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Odisha extends social media ban in Malkangiri for 18 hours amid violent clash

India | Dec 10, 2025, 08:32 AM IST

The violence began when the headless body of Lake Padiami, a 51-year-old widow from Rakhelguda village, was found along the banks of a local river. The discovery triggered anger and grief among the local tribal communities.

Sonam Wangchuk ends 15-day hunger strike amid violence in Ladakh: 'I don't want more trouble'

India | Sep 24, 2025, 05:09 PM IST

Sonam Wangchuk ends 15-day hunger strike amid violence in Ladakh

Violent protests against Waqf Act rock Bengal's Murshidabad, 110 arrests made, security heightened

West Bengal | Apr 12, 2025, 12:31 PM IST

The police said that the mob in the areas of Suti, Jangipur and Samsara have been brought under control. The protests turned violent when the agitators assembled despite prohibitory orders and blocked roads and hurled stones.

Indian embassy in UK issues advisory, calls on travellers to 'stay vigilant' amid violent protests

World | Aug 06, 2024, 02:25 PM IST

Violent protests erupted in the United Kingdom after the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport last week, for which anti-immigrant groups accused a "radical Islamist". Police said the 17-year-old suspect was British and PM Keir Starmer has warned to take tough action against the protesters.

'We will end the illegal occupation of PoK': Jaishankar amid violent protests in Muzaffarabad

World | May 13, 2024, 04:27 PM IST

Jaishankar reiterated India's stand that Pakistan-occupied was, is and always will be a part of the Indian territory. His remarks came amid high tensions in Muzaffarabad with clashes between police and protesters demonstrating against high taxes and inflation, resulting in a policeman's death.

Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar speaking on the Dublin

Ireland PM condemns violent protests after 34 arrested following knife attack in Dublin

World | Nov 24, 2023, 06:34 PM IST

The anti-immigration protesters chanting slogans like 'Ireland for the Irish' set buses and trams on fire, while looting shops and throwing bottles and rocks at the police. More than 400 police officers were deployed to control the situation as warnings against misinformation were issued.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

Pakistan: Imran Khan's legal woes continue as courts reject 9 bail pleas related to May 9 protests

World | Aug 16, 2023, 04:58 PM IST

Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Mohammad Sohail rejected six petitions seeking pre-arrest bail as the jailed ex-premier is unable to appear in court after his conviction in the Toshakhana case.

France protests: President Emmanuel Macron

France: Macron downplays 'deep-rooted racism' for Nahel's killing; blames online games for violence

World | Jul 02, 2023, 09:45 AM IST

It is worth mentioning the country was under massive violent protests after an Alergian root teenager was shot during a traffic stop. The video showed two officers at the window of the car, one with his gun pointed at the driver.

Protesters have resorted to looting sports bikes and mobile

France: Violent protests continue over fatal police shooting of teenager - What we know so far?

Explainers | Jul 01, 2023, 02:33 PM IST

The French interior ministry reported more than 2,500 fires, thousands of vehicles set on fire, numerous stores ransacked and several buildings damaged.

The protests in France entered their third day on Thursday

France: 600 people arrested, 200 officers hurt amid protests over fatal police shooting

World | Jun 30, 2023, 01:29 PM IST

Firecrackers were thrown at police officers in Marseille and many regions of France showed burning debris and riot police officers struggling to quell the unrest.

The police resorted to firing tear gas and dispersion

France: Violent protests erupt in Paris suburb following 17-year-old driver's death by police

World | Jun 28, 2023, 02:26 PM IST

The victim's death sparked outrage in the streets of Nanterre, with residents setting fire on barricades, demolishing a bus stop and hurling firecrackers at the police.

Manipur Violence: How demography divide turned into ethnic clashes between Kuki-Meitei I EXPLAINED

Explainers | May 30, 2023, 06:19 PM IST

Manipur violence: What leads to the clash in the northeastern region, which is often dubbed as "The Jewel of India"? Let's decode the ethnic clash.

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Prophet row: 415 arrested so far; 20 FIRs registered across UP

India | Jun 19, 2022, 04:57 PM IST

In Prayagraj, a mob set on fire a few motorcycles and carts and also attempted to set ablaze a police vehicle. Police used tear gas shells and lathis to disperse the protesters and restore peace.

Sri Lankan soldiers stand guard next to burnt buses a day

IN PICS | Sri Lanka continues to boil amid economic crisis

World | May 10, 2022, 07:43 PM IST

Defying a nationwide curfew in Sri Lanka, several hundred protesters continued to chant slogans against the government. This comes a day after violent clashes left four people dead and prompted the resignation of the prime minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa. The island nation is facing it's worst economic crisis in decades.

Anti-CAA protest: Police monitoring some social media handles to check spread of misinformation

India | Dec 18, 2019, 05:52 PM IST

Some social media handles are being closely monitored by police to check the spread of wrong information in the national capital amid protest over the amended citizenship law, officials said on Wednesday. Eight people who were involved in Tuesday's violence in the North-East district of Delhi have already been arrested so far for their alleged involvement in the violence at Jaffrabad and Seelampur during protests against the new citizenship law and three FIRs have been registered.

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