Protests
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Anti-Pak protests in New York, trucks carrying digital ads ply on road
World | Sep 27, 2019, 05:55 PM ISTSome ads seen on the taxis and trucks plying around the UN headquarters said, "Pakistan: A country in denial of UN charter on Human rights" and "Mohajirs demand the UN intervention in Pakistan."
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Roads blocked as massive protests break out in Tamil Nadu against Chidambaram's arrest
India | Aug 22, 2019, 04:29 PM ISTWorkers of the Congress party had assembled in front of the TNCC headquarters in Chennai's Sathyamoorthy Bhavan, Anna Nagar and in Adyar, where they raised slogans against the arrest of Chidambaram.
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10-year-old girl's murder, rape triggers massive protest in Pakistan
May 21, 2019, 09:23 PM ISTA 10-year old girl in Pakistan was murdered after being allegedly raped, triggering massive protests by her family members and locals on Tuesday.
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Pellet victims protest, demand ban on use of pellet guns
India | May 20, 2019, 07:00 PM ISTThe protesters demanded ban on pellet guns, saying their continued use could render more people blind.
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Youth injured in protests at Pattan against child's rape dies
India | May 16, 2019, 12:45 PM ISTA youth, who had sustained grievous injuries in clashes during protests at Pattan against the rape of a three-year-old girl, died at SKIMS hospital here, officials said Thursday.
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Sabarimala violence: BJP MP's ancestral home attacked, RSS office set on fire; over 1,286 cases registered
India | Jan 05, 2019, 10:35 PM ISTKerala has been rocked by protests by right-wing groups after two women of "menstruating age" offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala on January 2.
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France yellow vest protests: Demonstrators clash with police, over 135 injured, 975 taken into custody
World | Dec 09, 2018, 07:19 AM ISTPolice and protesters also clashed in other French cities, notably Marseille, Toulouse and Bordeaux, and in neighbouring Belgium.
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Sabarimala Row: CM Vijayan announces 'woman wall' protests from Jan 1; BJP delegation meets Kerala Governor
India | Dec 02, 2018, 11:16 PM ISTCM Vijayan's remarks came after representatives of dozens of Hindu social organisations met him.
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Sabarimala stir: Lift 'police raj' in temple town, Congress urges Pinarayi Vijayan government
India | Nov 24, 2018, 04:23 PM ISTThe temple town and the nearby places witnessed large-scale protests started by various Hindu groups after the Supreme Court verdict that allowed women of all ages to enter the temple that hitherto banned girls and women aged 10-50.
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Sabarimala protests part of BJP-RSS game plan: CPI-M
Nov 22, 2018, 07:20 PM IST"Central amongst them is the Ram temple at Ayodhya," the Communist Party of India-Marxist said.
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France: Protests over rising fuel taxes tun violent, one killed, 227 injured
World | Nov 18, 2018, 09:01 AM ISTFrench Interior Ministry officials counted nearly 283,000 protesters, mostly peaceful, throughout the day at more than 2,000 sites, some setting bonfires or flying balloons.
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2 years of DeMo: Opposition continues its tirade against BJP, calls it 'the biggest scam'
India | Nov 09, 2018, 11:27 PM ISTTaking a swipe at Modi, Rahul said the demonetisation had caused great destruction of economy and rendered many people jobless.
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Amid rising tensions, Sabarimala temple to reopen tomorrow; over 2,300 security personnel deployed
India | Nov 04, 2018, 05:24 PM ISTThe temple complex and nearby areas had witnessed violent protests by Ayyappa devotees against the entry of young women when it was opened for last month's poojas from October 17-22.
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IN PICS | Google employees across the globe walk out to protest sexual harassment policies
World | Nov 03, 2018, 11:28 PM ISTThe protests were sparked by a recent NY Times report that said Google gave millions of dollars to some executives in secret exit packages after they were accused of sexual misconduct.
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Sabarimala Row: Protests continue for 5th straight day since temple opening, 4 more women forced to abandon trek
India | Oct 21, 2018, 06:50 PM ISTKerala has been witnessing protests against the entry of girls and women of menstrual age into Sabarimala temple since the government had said it would abide by the ruling of the apex court.
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Sabarimala Row: Situation remains tense, Muslim activist expelled from community for attempting to climb shrine
India | Oct 21, 2018, 06:27 PM ISTKerala has been witnessing protests against the entry of girls and women of menstrual age into Sabarimala temple since the government had said it would abide by the ruling of the apex court.
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Sabarimala row: Protests over entry of women continue, tension prevails in Pamba, Nilakkal
India | Oct 21, 2018, 12:00 AM ISTKerala has been witnessing protests against the entry of girls and women of menstrual age into Sabarimala temple since the government had said it would abide by the ruling of the apex court.
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Sabarimala Row: Massive protests erupt over rumours of Tamil Nadu woman below 50 years climbing hilltop
India | Oct 20, 2018, 01:45 PM ISTThe situation turned tense in the area, where section 144 was clamped, as devotees gathered in large numbers at 'Valiya Nadapandhal' to protest against the woman's entry into the temple.
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Chaos erupt as US-bound migrant caravan break Guatemala border fence, clashes with Mexico police
World | Oct 20, 2018, 11:47 AM ISTOn the Mexican side of a border bridge, they were met by a phalanx of police with riot shields.
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Sabarimala row: Protests continue for fourth consecutive day, security tightened in Pamba, Nilakkal
India | Oct 20, 2018, 05:05 PM ISTKerala has been witnessing massive protests by Lord Ayyappa devotees opposing the entry of girls and women of menstrual age into the Sabarimala temple since the government decided to implement the apex court order.