NATIONWIDE MOVEMENT
National Sports Day 2024: Theme, date, and significance in India
National Sports Day is celebrated annually on August 29th in India, marking the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand. This day emphasizes the importance of sports and physical activities and serves to honor Major Dhyan Chand's legacy in Indian hockey. Various events and initiatives are launched to promote sports and fitness across the nation.
CBI summons four doctors of RG Kar College Kolkata, nationwide protests continue against rape and murder of junior doctor
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Kolkata has summoned four doctors from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Friday amid the ongoing protest over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. These doctors, who are PG trainees, will be interrogated by the CBI about the events that transpired on the night of the incident.
Nahid Islam: Meet the social science student who caused Sheikh Hasina's exit and vowed to protect Hindu minority
Nahid Islam, a prominent student leader at Dhaka University, has become a central figure in the recent protests that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As a key organizer of the Students Against Discrimination movement, Islam has faced severe challenges, including abductions and torture. His activism against controversial job quotas has significantly influenced the political landscape in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh on the brink: how student protests became a mass movement
In Bangladesh, student-led protests against government hiring rules turned violent, resulting in over 260 deaths. Escalating tensions saw clashes between protesters and government supporters, with schools and universities closing nationwide. Despite efforts from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to restore order, significant unrest continued, fueled by key court decisions and military statements.
Tension mounts afresh in Bangladesh as student movement leaders refuse PM Hasina's call for dialogue
Student tensions flared in Bangladesh after rejecting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's invitation for dialogue. Protesters demanding the end of a controversial government job quota system for veterans' families blocked key Dhaka streets. Security forces were on high alert, and two police officials were suspended for their conduct during the protests that turned deadly.
Bangladesh students call for nationwide civil disobedience
Student leaders in Bangladesh have called for a nationwide civil disobedience campaign in response to a deadly police crackdown on protests over civil service job quotas. Last month’s unrest, which resulted in over 200 deaths, led to troop deployments that temporarily restored order.
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Bangladesh suspends job quotas after student protests
Bangladesh's top court temporarily suspended government job quotas after nationwide student protests against the discriminatory system that reserves over half of well-paid civil service posts for specific groups. Students demand a merit-based system and refuse to return to classrooms until the quota system is abolished. The Supreme Court suspended the reinstated quota system order for a month, urging students to go back to class.
Sushant Singh Rajput suicide: Karni Sena threatens nationwide movement if CBI doesn't act on late actor's case
In response to ongoing delays in the investigation of Sushant Singh Rajput's death, Karni Sena has threatened a nationwide movement if the CBI fails to produce a conclusive report. Four years after Rajput's tragic demise, calls for justice remain strong, with his family and supporters urging closure amid continued uncertainty surrounding the case.
How Columbia University's complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today
College students at Columbia University are taking part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, echoing a long-standing tradition of activism at the prestigious institution dating back to 1968. The recent arrests of over 100 students have sparked protests at campuses nationwide. However, these actions have faced criticism for alleged antisemitism, leading to tensions on campus and calls for increased security measures.
AAP plans 'gherao' of PM Modi's residence, announces nationwide protests against Delhi CM Kejriwal's arrest
Aam Aadmi Party plans nationwide protests, including a 'gherao' of PM Modi's residence, following Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the ED. The party announced a four-day protest plan, starting with a rally at Shaheedi Park in Delhi, and burning effigies of PM Modi across the city. AAP criticized the arrest, calling it a BJP move to suppress opposition parties. The party also expressed concern over Kejriwal's security and accused the government of 'murdering democracy'.
Several unions, organisations have extended support for Feb 16 Bandh, says SKM
Different platforms including workers, farmers, students, women, and intellectuals have lent their support to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and the Joint Platform of CTU's proposal for a rural shutdown and nationwide industrial strike scheduled for February 16.
From 2 to 300+ seats: How Ram Mandir shaped BJP's incredible political arc
In its early years, BJP — a fledgling outfit created from the remnants of the Jana Sangh — was struggling to find its footing on India's political map. In its first general election, the party made a quiet debut by winning just 2 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
Fiercely Feminine: From Aruna Asaf Ali to Matangini Hazra, 5 women who led the Quit India Movement
Women freedom fighters played an instrumental role in the Quit India Movement. They were at the forefront of protests and picketing.
Imran Khan asks supporters to prepare for 'Jail Bharo' movement in Pak
During his televised address, the deposed Prime Minister said his party could have opted for a nationwide strike, but will choose to fill the prisons instead in light of the fears that the country's economy might deteriorate further, Geo News reported. "We have two options: Considering what they have been doing, we could have gone for a wheel-jam strike and demonstrations - which is also a way and a democratic one."
South Korea’s women planning nationwide protest against gender-based violence
Women in South Korea celebrate International Women's Day with a rally in Seoul on March 8 that includes a march supporting feminism. In 2018, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol intensified the rise of anti-feminism.
Peking University locked down as China covid virus cases increases
Peking University students and faculty were not allowed to leave the grounds unless necessary and classes were moved online on one campus through Friday, a university notice said.
Iran protests trigger solidarity rallies in US, Europe
On the U.S. National Mall, thousands of women and men of all ages - wearing green, white and red, the colors of the Iran flag - shouted in rhythm. "Be scared. Be scared. We are one in this," demonstrators yelled, before marching to the White House. "Say her name! Mahsa!"
Action must against any outfit indulging in illegal activities, spreading hatred: AAP on Centre's ban on Popular Front of India
"If any organisation indulges in illegal activities and spreads hatred in the country, action must be taken against it as per law," AAP's national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh told reporters when asked about his party's view on the Centre's ban on the PFI.
Government bans Popular Front of India, affiliates for 5 years on terror links
The Ministry of Home Affairs said some of the PFI’s founding members are the leaders of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and PFI has linkages with Jamat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), both of which are proscribed organisations. There had been a number of instances of international linkages of PFI with Global Terrorist Groups like Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), according to the ministry's notification.
Bihar political upheaval unlikely to have nationwide impact: Prashant Kishor
Talking to reporters in this north Bihar district, Kishor also claimed that the latest volte face by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was symbolic of the "political instability" that has come to plague the state ever since the rise of "new BJP" under the leadership of Narendra Modi. Kishor also appeared to think little of Kumar's recent endeavours to forge opposition unity as part of which he will be on a three-day tour of Delhi.
Shun violence to sustain protest, govt will have to bend eventually: AAP to Agnipath protestors
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has already taken to the streets to protest the new military recruitment scheme and will also "firmly" raise the issue in Parliament during the upcoming Monsoon Session, he added.
U.S. eyes baby formula imports amid nationwide shortage
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf provided no details, but President Joe Biden said last week he was working to allow more formula to come in from other countries.
Central trade unions' nationwide strike to protest against govt policies enters Day 2
"Workers in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh have joined the strike on the second day in addition to the workforce of state on the agitation on Monday. Workers in almost all sectors have joined the strike. We got a good response from the rural band. Over 20 crore participated in the strike on Monday and the number would be more on the second day," Amarjeet Kaur, General Secretary of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), told PTI.
SKM calls for nationwide protests on completion of 11 months of farmers' movement today
Four farmers were killed in Tikonia area of Lakhimpur Kheri district, the native place of the Union minister, in Uttar Pradesh on October 3 after they were allegedly mowed down by an SUV.
Centre will make COVID-apt behaviour mass movement
The Centre’s five-pronged strategy to deal with the merging crisis is ‘testing, tracing, treatment, Covid-19 appropriate behaviour and vaccination’.
10 trade unions call for nation-wide protest on Aug 9 against worker policies
On 9th August, the 'Quit India Day' should be observed as 'Save India Day' through countrywide stayagraha, jail bharo or any other form of militant agitations in all workplaces, industrial centres, district headquarters and rural areas, the joint statement by 10 central trade unions said.
People's movement from 9 pm-5 am prohibited; buses, trucks can ply on highways: MHA
In a communication to all states, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also said that the purpose of restricting movement of individuals during the night was primarily intended at preventing congregation of people and ensuring social distancing, but not hampering supply chains and logistics.
MNRE asks states to allow free movement of material and engineers
Power generation (including renewable power generation) is an essential service for securing smooth and uninterrupted power flow across and within states. There is a need to ensure uninterrupted power supply in the current scenario of Covid-19 outbreak and nationwide lockdown.
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