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Navodita Kumari
Coverage of Navodita Kumari in the Nexus archive.
- Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days taken to hospital
An Indian activist on a 20-day hunger strike protesting the country's examination system was forcibly taken to hospital by police. The incident has sparked widespread attention and renewed debate over education reforms and the handling of public protests.
- Extreme heatwaves: Indians struggle and suffer from water shortages
India faces extreme heatwaves with 98 of the world's 100 hottest cities in April 2026, causing temperatures exceeding 46°C and acute water shortages. Government data reports 37 heatwave-related deaths, but activists claim the toll is higher due to people working in extreme conditions.