Protests Archives

Hindu Canadian Foundation protests in −23°C against violence targeting religious minorities in Bangladesh

Dozens of Hindu Canadians gathered in freezing temperatures at Mississauga Celebration Square to call attention to what they describe as ongoing violence and discrimination against religious minorities in Bangladesh.The demonstrators braved temperatures as low as −23°C to voice their concerns for Hindus, Christians, Jains, Buddhists and other minority groups in Bangladesh. The protesters urged Canada’s […]

Anti‑Iranian protests in Los Angeles turn chaotic after truck drives into crowd — What we know so far

A peaceful demonstration in support of protests in Iran turned chaotic on Sunday in Los Angeles when a U‑Haul truck drove into a crowd of demonstrators. The rally drew hundreds of people expressing solidarity with anti‑Iranian regime protests abroad. Video and eyewitness accounts show the truck entering the area around 3.30pm, causing protesters to scramble […]

Iran protests: X replaces Iran’s current flag emoji with Lion and Sun symbol— what it means

X has changed the Iran flag emoji shown on its platform, replacing the Islamic Republic’s emblem with the older Lion and Sun symbol on the green, white and red tricolour.The change followed a user request that was approved in Twemoji, the open-source emoji system used by X. Jeremy Bier, an engineer at the company, said […]

‘Americans who might hate Indians…’: Social media reacts to free samosas given at anti‑ICE protests in Minnesota

After videos of an Indian restaurant distributing free samosas to protesters in an anti-ICE rally in Minnesota went viral, social media had a mixed reaction about the gesture. Some users claimed that such activities promote the anti-India rhetoric among Americans, while some said that this hospitality is clearly a part of Indians and their culture. […]

‘Leave Iran now’: US warns its citizens as tensions rise; over 600 killed in protests — key details

The United States on Monday issued an advisory asking American citizens to “leave Iran now” amid massive unrest going on in Islamic Republic, warning that protests against the Khamenei regime across the country are “escalating” and could “turn violent”, leading to “arrests, injuries and severe disruptions” to daily life.In the advisory, the US embassy said […]

Indian diplomat protests wrong depiction of J&K at Dhaka seminar | India News

The seminar was organised by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (Courtesy: Bangladesh Post) DHAKA: India Monday lodged a protest at a foreign affairs seminar in Dhaka after a presentation by a former Bangladesh diplomat displayed a map depicting Kashmir as a part of Pakistan. The objection was raised immediately by second secretary (political […]

Protests Erupt in London Against Pakistani Armys Actions in PoK

London, July 6: A significant protest took place outside the Pakistan High Commission in London on Monday, organized by members of the Kashmiri community residing in the United Kingdom. Demonstrators criticized the actions of Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and demanded the restoration of human rights in the region. The protest comes amid […]

‘No justice, no peace’: Protests erupt in UK after British-born Sikh Vikram Singh’s conviction in Henry Nowak murder

The conviction of British-born Sikh Vickrum Singh Digwa for the murder of 18-year-old University of Southampton student Henry Nowak has sparked street protests over the legal right of Sikhs to carry kirpans in public.Around 40 members of protest group Southampton Patriots gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station on Thursday, demanding accountability over the police response […]

London: Man held after van injures pedestrian during protests over removal of flags in Birmingham

London: Man held after van injures pedestrian during protests over removal of flags in Birmingham A man was arrested in London after a van struck a pedestrian following an incident linked to the removal of flags on lampposts in Birmingham. The incident took place on Thursday night, leaving a man in his 30s with broken […]

Protests erupt after Epsom church assault claim, police find no proof

Protests erupt after Epsom church assault claim, police find no proof Police investigating an alleged assault near a church in Epsom have said no evidence has been found so far to support the claim, even as the incident triggered protests and widespread speculation online.Surrey Police said inquiries remain ongoing and urged the public not to […]