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Latest reporting on Protests (topic): 86 stories, most recently on 17 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.

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  1. Modi opens war on the people, and the Supreme Court looks on

    The government has used force to stop protests against Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR. The Supreme Court’s delays and refusal of interim relief have allowed the process to continue, prompting criticism that its caution favours the executive.

    Courts & Constitution · Frontline · Politics ·

  2. With BJP on the mat, opposition finds its feet

    Protests demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s ouster and the scrapping of SIR protests have rejuvenated the opposition, uniting parties once at odds and making it harder than ever for the BJP to discredit its critics.

    Elections · Frontline · Politics ·

  3. Shadow boxing in protest land

    There are wheels within wheels in the ongoing protests, with the Left keeping a distance from the Congress, which is uneasy about the CJP. But as long as they continue to flag the attempted destruction of democracy, they will have achieved something.

    National Politics · Frontline · Politics ·

  4. French PM vows to address debt despite student protests

    French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has tried to calm both student protesters and jittery bond markets. In an address to the nation, Lecornu stressed that the education ministry had not seen any cuts in last week's budget proposal, but insisted the government must cut its public deficit to 5…

    Business & Economy · France 24 · Business & Tech ·