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ABVP activists staged a protest at the Telangana SBTET office, demanding promotion for diploma students allegedly detained due to technical glitches in results. The protest led to a scuffle with police, and several activists were detained.

BJP women leaders staged a protest near Rahul Gandhi’s residence after the defeat of the women’s quota constitutional amendment in Lok Sabha. They accused Opposition parties of blocking women’s empowerment, while police used water cannons to disperse the march

An autorickshaw driver climbed a cellphone tower in LB Nagar to protest an LPG shortage and long queues for fuel. Police and rescue teams responded quickly, while drivers across the city continue to face difficulties due to supply issues.

Members of BC, SC and ST JAC organisations staged a protest at the DGP office in Hyderabad demanding justice in the Kummera village incident in Nagarkurnool. Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah alleged police inaction and warned of a statewide agitation

Families in Hyderabad protested land acquisition for the Musi River Front Project, citing lack of consultation and consent. Authorities plan to acquire 19.10 acres in Rajendranagar, linking the project to Gandhi Sarovar, despite residents’ objections and tensions.

Swach Auto workers protested at Malkajgiri and LB Nagar offices, alleging GHMC collected garbage fees via property taxes, harming their income. Leaders announced a February 23 protest, while GHMC clarified that garbage fee collection is handled by private agencies.

Tension erupted in Baramati, Pune district, after a 21-year-old woman was allegedly abducted in Bhigwan, Indapur Taluka. Assailants reportedly sprayed chilli powder at her family before fleeing. Protests, highway blockade, and market shutdown followed as police launched a search

The over 10-day Khejri Bachao Andolan in Bikaner was called off after the Rajasthan government assured no Khejri tree would be felled until a special protection law is enacted, following talks with ministers and community leaders

Tension erupted in Yellareddy and Devarkonda municipalities as BRS leaders accused police of favouring Congress candidates during polling. Former MLA Jajula Surender staged a road protest and was later taken into custody. Minor confrontations were reported in multiple wards.

Hundreds of traders protested in Baghdad against new customs tariffs of up to 30%, citing rising costs and corruption. The fees have caused port backlogs and nationwide strikes, while Iraq’s Supreme Court is set to rule on a related lawsuit.

Over 200 contract and outsourcing healthcare workers staged a protest at ESIC Hospital, Nacharam, demanding release of salaries pending for five months. Workers blamed delays in fund release and lapses by outsourcing agencies for the crisis.

Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav vowed to continue the agitation for a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation despite police arrests and restrictions. He criticized the Congress government, citing heritage concerns, and announced a larger rally in early February to press the demand

Around 50 journalists protesting G.O. Ms. No. 252 on media accreditation rules in Hyderabad were briefly detained by police. TUWJ criticised the order for creating unequal benefits and demanded immediate amendments to ensure uniform treatment for all journalists.

Protesters in Jammu, led by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, set ablaze an effigy of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha demanding Hindu-only MBBS seat reservations at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute, blocking roads and causing traffic disruptions

Members of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi marched in Dhaka to protest an arson attack that destroyed decades of cultural archives. The group called the incident a threat to free expression and urged authorities to bring those responsible to justice.

SCCL trade unions staged a protest in Kothagudem against the Centre’s decision to replace 29 labour laws with four labour codes. Union leaders accused the government of undermining workers’ rights and announced black-badge protests and memoranda submissions across SCCL area

Members of the Telangana Medical and Sales Representatives Union protested at Karimnagar Collectorate against the Union government’s new labour codes. They demanded the restoration of old labour laws and revival of the Sales Promotion Employees Act (SPE Act) 1976 to protect workers’ rights.

Students protested in Parthipuram after TGRTC buses refused boarding due to overcrowding. Parents raised concerns over reduced free bus services on the Kurnool-Raichur route, affecting students, women farmers, and daily wage labourers. RTC urged to increase buses on the route.

The indefinite strike by private professional colleges in Telangana demanding fee reimbursement dues entered its fourth day, with 2,000 institutions remaining shut. FATHI has demanded Rs 5,000 crore be released immediately and warned of mass protests if dues remain unpaid

Angry residents of two Jangaon villages staged a symbolic protest by fixing Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy’s photo on a donkey, demanding completion of a collapsed bridge pending for two years. Police removed the photo and detained protesters