Wave of farmer protests to rise of Far Right — challenges Macron faces back home as he visits India
A high-voltage December saw split in French President’s party during vote on an immigration law. He had to replace his PM and has indicated right-ward tilt to regain political momentum. Key Points
ThePrint‘Christmas is canceled here’, massive protests erupt in New York
Pro-Palestine protesters storm New York streets and disrupt Christmas celebrations. 6 arrested after violent clashes with NYPD. Key Points
Hindustan Times'Almost a dictatorship': Over 100,000 protest in Israel against Netanyahu's judicial reform for 20th week
A sea of blue and white Israeli flags, which have become a symbol of the protests, coated a central highway in Tel Aviv. Protestors chanted, "Israel is almost a dictatorship," as a banner reading "stop them" was held up by the crowd. Key Points
India TodayPension protests to bring 'maximum' workers in France after government, union talks fail
Labour groups vowed to dig in their heels after talks with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Wednesday - which lasted just an hour - failed to calm the situation. They said the only way out of the crisis was for the legislation to be pulled, an option which Borne flatly rejected. Key Points
India TodayMass protests across the world
The plans by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's nationalist religious coalition to hand control over judicial appointments to the executive while giving parliament the power to overturn Supreme Court rulings has ignited one of the biggest internal crises in Israeli history. Under pressure, Netanyahu had to pause his plan to overhaul the country's judiciary for now. Let's look at some massive protests that rocked the world in recent times... Key Points
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Child detainees in Iran subjected to sexual violence, electric shocks, claims rights group
Iran has been witness to massive protests since the death of a young Iranian Kurdish woman in the custody of the country's morality police last September. Minor protestors are being sexually assaulted on police custody, some eye witnesses and a rights group has claimed. Key Points
India TodayIN PICS | 5 months of Manipur crisis with violence, deaths and protests
It has been 5 months since the ethnic violence in Manipur began. The conflict continues to deepen as tensions flare between the Meitei and Kuki communities, with no justice in sight despite deaths and hate crimes. Key Points
India TodayIran targets e-commerce giant over photos of female employees without headscarves in new crackdown
One of the offices of Digikala, Iran's largest e-commerce company, has been shut down by authorities after pictures were posted online showing female employees without headscarves. The move is a result of a campaign to enforce Islamic dress codes, a year after the morality police disbanded due to widespread protests. Digikala, known as Iran's Amazon , has more than 40 million active monthly users and hosts over 300,000 merchants. The website was still operational, though legal action had been launched against it. Key Points
Economic TimesCAA notification prompts alarm in Delhi, security heightened in NCR
Security heightened in National Capital Region after notification of Citizenship Amendment Act, ahead of Lok Sabha elections. CAA to grant Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from three neighbouring countries. Key Points
mintPTI names Ayub Khan’s grandson PM candidate
Nationwide protest in Pakistan on Feb 17 over ‘poll rigging’. ex-PM Imran Khan, on Thursday nominated generay secretary Umar Ayub Khan, grandson of former... Key Points
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JNU bans campus protests, students flouting restrictions may face expulsion
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has imposed new rules significantly restricting protests and demonstrations on campus. Students who flout these regulations will face penalties ranging from hefty fines to expulsion. Key Points
India TodayPakistan Taliban endorses violent protests by Imran Khan supporters against military
The Pakistan Taliban has endorsed violent protests by Imran Khan supporters against the military establishment in the country. Following Khan's arrest, protesters took out their wrath on the military, torching the residence of the corps commander in Lahore and laying siege at the entrance to the army's general headquarters in Rawalpindi. Key Points
India TodayThere's a straight line from Modi govt misreading Punjab farmers' protests to the Pannun saga
Situation calls for bringing focus back on Punjab. Working with credible political forces, even adversaries, would serve national interest better than fighting in New York courtrooms. Key Points
ThePrintImran Khan’s party begins protests over ‘poll rigging’
Prohibitory orders imposed in Islamabad | Special forces deployed. Authorities on Saturday imposed prohibitory orders in Pakistan’s capital as jailed... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaOne death, 3,000 arrests. Why is Paris on the boil?
The killing of Nahel Marzouk, a French teenager of North African descent, by police has sparked widespread protests in France. Over 3,000 people have been arrested and hundreds of police officers injured. The government denies claims of police violence against minorities. The protests highlight issues of race and discrimination in French society. The violence has declined in intensity, and President Macron is set to meet with mayors of affected towns. Nahel's family has called for an end to the rioting. Key Points
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Friday prayers not allowed at Jamia Mosque, Mirwaiz under house arrest: Anjuman Auqaf
For the third consecutive Friday, prayers at Kashmir's grand mosque were not allowed and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest due to concerns of protests over the Gaza bombings. The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is described as a "fragile normalcy." Key Points
Hindustan Timesprotests over West Bengal panchayat polls turn violent
In the district's Harishchandrapur area, state minister Tajmul Hossain's car was vandalised in Basta village by some miscreants around 10 pm on Saturday. A police vehicle was also vandalised as stones were hurled. A policeman was injured in the attack. Key Points
Economic TimesIn Macron’s France, streets and fields seethe with protest
French President Emmanuel Macron has ignited a firestorm of anger with unpopular pension reforms that he rammed through parliament. Young people, some of them first-time demonstrators, are joining protests against him. Violence is also picking up. Key Points
India TodayPolice register FIR against Khalistan radicals for London protests
India will invoke the full force of law against Khalistan extremists holding protests in UK, Canada, Australian and US. While India’s QUAD partners have been responsive to these unlawful protests, the Modi government will hold UK and Canada government accountable for their lackadaisical response to these Sikh extremists. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi's vegetable prices may surge amidst farmers' protests, supply chain disruptions
Vegetable prices in Delhi are at risk of rising as farmers' protests disrupt supply chains, particularly affecting carrots due to supply issues from Punjab. Despite ongoing protests, some traders remain optimistic about price stability, while others warn of potential increases if disruptions persist. Security forces continue to block protesting farmers from entering Delhi, with talks between protestors and the government deadlocked. The situation highlights the impact of the protests on everyday life and commerce. Key Points
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'Not my proudest moment': When Raghuram Rajan contested election, shut IIT-Delhi for a day
Rajan studied electrical engineering at IIT-Delhi from 1981 to 1985. He then went on to do an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad and PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Key Points
Business TodayUK PM Sunak sacks Suella Braverman as Home Secretary
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled the Cabinet and sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman after a controversial article attacking the Metropolitan Police was published without her boss's approval. Braverman has faced controversy in her senior UK Cabinet role, accusing the Met Police of playing favorites during Israel-Gaza protests. Key Points
Economic TimesThousands rally against Israel in UK; cops hurt, several held
300 Americans leave Gaza; France again calls for humanitarian truce. Four police officers were injured after pro-Palestinian protesters set off fireworks into crowds in central London, with 29 arrests made on suspicion of racially motivated crimes. The Metropolitan Police said more than 1,300 officers were on duty on Saturday as tens of thousands of people demonstrat Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAssam delimitation move evokes more protest
Supporters of an ally of the ruling BJP and Opposition parties stepped up their protests against the delimitation proposals in Assam. According to the draft proposal published by the Election Commission of India (EC), the number of Lok Sabha and Assembly in the State remain unchanged at 14 and 126. But four Assembly seats have been moved from the general to the reserved categories, and three more seats have been included in the Bodoland Territorial Council. Key Points
The Hindu'Vacate shops' posters in Uttarakhand market after 'love jihad' allegations by Hindu outfit
Posters asking several shop owners to vacate their shops were seen on shutters in Uttarkashi's Purola. The police said they have begun an investigation into the case. The development came against the backdrop of a minor's abduction attempt and protests that followed. Key Points
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Senior production staff end protest at Wistron's iPhone assembly unit
Confirming the development, Kolar district commissioner Venkat Raja told ET, A section of senior production staff at Wistron went on protests against the management demanding higher wages... The protest has now been called off after the management gave assurances that their demands will be addressed. Key Points
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