News for 'indefinite fast'

IndiGo stock may face more downgrades due to Middle East crisis

IndiGo stock may face more downgrades due to Middle East crisis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

IndiGo operator InterGlobe Aviation had a mildly encouraging third quarter in financial year 2026 (Q3FY26).

SC orders medical aid for fasting farmer leader

SC orders medical aid for fasting farmer leader

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered immediate medical aid for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast at the Punjab-Haryana border. The court also urged farmers to adopt the Gandhian way of protesting and to ensure that Dallewal's life is saved. The court has formed a high-powered committee to make recommendations to the stakeholders regarding the farmers' grievances.

Bengal: 3rd medic on fast rushed to hospital

Bengal: 3rd medic on fast rushed to hospital

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Another junior doctor, who was observing a fast-unto-death in protest over the rape and murder of a woman medic at RG Kar Medical College was rushed to a hospital on Saturday evening after his health condition deteriorated, an official said.

Manoj Jarange Patil Begins Fast In Mumbai

Manoj Jarange Patil Begins Fast In Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has begun his indefinite hunger strike at the Azad Maidan demanding reservation for the Maratha community.

Delhi water crisis: Atishi to fast indefinitely if...

Delhi water crisis: Atishi to fast indefinitely if...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Wednesday said that she has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the water crisis in the national capital and threatened to go on an indefinite strike from June 21 if the issue is not resolved within a couple of days.

Don't test our patience: Jarange warns govt on Maratha quota

Don't test our patience: Jarange warns govt on Maratha quota

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

'We are only demanding that we get our rightful share of quota based on the eligibility under the Kunbi category'

RIL's telecom, retail and new biz could mitigate impact of West Asia crisis

RIL's telecom, retail and new biz could mitigate impact of West Asia crisis

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Iran conflict led to a sharp correction in Reliance Industries Ltd's (RIL's) share price, which has been partially reversed by a rebound.

So-called farmer leaders want to.....: SC slams Punjab over Dallewal fast

So-called farmer leaders want to.....: SC slams Punjab over Dallewal fast

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab government for making irresponsible statements regarding farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's indefinite fast and questioned the intentions of some farmer leaders. The court emphasized that it never directed Dallewal to break his fast but expressed concern for his health and urged medical aid. The bench expressed frustration over the government's attempts to create an impression that they were persuading Dallewal to end his fast, despite the court's directives to provide medical aid.

Bombay HC Order: Will Jarange Patil Vacate Mumbai?

Bombay HC Order: Will Jarange Patil Vacate Mumbai?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'Given that his health is failing him, the government might, in a day or two, admit him to hospital.'

Mamata Banerjee to Hold Dharna Against Electoral Roll Deletions

Mamata Banerjee to Hold Dharna Against Electoral Roll Deletions

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to hold a dharna in Kolkata against alleged arbitrary deletions in the state's electoral rolls, marking a return to her roots as a street fighter and signalling a key political battle ahead of Assembly elections.

Fasting Maratha quota activist Jarange refuses health check-up

Fasting Maratha quota activist Jarange refuses health check-up

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Activist Manoj Jarange, who has been sitting on an indefinite fast in Maharashtra's Jalna district over the demand for reservation to the Maratha community, has refused to get a health check-up done.

Anna draws huge crowds once again; joins indefinite fast

Anna draws huge crowds once again; joins indefinite fast

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

As thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar to support Team Anna's fight for the Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazre joined other fasting members, while Arvind Kejriwal released his book titled Swaraj. Priyanka reports.

Bombay HC tells Jarange no protest without permission

Bombay HC tells Jarange no protest without permission

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court ruled that Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange must obtain prior permission from authorities to hold a protest, citing concerns about law and order, especially during the Ganesh festival.

SC praises protesting farmer leader as he breaks fast

SC praises protesting farmer leader as he breaks fast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on an indefinite hunger strike in support of various demands, has broken his fast after the Punjab government intervened and dispersed protesting farmers at Khanauri and Shambhu borders. The Supreme Court lauded Dallewal's efforts and acknowledged the government's action, while also asking for a status report on the situation. Contempt proceedings against the Punjab chief secretary and Director General of Police for not complying with the court's order of providing medical aid to Dallewal were dropped.

Atishi faces protests as her fast enters second day

Atishi faces protests as her fast enters second day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

A group of protesters on Saturday raised slogans and waved placards at the venue of Delhi Water Minister Atishi's indefinite hunger strike against the water crisis in the city, with the Aam Aadmi Party alleging the Bharatiya Janata Party caused the disruption.

We have won: Jarange after govt accepts his demands

We have won: Jarange after govt accepts his demands

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange announced victory after the Maharashtra government's cabinet sub-committee on Maratha quota accepted most of his demands, including giving Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas, on the fifth day of his indefinite fast.

Bathing, cooking: Maratha protesters turn SoBo into campsite

Bathing, cooking: Maratha protesters turn SoBo into campsite

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Thousands of Maratha community members have turned the area surrounding Azad Maidan in Mumbai into a camp during their agitation for quota, disrupting traffic and daily life.

Farmer leader Dallewal 'critical' as fast enters 27th day

Farmer leader Dallewal 'critical' as fast enters 27th day

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health has become critical after 27 days of a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border protest site. Doctors attending to him have warned that he is at risk of cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure. Dallewal, 70, began his hunger strike on November 26 to pressure the Centre to accept the agitating farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP on crops. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have issued a statement saying that Dallewal's immunity has become very weak due to the continuous hunger strike, putting him at risk of infection. Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi met Dallewal at the protest site on Saturday evening and conveyed the concerns expressed by senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding his health and well-being. The statement also said that candle marches will be taken out across the country on December 24 in support of Dallewal's hunger strike. On December 26, when Dallewal's fast will complete one month, symbolic hunger strikes will be held at tehsil and district levels.

Punjab DGP, MHA director meet fasting farmer leader Dallewal

Punjab DGP, MHA director meet fasting farmer leader Dallewal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The Punjab Police chief, Gaurav Yadav, and a senior officer from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mayank Mishra, visited fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana. They enquired about his health and heard his demands. Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death since November 26 to press the Centre to accept the agitating farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. The visit came after the Supreme Court directed the Centre and Punjab government representatives to meet Dallewal and provide him medical help.

Jarange to stop drinking water as fast enters 4th day

Jarange to stop drinking water as fast enters 4th day

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange vows to intensify his hunger strike for Maratha reservation under OBC, while the Maharashtra government seeks legal opinion on the issue.

Dallewal's fast: SC holds rare hearing, gives ultimatum to Punjab govt

Dallewal's fast: SC holds rare hearing, gives ultimatum to Punjab govt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Saturday gave the Punjab government time till December 31 to persuade farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month, to shift to hospital.

Jarange issues fresh warning to govt as he gets one more day to protest

Jarange issues fresh warning to govt as he gets one more day to protest

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange has criticized the Maharashtra government for extending the permission for his hunger strike for Maratha reservation by only one day. He warned that Marathas from across the state will come to Mumbai if their quota demand is not met quickly, threatening to escalate the protest and stop taking water in the next two days.

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Wangchuk, who has been camping at Ladakh Bhawan in the national capital, is yet to be approached by a central government representative, a group member said.

'Vacate Azad Maidan': Mumbai police notice to Jarange

'Vacate Azad Maidan': Mumbai police notice to Jarange

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Jarange's hunger strike at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai over the demand for Maratha quota entered the fifth day on Tuesday.

RG Kar case: Junior medics continue fast-unto-death

RG Kar case: Junior medics continue fast-unto-death

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal continued their fast-unto-death for the third consecutive day on Monday, demanding justice for the rape and murder of a woman medic of the RG Kar hospital and workplace safety even as the state government remained silent to address their issues.

Water crisis: Delhi ministers' urgent appeal to Modi

Water crisis: Delhi ministers' urgent appeal to Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Delhi cabinet ministers have written a letter to Prime Narendra Modi and urged him to resolve the water crisis in the national capital on a priority basis, Environment minister Gopal Rai said on Monday.

Jarange calls off fast, to march on Mumbai if Maratha quota not given in 2 months

Jarange calls off fast, to march on Mumbai if Maratha quota not given in 2 months

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday ended his nine-day-old indefinite fast, but warned of a bigger agitation if no action was taken in two months on giving reservation benefits to the community.

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood to Delhi

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

He claimed the people of Delhi were facing "injustice and humiliation" since independence because the government elected by them lacked power to work for them.

Farmer leader Dallewal ends 130-day hunger strike, says stir to continue

Farmer leader Dallewal ends 130-day hunger strike, says stir to continue

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has ended his hunger strike which he began on November 26, 2022, to press for various demands of agitating farmers including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The announcement came after appeals from Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu. Dallewal said he would continue to fight for the MSP guarantee and other demands.

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The letter said the high-powered committee of the ministry, which was holding talks with representatives from Ladakh, will meet them next on December 3.

Fasting Jarange takes IV fluids as minister intervenes

Fasting Jarange takes IV fluids as minister intervenes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Activist Manoj Jarange, whose indefinite fast over Maratha reservation entered the fifth day on Wednesday, started taking intravenous fluids after a Maharashtra minister assured to resolve the issue.

Jarange reaches Pune, says 'right time for Fadnavis to...'

Jarange reaches Pune, says 'right time for Fadnavis to...'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange, advocating for Maratha reservation, reached Shivneri Fort with supporters en route to Mumbai for a fresh agitation. He demands a 10% quota for Marathas under the OBC category and has been granted permission to protest peacefully in Mumbai.

Jarange on way to Mumbai, agrees to meet govt delegation

Jarange on way to Mumbai, agrees to meet govt delegation

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Maratha quota movement leader Manoj Jarange is heading to Mumbai to launch a fresh hunger strike, demanding reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC category. He has agreed to meet a government delegation near Pune en route.

Will Barkya In Beed Get Maratha Quotas?

Will Barkya In Beed Get Maratha Quotas?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'Life in India is better only for those who have reservations.'

Jarange suspends fast on Maratha quota, demands action in one-month

Jarange suspends fast on Maratha quota, demands action in one-month

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

He made the announcement after Maharashtra minister and member of Maratha quota sub-committee Shambhuraj Desai, Shiv Sena MP Sandipan Bhumre met him at his native Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district and discussed the issue.

Mahua, Pratima, Sagarika Meet Atishi

Mahua, Pratima, Sagarika Meet Atishi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'The water scarcity being faced by 30 lakh people of Delhi is only because of the BJP.'

Wangchuk awaits word on meeting with country's top leadership

Wangchuk awaits word on meeting with country's top leadership

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said he and his supporters will stay put at the Ladakh Bhawan till the authorities tell them when they will be able to meet the country's top leadership.

Video calls to Jarange, CCTV: How Mumbai police handled Maratha protest

Video calls to Jarange, CCTV: How Mumbai police handled Maratha protest

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

In the last five days, there were instances in which various groups of protesters agitated in front of the Mantralaya (secretariat), Bombay Stock Exchange, were seen roaming along the Marine Drive, Jehangir Art Gallery, Giragon Chowpatty and Gateway of India, but police controlled the crowd and were seen requesting them to take precautions.

Fasting farmer leader advised hospitalisation

Fasting farmer leader advised hospitalisation

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a 70-year-old Punjab farmer leader, is on his 21st day of a hunger strike demanding the Indian government address farmers' concerns, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. His health has deteriorated, and doctors have recommended immediate hospitalization. However, Dallewal, a cancer patient, has refused medical treatment.

Jarange begins fresh hunger strike for Maratha quota

Jarange begins fresh hunger strike for Maratha quota

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday launched a fresh indefinite hunger strike in Maharashtra's Jalna district, demanding implementation of the draft notification that recognises Kunbis as blood relatives of the Maratha community members.