Protest in Greece over deadly train crash

On Thursday, March 16, tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the 57 deaths in the train accident that occurred last month. Many workers went on a nationwide strike throughout Greece. The tragedy on February 28 revealed long-standing safety shortcomings in Greek trains and has put great pressure on the conservative administration in advance of the general election. More than … Read more

Protests were witnessed in Lahore on Imran Khan’s arrest at his house

The supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan have blocked policemen from reaching his home in Lahore to arrest him, the police are using armoured vehicles fitted with water cannons mid-stone–thrown by supporters of the Prime Minister who is accused of corruption.  More than hundreds of Mr Khan’s supporters have gathered outside his house after a police team arrived from … Read more

Within 48 hours of issuing, JNU retracts the notice on fines for protests, violence, and misconduct on campus.

The JNU VC withdrew new rules imposing fines of up to Rs. 50K for misconduct, violence, and strikes on campus on Thursday. In a recent notice, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, announced that the university had chosen to revoke the notification that threatened to charge students who took part in protests and strikes on campus. This decision follows the dissemination … Read more

Wrestlers detained: Jantar Mantar protest site

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia were apprehended for breaking the law and disrupting public order when they crossed the security perimeter while attempting to approach the new Parliament building for a women’s ‘Mahapanchayat.’ The Delhi police took action on Sunday (May 28) by detaining Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia, which may result in a solid resolution … Read more

Israel Protests Against Proposed Judicial Reforms

Israel has experienced a rise in demonstrations in recent weeks over the government’s proposed judicial reforms. Many people believe that the reforms constitute a threat to the legal system’s independence because they are intended to strengthen political control over the judiciary. Widespread demonstrations against the proposed judicial reforms are taking place in Israel. These reforms would give the government more … Read more

Adani’s Vizhinjam Port and Fishermen’s Protest

Kerala fishermen from the Vizhinjam region of Thiruvananthapuram district have been in disagreement with the state government for a long while. The grounds behind the protest is their objection to establishing a seaport put forward by the Adani group. The fisherfolk who manage the protest is associated with the Latin Catholic Church. The church claimed that the state government is … Read more

Manipur: After a protest degenerates into violence, Section 144 prohibitions are implemented in several districts.

On Thursday, the state government issued prohibition orders under section 144 of CrPC in the districts of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur due to the violent nature of the protests against wildlife sanctuaries allegedly encroaching on tribal lands. Since Thursday, March 9, prohibitions have been in effect in several state jurisdictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). According … Read more

In reaction to anti-India posters in Geneva, the MEA summons the Swiss Ambassador.

        On March 5, India summoned swiss envoy Ralf Heckner after several anti-India posters were put up in front of the UN office in Geneva after the latest UNHRC session, reports said. India has reportedly lodged a formal protest against the malicious posters, one of which said” women in India are treated as slaves”.India’s concerns were conveyed to Switzerland, Hecker … Read more

Turkey condemns the burning of the Quran in a protest in Sweden.

Turkey condemns Sweden for Quran burning by a far-right politician at an Islamophobic protest in front of the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. The Turkish government expressed anger by denouncing Sweden for the Quran burning by a far-right politician at an Islamophobic protest in front of its embassy in Stockholm.  On Saturday, Turkey announced it was canceling the Swedish Defence Minister … Read more