New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) As Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post of Union Education Minister on Saturday, educator, innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk congratulated the countrymen, calling it a “victory of democracy”. Taking to X, Wangchuk said, “IT’S A VICTORY OF DEMOCRACY. Direct democracy… straight from the streets. It’s a victory of peace, patience & perseverance. Congratulations, CJP, Gen Z of the nation, and thank you all citizens for shedding fear and the fear of fe…
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Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi has contracted swine flu and has been advised complete bed rest by doctors.The actress, who was apparently all set to participate in protests, has been advised complete bed rest by the doctors.According to her team, the 74-year-old actress has contracted swine flu and is running a high fever of 102 degrees.A statement from her team read, “Shabana ji was meant to go to the protest today but she has contracted swine flu with 102 feve…
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) A massive crowd of youths gathered at the Shivaji Park on Friday to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue. Holding the Tricolour, the protesting youth sang the National Anthem.Prominent figures, including Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, Sharmila Thackeray, Tushar Gandhi, and actor Atul Kulkarni participated in the event.During the protest, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Abhijit Dipke interacted w…
Jaipur, July 23 (IANS) A 29‑year‑old woman died nearly 34 hours after undergoing a Caesarean delivery at the Government Zanana Hospital in Sikar, prompting her family to allege medical negligence and stage a protest outside the mortuary of Shri Kalyan Government Hospital. The deceased, Deepa Nayak, had given birth to a baby girl on July 21. Her husband claimed her condition deteriorated after a nursing staff member administered an injection the following day and alleged that doctors failed t…
Chennai, July 23 (IANS) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has announced a major protest at Palani in Dindigul district on 25 July, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged illegal registration of valuable land belonging to the historic Palani Mutt. Accusing the State government of shielding those responsible, he alleged that the ongoing Crime Branch‑Criminal Investigation Department (CB‑CID) probe lacked credibility and would not ensure a fair…
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actor Adil Hussain, who is gearing up for his upcoming film ‘Max, Min and Meowzaki’, has spoken up on the current political climate of the country. The actor spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film in the city, and said that both politicians and the citizens are responsible for the current state of affairs in the country.He told IANS, “See, the politicians did not land from Mars. They are the product of our society. So am I. So are you. So before I point fi…
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday decided to take to the streets in support of students A joint protest march has been organised in Mumbai on July 26. Ahead of the rally, Raj Thackeray will hold a press conference on Thursday morning to share further details regarding the event. The Thackeray brothers had previously joined hands to protect the pride of the Marathi language. Now, they are coming togeth…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Wednesday directed all its personnel, who are deployed at the site of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led agitation at Jantar Mantar, to wear uniform while reporting to duty.An official statement said that Delhi Police have issued fresh directions asking all personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar to report for duty in proper police uniform.According to officials, the instructions have been communicated to all concerned units, directing officers and pers…
Patna, July 22 (IANS) A protest march organised by the All India Students’ Association (AISA) turned violent in Patna on Wednesday after demonstrators clashed with police while attempting to march towards Raj Bhavan.The protest, held against alleged paper leaks, corruption, and privatisation in education, witnessed the use of tear gas shells and water cannons by police after some protesters allegedly pelted stones.Thousands of students, youth, and workers participated in the march, which started…
Islamabad, July 20 (IANS) The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) on Monday said that the voluntary shutdown and wheel jam will continue in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with large number of people present at the protest sit-ins.”We demand implementation of our recognised demands — with patience, wisdom, unity and solidarity, and steadfastness, we will succeed in our struggle — no compromise of any kind will be made on the basic points in negotiations,” the JAAC noted on X.It also appealed…