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Detained US citizen in Iran goes on hunger strike to seek release
Siamak Namazi, who is of Iranian descent, was arrested in October 2015 on charges he denies trying to overthrow the clerical state
Kerala: Govt gives written assurance to meet demands of activist Daya Bai
This comes a day after Kerala ministers R Bindhu and Veena George visited Daya Bai at the hospital and requested her to end the fast, while promising to meet 90 percent of the demands put forth
On hunger strike in Tihar Jail, Yasin Malik put on IV fluids; shifted to medical investigation room
Yasin Malik, who was kept in solitary confinement in a high-risk cell in Tihar's jail number 7, has been shifted to the prison's Medical Investigation room where doctors are constantly monitoring his health status and updating officials about the same
On the politics of hunger: In the midst of a lockdown and humanitarian crisis, notes from practising a meditative fast
Contemplate the politics of hunger; availability of food for all individual, community food practices; the vegan politics; vegetarianism; the beef ban; hunger strikes and who is able to do them or lead them and why, in a country like India.
Trade unions to go on strike on 22 May to protest against labour laws suspension; seek immediate relief to stranded workers
While Uttar Pradesh suspended major labour laws, Madhya Pradesh has tweaked some rules amid the lockdown to spur economic activities.
IIMC students call off hunger strike against fee hike after administration accepts demands; last date for fee submission extended till 31 March
The administration has agreed to share details of the committee that will decide the new fee structure
Priests go on indefinite fast against Cardinal George Alencherry: All you need to know about church land row
Priests of the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly launched a hunger strike against Major Archbishop and Cardinal George Alencherry and demanded his resignation.
Chandrababu Naidu got what he wanted with Delhi protest: Opposition support and reaction from Amit Shah
Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu took his protest for special category status for the state to Delhi on Monay, when he staged a 12-hour dharna at Andhra Bhavan. In these 12 hours, nearly two dozen Opposition leaders flocked to the protest seemingly to show solidarity for Naidu's cause.
Andhra special status protest: Chandrababu Naidu needs Mamata Banerjee's support to remain relevant to national politics
With the Lok Sabha polls inching closer, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu seems to be left without any strong allies
N Chandrababu Naidu to sit on day-long hunger strike in New Delhi to demand special status for Andhra Pradesh
TDP president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu will sit on a day-long hunger strike in the national capital.
Modi will 'be held responsible' if anything happens to me, says Anna Hazare as his fast continues on 5th day
Social activist Anna Hazare's indefinite hunger strike entered the fifth day on Sunday even as villagers blocked a state highway in support of his agitation in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, leading to traffic jams in the area.
Anna Hazare’s blood pressure, blood sugar levels spike significantly as hunger strike enters third day
On the third day of Anna Hazare's hunger strike, his doctor stated that the 81-year-old's blood pressure and blood sugar levels had significantly increased
Lokpal case in SC today: Appointment of ombudsman likely to be delayed further as search panel hasn't met in 3 months
As directed by the Supreme Court, the Centre submitted an affidavit, informing it that a search committee had been formed. But reports said the panel has not met in the past 100 days.
Tajinder Bagga ends hunger strike protesting against Kamal Nath becoming MP chief minister, says struggle will continue
Tajinder Bagga had started an indefinite hunger strike on Monday, when Nath was administered oath of office as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
AAI employees to intensify protest against privatisation of six airports; bidders to be finalised on 28 Feb
Earlier last week, hundreds of AAI employees from across airports in the country observed a three-day relay hunger strike to protest the airport privatisation move.
Hardik Patel takes fast into 15th day from hospital; Sharad Yadav says fight requires strength after meeting Patidar leader
Hardik Patel, who is on a hunger strike from 25 August, was admitted to a hospital on Friday after his health deteriorated.
Hardik Patel unveils his 'will' on ninth day of hunger strike demanding Patidar quota, farm loan waiver
Patidar leader Hardik Patel launched his hunger strike on 25 August, the third anniversary of his mega pro-quota rally in Gujarat's Ahmedabad that had turned violent.
Hardik Patel begins indefinite fast to seek Patidar quota; Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee may extend support
Hardik Patel began an indefinite fast at his sprawling farmhouse on Saturday to press for quota for the community
Jadavpur University sit-in: West Bengal Governor, VC urge students to call off hunger strike
West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, who is also Chancellor of the Jadavpur University (JU), on Monday expressed concern over the health of the students, who had been observing hunger strike over the past three days in protest against the institute's new admission procedure.
Manipur University students and teachers begin relay hunger strike, seek removal of V-C Adya Prasad Pandey
Since 30 May the Manipur University Students' and Teachers' union are holding sit-in protests and rallies in the campus demanding the removal of the vice chancellor