DARK SECRETS: 6 | Vintage Vibes

No, Neha Bora did not call for Bangladesh-like situation in India; viral claim misses important context

On October 15, 2026, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari, in a press conference, alleged that All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora had expressed a desire to replicate Bangladesh’s Gen Z uprising in India, invoking an anarchic movement.

Newslaundry · Oct 23

The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US despite Ukraine's protests

The Kremlin says that a first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States has set sail under a new import agreement

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Student-led movement seeks to unseat ruling party in Serbian election

Serbia's student-led protest movement is mounting its biggest challenge yet to former president Aleksandar Vucic, as voters prepare to elect a new parliament on Sunday after nearly two years of demonstrations against alleged corruption.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 23

France protests: Louvre shuts down over fears of violence in Paris

A raft of other top museums are also closed

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Home Ministry extends deployment of 273 CAPF companies in Delhi till October 31 amid protest fears

The Union Home Ministry has granted a second extension for the deployment of 273 Central Armed Police Forces in New Delhi. This decision was made in response to concerns about potential protests by various organizations and political groups. The Delhi Police had recommended extending the deployment to maintain law and…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

French Government Hits Back at ICE With Gun Crime Stats After US Agency's France Protest Post

France's foreign ministry and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement exchanged pointed posts on X over protests, immigration claims and firearm homicide rates, prompting wider online criticism.

International Business Times UK · Oct 23

SIR protest march heads towards ECI headquarters amid tight security in central Delhi

A march began in central Delhi to protest against the alleged deletion of voters from electoral rolls. Participants included members of various organizations, including Krantikari Yuva Sangathan and Students' Federation of India. Security was heightened near Bangla Sahib Gurudwara as the march approached the Election Commission of India headquarters. Traffic…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

France braces for new protests as Macron seeks to restore order

France is bracing for fresh protests after a week marked by urban unrest during previous demonstrations. President Macron is set to convene with security officials and high school representatives to tackle these persistent issues. In response to escalating tensions and the impending presidential elections, certain cities have enacted protest bans…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

South Africa gripped by anti-migrant protests as foreign national is killed

Xenophobic unrest turns deadly in South Africa as a foreign national is beaten to death during a protest march in Durban, a city increasingly gripped by anti-migrant tensions. Meanwhile, as global efforts to raise awareness of lead poisoning intensify, teams in Ivory Coast go door-to-door testing homes for dangerous levels…

France 24 · Oct 23

French Prosecutor Admits 17 Minors Spent Night Without Mattresses After Protest Arrests

France's protest crackdown reached a courthouse cell block, where 17 minors spent a night without mattresses, and the Bobigny prosecutor admitted the conditions were not acceptable.

International Business Times UK · Oct 23