‘Over 200 arrested’: London police crackdown on supporters of a pro-Palestinian group; protesters call it free speech violation

Recent Views 15 Demonstrators hold placards during a protest in support of the Palestinian People in Gaza in Parliament Square in London (AP image) London police have arrested around 200 people after demonstrators openly defied a new law banning public support for a pro-Palestinian group, ‘Palestine Action’ arguing the legislation unfairly restricts freedom of expression.In…

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BJP trying to mislead SIT in Dharmasthala probe: CPM | Mangaluru News

Recent Views 18 Mangaluru: The BJP is fabricating charges against leftists to mislead the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) probe into alleged unnatural deaths and burial of bodies in Dharmasthala, said Muneer Katipallam, CPM Dakshina Kannada district secretary.“The SIT is carrying out its investigation without yielding to external pressures. Frustrated by this, BJP has stepped in…

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US considers fixed-term student visas: What the policy change means for international students

Recent Views 15 DHS proposal to limit US student visas raises concerns for foreign learners The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new policy to impose fixed-term limits on international students and exchange visitors, signalling a significant change in the management of academic visas. This proposal has recently cleared the White House…

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Financial inclusion must focus on literacy, not just access: RBI deputy governor

Recent Views 21 Financial inclusion is about more than just providing access to banking — it’s about equipping people with the knowledge to improve their lives, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman said on Saturday.Speaking at the Financial Inclusion Saturation programme organised by Indian Bank in Tiruvallur district, Janakiraman said initiatives like Re-KYC…

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