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Iran’s Currency Collapse: Cash Handouts Fail to Quell Protests

Iran’s Currency Collapse: Cash Handouts Fail to Quell Protests

Iran's government is resorting to direct cash payments to households. This is a desperate bid to halt escalating protests. These protests are triggered by a collapsing rial and skyrocketing inflation. These handouts, framed as "purchasing power protection," highlight a deeper economic and social breakdown rather than a genuine fix. As daily life unravels for ordinary Iranians, the regime's tactics reveal the limits of printing money to buy public calm. Inflation's Social Trigger Protests ignited not from political rallies but from markets, starting with Tehran's bazaar closures as the rial plummeted toward 1.4 million per dollar and inflation hit 42-52%. Shopkeepers,…
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Los Angeles on Edge: Immigration Raids Ignite Massive Protests and Federal Response

Los Angeles on Edge: Immigration Raids Ignite Massive Protests and Federal Response

Los Angeles has plunged into turmoil following a wave of immigration raids carried out by federal agents. Over the weekend, thousands of residents took to the streets. They protested against what they called unjust and aggressive enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The unrest quickly escalated, prompting an unprecedented federal response. Trigger Point: Controversial ICE Raids Across the City Tensions began mounting after ICE agents launched a series of coordinated raids at various locations in Los Angeles on Friday. These included businesses like two Home Depot outlets, a doughnut shop, and a garment warehouse in the city’s Fashion…
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“Why Protest Over Waqf Law When It’s Not Implemented in Bengal?” Mamata Banerjee Breaks Silence on Murshidabad Violence

“Why Protest Over Waqf Law When It’s Not Implemented in Bengal?” Mamata Banerjee Breaks Silence on Murshidabad Violence

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has spoken out for the first time. She commented following violent protests in Murshidabad over the amended Waqf Act. The unrest, which broke out in several districts, led to the arrest of 118 individuals. Addressing the situation, Banerjee clarified that the state government did not introduce the law in question. She urged people to seek answers from the Centre, which had passed the amendment. https://twitter.com/MamataOfficial/status/1910971726877405560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1910971726877405560%7Ctwgr%5Ec11085fcc2b1d2e57ae9669e0c6c1e2f5d2f689e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aajtak.in%2Findia%2Fnews%2Fstory%2Fmurshidabad-violence-new-waqf-law-west-bengal-police-arrested-over-100-ntc-dskc-2215027-2025-04-12 Violent Demonstrations Reported Violent demonstrations were reported on Friday across multiple districts of West Bengal including Murshidabad, Malda, South 24 Parganas, and Howrah. Protesters torched police vehicles, pelted stones…
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Massive Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump-Musk Policies

Massive Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump-Musk Policies

Washington, D.C., April 5 – A nationwide protest was described as the largest since the current administration took office. Tens of thousands of Americans gathered across the country on Saturday. They wanted to oppose the growing influence of President Donald Trump. They also aimed to counter billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's impact on national policy. More than 1,200 rallies were held from coast to coast. The most prominent demonstration took place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Despite rain and cold weather, over 20,000 demonstrators filled the area around the Washington Monument. They united under a common cause. This cause…
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Senior Citizen Falls Sick as Mahagun Moderne Residents Protest Against AOA, Noida Authority

Senior Citizen Falls Sick as Mahagun Moderne Residents Protest Against AOA, Noida Authority

Noida: Residents of Mahagun Moderne society in Sector 78 staged a massive protest on Sunday. They protested against their Apartment Owners Association (AOA) and the Noida Authority. They demanded annual elections and better civic amenities. The demonstration has been ongoing for the past few weeks. It witnessed hundreds of residents marching through the complex with banners and slogans. Then they assembled at the society’s open theatre. A tense moment arose when a senior citizen participating in the protest fell ill due to the prolonged agitation. Witnesses said the elderly man, who had been on a hunger strike, collapsed from exhaustion.…
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