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  Bangladesh protesters siege 'Banga Bhaban', demand President's resignation

  World | October 23, 2024 7:58 IST

  The Protests started in July against the quota system in government jobs but turned anti-government leading to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August. The protestors had earlier demanded the Chie Justice's resignation, but now they are demanding President's resignation and a new Constitution.

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  Internet suspended in Manipur for five days amid student protests

  Manipur | September 10, 2024 17:08 IST

  Manipur's Home Department has suspended internet services across the state for five days due to escalating student protests. The shutdown is intended to prevent the spread of misinformation that could exacerbate the situation.

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  Canada: Massive protests erupt against Trudeau govt as over 70000 foreign students fear deportation

  World | August 28, 2024 10:12 IST

  Canada is currently experiencing nationwide protests as over 70,000 international student graduates face the threat of deportation due to recent federal policy changes. Many of these students, who came to Canada with hopes for a new life, now find their futures uncertain.

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  Bangladesh: Newly-appointed home ministry adviser replaced amid student leaders' resentment

  World | August 18, 2024 8:19 IST

  The development comes within eight days of the interim government taking charge following the resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her fleeing to India on August 5.

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  Bangladesh's interim govt to move International Crimes Tribunal over killings in mass protests

  World | August 14, 2024 17:31 IST

  The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh is a domestic court dealing with cases of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The interim government said it will investigate the incidents of random firing and killings during recent unrest under UN supervision.

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  Bangladesh: Curfew extended after at least 98 killed in fresh spell of clashes

  World | August 05, 2024 8:57 IST

  It is for the second time during the recent protests that the government shut down internet services, mobile operators said. Social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp were not available, even via broadband connections.

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  Delhi coaching centre deaths: IAS aspirants stuck in limbo as classes in several institutes paused

  Delhi | July 29, 2024 20:38 IST

  Civil services aspirants in Delhi are left in limbo as their studies have been disrupted because several institutes in Old Rajinder Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar have cancelled classes in the wake of the deaths of three IAS aspirants in the rain-flooded basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle.

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  Bangladesh unrest escalates: Protesters set jail on fire, free hundreds of inmates

  World | July 19, 2024 20:52 IST

  In a dramatic escalation of student protests in Bangladesh, demonstrators stormed a jail in Narsingdi, freeing hundreds of inmates and setting the facility on fire. A police officer confirmed the incident, and a resident witnessed prisoners fleeing with their belongings.

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  US: Over 2,000 arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on American universities since April 18

  World | May 03, 2024 12:02 IST

  The protests began at Columbia University on April 17 with students calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas war, which quickly spread to other colleges. The students have demanded their universities to cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies enabling the conflict in Gaza.

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  US: New York police enter Columbia University to arrest pro-Palestinian protesters | VIDEO

  World | May 01, 2024 7:59 IST

  The Columbia University, the flashpoint of pro-Palestinian protests across US schools, has threatened to expel students after a two-week standoff with administrators escalated. The protesters have occupied the Hamilton Hall and have refused to abandon a tent encampment in support of Palestinians.

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  US: Columbia University begins suspending pro-Palestinian protesters as encampment talks stall

  World | April 30, 2024 8:17 IST

  Columbia warned that students who refused to vacate tent encampments would be suspended and be ineligible to complete the semester in good standing. The students have demanded divestment from Israel and amnesty for students and faculty involved in the protests.

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  US: Columbia anti-Israel protest leader banned for saying 'Zionists don't deserve to live'

  World | April 27, 2024 10:19 IST

  Khymani James, 20, went as far as to say, "Be glad, be grateful that I'm not just going out and murdering Zionists". This comes as anti-Israel protests are flaring up in US universities as the death toll mounts in the nearly seven-month-long Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

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  Bihar Police lathi-charge students protesting against state govt over BSSC paper leak I WATCH

  India | January 04, 2023 14:59 IST

  According to the students, the question papers got leaked on several social media platforms hours before the examination.

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  Hong Kong protesters attempt flee university campus

  World | November 18, 2019 17:10 IST

  Protesters cornered on the campus emerged in force. They were seen walking through barricades and running towards the Cross Harbour Tunnel exit to escape. They were greeted by tear gas from police who had blocked all ways out of the area

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  JNU event row: Lawyers 'attack' JNU students, journos during hearing

  India | February 15, 2016 18:34 IST

  New Delhi: Teachers and students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) along with several journalists were today allegedly roughed up outisde the Patiala House court complex in Delhi by lawyers just ahead of a hearing in