicide note, alleging harassment by his estranged wife and her family before ending his life

  • Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike action for better wages and working conditions

    Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike action for better wages and working conditions

    About 200 warehouse workers and delivery drivers rallied in the capital, New Delhi, under a “Make Amazon Pay” banner. Some donned masks of Amazon chief Jeff Bezos and joined hands against the Seattle-based company’s practices

  • Pakistan in tizzy as police arrest thousands of Imran Khan's supporters during massive protest |N18G

    Pakistan in tizzy as police arrest thousands of Imran Khan's supporters during massive protest |N18G

    Thousands of Imran Khan's supporters defied a lockdown in Islamabad on Monday to demand his release from prison. Khan, who has been incarcerated for over a year on charges that his party claims are politically motivated, remains popular among his followers. His wife, Bushra Bibi, urged the public to join the march, calling it crucial for the nation's future. Pakistani authorities had sealed off the capital, deploying shipping containers and blocking roads to prevent the rally. Clashes erupted as protesters threw stones and bricks while police responded with rubber bullets and teargas. The violence escalated, resulting in the death of at least one police officer and injuries to dozens of others. Khan's party accused the government of using excessive force and arrests. The government warned that "extreme" measures, including a curfew or military deployment, could be implemented if protesters tried to reach Parliament.

  • Maori MPs Disrupt New Zealand Parliament with Haka Protest Against Controversial Bill

    Maori MPs Disrupt New Zealand Parliament with Haka Protest Against Controversial Bill

    On November 14, New Zealand's parliament was temporarily suspended after Maori members staged a haka protest to oppose a controversial bill. The bill seeks to reinterpret the 1840 Waitangi Treaty between the British Crown and Maori chiefs, which many Indigenous people believe undermines their rights. Led by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, the protest involved tearing up the bill, creating a powerful moment in the House. Despite the uproar, the bill passed its first reading and will proceed to a select committee. This act of defiance has sparked heated debates across the nation.

  • Bengal junior doctors withdraw hunger strike following meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee

    Bengal junior doctors withdraw hunger strike following meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee

    The decision was taken following a general body meeting of the doctors.

  • Punjab farmers, millers, and agents plan statewide 'chakka jam' on October 13: Report

    Punjab farmers, millers, and agents plan statewide 'chakka jam' on October 13: Report

    Farmers, millers, and commission agents in Punjab have called for a three-hour "chakka jam" to protest delayed crop procurement, demanding immediate government action or threatening a larger movement similar to past agitations.

  • Samsung Workers' protest continues, pressure mounts on MK Stalin

    Samsung Workers' protest continues, pressure mounts on MK Stalin

    The alliance partners of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which governs Tamil Nadu, have extended their support to the protesting workers.

  • Tamil Nadu: Cracks in DMK-led ruling alliance, CPM slams police 'crack down' on protesting Samsung workers

    Tamil Nadu: Cracks in DMK-led ruling alliance, CPM slams police 'crack down' on protesting Samsung workers

    The CPI (M) has alleged that police raided homes of several Samsung labour union members and detained many of them arbitrarily

  • Samsung sues Indian union over strike that disrupted production

    Samsung sues Indian union over strike that disrupted production

    Samsung Electronics' Indian unit has sued members of a labour union that has led a strike for 11 days at its only home appliances plant in the southern state of Tamil Nadu

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