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Serbia's green activists rally against Rio Tinto lithium project
In Loznica, Serbia, scores protested against the Rio Tinto lithium project, fearing environmental damage. Despite revoked licenses in 2022, protesters demand a ban on lithium mining within 40 days, threatening nationwide blockades. The Jadar project, opposed by environmentalists, could supply 90% of Europe's lithium needs. Serbia's President Vucic signals readiness to approve the controversial mine.
Swedish host city braces for Eurovision final
Malmo prepares for Eurovision amid security threats and protests over Israel's participation. Tension escalates due to recent Israeli military campaign in Gaza. Front-runners include Croatia's Baby Lasagna, Eden Golan, Swiss rapper Nemo, and favorites from France, the Netherlands, Italy, Ukraine, and Ireland.
China says Hong Kong protest song ban 'necessary measure'
China defended the banning of "Glory to Hong Kong," a protest song from the city's 2019 democracy demonstrations, calling it a "necessary measure." The foreign ministry stated that preventing the song's dissemination was a legitimate action to uphold national security responsibilities in Hong Kong.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
TikTok's tumultuous journey includes growth from a teen app to a global trendsetter, facing national security concerns and ownership disputes. The app navigates controversies, bans, and security issues, culminating in a congressional bill for a U.S. sale or ban.
Fiercely Feminine: From Aruna Asaf Ali to Matangini Hazra, 5 women who led the Quit India Movement
Women freedom fighters played an instrumental role in the Quit India Movement. They were at the forefront of protests and picketing.
#MeToo: Singer Chinmayi Sripaada slams Kamal Haasan for staying silent on allegations against lyricist Vairamuthu
Sripaada faced a shadowban from the Tamil film fraternity after she alleged Tamil poet-lyricist Vairamuthu of sexual harassment in 2018.
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Gujarat: VHP withdraws protest against Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' after removal of 'objectionable' content
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has revised the "obscene song" and "lewd words" in the film and hence the right-wing groups will no longer protest against its release, the Gujarat VHP's secretary Ashok Raval said in a statement.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Shah Rukh Khan called him at 2 am to express concern over 'Pathaan' protest
Sarma assured the actor that his govt will enquire about the demonstration against the movie.
Shah Rukh Khan called me, expressed concern over protests against ‘Pathaan': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
The development comes a day after the CM had said "who is Shahrukh Khan? I don't know anything about him or his film Pathaan", while responding to queries by reporters about the violent protest by Bajrang Dal activists, who stormed a theatre at Narengi in the city on Friday, where the film is slated to be screened.
'Besharam Rang' row: Javed Akhtar says people shouldn't decide if the song is right or wrong
The CBFC reportedly has suggested changes to 'Besharam Rang' from SRK-starrer 'Pathaan'.
Boycott calls, plagiarism charges, death threats: A look at the controversies faced by ‘Pathaan’
It seems that 'Pathaan' can't catch a break.
After 'Besharam Rang' controversy, Censor Board asks 'Pathaan' makers to make changes in film, songs before release
Calls for a ban againt‘Pathaan’ started making the rounds on Twitter after the launch of ‘Besharam Rang’ song.
Pathaan's 'Besharam Rang' controversy: "I Will Burn Shah Rukh Khan Alive", says Ayodhya Seer
The colour of Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan's costumes in Pathaan's first song, 'Besharam Rang' , has sparked a controversy. Ayodhya seer Paramhans Acharya threatened Shahrukh to burn him alive.
Google refused Hong Kong request over protest anthem: HK official
Hong Kong's security secretary Chris Tang said a request for Google to replace the protest anthem with China's national anthem as the top search term was denied, as Google said such results were generated by an algorithm with no human input.
Sri Lankans take over their president's house: Dramatic images and videos from a nation in crisis
Sri Lankan protesters refused to budge from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence after storming his home, forcing him to flee with the navy and to announce his resignation. The dramatic events were the culmination of months of protests by people enraged by the South Asian island nation's unprecedented economic crisis and the Rajapaksa clan's incompetence and corruption.
To Russia, with no love: Putin's aggression leaves F1 looking for new venue, Olympic body eyes blanket ban
Sports federations and broadcasters are cornering Putin by banning Russia.
Joni Mitchell joins Neil Young in protest, says she wants to remove her music from Spotify
Young ignited a protest against the streaming service for spreading fake news about Covid.
Hong Kong bans Tiananmen crackdown vigil for 2nd year
The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, which organises the candlelight vigil annually, said in a statement that the police had objected to the event in light of social distancing restrictions, which prohibit large gatherings.
Anti-coup tattoos, a permanent symbol of protest, have become popular form of resistance in Myanmar
You can’t get a protest tattoo done in Yangon anymore, say locals, because of the crackdown.
Farmers block key highways in Punjab, Haryana, Raj during 'chakka jam'; Scattered demonstrations in other states
Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which is spearheading the agitation, claimed the 'chakka jam' (road blockade) protest got huge nationwide support which once again "proved" that farmers across the country are united against the farm laws and demanded that the government come up with a fresh proposal for talks.
'Chakka jam' on KMP Expressway: Protest songs, tricolor and polite request to commuters
The call for the nationwide ‘chakka jam' between 12-3 pm was given by the farmer unions protesting at the Delhi borders the Centre's agricultural laws.
CAA protests in Assam: Why it is different from the rest of the country
On Sunday, when the artists gathered in Chanmari field in Guwahati to register their protest against CAA, the fear found voice. Bipin Chawdang sang “pepanhti tur bojailo, du dinor pachhot bongaliye ronor hinga bojaabo, du dinor pachhot bangladeshik mukhyomatri patibo.”
Here's why India may witness hundreds of Tuticorin-like incidents ahead
There is no love lost between industry and environmentalists in India. But no matter how difficult it is, a middle ground has to be found.
A look at some of the powerful protests that shook India
As Tamil Nadu witnesses protests and shutdowns demanding constitution of the Cauvery Management Board, ET Magazine checks some of the powerful protests of modern India.
'Padmaavat' ruling: BJP states unhappy, Karni Sena orders protest
As per Rajasthan government insiders, movie distributors, mall owners and exhibitors may refrain from showing the movie fearing violence.
Push for complete ban on 'Padmavati': Karni Sena chief tells community members
Lokendra Singh Kalvi said that they will not let the film be released at any cost.
Padmavati protesters block tourist entry to Chhittorgarh Fort
"A dharna demanding a ban on 'Padmavati' is continuing for the last eight days at Padan Pole. The Chhittorgarh Fort will be closed for tourists today."
‘Jago Hua Savera’ ban: Besides Faiz Ahmed Faiz, the film has only one Pak crew member
The decision by MAMI Film Festival to drop the movie from its lineup over protests that it was a “Pakistani” film is laughable.
ULFA asks artists not to sing Hindi songs during spring festival
Anti talk ULFA militants asks artists not to sing Hindi songs during Bihu functions, Assam government asks artists to defy the diktat
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