Neighbourhood Unrest
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Empire strikes back? Crackdown on Imran Khan’s supporters, party leaders is foreboding sign
Some of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders and supporters could face trial under the Army Act. The creeping shadow of army rule is becoming more pronounced.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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Myanmar: 100 killed in military airstrikes on opposition gathering
Junta spokesperson said the villagers were celebrating the opening of a militia body office in Sagaing region.
Scroll Staff
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In a neighbourhood in crisis, voices from India to Afghanistan converge on struggle for democracy
Journalists and activists at the Fourth Asma Jahangir Conference touched upon religious bigotry in India, Sri Lanka’s crisis, the Taliban and more.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
Trending
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Delhi Police raids journalists associated with ‘Newsclick’ in UAPA case
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Gandhi’s vision of a constitution was imperfect, but is India paying the price for neglecting it?
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India at Asian Games, Oct 3, live: Bronze for Preeti Pawar, men’s canoe pair; Lovlina enters final
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A Muslim teenager’s Instagram account was hacked weeks before Satara erupted in violence
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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Sri Lanka: Military storms Colombo demonstration site, protestors and journalists assaulted
Visuals from the Galle Face site near the presidential secretariat showed tents set up by protestors being dismantled and them being detained.
Scroll Staff
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Why Sri Lankan protesters are chanting an anthem about crows
The chant mocks the Rajapaksas who have driven the country into an economic morass.
Raknish Wiljewardene, Qz.com & Yolani Fernando, Qz.com
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Sri Lanka imposes 36-hour nationwide curfew amid protests over economic crisis
During the lockdown, Sri Lankans are not allowed to step out of their homes, except for essential services.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Dutch musician Emma Heesters sings the hit Hindi song ‘Chaleya’
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Watch: Teenager modifies Maruti 800 into Rolls-Royce-inspired luxury car
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Watch: Man dressed as KFC’s Colonel Sanders runs across golf course, jumps into water
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‘Mommy loves her, because she’s so beautiful’: Pet parrot joins owner to sing a song about herself
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Watch: Indian Railways staff accept 14-minute cleaning challenge of Vande Bharat Express train
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Sri Lankan president declares emergency amid protests over economic crisis
The president can detain citizens, take possession of any property and search any premises under the emergency rules.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh violence: Police arrest man who placed Quran at Durga Puja pandal
Iqbal Hossain, who had been absconding, was found near Sugandha beach area of Cox’s Bazar.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh violence: Police identify man who placed Quran at Durga Puja pandal
Mob violence started after rumours spread through social media that the Quran had been desecrated.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘12th Fail’ trailer: Vikrant Massey plays a UPSC applicant
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Book versus movie: Bengali film ‘Herbert’ says if the source story is great, don’t tinker with it
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Start the week with a film: In ‘A Fantastic Woman’, a trans singer hits the right notes
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Watch: Gigi Scaria’s film revisits memories of meeting Mahatma Gandhi
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‘Mujib’ trailer: Shyam Benegal’s film traces the journey of Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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Bangladesh violence: Vishva Hindu Parishad calls for nationwide protest against attack on Hindus
In a statement, they urged the United Nations to send peacekeeping forces to Bangladesh.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh PM directs home minister to take action against those who incited communal violence
Sheikh Hasina also urged people not to trust social media posts without verifying them.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh violence: Hindutva organisations protest in Assam, say will boycott country’s products
Similar demonstrations were also held in Kolkata and Bangladesh capital Dhaka.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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ISL 2023-24: Carlos Martinez helps FC Goa sink Punjab FC
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: England, New Zealand register wins in rain-affected warm-up matches
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India at Asian Games, Oct 3, live: Bronze for Preeti Pawar, men’s canoe pair; Lovlina enters final
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India at Asian Games, Oct 3 schedule: Men’s cricket begins; medals on hand in athletics, boxing
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Asian Games: Antim Panghal aims to give troubled Indian wrestling a boost in Hangzhou