Unrest in Iran, ten dead in overnight street protests
Ten people died overnight in fresh unrest in Iran, local media reported today, despite President Hassan Rouhani calling for calm and vowing more "space for criticism" in a bid to head off days of protest.
Jan 01, 2018, 16:26 PM IST
CRPF sends 21, 000 plastic bullets to Kashmir to reduce pellets usage
The bullets, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by the Ordnance factory based in Pune, can be fitted in the AK series of assault rifles and will be an alternative to the much-criticised pellet shotguns.
Oct 07, 2017, 17:26 PM IST
Japan passes controversial anti-terror law despite protests
Japan passed a controversial anti-terror law on Thursday that sparked street protests and warnings from critics that it would stomp on citizens` privacy rights and lead to over-the-top police surveillance.
Jun 15, 2017, 09:51 AM IST
Turkey's PM Binali Yildirim warns opposition against street protests
Turkey's prime minister says opposition parties have the right to file objections to the outcome of a recent referendum on expanding presidential powers, but warned that calling for street protests was unacceptable.
Apr 19, 2017, 15:54 PM IST
