A young Iranian woman stripped to her underwear at a university in an apparent protest against the country’s strict hijab law, sparking debate and raising concerns about the mental health of the woman. While authorities claim she was suffering from mental distress, social media users widely interpreted the act as a deliberate challenge to the mandatory hijab rules.
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk has commenced a hunger strike after being denied permission to hold a protest in Delhi. The activists are demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, a move they believe will safeguard the region’s autonomy and cultural identity.
Junior doctors in West Bengal have begun a hunger strike, demanding justice for their colleague who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital. Their demands have not been met by the state government, leading to the escalation of their protest. The doctors are concerned about the safety of medical professionals and fear that similar tragedies may occur in the future.
Junior doctors in West Bengal are protesting the brutal murder and rape of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. They claim police assaulted them during a peaceful rally, demanding justice for their deceased colleague. The doctors have issued a 24-hour ultimatum for their demands to be met, threatening an indefinite hunger strike if they are not addressed.
Lawyers at the Supreme Court have protested against the canteen’s decision to serve only vegetarian food during the Navratri festival. They argue that this is unprecedented and sets a bad precedent, potentially leading to other impositions on their dietary choices.
A 21-year-old engineering student in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly recording videos of women in the college washroom and circulating them online. The incident sparked protests at the campus, with students demanding stricter safety measures. This marks the second voyeurism incident at a Bengaluru college in recent months, raising concerns about safety and security.
Junior doctors in West Bengal, who have called off their 41-day sit-in, will march to the CBI office on Friday demanding justice for the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital. The doctors have partially resumed duties, but will continue to fight for their demands, including improved safety and security for medical professionals.
Junior doctors in West Bengal are continuing their protest, demanding security in hospitals, improvements to the healthcare system, and the resignation of the state Health Secretary. The doctors have requested a meeting with the Chief Secretary and are waiting for a response. The state government, meanwhile, has transferred the Kolkata Police Commissioner and appealed to the doctors to return to work.
The INDIA alliance, a coalition of opposition parties, has called for a bandh in Puducherry to protest against the recent power tariff hike. In response to the protests, classes for students in grades 1 to 8 will be suspended on Wednesday in all government and private schools in the region. However, classes for grades 9 to 12 will continue as usual.
In a bid to resolve the ongoing impasse at RG Kar Medical College, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has invited junior doctors to her residence for a meeting on Saturday evening. This follows a day of escalating tensions, with the doctors expressing their willingness to negotiate with the CM and demanding transparency in the investigation into the alleged assault on a doctor.
