The protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship but soon escalated into tense nationwide unrest, marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forces.
Gorkha Shaheed Sewa Samiti (GSSS) National President, Andrew Gurung, on Sunday expressed shock over the death of singer and actor Prashant Tamang, winner of the popular singing reality show Indian Idol, describing it as "painful news" for both the Gurkha community and all Indians.
Singer and actor Prashant Tamang, who rose to fame after winning the popular singing reality show 'Indian Idol 3', passed away on Sunday. His wife, Martha Aley, said that his death was "natural" and occurred while he was asleep.
ADCP South-West Delhi, Abhimanyu Poswal, shared official updates about his death and noted that it will be tough to "point out anything suspicious" until the final "postmortem report comes."
Singh alleged harassment and extortion by Udham Singh Nagar police in a Facebook Live video before his death, citing a ₹4 crore land fraud case and pressure from police and property dealers.
The Congress party organised a 'Nyay Yatra' (Justice March) on Sunday, protesting the contaminated water issue in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, the consumption of which led to the death of approximately 20 people and left hundreds ill.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of trying to "sow chaos and disorder" through "riots" as protests over the economic crisis intensified. State media reported security force deaths, while officials warned of harsh punishment. Iran also faced threats of US strikes
A bomb explosion in Zajira upazila of Shariatpur killed two people, including Md Nabin Hossain who died in hospital. Another man remains critically injured. Police recovered bomb-making materials and suspect the blast occurred during preparation. The incident is linked to ongoing rivalry
Isfahan Governor Ali Ahmadi confirmed that 30 security personnel were killed in what he described as foreign-backed riots, with funerals planned Monday. A two-month-old infant was among civilian deaths. Press TV reported attacks on mosques and aid centres, more security deaths elsewhere, and
Iran's army vowed to protect "national interests" as protests escalated amid arrests and an internet shutdown, Al Jazeera reported. Rights groups reported deaths and injuries, while hundreds were arrested. Trump backed protesters, and leaders in Iran issued warnings, as unrest spread acro
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday paid her respects to freedom fighter and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 60th death anniversary.