The arrest of a Pakistani student in Canada on terrorism charges has sparked intense scrutiny of the country’s study permit system. The incident has fueled anti-immigration sentiment and highlighted the challenges faced by international students, particularly those on post-graduate work permits. A protest by former international students demanding extended work permits, a fair pathway to permanent residency, and other reforms has begun in Brampton, Ontario.
The parents of the young doctor who was raped and murdered in Kolkata have slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for urging the public to focus on Durga Puja festivities while protests over the crime continue. They called her remarks insensitive and questioned if she would have made the same statement if the tragedy had struck her family.
Hundreds of Hindu protesters clashed with police in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, demanding the demolition of an alleged illegal mosque. The protests escalated tensions, leading to heavy security deployment and prohibitory orders. The state government promised to take action if the mosque was found to be illegal.
Mexico has become the first nation to embrace the election of judges at all levels, a reform championed by outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The controversial measure, aimed at dismantling the perceived corruption within the judiciary, has sparked massive protests, diplomatic tensions, and investor anxieties. Despite warnings from international organizations and the US government about the potential risks to judicial independence, the reform passed with a two-thirds majority in the Senate, driven by the ruling Morena party.
Anti-war protesters clashed with police in Melbourne, Australia, during a military arms convention. The protests escalated into violence with protesters throwing projectiles and police responding with pepper spray and baton rounds. Several officers were injured and protesters were arrested. The event sparked a debate about the right to protest and the role of defense equipment.
A 21-year-old student’s death at IIT Guwahati has triggered widespread protests, with students accusing the administration of negligence and insensitivity towards the student’s well-being. This incident marks the fourth student death at the institution this year, raising serious concerns about the campus’s mental health support systems.
The Manipur government has imposed a temporary internet ban and curfews in three districts to quell unrest stemming from ongoing protests demanding peace in the violence-ridden state. The move comes after student protests demanding action against external aggressors turned violent, leading to further unrest and a spike in violence in the state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has faced criticism for delaying the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, amid protests demanding his removal following a recent doctor rape case. Banerjee cited the need to maintain law and order during the ongoing festive season as her reason for rejecting Goyal’s resignation.
Following the brutal murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has called for an emergency Cabinet meeting to address the public outcry. He also urged the state government to consider the removal of the Kolkata Police Commissioner. The incident has triggered massive protests and exposed deep-seated frustrations with the state’s governance and safety under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Protests erupted in Surat, Gujarat after stones were thrown at a Lord Ganesha idol during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Police arrested six individuals involved in the stone pelting and 27 others who encouraged the incident. Tensions escalated, leading to police intervention with lathi charges and tear gas to disperse protesters. Similar incidents were reported in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting concerns about religious harmony during festive seasons.
