Fires burn in Paris as violent protests, looting and attacks on businesses shake France. CCTV footage shows a phone shop being attacked in Nice, while a Paris grocery-store worker questions why rioters targeted his business. In a striking contrast, a couple is seen enjoying a drink on the edge of the unrest. The demonstrations have been fuelled by anger over the cost of living and deteriorating public services, but violence has intensified the political crisis. Students have blocked access to the Louvre, while far-right leader Marine Le Pen accuses President Emmanuel Macron’s government of losing authority. Watch the latest on the France protests in this video.

France erupts: Town hall burns, rioters close in on Macron’s power centre

France was rocked by violent protests as a historic town hall in Limoges caught fire and part of its roof collapsed. Shops were looted and police fired tear gas as demonstrations over rising living costs and deteriorating public services spread across the country. President Emmanuel Macron vowed legal action against those responsible for attacks on public buildings and businesses

France protests: 1,200 arrested amid violent clashes, looting in France

Why should India's youth suffer due to the corruption and inefficiency of a few? It's time to clean up the system and ensure that employability and employment match.

Protests in India raise a key question: why should job aspirants suffer?

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination, following sustained protests by students over alleged irregularities in the recruitment process.

CM Hemant Soren says comprehensive inquiry will be conducted | JSSC-CGL exam cancelled

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has urged Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to personally meet students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams. The protests have continued for 24 days, with students demanding probes into JPSC, JSSC-CGL and other examination irregularities.

Rahul Gandhi urges Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to meet protesting students

Student protests in Jharkhand are escalating, with protesters announcing plans to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi on Sunday. The students have also announced an August 20 protest outside the Chief Minister's residence, intensifying pressure on the state government.


Jharkhand Student Protest: Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi effigies to be burnt on Sunday 

Ranchi witnessed heightened tensions during the statewide Jharkhand Bandh called by the BJP on August 11. The shutdown followed clashes between JPSC-JSSC job aspirants and police, with protesters facing lathi-charges, water cannons and tear gas during their march toward the Assembly.

Jharkhand student protest: high intensity drama in Ranchi amid BJP's 'Jharkhand Bandh' 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the use of police force against student protesters in Jharkhand, calling the crackdown "wrong" and emphasizing that students have a fundamental right to peaceful protest. His statement on Monday, August 10, 2026, added a notable political layer to the ongoing crisis, as his own party is part of the ruling coalition in the state.

Jharkhand Students' Protest: Police resort to lathicharge as protesters march to assembly

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), leading the nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak controversy, has reaffirmed its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing stricter measures against examination paper leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving government assurances that no legal action would be taken against peaceful protesters. However, CJP leaders insist the protests will continue until the Education Minister steps down.

NEET Protest: CJP leaders meet government delegation as protests continue

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide protest on July 24 over the NEET paper leak controversy, calling for accountability and action over alleged examination irregularities. The announcement comes amid ongoing demonstrations and political debate surrounding the NEET row.

NEET protest: CJP declares nationwide protest on July 24

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