Pro-Palestine Protests on University Campuses
Protests in support of Palestine have spread across university campuses in the United States, with students demanding that their institutions sever ties with corporations supporting Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The movement, fueled by the Israel-Hamas conflict, has witnessed students setting up encampments and vowing to continue their protests until their demands are met. At Columbia University, the encampment established by pro-Palestinian students has grown to hundreds of protesters, with over 100 arrests reported last week. Similar protests have occurred at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, Emerson College, Harvard University, New York University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, and University of Minnesota.
Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Protest in Delhi
Farmers from Tamil Nadu staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, carrying skulls and bones in their hands to symbolize the plight of their community. They demanded support from the central government to address various issues faced by farmers in the state.
Passengers Endure Crowded Trains in India
Passengers traveling on the Brahmaputra Express faced severe discomfort due to overcrowding. Images emerged of passengers resorting to creative measures, such as using bedsheets to create swings to access toilets, highlighting the challenges faced during long and uncomfortable journeys on crowded trains.
IPL 2024: RCB’s Strategy for SRH Match
Ahead of the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Will Jacks shared the team’s strategies during a pre-match press conference. Jacks revealed that RCB aimed to bat first and put SRH under pressure. Additionally, they planned to dismiss the SRH openers early, who have been in impressive form this season.
Prime Minister Modi Criticizes INDIA Bloc’s Proposal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the INDIA bloc’s proposal of a one-year Prime Minister formula. The bloc failed to agree on a single Prime Minister candidate, leading to Modi’s disapproval.
