Indian Politics

How India’s Gen Z movement of ‘Cockroaches’ dented Modi’s political image

How Gen Z’s ‘Cockroaches’ movement hurt Modi’s political image

How Gen Z’s ‘Cockroaches‘ movement hurt Modi’s political image NEW DELHI: For weeks, thousands of young Indians took to the streets carrying banners, chanting slogans and embracing an unusual political identity: the Cockroach Janta Party. What began as a satirical online campaign demanding accountability over repeated examination paper leaks soon transformed into one of the

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TVK government does not want Udhayanidhi in Tamil Nadu Assembly, charges M.K. Stalin

Stalin alleges TVK opposes Udhayanidhi’s entry into Assembly

Stalin alleges TVK opposes Udhayanidhi’s entry into Assembly Stalin questioned shifting the accused to Thanjavur and invoking tougher charges, alleging the move was intended to hinder bail. DMK president M.K. had been exposed over its handling of the Cauvery water dispute. The arrest came after a DMK-led protest in Thanjavur on Monday over the Cauvery

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Meta tells parliamentary panel ready to apologise over PM video

Meta offers apology to parliamentary panel over PM video

Meta offers apology to parliamentary panel over PM video New Delhi: Social media giant Meta has told a parliamentary committee that it is ready to apologise for the brief restriction of a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook, even as several members demanded legal action and clear accountability. The exchange came during a

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Bihar bypoll: Bankipur byelection counting begins, Prashant Kishor’s electoral debut in focus

Bankipur bypoll counting begins, Prashant Kishor’s debut under focus

Bankipur bypoll counting begins, Prashant Kishor’s debut under focus The July 30 Bankipur bypoll recorded a voter turnout of 34.30%, with counting underway amid keen political interest. Debutant Prashant Kishor, the Jan Suraaj Party founder, took a marginal lead in the first round of counting in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar, edging ahead of

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'CJP stands with all students': Dipke backs Jharkhand students protesting JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities

Dipke backs Jharkhand students protesting alleged JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities

Dipke backs Jharkhand students protesting alleged JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he spoke with protesting Jharkhand students, expressing solidarity and support over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has publicly backed the ongoing student agitation in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public

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Drugs-free youth crucial for developed India, says PM Modi, launches campaign

PM Modi launches campaign, stresses drug-free youth for developed India

PM Modi launches campaign, stresses drug-free youth for developed India PM Modi said a developed India needs healthy, drug-free youth, urging young people to stay physically and mentally fit. There is something profoundly moving about a leader who looks at the youth of his nation and sees not just voters, but architects of tomorrow. When

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Teen who apologised to Modi faces rape threats, police yet to act

Teen apologising to Modi receives rape threats, police inactive

Teen apologising to Modi receives rape threats, police inactive Delhi and Noida Police said no investigation is currently underway despite complaints over alleged rape threats against the teenager. The core takeaways from this human tragedy are as follows: There is a cruel irony that haunts the margins of our democracy. A teenage girl, barely out

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Want to forgive kids who abused me, my mother: PM in new video

PM says he wants to forgive kids who abused him, mother

PM says he wants to forgive kids who abused him, mother PM said he and his late mother were abused at Jantar Mantar, but urged forgiveness, saying abuse never solves anything. Key implications and reactions PM Modi says abusive slogans won’t solve NEET protest crisis, calls for forgiveness In a late-night Instagram video on Friday,

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Hyderabad DCP shifted over Meta India cases after BJP pressure

Hyderabad DCP shifted amid row over Meta India cases.

Hyderabad DCP shifted amid row over Meta India cases. The transfer followed reported dissatisfaction after BJP-backed complaints prompted police cases over social media posts related to CJP protest content. Key implications and reactions Hyderabad DCP shifted after Meta India cases spark political row Hyderabad’s cybercrime unit has found itself at the centre of a political

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India shipped 2,596 arms to Israel, risks war crimes complicity

India shipped 2,596 arms to Israel: Report alleges complicity.

India shipped 2,596 arms to Israel: Report alleges complicity. Amnesty alleged Indian authorities knew, or should have known, the transfers risked contributing to serious violations of international humanitarian law. Key takeaways from the report Amnesty report alleges Indian arms exports to Israel continued during Gaza war In a strongly worded report released on Thursday, July

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