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Valmiki Corporation scam: BJP to hold statewide protest demanding Karnataka CM's resignation
Valmiki Corporation scam: The BJP in Karnataka plans to hold statewide protests on June 28 demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation over financial irregularities in the KMVSTDC. BJP ST Morcha State President Hanumanthu stated that protests will occur in all districts and major villages until the CM steps down. The alleged Rs 187 crore scam involves misuse of funds transferred to over 700 bank accounts. Nagendra's resignation is seen as insufficient, with calls for mass resignations.
No additional CSF personnel being sent to Manipur, troops stationed outside returning home, state government clarifies
On Monday, protests erupted in the valley areas, mainly led by women demanding the removal of central forces, accusing them of biased actions and targeting village guards. Protestors attempted to enter the residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh but were stopped by the police. Additional CRPF troopers were deployed in Jiribam district following the killing of a 59-year-old farmer, with tensions high between Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities.
'I was hit on face, abused': Kangana Ranaut after being slapped at airport; Here're other controversies involving Ranaut
BJP leader and actor Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped by a CISF constable at Chandigarh airport over remarks related to the farmers' protest. The incident occurred during a security check, with the constable reportedly expressing support for the protest. Ranaut, now a Member of Parliament, has expressed concern over rising extremism in Punjab.
View: Iran’s President Raisi, who died in chopper crash, was a failure
Iran president Helicopter Crash: Since the early 1980s, Iranian presidents have reflected the supreme leader's needs. Ebrahim Raisi, close to Ayatollah Khamenei, aimed to restore faith in the Islamic Revolution but failed. His crackdown on female dress codes sparked protests, revealing his lack of popularity. Raisi's death has now opened up new possibilities for succession.
In divided Iran, president's death met by muted mourning and furtive celebration
Iran declared five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi, who, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash. While loyalists prayed in mosques, daily life continued with minimal disruption. Opposition groups quietly celebrated Raisi's death, reflecting his controversial legacy, particularly his role in cracking down on women's rights and executing dissidents. Many Iranians doubt his death will change the country's hardline governance. The subdued response contrasts with past public grief for figures like Qasem Soleimani, indicating Raisi's divisive impact.
Why was Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi called the 'Butcher of Tehran'?
The death of Ebrahim Raisi has raised questions regarding his record on Human Rights. He is seen to be behind mass killings that have led to suppression of rights in Iran, as per reports.
A year after May 9 protests in Pakistan: A turning point in civil-military relations?
Even though the military remains the final arbiter in Pakistan to determine the course of politics, the May 9 protests have made it more difficult and challenging than ever for it to manage the guided democracy. The anguish and sentiment of people against the instrumental role of the military have raised questions about its legitimacy.
Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law'
Georgia's parliament has approved a "foreign influence" bill, which critics argue is a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country's aspirations to join the European Union. The bill requires media and nongovernmental organizations to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. The opposition has denounced the bill as "the Russian law" because Moscow uses similar legislation to crack down on independent news media, nonprofits, and activists critical of the Kremlin.
After cancellation of 80 flights, Air India Express sacks nearly 30 crew members for mass sick leave
Air India Express Layoffs: Following the cancellation of approximately 80 flights, Air India Express, under Tata ownership, has terminated the employment of 25 cabin crew members for their failure to report to work. The salaries of crew members have been reduced by nearly 20% due to the merger of Air India Express with AirAsia India.
Air India Express crisis: several flights cancelled in Kolkata
The sudden mass sick leave taken by cabin crew had put the airline in trouble and it had to cancel around 88 flights across the country on Wednesday. More than 200 cabin crew had started reporting sick from Tuesday night to protest against alleged mismanagement at the airline.
Mass sick leave by Air India Express crew grounds over 80 flights
CEO Aloke Singh said in a message to employees that he is open to discussion with the cabin crew and that the airline will curtail flights for the next few days to mitigate the disruption. The airline operates around 360 flights per day.
After Vistara, here's why Air India crew is up in arms against Tatas
Air India Express has been forced to cancel multiple flights due to a shortage of cabin crew, some of whom are reportedly protesting against alleged mismanagement at the airline. The discontent among the crew has escalated since the start of the merger process with AIX Connect. Passengers have expressed frustration over sudden flight cancellations. This comes in the wake of pilot woes at Vistara, another Tata Group-owned airline, which has also experienced flight disruptions recently.
Pro-Palestinian US campus protests grow as police crack down
Pro-Palestinian students have sparked protests on college campuses across the US, extending a week of confrontational standoffs with police, mass arrests, and accusations of anti-Semitism. The Israel-Hamas conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza have sparked outrage in American universities from New York to California. Over 200 protesters were arrested at universities in Los Angeles, Boston, and Austin, Texas, where a fresh rally was scheduled for midday.
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia
Columbia University in New York City, Yale University, and Harvard University have all been at the center of escalating tensions surrounding the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Following the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia last week, the university decided to cancel in-person classes as a precautionary measure. At Yale, around 45 protesters were arrested for trespassing after setting up tents on campus and calling for divestment from defense companies doing business with Israel.
Bank account was frozen after protests against Adani port, reveals Kerala's Latin church
Vizhinjam, a coastal hamlet in the state capital, had witnessed strong protests against the seaport, which also resulted in violence in November 2022. In a pastoral letter read during Sunday Mass, the Latin church said it was facing a funds crunch due to the freezing of its bank accounts by the authorities.
Protests drove Nepal's king off the throne 16 years ago. Now, protests are trying to bring him back
Gyanendra was a constitutional head of state without executive or political powers until 2005, when he seized absolute power. He disbanded the government and parliament, jailed politicians and journalists and cut off communications, declaring a state of emergency and using the army to rule the country.
How Donald Trump would crack down on US immigration in a second term
Donald Trump has outlined his immigration policies for a potential second term. These policies include restoring the "remain in Mexico" program, detaining all migrants caught crossing the border illegally, implementing travel bans, launching mass deportations, ending automatic citizenship for children born to immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, tightening access to visa programs, rolling back Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations, and potentially resuming the controversial family separation policy.
Modified tractors to lead farmers' protest march, intelligence agencies alert police
According to Central intelligence agencies, they have alerted Punjab, UP, Haryana, and Delhi police regarding the mass movement of farmers. More than 25,000 farmers and around 5000 tractors will start their movement from various districts of Punjab and Haryana on Monday to reach Delhi on Tuesday.
Protesters clash with security forces during 'mass court arrest' stir in Manipur
"Fill the jails protest" started from Thursday.Thousands of agitators, mostly women, tried to storm various police stations in five valley districts -- Bishnupur, Kakching, Thoubal, Imphal West, and Imphal East—but the huge contingent of Rapid Action Force and other security forces had to prevent them by firing huge tear gas shells.
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