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Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Student Protest Plea

The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a plea challenging alleged police action against student protesters during the Chalo Parliament march in Delhi.

Supreme Court of India during hearing on plea related to alleged police action against student protesters

US Waives Iran Sanctions 60 Days; Trump Warns on Compliance

The U.S. Treasury waived Iran sanctions for 60 days through Aug. 21 after talks in Switzerland. Trump warned of consequences for non-compliance. Nuclear inspect

Iranian flag flying over Tehran skyline amid U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks and sanctions relief agreement.

UK PM Keir Starmer Resigns, Andy Burnham Set to Replace

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned Monday citing loss of Labour support. Andy Burnham is frontrunner to succeed him. New leader expected by September 2026.

Illustration of UK political transition after Starmer's resignation, with Houses of Parliament in the background.

Trump Says US-Iran Deal Near; Tehran Urges Caution

Trump says a US-Iran deal to end months of standoff and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close. Tehran confirms talks but says no date has been set.

Portrait of US President Donald Trump as negotiations over a possible US-Iran deal continue.

Assam Passes UCC Bill 2026: What It Means for You

Assam Assembly passes UCC Bill 2026, banning polygamy and mandating marriage registration. Know key provisions, ST exemptions, and political reactions.

Editorial illustration of Assam UCC Bill with legal symbols and Assembly building.

Serbia Protests Erupt in Belgrade: Students Clash With Police After Massive Anti-Government Rally

Tens of thousands hit Belgrade's streets on May 23 demanding early elections as clashes broke out between protesters and riot police across Serbia's capital.

Protesters holding flares face riot police during nighttime anti-government protests in Belgrade, Serbia.

India Ranks 157th in Press Freedom Index 2026 | RSF Report, Media Consolidation & Press Laws Explained

India falls to 157th in RSF's 2026 Press Freedom Index. A decade of media consolidation, UAPA misuse & digital laws behind the sharp decline.

Journalism equipment symbolizing India’s declining press freedom in 2026

India's Viral Cockroach Party — Silenced by the Government?

India's viral Cockroach Janta Party gained 21.7M Instagram followers in one week. Now its website is down, accounts hacked, and Twitter blocked by the government.

Cockroach Janta Party symbol representing India's youth protest movement against government censorship

India-Africa Forum Summit 2026 Postponed Amid Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda

India and the African Union have postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 28–31 in New Delhi, following WHO's declaration of Ebola as a glo...

India and African Union flags with Ebola outbreak concept image.

Cockroach Janta Party: The Viral Satire Movement Taking Indian Social Media by Storm

A Supreme Court hearing, a controversial remark, and thousands of memes later — meet the Cockroach Janta Party, the satirical online movement turning politic...