Protests erupted at Jammu’s Lok Bhawan as Hindu groups, led by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, burned an effigy of LG Manoj Sinha. The anger stems from allegations over the composition of the first MBBS batch at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, with protesters demanding cancellation of admissions after many selected candidates, they claim, were drawn disproportionately from a particular group.
Iran’s 1979 revolution began with hopes of freedom and independence, but power struggles reshaped the country into a repressive state. Oil became a central force, shaping political decisions and public expectations. Today, recurring protests reflect economic stress and shrinking civil liberties, with new demonstrations increasingly focused on personal rights and everyday freedoms.
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Venezuelans took to the streets again on Saturday in Caracas, drawing protesters from across society to call for an end to Nicolás Maduro’s 11-year presidency. The renewed unrest is driven by claims he tried to rig last week’s election and by concerns about an expanding crackdown on opposition supporters.
North Central JCM has asked the cabinet secretary to step in over the delay in announcing the Dearness Allowance hike. Meanwhile, an affiliated body, the Confederation of Central Govt Employees and Workers, held a nationwide lunch-hour protest and sent a letter earlier to press for action. The move highlights mounting impatience among central government employees over pay updates.
Protests have spread across Canada as Indian students and recent graduates react to new federal immigration rules that they say threaten their ability to stay and build their lives. With more than 70,000 international student graduates now facing uncertainty, students have organized rallies and set up encampments in multiple provinces, demanding clarity and relief.
Manipur is again on edge as renewed unrest turns violent after the discovery of six bodies allegedly linked to hostages. Mobs attacked the homes of ministers and MLAs, while civil society groups demand action against armed groups. The state cabinet is pushing a review of AFSPA, even as tribal groups seek extending it to valley districts.
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Delhi NCR’s labor tensions have flared again as workers protest rights and pay. The region’s job promise and international investment pull remain strong, but violent confrontations risk derailing negotiations and worsening the very wage gains workers seek. With labor relations already complex, authorities and employers must focus on lawful, structured dialogue instead of escalation.
Police in Nairobi fired tear gas to disperse protesters as Kenya’s new Cabinet was sworn in. Demonstrators, starting after calls to reject a controversial finance bill that raised taxes amid a high cost of living, escalated their anger further by demanding President William Ruto’s resignation, clashing with security forces despite ministerial dismissals.
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