India’s education minister resigns after weeks of ‘Cockroach’ protests
Dharmendra Pradhan quits in first major concession from PM Narendra Modi’s government after nationwide demonstrations.
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India’s Modi promises fast-track courts for exam fraud fuelling protests
Cockroach Janta Party protesters are occupying streets in New Delhi, demanding Education Minister Pradhan resign.
How Modi’s refusal to sack India’s education minister fits a pattern
Protesters want Dharmendra Pradhan to be sacked over serial exam leaks. But that’s not how Modi works.
Opposition MPs disrupt Indian parliament in support of Cockroach protesters
The Cockroach Janta Party has become the biggest youth challenge to PM Narendra Modi since he came to power in 2014.
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Police detain Rahul Gandhi at protest outside PM Modi’s home
Indian police have detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he protested outside the residence of the Prime Minister.
Published On 21 Jul 2026
‘Won’t back down’: Indian student protesters return after police crackdown
More than 100 students injured in police action against thousands of demonstrators during march on parliament.
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Indian police attack Cockroach Janta Party’s parliament march
Police used batons to disperse protesters as thousands of people joined the Cockroach Janta Party’s march in New Delhi.
Published On 20 Jul 2026
‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament
Youth-led protesters answer call of Cockroach Janta Party to demand accountability, sweeping reforms after exam scandal.
Israel uses law to destroy Palestinian education in East Jerusalem
Legislation recently passed by the Knesset is meant to dismantle the Palestinian education system in East Jerusalem.
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Why have India’s Gen Z protesters called for a march to parliament?
After a prominent activist on hunger strike is forcibly removed, organisers announce a march to parliament.
Indian court rejects bid to release hunger-striking activist from hospital
The wife of 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk says his enforced hospitalisation is ‘illegal detention’.
