27 results for "Protests"
Bihar Government Transfers 18 IPS Officers in Major Reshuffle Following District Controversies
The Bihar government has ordered a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 18 senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including the superintendents of police for Siwan and Bhojpur.
Jharkhand Government Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam Following Weeks of Student Protests
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination and all recruitment tests managed by a private agency since 2014, following extensive protests by job aspirants in Ranchi.
Parliament Monsoon Session Concludes Amid Protests and Adjournment Sine Die
The Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded as both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die following weeks of intense political friction, repeated disruptions, and multiple key legislative clearances.
Statewide Karnataka Bandh Called Over Cauvery Water Dispute: What Stays Open and Closed
Pro-Kannada organizations have called a statewide Karnataka bandh to protest against the Cauvery water sharing directives, causing transport delays and partial business closures across Bengaluru and border regions.
Jharkhand Exam Protests: State Cancels Key Tests After Long Student Agitation
The Jharkhand government has agreed to cancel multiple public service examinations following intense protests and hunger strikes by job aspirants in Ranchi demanding complete transparency.
United Nations Demands Impartial Inquiry Into Protest Deaths in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
The United Nations leadership has called for a prompt and impartial investigation into the deaths of demonstrators and security personnel during civil unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Jharkhand Exam Protests Intensify: Students Demand CBI Probe and Fair Recruitment
Student protests in Ranchi have intensified as job aspirants demand a CBI investigation into alleged paper leaks and irregularities in recent JPSC and JSSC examinations.
Supreme Court Rules States Free to Withdraw FIRs Against Student Protesters in NEET Agitations
The Supreme Court has clarified that state governments and Delhi can legally withdraw FIRs filed against students during NEET protests, limiting "criminal antecedents" strictly to heinous crimes.
Parliament Monsoon Session Faces Disruptions and Adjournments
The ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament has witnessed continuous disruptions and adjournments as opposition parties and the government clash over crucial national controversies.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Increase Supreme Court Judges Strength to 38
The Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, increasing the sanctioned strength of judges from 34 to 38. The legislative change aims to address the rising volume of pending cases and improve the overall efficiency of the apex court.
Delhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Sexual Harassment Case
A Delhi court has officially acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the high-profile sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers. The verdict brings closure to a legal battle that sparked major protests across the country.
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid Nationwide Student Protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following widespread youth demonstrations and intense anger over recurring examination paper leaks.