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Speaking to ANI, Hazare said, 'On Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, I will start a protest in my village, Ralegon Siddhi, for the delay in implementing the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, which is a very capable means to fight corruption. (Photo: ANI)

Anna Hazare to go on hunger strike to protest against delay in appointing Lokpal

Hazare said that his hunger strike in New Delhi in 2011 had pressurised the then government, leading to passing of the Lokpal Act in 2013.

30 Jul 2018 8:51 AM

Medicos refuse to end stir despite request

Students insist on written assurance from administration to end strike.

23 Jul 2018 1:34 AM

While Satyendar Jain went on indefinite fast at the L-G's office last Tuesday, Sisodia had been on a hunger strike since Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Recovering fast, will try to resume work today: Delhi dy CM Manish Sisodia

Sisodia was rushed to LNJP Hospital around 3 pm on Monday after the ketone level in his urine rose sharply and his sugar level slumped.

19 Jun 2018 11:11 AM

Doctors doing normal Health Check up of SatyendarJain at LG House as he is on Anshan since Tuesday morning. (Photo: Twitter | @ArvindKejriwal )

Delhi minister Satyendra Jain begins hunger strike, others ‘wait’ to meet L-G

The AAP govt's demands include direction to IAS officers to end their 'strike', action against those who have struck work for 'four months'.

12 Jun 2018 5:34 PM

Swati Maliwal was on the hunger strike for the last 10 days at Rajghat in New Delhi. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Swati Maliwal ends fast; terms ordinance a 'historic' victory

DCW chief had been demanding death penalty for rape of minors and setting up of fast-track courts to try rape cases and other demands.

22 Apr 2018 4:39 PM

Balakrishna, who is also the brother-in-law of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu was talking at an event organised by the CM on Friday. (Photo: File)

Modi a cheat, traitor: TDP MLA warns of war; BJP files complaint

The TDP had recently walked out of the BJP-led NDA after the Centre rejected its demand for special status for AP.

21 Apr 2018 8:08 PM

The protest began on Sunday, two days after an Indian national in his thirties, who has not been publicly identified, was found hanging in a shower stall at the centre in Ibaraki, northeast of Tokyo. (Representational image)

Japanese immigration detainees launch hunger strike over Indian’s death

The man was reportedly depressed about how long it was taking for his status to be adjudicated by authorities.

17 Apr 2018 2:15 PM

Andhra Pradesh politicians have been protesting demanding Special Category Status (SCS) for Andhra Pradesh, which was promised by the Centre during the bifurcation of the state in 2014. (Photo: File)

Andhra special status: Chandrababu Naidu to fast on his birthday, April 20

Chandrababu Naidu announced that he will sit on a one-day hunger strike on April 20 against the Centre's non-cooperation of the state.

14 Apr 2018 5:30 PM

The decision to protest was taken after TDP MPs held meeting at YS Chowdary's residence to decide the future course of action. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Andhra special status: TDP MPs detained while trying to protest near PM’s residence

Meanwhile, YSRCP leaders continue their indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi for third day over the issue.

08 Apr 2018 2:50 PM

The AIADMK government earlier on Tuesday decided to move a contempt petition on March 31. (Photo: PTI/File)

CMB row: TN knocks LS door for 17 days; AIADMK to fast on Apr 2

Chief Minister K Palanisamy on Friday said that the state government will pursue legally for the formation of CMB.

30 Mar 2018 2:45 PM

Eknath Khadse threatens to go on hunger strike

Mr Khadse asserted that his hunger strike was not against the government but to solve citizens’ issues.

11 Feb 2018 5:06 AM

The doctors also said that the institute will be “solely responsible” if any of the residents get cross infected in the process of delivering their duties while on hunger strike.

Pay commission: AIIMS doctors on hunger strike

The doctors said they will not hamper the facilities for patients and will continue working, but without consuming food.

27 Oct 2017 5:47 AM

Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

MP: Activist Medha Patkar breaks 17-day long fast in Dhar jail

Patkar was arrested on Wednesday while on her way to Dhar after being discharged from Indore's Bombay Hospital.

13 Aug 2017 11:44 AM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Madhya Pradesh CM refutes Medha Patkar's arrest reports

CM Chouhan apprised that they all have been admitted to the hospital on the advice of doctors.

08 Aug 2017 8:15 AM

File photo of Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar during her indefinite fast on August 2. (Photo: PTI)

Narmada dam protest: Police take Medha Patkar, others to hospital in MP

They had launched fast on July 27, demanding proper rehabilitation and resettlement of those affected by Sardar Sarovar Project.

07 Aug 2017 9:10 PM

People's support is my strength: Medha Patkar's hunger strike enters Day 11

On Friday, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had requested Patkar to end the fast.

06 Aug 2017 7:15 PM

DU seeks explanation over exam paper error

In a letter sent to the Buddhist department, the dean of the exam department has asked for the reason behind this error.

13 Jul 2017 4:13 AM

Fearing harassment, a group of female students of a government high school in Haryana's Rewari have been sitting on a hunger strike for five consecutive days, demanding upgradation of their school. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

After protest by Rewari school girls, Haryana govt decides to upgrade school

Talking to media, Haryana Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma said that a principal has been appointed who will take care of admissions.

17 May 2017 2:01 PM

Sacked Delhi minister Kapil Mishra (Photo: PTI)

End of ‘Satyagraha’: Kapil Mishra break fast, discharged from hospital

Earlier, the former Delhi minister termed his fast as "satyagraha" against Kejriwal.

15 May 2017 9:34 PM

Kapil Mishra fainted after his press conference on revelations on AAP’s finances, being taken to the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Kapil Mishra stable, mildly dehydrated: Doctors

His condition was being monitored, and he could be shifted to the RML's nursing home, the doctor said.

14 May 2017 2:54 PM

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