Fast Unto Death

OROP: Fast-unto-death by two ex-servicemen at Jantar Mantar enters day 4

The fast-unto-death being held by two protesting ex-servicemen at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi demanding early implementation of the long-pending 'One Rank, One Pension' scheme entered its fourth day on Thursday.

OROP protest: Third veteran goes on fast till death

Notwithstanding "advice" from Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to put off their stir, a third veteran on Tuesday joined the fast-unto-death.

Rajasthan High Court holds Jain 'Santhara' ritual of fast unto death illegal

The Rajasthan High Court on Monday held Jainism religious ritual of 'Santhara' (fast unto death) as illegal.

Students of Jadavpur University go on fast unto death, demand VC's resignation

As the fast unto death of Jadavpur University students entered second day on Tuesday, Vice-chancellor Abhijit Chakrabarti appealed the protesters to come to the negotiating table.

Court issues production warrant for 29 Mar against Irom Sharmila

The Manipuri activist, on a fast for over 12 years demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in her home state, failed to turn up before the court today despite its direction on 19 December last year.