97 Dead in Bangladesh Clashes; India Issues Advisory for Citizens : Key Points

05 Aug 2024

A new wave of violence has erupted in several cities across Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka. The clashes involve student protesters, police, and ruling party activists. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government, following earlier protests that began over a quota system for government...

Over 4500 Indian Nationals Return to India Amid Curfew-Hit Bangladesh: MEA

21 Jul 2024

More than 4,500 Indian nationals and nearly 540 citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives have returned from Bangladesh with the assistance of Indian authorities following violent protests against job quotas in the neighbouring country. A countrywide curfew remained in force in Bangladesh on Sunday, with the army deployed to...

Section 144 imposed: Imposed: Unpacking the Communal Violence in Odisha’s Balasore

18 Jun 2024

Section 144 was imposed in Balasore, a coastal town in Odisha, on Tuesday morning following clashes between two groups sparked by suspicions of cow slaughter during a religious celebration of a minority community. The district administration suspended internet services in sensitive areas and urged residents to stay indoors. According to...

Curfew imposed in two villages for disputes over cow slaughter in Rajasthan, Internet suspended

28 Jul 2022

Following a scuffle between protesters and police officers in the state's Hanumangarh area, the Rajasthan police apprehended 45 people, among them is a woman. A curfew was also put in place by the district administration in two neighbouring villages in an effort to maintain calm. On July 11, close to...