Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke defended peaceful protests as a democratic right, accusing the government of restricting freedoms through shutdowns and internet suspensions. He said the party remained committed to non-violence and urged citizens to hold elected representatives accountable
Protests by nursing officers at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences have entered a week, with nurses continuing peaceful demonstrations over unresolved demands related to service benefits, vacancies and pay parity, even as talks with management remain inconclusive.