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Anna Hazare health update: Activist recovering, advised hospital stay for two more days, says aide

Social activist Anna Hazare is recovering from a renal infection in Mumbai. He was admitted to Bombay Hospital on Monday night for treatment. Doctors have advised him to rest and remain hospitalized for two more days. His health is improving, and he is taking proper meals as advised. Chief Minister…

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India's 80th Independence Day: A look at protests in its 79-year journey till 'cockroaches' hit the streets

India's post-independence history showcases persistent dissent and public mobilization. Students, farmers, and citizens have repeatedly challenged governments through protests. These movements have influenced policies on caste, environment, and governance.

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke will contest polls on Bhim Army ticket in future: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey predicted Abhijeet Dipke will contest elections on a Bhim Army ticket. He stated that mass movements often produce political leaders and Dipke could be one. Thousands joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march demanding the Education Minister's resignation. Dubey claimed the movement's supporters are also linked to…

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Why Rahul Backed Students But Not The Protest

Politics is not only about supporting a cause. It is also about deciding how and when to stand with it. That is why two actions that seem similar can carry very different political meanings. While Rahul Gandhi has strongly spoken for students affected by paper leaks, he has not physically…

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From Anna Hazare-led Lokpal agitation to Nirbhaya, CAA to CJP: Protests that rocked Delhi

CJP supporters marched towards Parliament, echoing past Delhi protests. Thousands of farmers marched towards central Delhi during their tractor rally. The Anna Hazare movement saw large public mobilizations and a hunger strike. Nirbhaya protests and anti-CAA demonstrations also drew significant crowds. Wrestlers attempted a march to Parliament, highlighting recurring protest…

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'They are using Sonam Wangchuk': Woman who threw ink at Abhijeet Dipke alleges she was assaulted by "goons"

Being a self-described men's rights activist, Trehan said she has no political affiliation and alleged that the protest at Jantar Mantar had nothing to do with the NEET controversy but had a "political agenda", accusing the demonstration of using activist Sonam Wangchuk.

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Explained: Can the government force-feed a hunger striker? What Indian law says

Climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk was forcefully removed from Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site by Delhi Police on Saturday, July 18, and shifted to a government hospital after 21 days of indefinite hunger strike. Police said the decision was based on medical advice and a Delhi High Court order…

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Anna Hazare welcomes Maharashtra RTI rules stay, seeks permanent withdrawal

Social activist Anna Hazare has welcomed the Maharashtra government's decision to halt the implementation of new RTI rules, but is demanding their permanent withdrawal. He has postponed his planned July 5th fast in response to the suspension. Hazare emphasized that the proposed changes, including higher fees and single-subject applications, would…

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Maharashtra puts new RTI Rules on hold after Hazare's agitation threat

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked the Chief Commissioner of RTI stay on the new Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026, following widespread opposition. The proposed changes, including increased fees and mandatory identity proof, were criticized by activist Anna Hazare for diluting the RTI Act's spirit. Hazare had threatened a…

The Economic Times

From doomscrolling to dissent: Story of Gen Z’s uprising in Nepal

Nepal is in the grip of what is being described as a Gen Z uprising, where young people have thrown out a regime of corrupt politicians. On Indian social media, a predictable lament followed: Why does Gen Z in India never protest against corruption?

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Middle-class rage, TRPs: Why legacy media is sliding off the govt’s ‘godi’

India’s middle class is a bit like me. When unhappy we both simmer for a while, get more and more resentful and then explode suddenly. Once our rage is out in the open, we start looking for random reasons to fuel our fury.This is precisely what we are seeing with…

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Arvind Kejriwal | The prophet of probity

The Hindu profiles on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate

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‘Gangs run from jail, not govts’: BJP leaders slam AAP over protest against Kejriwal’s arrest

Delhi BJP criticizes AAP for protesting Kejriwal's arrest in corruption case, claiming party has lost moral grounds.

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Morning Digest | Russia says 60 dead in concert attack in Moscow, Islamic State claims responsibility; Maldives Prez seeks debt relief from India amid strained ties, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 23, 2024.

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Result of his own actions: Anna Hazare on Kejriwal’s arrest

Social activist Anna Hazare said that he had cautioned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently arrested in the excise policy case, to refrain from involvement in such policy matters

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Anna Hazare: Arvind Kejriwal got arrested because of his own 'karma'

Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy case on Thursday night. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha hits out at Arvind Kejriwal after arrest, says ‘karma hits back’

Sharmishta Mukherjee accuses Arvind Kejriwal and Anna Hazare group of baseless allegations against Sheila Dixit.

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Delhi excise policy | ‘You’ve sunk in the addiction of power,’ Anna Hazare writes to Kejriwal

Anna Hazare slams Delhi government’s new excise policy

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Enact Lokayukta law or step down from power: Anna Hazare tells Maharashtra govt

PUNE: Social activist Anna Hazare has warned of agitation for the Lokayukta Act and said the Maharashtra government should resign if it fails to enact the anti-corruption legislation.

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Four probes found no corruption in sugar mills’ sale: Ajit Pawar tells Maharashtra Assembly

BJP MLA raises charges levelled by social worker Anna Hazare

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Anna Hazare speaking language of BJP, air has fizzled out of his andolans, says Shiv Sena

MUMBAI: Taking a dig at social activist Anna Hazare for threatening a hunger strike against the Maharashtra government's decision permitting sale of wine in supermarkets and grocery shops, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday said Anna was speaking the language of the BJP and that the air had fizzled out of…

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Anna Hazare puts off fast over wine sale

Move follows MVA govt. assurance that people’s views will be considered

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Anna Hazare warns of indefinite strike to oppose Maharashtra’s wine policy

He had written to CM Uddhav on Feb. 3

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Anna Hazare to go on indefinite hunger strike from Feb 14 to protest Maharashtra govt's wine policy

PUNE: Social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday said he will go on an indefinite hunger strike from February 14 to protest the Maharashtra government's policy permitting sale of wine at supermarkets and grocery shops. The activist has written in another "reminder" letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray over the issue.

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Anna Hazare announces hunger strike against Maharashtra's liberalized excise policy

Anne Hazare said that he has already sent two 'reminder letters' to the Chief Minister over the issue but no reply has been received yet. Full story

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