Tag: activist
NHRC Takes Cognisance Of 'encounter' Of Hyderabad Rape Accused
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday took suo motu cognisance of the alleged 'encounter', based on media reports, of the four accused arrested by the police in the gang-rape and murder of a veterinarian in Hyderabad.....
From Climate Activist To 'Toolkit Editor', Who Is Disha Ravi?
Disha Ravi has been featured in publications across the world as a young activist voicing her strong opinions about the environmental crisis in India. However, the 21-year-old climate activist from Soladevanahalli area of Bengaluru was arrested by Delhi Police's Special Cell on Saturday for her alleged role in the infamous "toolkit" which, according to police, was behind the January 26 violence in the capital. ....
Questioning Disha Ravi Necessary For Info On Pro-Khalistani Group: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police Special Cell procured five-day custody of 21-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi from the court to identify Pro-Khalistani Group - Poetic Justice Foundation and its active members, and to recover the deleted WhatsApp Group. ....
Telangana Movement Activist K Chiranjeevi Passes Away
Dr. Kolluri Chiranjeevi, one of the first activists of separate Telangana movement, passed away at a private hospital here on Monday following a brief illness. He was 74. ....
Hindu Mahasabha Activists Held For Doing Puja In Taj Premises
Three Hindu Mahasabha activists, including a woman, were arrested while trying to offer prayers on Taj Mahal premises. ....
12 Arrested For Burying 150 Stray Dogs Alive In Karnataka
The Karnataka police have arrested 12 persons, including a gram panchayat secretary, in connection with the burying of 150 stray dogs alive at a village of Shivamogga district, sources said on Monday. ....
Poet-activist Sugathakumari Passes Away
Noted poet, writer and environmentalist Sugathakumari passed away here on Wednesday due to COVID-19 related complications. She was 86. ....
Toolkit Case: Activists Demand Immediate Release Of Disha Ravi
A group of prominent people, including artists, environmental and social activists on Friday held a virtual press conference, saying climate activist Disha Ravi must be released immediately. They also demanded withdrawal of all charges made against her. ....
Mamata Banerjee Holds Mega Roadshow With Women Activists To Counter BJP
A day after an all-women grand show in Siliguri, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday hit the road with a massive rally in the heart of Kolkata to observe International Women's Day. ....
Shiv Sena Activists Tear Down Adani Hoarding At Mumbai Airport
A group of slogan-shouting Shiv Sainiks vandalised and tore down a brand new hoarding erected by the Adani Airport Holding Ltd (AAHL) outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here on Monday afternoon. ....
