UP excise arrests activist Harjeet Singh after ED finds excess liquor & probes Rs 6 crore foreign funds for alleged narrative-building. Details on the FEMA case and Pakistan visits inside.
Jessica Plichta was arrested in Michigan moments after a TV interview condemning the US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Police cited obstruction, sparking backlash.
Activist investing surged to a record 255 campaigns globally in 2025, driven by market dips and a pro-M&A climate. Barclays predicts a continued rush for deals ahead of US midterm elections.
RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar alleges Ajit Pawar's NCP office in Pune is in an unauthorised building on charitable trust land. Read the full investigation details here.
A disability rights activist has complained that Ghaziabad's collectorate remains inaccessible nine years after the RPDA, 2016, denying dignified access to governance for 1.4 lakh people. Read the full story.
Former swim star Riley Gaines now has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Discover how media deals, podcasts, and advocacy built her fortune post-athletics.
Bapod police filed an FIR against an unidentified driver for running over a sleeping stray dog on Ajwa Road. Animal activist Nirav Sheth's complaint led to a police search. Read about the incident and legal action.
An RTI activist and three journalists have approached the Punjab & Haryana High Court seeking to quash an FIR filed against them for questioning the use of the Punjab CM's official helicopter. They claim it's a free speech issue. Read more.
Animal rights activists in Lucknow protested the Supreme Court's interim order on removing dogs from public spaces. They demand strengthening of Animal Birth Control Rules and call the directive unscientific. Read more.
Activist investor campaigns rose nearly 5% to a record 255 in 2025, with Elliott leading 18 attacks. A record 32 CEOs resigned within a year of pressure. Read the full analysis.
Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore appeared at Lucknow police station over FIRs. She argues criticising the Prime Minister should not lead to criminal cases. Read her full statement.
Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore's unexpected night visit to Hazratganj police station to record her statement in an FIR case drew media and senior officials. Read the full details.
Delhi-based poet Abhisha Gulati uses behavioural science and verse to combat patriarchy. Discover her journey from childhood questions to gender activism. Read her powerful story.
Six police personnel were injured in a mob attack in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali while arresting a TMC activist. Read the full details and political reactions here.
Harman Singh Kapoor, a Sikh activist critical of Khalistani extremism, reports multiple attacks on his London home within an hour. Police allegedly failed to respond promptly. Read the full story.
The death of Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria, at a San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day raises new questions. Explore the latest details and the deepening mystery.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani writes a personal note to activist Umar Khalid, handed to his parents. The act renews international scrutiny on Khalid's detention in the 2020 Delhi riots case. Read the full story.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams pens a personal note to incarcerated activist Umar Khalid, expressing solidarity. Read the full story of this international gesture of support.
New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani sends a solidarity note to incarcerated scholar-activist Umar Khalid, highlighting global concern over his detention. Read the full story.
BJP and SAD leaders accuse Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of stifling democracy after FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and others. Read the full story.
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns FIRs against RTI activist & journalists questioning CM's helicopter use. He warns of authoritarian tactics. Read more.
Ludhiana Cyber Police file FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and 9 others for social media posts questioning the use of CM Bhagwant Mann's chopper during his Japan visit. Activists call it an attempt to stifle dissent.
Sahana, a transgender woman from Karnataka, is transforming lives by leading a livestock farming collective, providing sustainable income and dignity to her marginalized community. Discover her inspiring journey.
Discover how activist Arundathi is transforming lives in rural Karnataka by pairing livestock farming with legal identity for the transgender community. A story of resilience and impact.
Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's release to the UK ignites a firestorm over past online posts, citizenship vetting, and the complex legacy of Arab Spring icons. Read the full story.
Despite clear legal provisions, individuals rescuing accident victims in Amritsar receive no official recognition. Activists demand action to honor these lifesavers and encourage public help.
Mavelikkara court acquits 19 Campus Front activists in the 2012 murder of ABVP's Vishal Kumar, citing insufficient evidence. Prosecution plans High Court appeal.
Madras High Court directs state and central governments to respond in 8 weeks to a plea demanding a comprehensive fitness audit of all public and private buses in Tamil Nadu to curb fatal accidents.
RTI activist Bhimappa Gadad condemns Karnataka govt for providing homes to victims from Kerala while ignoring homeless flood victims in Belagavi. He plans to challenge the policy in High Court.
A Kerala court has acquitted all 20 accused in the 2011 murder of ABVP activist Nandu. The verdict cites lack of evidence after a 13-year legal battle.