Page 16 - Protests

Several parties extend support for Bihar Bandh call amid protests

Various parties, like the RJD, the HAM, and the VIP on Friday extended their support to the Bihar Bandh called by different youth organisations of the state on Saturday

As Agnipath protests spread, govt offers compromise and Oppn wants talks

Incidents of violence, mayhem and arson across states

Agnipath: More protests in Haryana, Jind-Bathinda railway track blocked

More protests broke out in Haryana for the second day on Friday against the Centre's Agnipath scheme, with some youths burning tyres and several others squatting on rail tracks in Narwana

ITO metro station gates closed as AISA protests against Agnipath scheme

All gates of the Delhi Metro's ITO station are closed, the DMRC said as members of the Left-affiliated AISA protested against the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces

Agnipath scheme: Violent protests continue in Bihar, 2 trains set on fire

Violent protests over the Central government's 'Agnipath' scheme for recruitment in armed forces continued across Bihar on Friday with agitators disrupting rail and road traffic

Agnipath: Mobile internet, SMS services suspended in Faridabad's Ballabgarh

Following violent protests in Palwal against the Agnipath scheme, Haryana govt has suspended mobile internet and SMS services for 24 hours in Ballabhgarh area of Faridabad as a precautionary measure

No untoward incident in last 2 days; 218 held for violence: WB govt to HC

The West Bengal government submitted a report before the Calcutta High Court, stating that there has been no untoward incident in the last two days during protests over remarks against Prophet

Prophet row: VHP calls for mass recitation of Hanuman Chalisa in Delhi

The VHP's Delhi unit called on people in the city to assemble in temples and participate in mass recitations of Hanuman Chalisa on June 14 to register protest against the June 10 violence

Prophet row: Jharkhand CM Soren asks people not to act on impulses

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren cautioned people not to act on impulses and said that the state capital Ranchi, which witnessed violence, is not a battlefield

Call central forces if police fail to control situation: HC to Bengal govt

Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the state authorities to call in central forces if the local police fail to control the situation in any place

Protests against Kerala CM Vijayan in gold smuggling case enters Day 3

Protests demanding resignation of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, after gold smuggling case accused Swapna Suresh alleged that the CM and his family were also involved, entered day three on Monday

Prophet remark row: 2 arrested under section 153A in Jama Masjid protest

Delhi Police arrested two persons on Saturday in connection with the Jama Masjid protest that took place on Friday over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad made by suspended BJP spokesperson

Fresh violence erupts in pockets of Bengal's Howrah over Prophet row

Fresh violence has erupted in certain pockets of Howrah district today morning as agitators staged demonstrations over the recent controversial remarks over Prophet Muhammad

Two dead, many injured after violent protests in Ranchi amid Prophet row

Two people died during the violent protest that erupted in Ranchi after Friday prayers against the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad made by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal

Ford India workers continue protest, seek better compensation for job loss

About 2,600 workers of Ford India Pvt Ltd's plant at Maraimalainagar continue their protest demanding better compensation as the company has decided to shut down its plant

Bharat Bandh 25th May 2022: Who's protesting, demands and other issues

The main protester has an issue with the non-implementation of reservations for SCs/STs/OBCs in the private sector; others are against the use of EVMs during elections, among other issues

Sri Lankan police arrest 1,500 people in connection with May 9 violence

Sri Lankan police have arrested at least 1,500 so far in connection with the violent clashes between anti- and pro-government protesters earlier this month that killed at least 10 and injured over 200

1 dead, 12 injured in Sri Lanka as police open fire at anti-govt protesters

At least one person was killed and 12 others injured on Tuesday when police opened fire to disperse anti-government protestors in Sri Lanka's southwestern region of Rambukkana.

Sri Lanka army says will uphold constitution, not interfere with protests

The Army's statement comes after former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka commented that the troops must not obey illegal orders inferring a crackdown on the protesters

Police sergeant arrested for joining Galle Face protest in Sri Lanka

A Sri Lankan Police sergeant, who was arrested for joining the protest at the Galle Face Green area in uniform and making a statement to the media, has been released on bail