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newyorker.com | 2 min. ago NEW

Is This the Beginning of the End of Indian Democracy?

The Modi government has removed more than a hundred million people from voter rolls and is cracking down on a vigorous protest movement.

bbc.co.uk | 17 min. ago NEW

'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris

Student protesters in France have told the BBC's James Waterhouse that they will continue to take action until change has been made. The protests have now entered their fourth week.

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 37 min. ago

Police action against protesting students in Mangaluru condemned

Mr. Ashtagi said the university’s decision to hold examinations during the Dasara holidays had disregarded students’ religious sentiments, festive celebrations and academic interests.

thehill.com | 1 hrs. 50 min. ago

Five years later, the truth about Garland’s school board memo

A new Justice Department report reveals that the National School Boards Association coordinated with the Biden White House to prompt a federal investigation into parent protests five years ago.

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 10 min. ago

CJP supporters flag suspicious WhatsApp ‘attendance polls’ amid allegations of police surveillance, arbitrary detentions

Participants fear polls could expose their identities and protest plans; Gurugram-based technology journalist alleges Haryana Police confined him to his home for 48 hours over his membership of a CJP WhatsApp group

dailymail.com | 2 hrs. 20 min. ago

Indian Navy sailors visiting UK on training exercise are mistaken for migrants by anti-immigration protesters in Plymouth

A 'patriots' group posted about 'migrants' on a seafront and reports were made to Devon and Cornwall Police.

livemint.com | 2 hrs. 49 min. ago

‘Don’t fall into the trap’: Abhijeet Dipke alleges govt pitting CJP against Oppn in anti-Gyanesh Kumar protests

Drawing a comparison with the INDIA bloc's protest on Monday, Dipke pointed out that the opposition demonstration did not face the kind of crackdown witnessed during the CJP protest on October 10.

livemint.com | 2 hrs. 49 min. ago

‘You terrorist’: Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus heckled at New York airport — Why expatriates are angry

Watch | Bangladesh’s former interim leader Muhammad Yunus was heckled by Bangladeshi expatriates at New York’s JFK airport, where protesters accused him of killings and undermining democracy. 

euronews.com | 2 hrs. 52 min. ago

‘Act five’: National Assembly opens budget debate amid ongoing student protests in France

The French government's budget proposal includes a €1.2 billion increase in funding for the National Education Ministry, as France grapples with one of the highest public deficits in the eurozone.

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 15 min. ago

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on plea by traders, vendors and lawyers to regulate protests

Court lists separate pleas on peaceful demonstrations, and assaults; the trader petitioners say the disruption has come at the crucial festive and winter trading time for businesses

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 16 min. ago

Anti-CEC protests LIVE: Rahul Gandhi vows to bring those who ‘destroyed the Constitution’ to justice

Cockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde were detained by Delhi Police today while they were trying to enter Jantar Mantar

time.com | 3 hrs. 36 min. ago

In India, a Dark Shadow Falls on Its Vaunted Elections

Mass protests have convulsed India after 130 million Indians were removed from electoral rolls by the country’s election commission.

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 54 min. ago

Protest in Bengaluru condemns harassment of women protesters in Delhi

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 55 min. ago

BJP leaders creating confusion in farmers’ minds about protest, says farmer leader Chunappa Pujari

thenextweb.com | 5 hrs. 12 min. ago

Batam residents protest as data centres grow and their taps run dry

Hundreds of people in Batam, an Indonesian island near Singapore, have protested outside a data centre park. They say their homes have had no running water for months while the facilities have kept their servers cool, the BBC reported. The protest took place on October 5 at the gate of Nongsa Digital Park, according to […] This story continues at The Next Web

thehindu.com | 5 hrs. 28 min. ago

Anti-SIR protests: Springboard for an Opposition comeback?

In Focus Podcast | Anand Mishra says Monday’s rally signals rare opposition unity over SIR and CEC resignation, reshaping the political playing field.

thehindu.com | 5 hrs. 29 min. ago

Dharwad: SUCI(C) seeks release of pending social security pensions

The protesters, who came from villages and slums from across Dharwad district, raised slogans against the government for withholding pensions that provide a crucial source of livelihood for elderly people, widows and persons with disabilities.

theguardian.com | 6 hrs. 17 min. ago

Trump rally and Greta Thunberg joins Paris protest: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

thehindu.com | 7 hrs. 39 min. ago

Opposition leaders file Supreme Court petition over SIR row after massive protest in delhi

Opposition leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi, petitioned the Supreme Court to demand full transparency and records regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which has resulted in the deletion of roughly 13 crore voters. The petition also seeks a judicial review to determine whether Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted unilaterally during the exercise.

livemint.com | 7 hrs. 50 min. ago

Who is Neha Bora? Know about the education, family background of the face of Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest

Neha Bora, president of the All India Students’ Association, has become a leading figure in demonstrations over alleged voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision. The JNU scholar and activist has participated in earlier student movements. 

abcnews.com | 8 hrs. 10 min. ago

What to know about France's high school student protests

France faces nationwide student protests that are destabilizing the government and influencing the presidential election campaign

euronews.com | 8 hrs. 37 min. ago

No respite for Ukraine despite Trump’s energy truce announcement

Good morning from Brussels. It’s Tuesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: Russia hits Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump’s truce announcement, Europe stands firm behind Kyiv and France braces for fresh protests.

nytimes.com | 8 hrs. 41 min. ago

[$] What to Know About the Protests in India

Protests against sweeping revisions to India’s voter rolls have broken out in New Delhi. The police met earlier protests with an extraordinary show of force.

theguardian.com | 9 hrs. 4 min. ago

The best concealers in the UK for camouflaging blemishes and dark circles – tested

Searching for a concealer that can do it all? From creamy to crease-resistant, brightening to hydrating, these are the formulas that impressed us most• The best mascaras for longer, fuller and fluttery lashes• The best foundations – testedWhen life gets stressful, your face can often be the first place to show the telltale signs.

Eye bags can get darker after sleepless nights, and breakouts can appear in protest. Whatever the cause, the best concealers can help to even out imperfections, so you look flawless regardless of what is going on behind the scenes.It might seem obvious, but not all concealers are the same.

Some leave a cakey finish on the skin, while others settle quickly into fine lines or blend out and leave barely any coverage at all. Many modern concealers also include active skincare ingredients to combine the benefits of both products. Continue reading...

thehindu.com | 9 hrs. 39 min. ago

Jantar Mantar no longer a protest site: All about Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground

The de-notification of Jantar Mantar has drawn criticism from activists and Opposition parties who allege that this is a stifling of the citizens’ right to protest.

scmp.com | 9 hrs. 46 min. ago

Japan, US review military liberty policies after Okinawa killing

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that officials were reviewing the off-base code of conduct for US troops in Japan following the alleged killing of an Okinawan woman by a US marine. Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-runs and drunk driving by US military personnel have long triggered protests on the southern Japanese island, which has for years urged other regions in the country to share the burden of hosting US troops.

“We plan to hold discussions including...

koreatimes.co.kr | 11 hrs. 28 min. ago

[COVER STORY] Why Gyeonggi Province is under financial strain

Gyeonggi Province, Korea's most populous province, narrowly averted disruptions to essential welfare programs with the passage of a supplementary budget on Monday. But restoring funding for the rest of 2026 has not resolved the fundamental problem behind the crisis: falling revenue, growing spending obligations and fewer resources to bridge the gap.

With the provincial government required to submit next year’s budget proposal by Nov. 11, residents and welfare providers remain concerned and question whether the province's Gov. Choo Mi-ae can prevent further funding shortfalls. What did Monday’s agreement resolve? The provincial council approved the supplementary budget after last-minute negotiations restored 21.6 billion won ($16 million) for livelihood-related programs, including support for child care and postpartum care.

The agreement broke a monthlong impasse over funding needed to keep essential services running through the final quarter. Some welfare programs had been allocated only nine months of funding, leaving them facing suspension this month and prompting protests by child

thehindu.com | 11 hrs. 50 min. ago

Karnataka Home Minister says police directed not to disrupt peaceful demonstration

This comes a day after Bengaluru police detained over a 100 persons for trying to march to the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

iol.co.za | 12 hrs. ago

France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations

France readied on Tuesday for fresh nationwide demonstrations supporting students who have been protesting poor classroom conditions for weeks, with authorities and participants wary of further violence.

iol.co.za | 12 hrs. ago

March and March threatens online protests over Home Affairs asylum system

South Africans at a protest against illegal immigration in Durban.

euronews.com | 12 hrs. 53 min. ago

Belgium: 9 minors arrested as clashes erupt near Brussels-Midi

Clashes near Brussels-Midi station leave around ten arrested, including nine minors, as student and anti-austerity protests continue in Belgium.

euronews.com | 12 hrs. 54 min. ago

Europe Today: NATO warns Russia amid escalating hybrid attacks from Moscow

NATO's top commander has a message for Moscow: any attack on the alliance will be blocked, blunted and broken. In Warsaw, Zelenskyy says Russia has already broken Trump's energy ceasefire. And in France, student protests enter a new phase as the country's budget reaches the French Assembly.

theguardian.com | 13 hrs. 13 min. ago

Australian politics live: Climate protester restrained after interrupting NSW parliament; Liberal says PM should be ‘stoned in the square’ over ATO credit card ban

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRobert Pether has stressed his innocence and recalled his brush with death in his first comments since the Australian engineer departed Iraq after serving more than five years in jail.Pether and his Egyptian colleague Khalid Radwan were detained in Baghdad in 2021 after flying in for a meeting with bank officials to resolve a dispute with his engineering firm, CME Consulting.We were innocent when we were taken on the 7th of April 2021, and we remain innocent today.I was released from prison hours away from death.

My body was shutting down after months of critical illness and excruciating pain, but I remained trapped in Iraq.She is an incredible person, someone that I have so much respect for, and being able to come home was incredible. Just the emotion that it brings is, you can’t describe it.

I mean, it’s been years. Continue reading...

livemint.com | 13 hrs. 17 min. ago

CJP Protest: Delhi Police seeks extension of CAPF deployment till Oct 20. Here's why

Delhi CJP Protest: Police sought the CAPF extension, citing the possibility of protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and other organisations, sources said on Tuesday.

iol.co.za | 13 hrs. 49 min. ago

Three men in court over alleged assault of protester in Durban

Three men accused of assaulting a protestor have appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court on attempted murder and public violence charges.

iol.co.za | 14 hrs. 18 min. ago

Asylum chaos exposes GNU's deepening governance crisis

Anti-immigrant protestors left a trail of destruction in Orlando West, Soweto and Durban's CBD last week following directives issued by the Department of Home Affairs in response to a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers. The directives were subsequently withdrawn as the protests escalated.

abcnews.com | 14 hrs. 28 min. ago

A generation of angry young Indians takes to the streets to challenge Modi

Protests erupted in New Delhi on Saturday as young Indians rallied against a voter list purge they say favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party

livemint.com | 16 hrs. 34 min. ago

Day after mammoth protest against Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi to host INDIA bloc MPs, student leaders for tea today

The Congress-led Opposition's protests are against the SIR exercise and demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the voters' roll revision.

thehindu.com | 17 hrs. 28 min. ago

Morning Digest: INDIA bloc rally takes SIR protest to Supreme Court; Delhi police accused of beating, assaulting detainees, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

thehindu.com | 21 hrs. 32 min. ago

Govt. move to de-notify Jantar Mantar follows SC suggestion that protest sites need more space, open air

A four-page court order passed on October 9 records the Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urging the government to look for a ‘spacious, open’ alternative site in Delhi