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.
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.
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.
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.
Karnataka minister MB Patil urges actor Prakash Raj to protest land acquisition in other states too, not just in Devanahalli.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 -
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.
KITU urged stricter enforcement of labour regulations and an end to exemptions that allow IT firms to bypass important employee protection.
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.
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!
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
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
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
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.
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.
The decision was taken following a general body meeting of the doctors.
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.
The alliance partners of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which governs Tamil Nadu, have extended their support to the protesting workers.
The CPI (M) has alleged that police raided homes of several Samsung labour union members and detained many of them arbitrarily
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