Massive Protest Outside Odisha Assembly Over Student’s Self‑Immolation

Massive Protest Outside Odisha Assembly Over Student’s Self‑Immolation

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Summary of the News A powerful protest erupted outside the Odisha Assembly on July 16, 2025, following the tragic death of a 20‑year‑old B.Ed student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore. The student self-immolated on campus after alleging prolonged sexual harassment by her department head and inaction by the college authorities. The unrest escalated…

Manipur Security Forces Use Tear Gas in Kangpokpi to Disperse Highway Blockade; One Vehicle Attacked
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Manipur Security Forces Use Tear Gas in Kangpokpi to Disperse Highway Blockade; One Vehicle Attacked

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Introduction: Unpacking the Kangpokpi IncidentManipur, a state known for its diverse culture and turbulent socio-political dynamics, has once again found itself in the national spotlight. Recently, in the town of Kangpokpi, a highway blockade led to a significant police operation where security forces had to use tear gas to disperse the gathering. Adding fuel to…