Three men were killed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when a speeding milk tanker struck their motorcycle while they were on their way to attend a funeral. The incident sparked protests and traffic disruption.
A Samajwadi Party leader has been booked for allegedly urging Muslims not to celebrate Eid as a protest against a US attack on Iran, claiming it was an appeal from jailed leader Azam Khan.
Ukraine has lodged a formal protest with India regarding the detention of six Ukrainian nationals in Mizoram, alleging unauthorised entry and unlawful activities. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is seeking consular access and immediate release of its citizens.
The death of a man known as 'Farsa Wale Baba' in Mathura under suspicious circumstances led to protests and a traffic blockade during President Murmu's visit. Supporters allege he was killed by cattle smugglers, while authorities claim a truck accident was the cause.
A protest erupted in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, after an 'objectionable' social media post allegedly hurt religious sentiments. Police have registered cases against both the individual who made the post and the protesters who gathered outside the police station.
Nineteen people have been arrested for allegedly blocking the Delhi-Agra National Highway and engaging in violence following the death of cow vigilante Chandrashekhar Das.
Following reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, widespread protests erupted in Kashmir, with demonstrators expressing strong anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments.
Youth Congress office-bearers were questioned by police in Delhi regarding a protest held earlier in the week. The protest, staged without prior permission, led to an FIR against several women workers. Police recorded statements and granted bail at the station.
The Delhi High Court has questioned the blanket ban on protests and demonstrations on the Delhi University campus, seeking justification from the university and Delhi Police. The court acknowledged the need for balance but emphasized that a complete prohibition is likely untenable.
A private school in Hyderabad faces protests after a teacher allegedly forcibly tonsured a student for having long hair, which the family says was part of a religious vow.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of distributing leaflets at her sit-in protest in Kolkata, leading to the detention of two individuals. Banerjee alleges the BJP is attempting to undermine her protest against the SIR exercise.
Protests erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following events in Iran, leading to heightened security measures and appeals for peace.
Passengers traveling from Bengaluru to Kathmandu faced significant disruptions and protested at Kempegowda International Airport after their flight failed to land in Kathmandu on two consecutive days, leading to frustration and accusations of mismanagement by the airline.
Hindu organisations protested in Himachal's Chamba district after a boy allegedly set fire to a cloth covering an idol in the Jalpa temple. Police are investigating, and the boy's family has apologised.
Several members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) were detained after attempting to march towards the Ministry of Education to protest alleged institutional neglect in higher education.
The death of an undertrial prisoner in Buxar Central Jail, Bihar, led to protests by family members and locals alleging foul play. The prisoner, Rajendra Kumar Singh, was lodged in jail for allegedly selling liquor. Relatives claimed there were injury marks on his body and alleged he was beaten to death, prompting demands for an investigation and action against jail officials.
A 31-year-old YouTuber and garment trader was found dead in Delhi, prompting his family to allege foul play and stage a protest, demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal directed the stay after the Delhi Police challenged the bail order by Duty Magistrate Vanshika Mehta, and listed the matter on March 6 for further proceedings.
Protests erupted in Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to restrictions on movement and mobile internet speeds.
India Youth Congress workers staged a protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi before being removed by security. The protest caused a brief disruption at the event, which features global AI leaders and heads of state.
Delhi Police have arrested two more Indian Youth Congress workers in connection with a 'shirtless' protest at the AI Summit, bringing the total arrests to 14. Authorities are investigating the financial trail behind the protest, suspecting funds meant for Bihar Assembly elections may have been diverted.
Nepalese citizens are voting in the general election, the first since protests toppled the previous government. Over 18.9 million are eligible to vote for the 275-member House of Representatives.
Unidentified individuals attacked the residence of a KSU activist in Kerala with an explosive device, following his arrest related to a protest where the Health Minister was allegedly injured.
Protesters clashed with police in Siliguri, West Bengal, during a demonstration organized by the Janjati Suraksha Manch over the assault of a pregnant tribal woman. The demonstrators were demanding justice for the woman and the arrest of all individuals involved in the incident.
Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister Anil Rajbhar has alleged a 'well-planned conspiracy' behind the recent violent protests by workers in Noida, suggesting a possible link to Pakistan in light of recent terror arrests.
Revolutionary Goans Party MLA Viresh Borkar and 28 others have been booked for allegedly stealing files and other items from the Goa Town and Country Planning Department office during a protest against Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act.
The Central Village Defence Force (CVDF) in Manipur's Churachandpur held a road march to protest the death of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte and other victims of ethnic violence in the state.
A statue of B R Ambedkar was found damaged in Khambal village of Rajasthan's Sirohi district, triggering protests by locals, police said on Sunday.
The two policemen were injured by "hard and blunt instruments", while "two protesters with firearm injuries" were also brought to JPMC, the surgeon told Dawn.
The parents of a Kannur Dental College student, Nithin Raj R L, who was found dead, allege that their son was subjected to constant emotional torture by faculty members and claim it was a case of murder. Protests have erupted at the college, with student organisations demanding justice and the arrest of the accused.
A protest march in Siliguri, India, concerning the alleged assault of a pregnant Adivasi woman, escalated into violence, prompting police intervention and multiple detentions.
The Lok Sabha faced repeated adjournments due to opposition demands for a debate on the West Asia situation, preventing a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla from being taken up. The government and the Chair criticised the opposition for disrupting House proceedings.
Indore in Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh also witnessed a tense atmosphere amid confrontation between the party workers.
Tensions escalated at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) following a clash between student groups aligned with the Left and Right, each accusing the other of violence during a protest march.
The Uttar Pradesh government has increased minimum wages across worker categories after protests in Noida, with the revised rates effective from April 1. The decision follows consultations with employers and labour organisations and aims to address demands for higher wages and better working conditions.
Gurugram Police have arrested six individuals, alleging a planned conspiracy behind the recent unrest at factories in the IMT-Manesar area. Investigations suggest external elements incited workers to riot and engage in arson over salary hike demands.
The counsel appearing for the arrested protesters argued that they were associated with a political party and had exercised their democratic right to protest peacefully.
Delhi Police arrested four Indian Youth Congress workers for staging a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit venue, with officials investigating a potential wider conspiracy.
A 25-year-old man is missing after allegedly being assaulted by a group in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, sparking outrage and a search operation.
A 25-year-old man is missing after allegedly being assaulted in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, sparking outrage and prompting a police investigation.
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