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The Jharkhand government and student protesters are scheduled to hold their seventh round of talks today, as the hunger strike by the protesters enters its 15th day. These discussions aim to resolve the ongoing dispute.
Police in Jharkhand, India, used tear gas and water cannons to disperse student protesters demanding reforms to examination processes. The demonstrations saw students clashing with authorities.
Student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in job exams are set to continue after talks with the state government failed to reach a resolution. The government has proposed cancelling three exams and setting up fast-track courts, but students maintain their demand for a CBI probe.
Rahul Gandhi met with student protesters, expressing his support and stating they have no need to apologize, while also criticizing Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah.
The Supreme Court has clarified the eligibility criteria for withdrawing criminal cases against student protesters, allowing states to close First Information Reports (FIRs) that do not involve serious offenses.
Student protests across India have reportedly weakened Prime Minister Narendra Modi's perception of political invincibility.
The court directed the Centre to place on record all relevant standing orders and protocols governing the use of pellet guns by law enforcement agencies.
Leaders of the NSUI have begun an indefinite hunger strike atop a water tank in Jaipur, demanding the restoration of student union elections in Rajasthan and action against those responsible for excesses against student protesters.
The Opposition and BJP clashed in the Rajya Sabha over police action against student protesters at the CPI(M) headquarters. BJP President J.P. Nadda defended the police action as 'normal law and order' while recalling his own arrest during the Emergency.
The Indian Supreme Court has ordered all states to release student protesters under 18 and those without criminal records, while also directing a probe into alleged police excesses during recent protests. The court emphasized that those responsible for any misconduct must be held accountable.
Lawyers are actively supporting student protesters at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, highlighting the significance of such demonstrations for democracy. The events at Jantar Mantar are seen as a powerful expression of democratic principles beyond electoral processes.
Advocates in Pune are calling for an investigation into alleged 'excessive' police action against student protesters.
Actor Shekhar Suman expressed his dismay, stating 'I cried,' as he called out police action against student protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Mumbai police are facing accusations of threatening student protesters with false drug charges and using various tactics, including home visits and WhatsApp location tracking, to curb demonstrations. Viral videos show a cop threatening to plant powder in a bag and a woman blocking a police van during protests.
Uddhav Thackeray, a political leader, expressed his admiration for the determination and courage of student protesters fighting against injustice, stating that his interaction with them reinforced this belief.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal condemned the police's use of lathis and tear gas against student protesters in India, demanding a parliamentary discussion and calling the actions unprecedented.
Józsefváros mayor András Pikó criticized Balázs Bodacz, the alleged new head of public television, for having previously produced smear material about student protesters, including Pikó's then 17-year-old daughter.
Student protesters in Belgrade displayed a 'Students Win' banner on the Avala Tower on Thursday, inviting the public to a rally scheduled for Saturday.
Student protesters from the University of Belgrade stated on Tuesday that they do not have designated leaders or individuals authorized to speak on their behalf.
A viral confrontation occurred between Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff and anti-Israel student protesters, sparking discussions about free speech on campus. A student described the incident as unprecedented.
Chilean police deployed water cannons to disperse student protests against government proposals to limit free higher education.
Student protesters in Serbia have filed a criminal complaint against two government ministers, Bratina and Glišić. This action comes amidst ongoing student blockades and protests.
Police in Chile deployed water cannons against students gathered in central Santiago to protest current education policies.
Regular guests on national television are accused of portraying the student movement as a threat to the state and labeling students as 'blockaders,' 'fascists,' 'foreign mercenaries,' and 'cattle,' reflecting the regime's disdain for youth it cannot control.
Lawyers say Pennsylvania student protesters did not know a man who joined scrum was the police chief AP News
Student protesters in Iran have held the first major anti-government demonstrations since a deadly crackdown last month, honoring thousands killed by authorities during nationwide mass protests.
Anti-government protests have intensified for a second consecutive day at several Iranian universities, leading to clashes as students express their dissent amidst looming threats from the United States.
UN human rights experts demand that Iran reveal the fates of detainees, stop executions, and provide accountability amidst the brutal crackdown on protesters in recent months.
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, visiting London for the first time in 20 years, condemned the Iranian Islamic Republic for “murdering” student protesters in Tehran last month. The director i
Student protesters in Manipur are staging demonstrations, demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the upcoming census.
Students in Jharkhand, India, marched to the state assembly to protest alleged fraud in government job exams, escalating their hunger strike. Protesters faced lathi charges, tear gas, and water cannons from the police.
Journalists and a lawyer were removed from a list of individuals slated for talks with student protesters after the state of Jharkhand raised objections. Students are demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into alleged irregularities.
The Supreme Court has called for restraint and dialogue in dealing with student protesters, urging authorities to listen to and pacify the youth. This comes in response to a plea regarding ongoing student demonstrations.
India's Supreme Court clarified its order regarding the release of detained student protesters, stating it applies only to grave offenses, prompting the CJP to call for the withdrawal of related FIRs.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced he forgives student protesters who abused him during demonstrations against exam paper leaks, stating that punishing them would not resolve the situation. Modi urged mercy over punishment, emphasizing that he views the protesters as 'children'.
Rahul Gandhi has publicly accused Amit Shah of being responsible for the 'brutal' violence against student protesters demonstrating against the NEET exam. Gandhi stated he would not let Shah 'get away' with the police action, with some backing his claims of a 'firing order'.
India’s main opposition Congress Party has demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah, a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following a police crackdown on student protesters in New Delhi last week.
Several NDA-ruled states in India have begun withdrawing protest cases filed against students, though hundreds of detained students reportedly remain unreleased.
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear a petition today concerning allegations of police surveillance targeting student protesters at Jantar Mantar. The plea claims that demonstrators, led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), were subjected to monitoring.
The Supreme Court of India has commented on police action against students protesting a paper leak, stating that 'agitation does not mean lathicharge'.
Since July 20, a team of advocates from the Bombay High Court has been offering free legal assistance to students detained during protests held across Mumbai.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant strongly refuted 'reckless reporting' that claimed he refused to hear a plea regarding police action against student protesters. He clarified that no such plea had been filed, expressing frustration over the inaccurate reports.
The Indian opposition has disrupted parliament sessions to support student protesters and pressure Prime Minister Modi's government.
Opposition Members of Parliament in India staged a 'Black Day' protest, condemning alleged police brutality against student protesters. Shashi Tharoor also wrote an article emphasizing the need for Parliament to address the unrest.
“Don't waste our time, and don't waste your time,” CJI Surya Kant told the lawyer.
Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer, is continuing his hunger strike to demand education reforms in India, despite some of his fellow student protesters ending their fast. He reports that peaceful protesters have been dealt with brutality and that his health parameters are being monitored.
Prosecutors in Belgrade are following up on accusations made by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic against student organizers of a mass protest in March.
Police were positioned at Belgrade's central Slavija Square to separate "Students Win" protesters from ruling party supporters during a gathering on Tuesday.
Students involved in a blockade in Serbia have publicly stated that they do not have specific leaders or individuals speaking on their behalf, asserting that all students collectively represent their movement.
Serbian student protesters have announced a new rally scheduled for May 23 at Belgrade’s Slavija Square.
Rallies are being organized both internationally and domestically to show support for Serbian students. A demonstration is scheduled for May 9 in New York City, while student protesters have also announced a late May rally in Belgrade.
Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut visited a police unit that has been accused of mistreating student protesters. The unit was involved in breaking up protests under the command of an officer who was reportedly implicated in the incidents.
Student protesters in Belgrade called on citizens to participate in local elections across ten municipalities in Serbia this Sunday.
Fourteen student protesters, including JNUSU president Aditi Mishra and other student leaders, were released following a protest march.
Lawyers for student protesters in Pennsylvania claim their clients were unaware that a man who joined a scrum during a protest was the police chief.
Iranian student protesters have defied authorities for a third day, weeks after security forces crushed mass unrest.
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.
Abhijeet Dipke criticized police action against student protesters in Jharkhand, questioning why similar force is not used in political party protests.
The Jharkhand government has engaged in multiple rounds of talks with student protesters, agreeing to some demands including a CID probe and fast-track courts, and the cancellation of the JPSC exam. However, students continue their stir, pushing for a CBI investigation into their grievances.
Rahul Gandhi has defended student protesters at Jantar Mantar and accused Amit Shah of being responsible for the violence against them.
Students in Jharkhand are protesting against alleged exam irregularities, with some on a hunger strike, demanding a CBI probe while Chief Minister Hemant Soren has stated his doors are open for dialogue and awaits a CID report.
India's Supreme Court has clarified that states can withdraw First Information Reports (FIRs) against student protesters, with the exception of those with prior criminal records.
Rahul Gandhi has publicly backed student protesters, criticizing Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah for their actions against them. He stated that Gen Z cannot be threatened into silence, referencing alleged physical harm and FIRs against students.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk commended Indian Railways for its services and called on the government to honor commitments made to student protesters, also welcoming the debate surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak.
Indian opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have condemned the government's crackdown on student protesters, with Gandhi calling for the sacking of Amit Shah. Activists are urging the government to stop targeting students, emphasizing that 'students are not terrorists'.
Priyanka Gandhi has attacked the Centre over recent paper leaks and the crackdown on student protesters, calling for education reforms and accusing the government of jeopardizing the future of India's youth.
A police officer in Siwan, India, has been suspended after being filmed firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting the NEET exam. Authorities stated there were no orders to open fire during the demonstration.
Rahul Gandhi has publicly questioned Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the alleged use of 'lethal force' and pellet guns against student protesters during a July 20 crackdown. The Supreme Court also commented that lathicharge should not be used simply because there is an agitation.
India's government has introduced a new anti-cheating law and Prime Minister Modi has engaged with students on social media following weeks of widespread protests by young people over alleged exam paper leaks and unemployment. The protests, which gained significant traction online, have led to some concessions from the government.
Actor Mammootty has called on the government to heed the voices of students amidst the ongoing CJP protest, emphasizing the need to protect them.
Student protesters in New Delhi are receiving anonymous food donations delivered via food delivery applications, providing support for their ongoing demonstrations.
Youth-led protests in New Delhi over exam failures and police conduct entered a third day, leading to the detention and subsequent release of Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Citizens rallied to provide food, medicine, and essentials to protesters at Jantar Mantar following a police crackdown.
Indian student protesters, despite being bloodied by a police crackdown, have returned to continue their demonstrations, vowing not to back down.
Students involved in a blockade, identified as a strong opposition group, are carefully selecting what to comment on publicly, likely aiming to gain or maintain support without alienating their base.
Belgrade student protesters issued a warning on Friday that cash rewards are being offered for information on the location of a high school student wh
Student protesters, part of a movement of university students in Serbia who have been protesting against President Aleksandar Vučić's government, have presented a memorandum concerning Kosovo.
Eight members of a progressive student group were arrested after allegedly attempting to enter the US Embassy in Seoul during a protest.
Cornell University's Jewish president, Kotlikoff, reportedly clashed with student protesters following an on-campus debate about Israel, with protesters banging on his car windows.
Student protesters reported that plainclothes police officers detained several of their colleagues, allegedly in connection with a banner.
Students from blocked higher education institutions in Serbia have announced that legal proceedings will be initiated tomorrow due to alleged electoral irregularities, calling for accountability from those involved in pressures and attacks on citizens.
A discussion in Berlin highlighted the mental health challenges faced by Serbian student protesters, noting that while exhausting, the sense of community and purpose provides encouragement.
Residents in Pennsylvania are questioning the police response to student protesters demonstrating against ICE, particularly after juveniles were detained.
Iranian students organized demonstrations to mark the anniversary of suppressed protests, gathering at several universities where tensions were high. Some students waved monarchist flags and chanted opposing slogans.
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Iran’s Student Protesters Clash With Regime Loyalists The Wall Street Journal
Student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down by Iranian authorities last month.
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri visited Sheikh Hasina's former residence which is now a memorial for the student protesters killed in the 2024 uprising.