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B'desh: Khulna University students on indefinite hunger strike demanding VC's resignation
Dhaka, April 22: More than 32 students from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) in Bangladesh entered the second day of a hunger strike on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Mohammad Masud, according to local media reports.
'Not a single tree': SC extends stay on deforestation near Hyderabad University
New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on tree cutting in 400 acres of land at Kancha Gachibowli in Hyderabad for a month and directed the Wildlife Warden of Telangana to take steps to protect the wildlife affected by deforestation in 100 acres.
US: Immigration officials detain Columbia University's pro-Palestinian protest leader
Vermont, April 15: Immigration officials on Monday detained Mohsen Mahdawi, an organizer of pro-Palestinian protests last year at Columbia University, after he arrived at the Vermont immigration office, hoping to begin the final step to becoming a US citizen, CNN reported.
Inspiration to future generation: YS Jagan mourns Padma Shri Daripalli Ramaiah's demise
Tadepalli, April 12: Former Chief Minister and YSRCP Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday condoled the demise of social worker and Padma Shri-awarded environmentalist Daripalli Ramaiah, fondly known as Vanajeevi Ramaiah.
JSFM denounces abduction of rights lawyer over protest against illegal Indus canal project
London, April 9: The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) has strongly condemned the recent abduction and torture of human rights lawyer Aamir Warraich, labeling the incident as state-backed terrorism carried out by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and military forces.
MP: Women protest against liquor shop in Rajgarh
Rajgarh, April 8: Since last week, a group of women along with their children have been sitting outside a liquor shop in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh and demanding that the liquor shop should be shifted to some other place.
Delhi court releases Medha Patkar on probation for one year, reduces fine
New Delhi, Apr 8: A court here on Tuesday ordered social activist Medha Patkar to be released on probation of good conduct for a period of one year in a decades-old defamation case filed by Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena.
Relief for Medha Patkar as Delhi's Saket court waives jail term, reduces fine
New Delhi, April 8: Social activist Medha Patkar got relief on Tuesday from a Delhi court in a decades-old defamation case filed by Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena as it changed the jail term to a year's probation and reduced the fine imposed on her from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 lakh.
West Bengal: Students organize Ram Navami puja on Jadavpur University campus, defying ban by administration
Kolkata, April 6: Defying administrative restrictions, students at Jadavpur University went ahead and celebrated Ram Navami on campus on Sunday. A special puja was organized by the General Students Union after the university administration allegedly denied permission, citing the Vice Chancellor's absence.
Mahrang Baloch turns down conditional release, calls for freedom of activists
Balochistan, April 6: Negotiations between Pakistani authorities and detained Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch have failed after she refused a conditional offer for her release, as reported by the Balochistan Post.
Nationwide protests erupt against Trump's policies, including tariffs
By Reena Bhardwaj, Washington DC, April 6: Thousands of protesters on Saturday (local time) gathered across the United States to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies and executive orders, including tariffs, with demonstrations organised in all 50 states as well as in neighbouring Canada and Mexico.
Victory for Hyderabad University student's relentless struggle: KTR after SC orders halt to tree felling in Telangana's Kancha Gachibowli
Hyderabad, April 4: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao has thanked the Supreme Court for intervening in the issue of mass tree felling in 400 acres land at Kancha Gachibowli area in Hyderabad. KTR termed it a victory of the students from the University of Hyderabad.
Student groups continue protests at Hyderabad Central University, some arrested
Hyderabad, April 3: Hyderabad Central University remained tense on Thursday as protests by student groups continued against the proposed auction of 400 acres of land abutting the campus.
US Sen. Cory Booker makes record for second-longest Senate speech of 24 hrs 18 min
Washington, DC, April 2: In a remarkable display of determination, US Senator Cory Booker has shattered the record for the longest floor speech in modern Senate history. Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, surpassed the late Senator Strom Thurmond's 1957 record of 24 hours and 18 minutes, CNN reported.
Artists stage powerful drama to highlight situation in Tibet
Dharamshala, April 2: Tibetan artists stage an inaugural theatre performance of "A Fearless Voice", a powerful drama to show the situation inside Tibet.
Dalai Lama bestowed with Gold Mercury Award for Peace
Dharamsala, March 31: Marking 66 years in exile, the 14th Dalai Lama was on Monday awarded the Gold Mercury Award 2025 at his residence in Dharamsala for his outstanding leadership in peace, compassion, and environmental stewardship.
UN experts urge China to explain detention of Tibetan environmental activist Tsongon Tsering
Geneva March 31: Three UN Special rapporteurs, Mary Lawlor, Astrid Puentes Rian, and Irene Khan, issued a collective statement expressing their concerns regarding the summoning and interrogation of Tibetan environmental activist Tsongon Tsering in Ngaba, Sichuan, as reported by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA).
We gave you visa to study...not to become social activist: Rubio on revoking visa of detained Turkish student
Washington, DC, March 29: The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that the visa of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk has been revoked due to her engagement in activities beyond the scope of her student visa.
'38 hrs since Mahrang Baloch's detention': Amnesty International demands release of Baloch rights leader
Islamabad, March 23: Amnesty International South Asia, Regional Office on Sunday called on Pakistani authorities to immediately release Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch and all others being detained for exercising their right to peaceful protest.
Geneva: World Sindhi Congress protests over illegal canals on Indus River at UN Human Rights Council session
Geneva, March 20: World Sindhi Congress held a huge protest to voice their concerns over the construction of illegal canals along the Indus River during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council at Geneva, and draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Pakistan's Sindh.
B'desh: BNP blasts Yunus-led interim govt over crackdown on anti-rape protestors
Dhaka, March 17: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has slammed the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for recent attacks on student activists protesting against the rising incidents of rape in the country, according to local media reports.
Bangladesh: Students cut short protest against gender-based violence amid threats and intimidation
Dhaka, March 15: As many as eight student organisations - demanding removal of Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the Home Affairs Advisor in the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, for prevailing lawlessness in the country - called off their planned march in Dhaka on Saturday amid threats and intimidation, local media reported.
Baloch activists nominated for 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize for human rights activism
Balochistan, March 13: The Focus Asia Foundation (FAF) has put forward the nominations of Mama Qadeer Baloch, vice chief of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), and Nargis Baloch (Hooran) for the esteemed Nelson Mandela Prize 2025, as reported by Balochistan Post.
Lady Gaga reveals who would be her 'dream collaborator'
Los Angeles, March 9: Singer-actress Lady Gaga has shared that late Beatles star John Lennon would be her dream collaborator.
Farhan Akhtar unveils Maharashtra Cyber Cell Helpline, urges vigilance against cyberbullying, online abuse
Mumbai, March 8: Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar, known for his strong advocacy on social issues, teamed up with the Maharashtra Cyber Police on Friday to launch a helpline number dedicated to assisting victims of cyberbullying and online abuse.
Bhagirathi Devi, Munni Devi and Bhagwati Devi: a trailblazer in Bihar politics
Patna, March 8: Three women leaders in Bihar politics, who have made their mark with their hard work, struggle and strong leadership, emerged from the last strata of the society and have now become the voice of the downtrodden sections of people.
Siddaramaiah directs halting of operations at Baldota factory
Bengaluru, March 4: A delegation of protesters opposing the Baldota factory at Koppal district of the state met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday and submitted a request urging the government not to permit the factory's operation.
Angelina Jolie visits daughter Zahara in Alabama for speech about period poverty
Los Angeles, March 4: Hollywood star Angelina Jolie attended the mother-daughter brunch in Alabama, with her daughter Zahara to raise awareness for period poverty.
Deepening divide over South Korea's President Yoon's impeachment spreads to universities
Seoul, March 3: About two dozen students, alumni and others gathered at Ewha Womans University in Seoul last week, denouncing the National Assembly's impeachment of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol as "invalid," only to encounter another group of students holding an in-school rally calling for Yoon's ouster at the same time.
Medha Patkar's visit to area near Musi River sends police into tizzy
Hyderabad, March 3: Eminent environmental activist Medha Patkar's visit to a house in an area near the Musi River in Hyderabad sent the police into a tizzy on Monday.
Pressure mounts on Bangladesh Home Affairs Advisor to resign
Dhaka, Feb 24: Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the Home Affairs Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh, on Monday played down the worsening law and order situation in the country, claiming that only few "minor incidents" have taken place and the security situation remains "satisfactory".
Our job is to understand another human being...: Jane Fonda urges Hollywood to lead with empathy in emotional SAG Awards speech
Los Angeles, February 24: At the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night, acting legend Jane Fonda delivered a powerful speech after receiving the prestigious Life Achievement Award.
Baloch activists mark Tootak Operation anniversary, demand justice for 2011 atrocities
Balochistan, February 19: Baloch social media activists have united to remember February 18, 2011, when a military operation in Tootak, Balochistan, allegedly resulted in serious human rights abuses and fatalities.
Maha Kumbh: 300 sanitation workers create history with Guinness World Record
Prayagraj, Feb 14: In a groundbreaking achievement, 300 sanitation workers at the Maha Kumbh 2025 have made history by securing a Guinness World Record for the first-ever coordinated river cleaning effort.
Murder of activist: TN environmentalists to hold statewide protests against illegal mining
Chennai, Feb 10: The Federation of Environmental Activists of Tamil Nadu has announced a series of agitations across the state, demanding protection for green activists who raise their voices against illegal mining activities.
Doing good work for society makes one happy from within, he did not understand this: Anna Hazare takes jibe at Arvind Kejriwal
Ahmednagar, February 9: Social activist Anna Hazare, whose anti-corruption movement of 2011 became a catapult for the political career of Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday criticized the former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor for his lack of understanding about serving society.
Rights groups rally against China's planned 'mega embassy' in London
London, February 9: A large protest took place in London against China's planned "mega-embassy" at the former Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London.
Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan hosts annual ride to mark Tibetan struggle for freedom against Chinese suppression
Taipei, February 5: The Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan, in collaboration with various groups including the Tibet Youth Congress, Hong Kong Border City Youth, Taiwan Free Picture and Study Federation, and SFT Taiwan, hosted the "Cycling for a Free Tibet" campaign.
Salman Khan's ex-girlfriend Somy Ali wants to make a film on her own life
Mumbai, Jan 31: Former actress Somy Ali has recently expressed her desire to make a film based on her own life.
Madonna calls out Trump administration for slowly dismantling all the freedoms we have
Washington, January 29: Singer-songwriter Madonna has called out Donald Trump's administration for "dismantling all the freedoms we have been fighting for," reported Variety.