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During an economic forum organised by Bloomberg in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India as the “mother of democracy” as his government is accused of arresting thousands of peaceful protesters and restricting free speech. At least 35 media workers covering anti-government protests were arrested in 48 hours this weekend, according to the US-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Modi claimed that “open discussion happens” in his country, including on social media, despite multiple protests being banned in New Delhi and accusation of censorship on the Instagram pages of the Cockroach Janta Party. On Wednesday, Human Rights Watch published a report denouncing the use of abusive methods to crack down on peaceful protesters and what it described as excessive police violence. “The Modi government should stop throwing young protesters in jail and instead engage with them to address concerns over the right to vote and fairness of elections,” said Elaine Pearson, Asia director at the organisation.
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In recent months, more and more Asian countries — including Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia — have complained about the disrespectful behaviour of young Israeli tourists. Every year, thousands of Israeli backpackers join what they call the “Hummus Trail” after serving in the military. But in recent months, the Hind Rajab Foundation said it is actively seeking the arrest of some of these backpackers after gathering evidence of war crimes in besieged Gaza. “Local people start to make the connections that maybe these horrific behaviours have a lot to do with the war crimes committed in occupied Palestine,” Ashley Bao Ngoc, a member of Viet for Palestine, tells TRT
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Parents are comparing clothes being sold for boys’ and girls’ of the same ages and asking why girls are often offered shorter, tighter and more revealing styles than their male counterparts. Research suggests the concern isn’t entirely anecdotal: One study of 5,666 pieces of girls’ clothing found almost one in three contained characteristics researchers classified as “sexualising”. So why are girls being introduced to adult-coded fashion so early?
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Municipal authorities in Delhi, India deployed bulldozers under the cover of night to demolish the Medina Mosque in Shalimar Bagh on September 22. Footage shows demolitions began despite individuals remaining inside the mosque, raising safety concerns among local residents. Local residents allege no prior notice or court order was presented before the destruction began. The incident comes amid growing anti-Muslim discrimination under India’s BJP-led government and a wider pattern of demolitions targeting Muslim homes, businesses and places of worship
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Two rival tribes in Papua New Guinea clashed on streets, using bows and arrows
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) released a video on November 6 showing its strike units in action, with FPV drones targeting Russian positions in Pokrovsk. The footage captures soldiers attempting to flee or defend themselves, with some unaware of the approaching drones until the last moment
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Indian authorities demolished sections of the Madina Mosque in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, that allegedly fell in the way of a road-widening project. The municipal corporation bulldozed a portion of the mosque under police deployment, despite opposition from the local Muslim community. Muslim religious sites in India have been disproportionately targeted under the pretext of road-widening projects, sparking concerns over minority rights and equal application of the law
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British heavyweight boxer and former world champion Anthony Joshua has survived a deadly accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria in which two people were killed, according to local authorities. Joshua, who sustained minor injuries, was seated in the back of a vehicle which collided with a stationary truck, according to eyewitnesses. Joshua and the other injured have been rushed to hospital
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Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation demolished the Jesus Is Lord Church in Kalewadi, Maharashtra, around midnight on September 7, saying it was removing 7,400 square feet of unauthorised structures. Church members said the action went ahead without notice and despite a court stay, hours before a hearing. The demolition was carried out under a heavy police presence
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