Protests
'Betrayal': The young victims of India's exam leak scandal
India's medical entrance exam scandal exposes intense competition, financial sacrifice, and emotional strain as paper leaks shatter students' hopes, prompting protests and renewed calls for fair, transparent examinations and stronger accountability.
July 26, 2026
India student protests keep up pressure on Modi government
The movement has broadened its agenda to include concerns over unemployment, opportunities for young people, and what protesters describe as Modi's increasingly authoritarian style of governance.
July 22, 2026
How Sonam Wangchuk became the face of protests
Wangchuk has emerged as the most recognizable face of youth-led protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan; Says he would resume his hunger strike in hospital after witnessing the "brutality with which peacefully protesting students are being dealt with", following police action against thousands of demonstrators marching toward India's parliament on July 20.
July 22, 2026
India's ‘Cockroach Party’ founder Dipke attacked during Jaipur protest
Press Trust of India reports that Dipke was being carried on the shoulders of supporters when two men pushed through the crowd and slapped him multiple times. Police detained two individuals, while Dipke vowed to continue his campaign peacefully.
June 16, 2026
India's 'Cockroach Party' founder in Lucknow for protest demanding minister's resignation
Abhijeet Dipke says he will join a student-led protest in Lucknow to demand the education minister's resignation and approach the police himself if permission for the demonstration is denied.
June 12, 2026
India's 'Cockroach Party' expands demonstrations, announces Maharashtra protest
In a post on X, founder Abhijeet Dipke announced the upcoming protest in Pune, Maharashtra, days after saying that if India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is not removed or does not step down within the next seven days, the party will continue its protests on the ground.
June 9, 2026
India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest
A parody political movement mocking India's ruling BJP has gained millions of followers online; founder Abhijeet Dipke has returned from the United States to seek permission for a peaceful protest and demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
June 6, 2026
Turkey opposes military operations against Iran: FM Fidan
The country opposed any military action against Iran and called for dialogue to resolve the crisis, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in Istanbul.
January 15, 2026
‘Meeting being set up’ with Iran, but we may act first, says Trump
Iran foreign ministry says communications channel is open between Iran and US President Donald Trump's special envoy for the Middle East, despite the lack of diplomatic relations.
January 12, 2026
Iran: Protests spread to over 26 provinces as rights groups report rising death toll
At least 20 people, including children, have been killed in nationwide protests over high prices, rights groups say, as demonstrations spread across the country.
January 6, 2026