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Iran Situation ‘Critical’ with More than 300 Killed, Says UN Rights Chief

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday that the situation in Iran was "critical", describing a hardening of the authorities' response to protests that have resulted in more than 300 deaths in the past two months. "The rising number of deaths from protests in Iran, including those…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Major Disruption to Internet Service in Iran

A major disruption in internet service in Iran was confirmed by the NetBlocks internet monitor on Monday, raising fears among rights groups of a cut-off in internet access to help crush anti-government unrest in Kurdish-populated regions. The nationwide protests, sparked by the death of 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini…

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Protesters take to the streets across Iran to mark deadly 2019 crackdown

Iranians took to the streets again on Tuesday after organisers of protests over Mahsa Amini's death called for demonstrations to mark three years since a lethal crackdown on unrest sparked by a fuel price hike.

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Iranians Protest Nationwide, Mark ‘Bloody Friday’

Iranians protested in the restive southeast on Friday to mark a Sept. 30 crackdown by security forces known as "Bloody Friday", as the country's clerical rulers battled nationwide unrest. Amnesty International said security forces unlawfully killed at least 66 people, including children, in the incident after firing live ammunition, metal…

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Scots nursery teacher resigns after posting pictures of son dressed as paramilitary soldier on Twitter

Catherine Forrest uploaded snaps of the boy in camouflage clothes, gloves and a balaclava, clutching a toy gun.

Daily Record

Iran Celebrates 1979 US Embassy Seizure amid Anti-government Protests

Iran held state-sponsored annual rallies on Friday marking the 1979 seizure of the US embassy in Tehran, as the clerical establishment that has ruled since then struggles to suppress nationwide protests calling for its downfall. Radical students cemented Iran's revolution by storming the embassy soon after the fall of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Celtic fans anger locals after leaving trail of rubbish and broken bottles in Madrid square

Spaniards have slammed the scene left by supporters in the Plaza Mayor after their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid last night.

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Woman hit in neck by firework as it smashed through window and destroyed home

Police are now investigating what is reported to have been a deliberate attack

Wales Online

Family lose 'everything' after firework flies through window of their home

Images have been shared in the hopes of showing the stark consequences of fireworks

Liverpool Echo

Under increasing pressure at home, Iran lashes out at rivals abroad

Reports accuse Iran of plotting attacks against Saudi and US targets in the Middle East as tensions rise

The Independent UK

Videos Showing Iranian Crackdown on Protesters Go Viral as Anger Grows

Videos on social media showing Iranian security forces severely beating protesters have gone viral as anger grows at a widening crackdown with arrests of prominent figures from rappers to economists and lawyers aimed at ending seven weeks of unrest. Protests ignited by the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini…

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Kerala govt to ask President to recall governor Arif Mohammed Khan and remove him from chancellorship of universities, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan

The Times of India

Iranian Cleric Calls for Tough Crackdown against Protests

Iran's judiciary should take tough measures against protesters and anyone who thinks the country's rulers will fall is dreaming, a senior cleric said on Friday. The country has been gripped by demonstrations that erupted after the death in police custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini last month. "The judiciary should deal…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rangers and Liverpool fans unite to deliver food bank goods to needy families

Fans Supporting Foodbanks and trade union Unite organised the donations to help support city residents suffering food poverty.

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UGC finalises draft regulations for granting autonomous status to colleges

The draft removes all the eight criterion laid down in the existing regulations, including quality and merit in selection of students and teachers, research achievements, and infrastructure facilities

The Hindu

Veteran researchers urge UGC to rethink decision on norms for PhD

UGC recently decided to not enforce need to publish two papers prior to PhD thesis; former V-C urges UGC to strengthen research ecosystem rather than taking this knee-jerk step as it is going to complicate the future of students

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Artist Turns Iran Fountains Red to Reflect Bloody Crackdown

Fountains in Tehran appeared to be pouring blood Friday after an artist turned their waters red to reflect a deadly crackdown amid weeks of protests sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. A wave of unrest has rocked Iran since the 22-year-old Kurdish woman's death was announced on…

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UGC directs higher educational institutions to appoint compliance officers for foreign students

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to all the 'higher educational institutions' (HEI) to appoint a compliance officer that would coordinate with the Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs). Read more on Dynamite News

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Strictly star Kaye Adams' 'sick' lie about age left daughter heartbroken

Loose Women and Strictly Come Dancing 2022 star Kaye Adams lied to her daughter about her real age for more than a decade - and even memorised a fake date of birth

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UGC Secy writes to higher education institutions for guidelines for engaging Professor of Practice in universities, colleges

University Grant Commission (UGC) Secretary Rajnish Jain on Friday wrote a letter to the Vice Chancellors of Universities, Directors of all institutions and Principle of all colleges for guidelines for engaging Professors of Practice in Universities and College. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

UGC issues guidelines for engaging field experts in colleges and universities

Experts will need at least 15 years of experience

The Hindu

UGC issues guidelines for Professor of Practice

Commission writes to trade bodies on rules of engagement

The Hindu

CUET-PG result to be declared tomorrow: UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar

Nearly 3.6 lakh candidates — just over 1.8 lakh male and 1.7 lakh female — had registered for CUET-PG

The Hindu

Guest lecturers welcome latest fiat on salary disbursement, demand better working conditions

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The Hindu

UGC makes latest norms must to offer joint degrees with foreign varsities

Currently, 230 Indian and 1,256 foreign higher educational institutions are eligible to offer twinning, joint degree and dual degree programmes

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