Punjab's computer teachers announce a black flag protest against CM Bhagwant Mann on Republic Day in Jalandhar, demanding regularisation and better pay. Read their full list of grievances.
A dramatic protest at the Iranian Embassy in London saw a man scale the building, tear down the regime's flag, and hoist the pre-1979 Shah-era symbol. Read the full story of this bold act of defiance.
Ahmedabad and its Japanese sister city Hamamatsu celebrate shared kite culture with 'Patang-o-dori' exhibition. Event part of 50-year India-Japan friendship fest. Read more.
Maharashtra teachers and school staff deployed on election duty work 30-35 hours straight, demanding a sanctioned paid rest day. The association cites exhaustion and late-night travel as major concerns.
Hisar Bar Association prepares a grand welcome for CJI Justice Surya Kant on Jan 9. Over 50 judges to attend this historic event at Hisar Court Complex. Read more.
Nearly 1 lakh Karnataka government school teachers protested, demanding TET exemption & Old Pension Scheme restoration. Details on their demands and state government's response inside.
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
Tamil Nadu government implements 'no work, no pay' policy, cutting salaries of secondary grade teachers protesting for 'equal pay'. Details on the state's decision and its impact.
Punjab's directive for teachers to conduct a dog census sparks outrage. Critics slam the move as illogical, questioning priorities and teacher workload. Read more.
Tamil Nadu government implements 'no work, no pay' for striking secondary grade teachers, citing student learning deterioration. Salary cuts effective from January 5.
A Texas teachers' union files lawsuit against state education agency, alleging retaliation for educators' social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination. The case raises critical free speech questions.
Over 1,400 Anganwadi workers & helpers protested in Trichy & Madurai, demanding government employee status, retirement gratuity & pension. Police detained protesters after road blockades.
Left-aligned university teachers' associations in Kolkata reject a state pension plan offering only 75% provisional payout. They call it an attack on university autonomy and question the fate of the remaining 25%. Read the full story.
Bombay High Court halts MCA's January 6 apex council election, questioning the 'hot haste' addition of 400 new voter-members including Rohit Pawar's family. Read the full details.
Tobacco growers in Karnataka protest against the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill-2025, citing a massive tax hike that threatens their survival. They demand a rollback to protect farmer livelihoods.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election arrangements face backlash as teachers report duplicate appointments and illogical orders. Demands for action grow. Read the full story.
BCY Party chief Bode Ramachandra Yadav demands Bharat Ratna for Savitribai Phule, criticises AP & Telangana govts for inaction. Read about the nationwide campaign.
A Supreme Court order on stray dog safety leads to confusion, teacher suspensions, and protests in Delhi and Mumbai. Learn how a viral rumor about dog counting escalated the issue.
A year after MP govt & CBSE orders, private schools still flout NCERT textbook mandate. Parents cite financial strain, demand strict enforcement. Read the full report.
Mumbai teachers protest an order to appoint them as nodal officers for stray dogs. The education department clarifies it's a misinterpretation. Read the full story.
The Joint Action Committee in Punjab has initiated a massive statewide protest against the state government's proposed power reforms, demanding the withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2024. Learn about the demands and impact.
Newly elected KBA President Raghavendra Bangarappa prioritizes resolving the long-standing conflict with the Badminton Association of India to ensure Karnataka's smooth participation in national events.
Mumbai teachers push back against directive making them nodal officers for stray dog control in schools. Unions call it an affront to educators' dignity. Read the full story.
A violent protest against a coal mining project in Chhattisgarh's Tamnar saw a woman constable's clothes torn. Two individuals arrested following the December 27 incident. Read the full report.
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
Teachers in Gurgaon, Noida protest govt orders making them nodal officers for stray dog management in schools. They cite excessive non-academic duties affecting teaching. Officials cite Supreme Court orders for student safety.
Teachers in Gurgaon, Noida protest Supreme Court-mandated stray dog management duties, citing excessive non-academic workload. Education officials defend the move, prioritizing student safety.
Chandigarh Teachers' Association supports the education department's move to online remedial classes, citing student safety during severe cold. Read their full statement and the reasons behind this decision.
Academic activities in Punjab schools face disruption as teachers are deployed for election duties. Learn about the impact on students and the demands for a permanent solution.
Teacher associations in Moga reject Rs 10 lakh compensation for a couple who died on election duty, demanding Rs 2 crore each and job assurances for their children. Candle marches continue.