Students Protest Government After Novi Sad Collapse

Protests in Serbia have intensified following a tragic accident where a concrete canopy collapsed in Novi Sad, resulting in 15 fatalities. University students are leading demonstrations against President Aleksandar Vučić's government, voicing their anger over allegations that they are funded by Western entities to undermine his rule. The protests, which have spread to various cities, are fueled by widespread public dissatisfaction regarding corruption linked to infrastructure projects involving Chinese companies. In response, Vučić has promised to disclose renovation documentation and announced an investigation that has already led to 13 arrests, although skepticism persists given the government's control over law enforcement. Meanwhile, in Sambalpur, India, students protested against the mismanagement of exam schedules at GM University, demanding accountability and cancellation of a rescheduled exam due to a prior question paper leak. These protests reflect a broader trend of student activism in response to perceived governmental and institutional failures.