New York University protesters demanding divestment from Israel-linked holdings were arrested by police in riot gear on Monday night. The protesters had set up a ‘Gaza Solidarity’ encampment at the university’s Gould Plaza. Police ordered the protesters to disperse, and those who remained were arrested and led to police buses.
The Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) has announced its three Lok Sabha candidates from the Capital. However, the announcement has been met with protests from a section of workers who are challenging the candidature of Udit Raj. Protesters have raised slogans against Raj, criticizing his past affiliation with the BJP.
In a surge of protests sparked by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, dozens of arrests were made at a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Yale University. Columbia University cancelled in-person classes after protesters set up tent encampments on campus, leading to clashes with pro-Israel groups. Concerns over antisemitism and safety have prompted strong reactions from officials, including President Biden and New York City Mayor Adams.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has condemned the excessive police mobilization by the Tamil Nadu government in anticipation of protests against the construction of the Vallalar International Centre in Peruveli, Cuddalore district. He urged the government to explore alternative sites for the project, given the pending case in the Madras High Court and the sentiments of Vallallar devotees.
Columbia University and Yale University have both experienced protests and arrests in recent days due to tensions surrounding the conflict in the Middle East. Columbia canceled in-person classes on Monday and has arrested several protesters for trespassing.
Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, was among those suspended and now faces homelessness and hunger as a result of Columbia University’s actions. The university has been criticized by members of ‘The Squad’ for its treatment of the students, and Hirsi urges people to focus on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Approximately 45 protesters were arrested at Yale University for trespassing during a demonstration against the university’s investments in arms manufacturers that supply Israel. The protesters, who gathered outside the Schwarzman Center in Beinecke Plaza, demanded that Yale divest from these companies and built an encampment on campus to show solidarity with similar protests at Columbia University. The Yale Corporation, the university’s business and investment arm, has reportedly disclosed holdings in defense and weapons manufacturers that aid Israel’s war with Hamas.
As opening statements are set to begin in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial, he has urged his supporters to stage nationwide protests against his criminal prosecution. Trump has been indicted on 91 felony counts in four jurisdictions and has complained of unfair treatment compared to pro-Palestinian protesters. Jury selection proceeded quickly, with 12 jurors and six alternates empaneled. However, legal experts express concerns about potential juror attrition due to the length and complexity of the trial.
