Tension erupted in Imphal as security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters marching toward the Chief Minister’s residence. The situation escalated during the protest rally on Saturday, prompting authorities to suspend internet services across five districts in Manipur. The crackdown has sharply limited communication while unrest continues to unfold near the state’s political hub.
Iran has kept citizens locked out of the internet for 57 days, with NetBlocks calling it the longest nation scale shutdown on record. The blackout began immediately after joint US and Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28, severing digital access across the country and leaving residents without normal connectivity for nearly two months.
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Violence erupted in Jaipur’s Chomu town after a stone-pelting incident linked to allegations of mosque encroachment. Police detained more than 110 people to control the situation and suspend internet services to prevent further escalation. Authorities said tensions flared following a dispute, with officials working to restore calm and investigate the events leading to the clash.
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