‘No Kings’ protests across the US, Europe amid anger over Trump policies
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Washington: Massive protests under the banner of ‘No Kings’ were held across the United States and parts of Europe, with organisers claiming millions participated to oppose policies of US President Donald Trump.
The protesters were driven by anger over issues including the war in Iran, immigration enforcement, social rights, and economic inequality. One of the largest gatherings occurred in St. Paul, Minnesota, which became a key focal point of the protests.
Singer Bruce Springsteen joined the St. Paul protest, performing in solidarity and saying, “Your fight has shown that this is still America.”
Across all 50 states, more than 3,100 protests were held, with an estimated 9 million participants, from major cities like New York to smaller towns in Idaho.
Protesters used creative and satirical messaging, including slogans like “Cats Against Trump,” seen at rallies in cities such as Topeka, Kansas. Chants of “No kings” echoed near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The protests also come amid tensions over federal immigration enforcement actions, including controversial incidents that have sparked unrest in cities such as Minneapolis.
The White House dismissed the protesters as “left-wing-inspired,” while Republican leaders criticised the protests. Outside the US, similar protests were held in London, Paris, and Rome, where participants raised anti-war slogans.
In San Diego, around 40,000 people participated, while civil rights organizations in New York expressed opposition to federal policies.
“The voices of millions of people cannot be ignored,” said Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers.
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Man arrested with Rs 2.54-crore heroin in Mumbai
Mumbai (PTI): Police have arrested a man and seized over 500 grams of heroin worth Rs 2.54 crore in the illicit market from him in Mumbai, officials said on Friday.
The police's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) made the drug seizure in Santacruz in the western suburbs. The operation was conducted by the Kandivali unit of the ANC on Thursday as part of a special crackdown against drug trafficking in the area, they said.
Acting on specific inputs, an ANC team conducted a raid in Santacruz (East) and intercepted a man. During a search, the team recovered 508 grams of high-grade heroin from his possession, an official said.
The seized contraband, a highly addictive, opioid drug derived from morphine, is estimated to be worth Rs 2.54 crore in the international market, he informed.
Following the seizure, a case was registered against the man under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and he was formally placed under arrest in the early hours of Friday.
The police are currently investigating the source of the drug and trying to identify the intended recipients of the consignment, he said.
