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El Mencho, Mexico's top drug lord, killed in military op; cartel fuels unrest across several states
World | February 23, 2026 6:45 ISTThe Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been identified as one of Mexico’s most dominant criminal groups, accused of moving large amounts of fentanyl and other illegal drugs into the United States. The death of its alleged leader marks one of the most high-profile actions taken by Mexican authorities.
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OPINION | New UGC regulations: Prevent scope for misuse
India | January 28, 2026 17:04 ISTPradhan may be assuring that the UGC regulations would not be allowed to be misused, but mere assurance will not do. The matter has already taken political overtones and some bureaucrats in Uttar Pradesh have resigned on this issue.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 24, 2025
India | September 24, 2025 21:26 ISTAmid violent protests in Leh, the administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), effectively banning the assembly of five or more people, to prevent further unrest.
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AIMPLB announces nation-wide protests after SC refuses to stay Waqf Amendment Act
India | September 17, 2025 20:53 ISTThe Board further urged Muslims to observe a shutdown of their offices and shops on September 26 from 8 am to 2 pm. It has also asked supporters to display banners reading 'Waqf Amendment Law is not acceptable to us.'
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Speed News: Opposition snubs govt's plan to honour astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla in LS
Originals | August 18, 2025 18:26 ISTOpposition snubs govt's plan to honour astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla in Lok Sabha. Lok Sabha refers Jan Vishwas Bill to Select Committee amid Opposition protests. Rajnath Singh to build consensus on NDA's vice president nominee CP Radhakrishnan. Get all the updates of the day in today's Speed News
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Mumbai: Demolition drive halted amid Protests in Thane, allegations of underworld funding surface
Maharashtra | June 23, 2025 19:46 ISTThane Municipal Corporation's demolition drive against 17 alleged illegal buildings in Khan Compound, Shil-Daighar was halted after massive local protests. The action, ordered by the court over suspected underworld links, has led to heightened tensions in the area.
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Australian journalist shot by rubber bullet while covering Los Angeles protests | VIDEO
World | June 09, 2025 19:26 ISTThe victim, identified as Lauren Tomasi, the US correspondent for Australia’s Nine News, was on the ground near the Metropolitan Detention Centre in downtown LA on Sunday when she was shot by a police officer.
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EC to Rahul Gandhi: File formal complaint over Maharashtra rigging claim | 08 June | Speed News
Originals | June 08, 2025 19:19 ISTEC asks Rahul Gandhi to file formal complaint over Maharashtra poll rigging. Three Congress MLAs join Telangana cabinet under Revanth Reddy. Fresh protests hit Manipur; curfew in Bishnupur, internet suspended in five districts. Catch all the top updates in today's Speed News.
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Murshidabad Waqf violence: Prime accused held for killing father and son during riots
April 20, 2025 12:17 ISTMurshidabad violence: STF of the West Bengal police arrested the accused from his hideout in Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur district on Saturday. He had conspired and instigated a mob to carry out vandalism at the residence of the deceased.
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Anti-Trump protests in US: Protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across country
World | April 20, 2025 12:34 ISTProtestors raised concern that Trump threatened long-respected constitutional norms, including the right to due process. Handmade signs were flashed during the protests in which protestors wrote their concerns.
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West Bengal Governor meets victims of Murshidabad violence, says 'people not happy with state govt'
April 19, 2025 17:29 ISTMurshidabad violence: Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose said that I have asked the victims to feel free to talk to me. They want justice, and they will get justice.
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Anti-Waqf Act protests turn violent in Assam's Silchar, protesters threw stones at police
Assam | April 13, 2025 23:14 ISTAssam protests: The areas affected by the violence include Chamragudam, Berenga and the old Lakhipur Road areas in Silchar. However, the areas are now clear.
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Waqf Act protests: TMC MP Yusuf Pathan's 'good chai' post faces flak amid Murshidabad violence
April 13, 2025 12:45 ISTTMC MP Yusuf Pathan's post comes as Murshidabad and other parts of Bengal burn in agitations over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, even witnessing deployment of Central Forces and BSF companies.
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Telangana land issue: Hyderabad University students resume classes, call off indefinite protests
April 04, 2025 14:03 ISTThe demonstrations were launched by the student union and other groups from April 1 to protest against the Telangana government’s plan to develop the 400-acre land parcel in Kancha Gachibowli, citing ecological conservation concerns.
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Uttarakhand: Protests erupt in Haridwar against Trivendra Rawat over Dalit remarks, mining policies
India | March 30, 2025 16:18 ISTYouths erupted in anger against MP Trivendra Singh Rawat in Haridwar, alleging him of snatching people's jobs. Protesters accused Rawat of not having implemented any important development work during his tenure as CM.
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Global protests: 7 most influential social movements in history
World | March 10, 2025 13:06 ISTThe Civil Rights, Anti-Apartheid, and other global movements like #MeToo, Black Lives Matter, and Fridays for Future have sparked significant social and political change, addressing issues like racial justice, human rights, and climate action.
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Manipur violence: Protester killed in Kangpokpi; shutdown in Kuki-Zo areas from midnight
Manipur | March 08, 2025 20:49 ISTThe deceased has been identified as Lalgouthang Singsit. The 30-year-old received bullet injuries during the clashes at Keithelmanbi and died on the way to hospital, police said.
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Manipur: Protests erupt in valley after arrest of village volunteers, markets forced to close
Manipur | February 21, 2025 14:44 ISTThe arrests came a day after Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla urged the people of the strife-torn state to voluntarily surrender looted and illegally held weapons within seven days.
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'Non-serious candidates started protest': BPSC Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh amid re-exam
Bihar | January 04, 2025 16:06 ISTThe BPSC aspirants started protesting after alleging that the paper of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) was leaked. the protest intensified within weeks and took centre stage in Bihar Politics. The commission later announced a re-examination of a few centres which took place today.
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MP: Police use lathicharge as protests erupt against Union Carbide's waste disposal in Pithampur
Madhya Pradesh | January 03, 2025 13:21 ISTShops and markets at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district remained closed on Friday amid a bandh call against the planned disposal of 337 tonnes of Union Carbide waste in the industrial town.
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