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KSU stages railway blockade in Kannur

KSU stages railway blockade in Kannur

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Police removing KSU workers who staged rail blockade in Kannur on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: S.K. MOHAN The Kannur district committee of the Kerala Students’ Union (KSU) staged a rail blockade at the Kannur railway station on Tuesday, protesting against the Delhi Police’s action against senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, and the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. KSU activists blocked a train, raising slogans against the Union government. The police later arrested and removed the protesters. Inaugurating the protest, KSU district president M.C. Athul alleged that the Centre was attempting to suppress even democratic protests by using the police. He claimed that the Centre had betrayed students by allowing the NEET examination to be compromised through question paper leaks. Mr. Athul warned that the KSU would intensify its agitation in the coming days against what he described as the Centre’s anti-people policies, alleged NEET examination scam, and police action against Opposition members. The protest was led by KSU district vice-president Ashith Ashokan and district secretary Suraj Pariyaram. Published – July 22, 2026 02:03 …

How a blockade in Red Sea tightens Iran’s grip on global energy supplies | Explained

How a blockade in Red Sea tightens Iran’s grip on global energy supplies | Explained

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Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis will impose a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, they said on Monday, further throttling a global energy market already greatly restricted by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It is not clear how the Houthis would carry out a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia, its northern neighbour along the Red Sea coast, or whether it would include a return to attacks on shipping. (File Photo/AFP) This is why it matters and what it means for the Iran war and the global energy crisis: Also Read | Shipping via Hormuz disrupted, Iran could tell Houthis to shut Bab al-Mandab: Why the narrow waterway matters How big is the risk to global energy markets? It is not clear how the Houthis would carry out a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia, its northern neighbour along the Red Sea coast, or whether it would include a return to attacks on shipping. Yemen sits on the Bab el-Mandeb (also spelt Mandab) strait – the southern gateway to the Red Sea – and closing that would open …

Donald Trump says, ‘Strait of Hormuz now open’; declares blockade on ships linked to Iran

Donald Trump says, ‘Strait of Hormuz now open’; declares blockade on ships linked to Iran

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US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened for global shipping under US military protection but announced a “FULL BLOCKADE” on vessels sailing to Iranian ports or transporting Iranian cargo. As per IANS, Trump also proposed a 20 per cent reimbursement fee in favour of new trade and investment deals with Gulf states. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

After handing Mojtaba a ‘win,’ spooked US threatens new blockade, more military strikes

After handing Mojtaba a ‘win,’ spooked US threatens new blockade, more military strikes

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Published on Jun 19, 2026 01:12 am IST The guns may have fallen silent, but the threat of war has not disappeared. Just hours after the United States and Iran signed a historic peace Memorandum of Understanding, Washington delivered a stark reminder that the agreement would be enforced under the shadow of American military power. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the Pentagon remains prepared to resume military operations if Tehran fails to honour the commitments made under the newly signed agreement. According to Hegseth, the deal is not built on trust but on verification, with Washington making it clear that any violation by Iran could trigger a renewed military response. The warning comes at a time when Iran continues to emphasise its strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints through which a significant portion of global oil shipments pass. In response, the United States has signalled that it could reimpose an “ironclad blockade” against Iran if Tehran does not comply with the agreement.   Home …

Shimla advocates’ road blockade triggers congestion, commuters left stranded

Shimla advocates’ road blockade triggers congestion, commuters left stranded

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Hundreds of commuters faced severe inconvenience in Shimla on Tuesday after a road blockade by advocates over an entry-related issue triggered massive traffic congestion across key parts of the city, leaving residents, students and motorists stranded for hours. Hundreds of commuters faced severe inconvenience in Shimla on Tuesday after a road blockade by advocates over an entry-related issue triggered massive traffic congestion (PTI) The protest, which led to the disruption of vehicular movement near Chhota Shimla and adjoining areas, coincided with the ongoing peak tourist season, further aggravating congestion in the hill town already grappling with increasing traffic pressure. Also Read| Advocates protest permit rules for sealed roads in Shimla; police register case Speaking to ANI, resident Sonal Sharma said the traffic jam had significantly affected daily commuters. “I am standing at the toll area and need to reach Sanjauli, which is only about four kilometres from here. I came to know that advocates have gone on strike in Chhota Shimla over some challan-related issues. Such situations are quite common in Shimla because protests are …

Road blockade in Vellore against TVK functionary who asked ‘₹1 lakh per month’ bribe from brick kiln operators

Road blockade in Vellore against TVK functionary who asked ‘₹1 lakh per month’ bribe from brick kiln operators

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Residents, mostly brick kiln workers and their families, in Puthur village blocked Cuddalore – Chittoor Highway near bus terminus in Kaniyambadi town in Vellore on May 25, 2026 against a TVK functionary for reportedly demanding monthly payment of bribe to run the units | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Residents, mostly brick kiln workers and their families, at Puthur village in Vellore district blocked the Cuddalore – Chittoor Highway near bus terminus in Kaniyambadi town on Monday (May 25, 2026) against a local Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary for reportedly demanding money to run the units. Residents said that villages such as Nelvoy, Puthur, Vallam, Athiyur, Budur, Kuppam and Odiyathur were traditionally dotted with brick kiln units due to proximity to lakes and ponds in these areas. Most of the families in these villages depend on these units for work. The region has had at least 300 brick kiln units for many years. “Most of the brick kilns in these villages are small-scale units. Work in these units are seasonal as silt from water bodies can …

Congress announces road blockade protest on May 26

Congress announces road blockade protest on May 26

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Amid mounting anger among onion growers across Maharashtra over the sharp fall in onion prices, the Congress will stage a massive ‘rasta roko jan aakrosh’ protest in Solapur on Tuesday under the leadership of MLA Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde. Shiv Sena (UBT) slams Maharashtra government Last week, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) accused the Maharashtra government of remaining indifferent to the plight of onion farmers, who are reeling under severe financial stress due to the continuous decline in prices, reported IANS.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Donald Trump Iran Talks Strait of Hormuz Blockade Impact Oil Crisis Latest News

Donald Trump Iran Talks Strait of Hormuz Blockade Impact Oil Crisis Latest News

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I ran-US War News Live Updates: Vehicles drive past a billboard with graphic showing Strait of Hormuz and sewn lips of U.S. President Donald Trump in a square in downtown Tehran, Iran. (Photo: AP) Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump has said he will “soon” review a fresh proposal from Iran to end the ongoing conflict, even as he expressed doubts that a deal is within reach, signalling continued uncertainty over diplomatic efforts to halt the war. What Trump said: Trump indicated that Washington is examining Tehran’s newly submitted 14-point plan but remained sceptical about its viability, saying he does not believe an agreement can be struck at this stage. Story continues below this ad Iran-US war ceasefire: Key developments today: Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to the US, seeking guarantees of non-aggression and an end to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon. The proposal also calls for the lifting of a US naval blockade, a major sticking point in the conflict. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned …

How a US Naval blockade is quietly suffocating Iran’s economy

How a US Naval blockade is quietly suffocating Iran’s economy

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 1, 2026 05:23 PM IST A US naval blockade of Iranian ports has shrunk Tehran’s oil exports, stranding a growing stockpile of crude on tankers as Iranian storage sites run out of space, shipping data showed, and analysts said. With some vessels switching off tracking systems and US forces turning back Iranian tankers, how much crude Iran is delivering to customers, particularly its main customer, China, is impossible to measure. Just a handful of carriers carrying Iranian ⁠crude have ​left the Gulf of Oman between April 13 and 25, oil analytics firm Vortexa said. That’s down over 80% from a comparable period in March, when Iran exported 23.4 million barrels, LSEG data shows. Some of Tehran’s vessels have been intercepted by the US after leaving Iranian ports, along with sanctioned container ships and Iranian tankers in Asian waters. EXACERBATING WIDER MARKET ​TIGHTNESS “At ​this stage, we estimate that around 4 million barrels of Iranian ⁠crude has successfully moved out of the Gulf of Oman. We are not currently able to confirm …

Tamil Nadu election 2026: A poll boycott and blockade of EVMs in Harur constituency

Tamil Nadu election 2026: A poll boycott and blockade of EVMs in Harur constituency

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Truck carrying EVMs being held hostage by the public in K. Eachambadi village in Harur constituency in Dharmapuri on Thursday. | Photo Credit: N. Bashkaran A near-en masse poll boycott, followed by a demand for repoll punctuated by a discriminatory demand and holding hostage polling machinery marked the polling day in K. Eachambadi village in Harur constituency on Thursday (April 23, 2026). The Vanniyar village with over 900 voters boycotted the Assembly polls resisting the move to shift two high school sections to the neighbouring Scheduled Caste Colony in the same panchayat, where a government school building is being set up in a larger area. But, the poll boycott ended with the residents demanding a repoll after the polling was closed. Published – April 23, 2026 11:35 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link