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Ludhiana: After years of neglect, road repairs begin after residents’ protest

The dilapidated condition of the road in Basant Nagar in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet SinghHT)
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 08:16 am IST

Ludhiana: Traffic hit for over 2 hrs as protesters block NH seeking arrest of influencer

The protesters said they would continue the agitation until the accused was arrested and sent behind bars, accusing the police of delaying action. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:12 am IST

Over 200 protest AI race, march to OpenAI demanding stricter AI rules

Over 200 protesters marched to OpenAI and Google DeepMind offices, calling for stricter AI. (Pexel/Representative image)
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 10:51 pm IST

Protest at Jantar Mantar demanding release of Noida workers’ agitation accused

Protest at Jantar Mantar organised by a human rights advocacy group – Campaign for the Release of Workers and Activists of Noida (CaRWAN) – on Saturday. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)
Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:16 am IST

3,000 protesters clash with cops in MP in protest over no ticket to BJP leader

More than 3,000 protesters blocked NH-44 for nearly 12 hours, leaving several other police personnel injured.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 12:00 am IST

Chandigarh: Psychologists warn of indefinite hunger strike if appointment letters not issued by Punjab govt

For the last five days candidates have been sitting in protest outside the Punjab director health and family welfare office in Sector 3. (HT File)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 09:11 am IST

CJP's Dipke says video pleading with police for tents ‘deleted by govt’

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, who flew back from the United States on June 6, began his second protest over alleged irregularities in India's major examinations, still ongoing at New Delhi's well-known protest site Jantar Mantar.
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 08:59 am IST

‘Police acting as BJP arm’: Mamata after govt 'blocks' protest on Baruipur rape

Mamata Banerjee claimed that supporters of the BJP had obstructed the rally.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 10:56 pm IST

Protesters, leaders detained at march over Navi Mumbai airport naming delay: Cop

Senior inspector Bala Kumbhar said permission had been refused because prohibitory orders under section 144 were in force. (Representative Photo/iStock)
Published on Jul 08, 2026 05:54 pm IST

Demand for Bhakra pipeline T-joint: Villagers intensify protest on Day 52, block Hansi-Barwala road

Hundreds of residents of Chanot village in Hisar district intensified their protest for a T-joint from the underconstruction Bhakra pipeline by blocking the Hansi-Barwala road disrupting traffic for a few hours. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 09:16 am IST

Fresh protests erupt in Nepal's Birgunj over road expansion project

The demonstrators maintained that the road expansion should not proceed without a clearly defined compensation package and rehabilitation plan.
Published on Jul 05, 2026 09:18 am IST

Hansi village drinking water protest: Farmers, khap panchayats join protest on Day 50

The protesters argued that the proposed connection would not affect the water supply to Hansi and would instead save the government nearly 3 crore in additional infrastructure costs. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:07 am IST

Citizens can't be made slaves of govt: Bombay High Court quashes externment

“As per the article 14 and 21, not only do the citizens have the right to express their opinions but also the right to live with dignity,” the court said, striking down the externment order.
Published on Jul 03, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Ludhiana: Six booked for creating ruckus at power grid, assaulting PSPCL staff

A screengrab of some of the people at the 220-kV Gausgarh power grid in Sahnewal on the day of the incident. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:39 am IST

Prakash Raj tells Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke to continue fight

Actor Prakash Raj and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke and others during a protest by CJP at Freedom Park, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo) (PTI06_14_2026_000469A)
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 04:42 pm IST

Hansi village stir for water supply: Over 30 khap panchayats warn of intensified protest

Representatives of various panchayats addressing mediapersons in Hansi on Saturday. (Manoj Dhaka/Ht)
Published on Jun 28, 2026 05:02 am IST

Nihangs at Himachal gurdwara, say won't leave until arrested members released

A 'jatha'of Nihang organisations coming from Mohali's Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan being stopped by the police at the Himachal-Uttarakhand border, in Dehradun, Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Updated on Jun 27, 2026 11:50 am IST

Ludhiana: BJP councillor among 15 booked for ‘hurting religious sentiments’

Sub-inspector Mewa Singh, the investigating officer, said the FIR has been registered Sections 299 (deliberate and malicious acts. (HT File)
Published on Jun 27, 2026 03:10 am IST

Sonam Wangchuk warns of hunger strike on June 28 over education, Ladakh demands

Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk has announced that he will begin an indefinite hunger strike on June 28.
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 10:35 pm IST

J&K: Dy CM shown black flags by BJP during Udhampur event

Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary was in Udhampur East to attend a public outreach programme. (File)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 06:54 am IST

Ladakh observes shutdown amid standoff with Centre over talks

Leh market wear a deserted look with shops shut on Tuesday. (Sourced)
Published on Jun 24, 2026 06:52 am IST

Ludhiana: Police vehicle vandalised during stir outside CP office

The protesters outside the CP office in Ludhiana on Monday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 04:02 am IST

50 days of protests, food shortage, state of emergency: Bolivia crisis explained

People walk near military personnel standing on guard as they are deployed, after Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a nationwide state of emergency following weeks of violence and blockades, in El Alto, Bolivia
Published on Jun 21, 2026 12:37 pm IST

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions

The Iranian federation said its request was turned down.
Published on Jun 19, 2026 12:17 pm IST

Why did Mamata Banerjee lead surprise hawkers march amid escalating TMC crisis?

Mamata Banerjee was accompanied by TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh and former MP Dola Sen.
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 12:24 pm IST

Kirti College students hit by result errors, delays

Kirti College students hit by result errors, delays
Published on Jun 18, 2026 06:54 am IST

CJP to hold second protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on June 20

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold a second protest in Delhi.
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 02:05 pm IST

After slapgate in Jaipur, Cockroach Janta Party to protest in Nagpur today

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke scheduled to hold a protest in Nagpur at 4PM on Tuesday (June 16) following 'slapgate' in Jaipur
Published on Jun 16, 2026 11:53 am IST

Why protests are erupting in Albania over Ivanka Trump's luxury resort

A protestor holds a inflatable flamingo during a demonstration against the construction of a luxury resort near a protected natural area, as they gather in front of Albania's Prime Minister's Office in Tirana on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Adnan Beci / AFP)
Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:47 am IST