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

  World | August 06, 2024 14:25 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.

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  How THIS Indian Army officer bravely rescued Sheikh Hasina from Pakistani captivity in 1971

  India | August 06, 2024 12:22 IST

  Colonel Ashok Kumar Tara, then a major in the Indian Army, played a crucial role in rescuing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from Pakistani captivity during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

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  'Overwhelming evidence': US recognises Maduro's rival Edmundo Gonzalez as winner of Venezuelan elect

  World | August 02, 2024 15:18 IST

  The disputed election in Venezuela announced Nicolas Maduro as the winner while opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez was predicted to win in exit polls. This controversy has led to widespread protests across the nation, resulting in at least 20 deaths.

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  16 killed, dozens injured in bomb blast in violence-hit Nigeria, police open fire to quell protests

  World | August 02, 2024 11:13 IST

  Local officials suspect the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram, which is leading an insurgency in West Africa that has killed thousands, behind the attack. Young people took to the streets to protest against Nigeria's rising cost of living and corruption, and the police opened fire on them.

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  UK charges 17-year-old with murder for stabbing three girls to death amid protests

  World | August 01, 2024 11:44 IST

  Three girls aged from 6 to 9 were fatally stabbed in a rampage allegedly committed by the 17-year-old suspect in Southport outside a Taylor Swift-themed kids' yoga class. The rampage sparked violent protests across London and several demonstrators hurled beer cans at PM's residence.

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  'March for Justice': Bangladesh protestors back to street, demand UN probe as 200 killed in clash

  World | July 31, 2024 19:25 IST

  More than 200 people were killed in Bangladesh in recent weeks during violence that evolved from student protests over the South Asian country's quota system for government jobs.

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  Massive protests engulf Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's victory in 'undemocratic' election | WATCH

  World | July 31, 2024 12:15 IST

  President Nicolas Maduro was declared the victor of Sunday's election with 51 per cent of votes, despite all exit polls predicting a win for the opposition. The election sparked allegations of fraud and opposition leaders and other countries called on the government to release the official tallies.

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  Venezuela, where both President, Opposition leader claim victory in election. What's going on?

  Explainers | July 30, 2024 19:36 IST

  President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez both claimed victory in Venezuela's presidential election on Monday. This cast doubt on official results that gave the incumbent a win.

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  Sri Lanka to vote for new president on September 21, first election after 2022 economic unrest

  World | July 26, 2024 13:54 IST

  Sri Lanka was plunged into an unprecedented economic crisis in 2022 after running out of foreign reserves, leading to large-scale protests and the ouster of ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe brought down inflation and steered the economy to positive growth.

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  'Have excellent relations but...': Bangladesh objects to Mamata Banerjee's offer to shelter refugees

  World | July 24, 2024 10:32 IST

  Mamata Banerjee had offered to provide shelter to refugees fleeing the violent protests in Bangladesh that left over 150 dead. The protesters were demanding an end to a quota system that reserves up to 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in the 1971 war.

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  778 Indian students return from violence-hit Bangladesh, authorities in touch with 4,000 others: MEA

  World | July 20, 2024 14:55 IST

  The Indian High Commission in Dhaka and other missions are making efforts to facilitate the safe travel of Indian nationals through the border crossing points. Students in Bangladesh are protesting against the quota system for government jobs amid a period of high unemployment.

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  13 more students arrive in India from violence-torn Bangladesh, one from Assam | WATCH

  World | July 20, 2024 14:50 IST

  Student protests in Bangladesh over the quota system for government jobs turned deadly as protesters clashed with the police and security forces, resulting in over 100 deaths. The Ministry of External Affairs informed on Friday that all Indian nationals in Bangladesh are 'safe and sound'.

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  Bangladesh imposes nationwide curfew as violent protests over govt jobs escalate, 105 killed | WATCH

  World | July 20, 2024 12:23 IST

  Tensions dramatically increased in Bangladesh as protesters stormed a jail, set it ablaze and freed hundreds of inmates. The unprecedented crackdown on protests has killed more than 100 people and engulfed Sheikh Hasina's government in a crisis.

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  'All Indian nationals safe and sound': MEA on Bangladesh's ongoing anti-quota protests

  World | July 19, 2024 16:43 IST

  At least 39 people were killed and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles, police posts and other establishments. This is the most serious challenge to PM Sheikh Hasina's government after it was elected for a fourth term.

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  Bangladesh violence: Death toll rises to 50 in anti-quota protests, communications disrupted | WATCH

  World | July 19, 2024 17:09 IST

  The violence in Bangladesh dramatically escalated when protesters set fire to the headquarters of the state television network and other government buildings. The Army was called in to help "maintain order" as the country descended into chaos on Thursday.

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  Bangladesh: Protesters set ablaze state TV headquarters, several trapped inside amid massive stir

  World | July 18, 2024 19:18 IST

  The unrest reached a critical juncture when a group of protesters targeted the Bangladesh state TV headquarters, located in a prominent area of the capital. Reports indicate that the attackers breached security barriers and swiftly set parts of the building on fire.

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  India issues advisory for citizens in Bangladesh, urges them to avoid travel amid anti-quota unrest

  World | July 18, 2024 12:37 IST

  Student protesters demanding reforms in the quota system for government jobs announced a complete nationwide shutdown on Thursday. At least six people were killed in violent clashes as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to quell the unrest.

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  Bangladesh: Protests demanding to end govt job quota for war veterans families turn violent, kills 6

  World | July 16, 2024 22:49 IST

  The protesters were demanding an end to a government job quota for the families of those who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971.

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  France election: Was Macron's forecast of civil war correct? Massive protests after results | VIDEO

  World | July 01, 2024 13:22 IST

  France’s high-stakes legislative elections propelled the far-right National Rally to a strong but not decisive lead in the first-round vote Sunday, polling agencies projected, dealing another slap to centrist President Emmanuel Macron.

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  Kenya: Police fire teargas as protests resume despite President Ruto's U-turn on tax bill | WATCH

  World | June 27, 2024 19:25 IST

  The finance bill introduced in the Parliament proposed tax hikes, which led to an outpouring of anger and massive protests throughout Kenya. Despite President William Ruto withdrawing the bill, some Kenyan protesters said they did not believed him and continued the demonstrations.