Central trade unions and Samyukta Kisan Morcha to launch nationwide protests on August 10, demanding repeal of labour codes, legal MSP guarantee, and opposing privatisation; further actions planned if demands unmet.
A botched medical exam, a judge's slur, and a satirical movement led by Indian students, including Abhijeet Dipke in Boston, sparked widespread protests forcing India's education minister to resign, puncturing Modi's government hegemony.
India's Embassy criticizes The New York Times for using 'Pakistani Kashmir' instead of 'Pakistan-occupied Kashmir', asserting the region's integral part of India amid ongoing protests and violence in PoK.
Die 'Kakerlaken-Partei', eine studentische Protestbewegung, hat den indischen Bildungsminister gestürzt. Nach Skandalen im Bildungssystem und massiven Protesten mit Polizeigewalt trat der Minister zurück. Die Bewegung fordert nun Entschädigung für Familien von Studenten, die sich nach geleakten Prüfungen das Leben nahmen.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi assigned additional charge of Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid nationwide protests over NEET irregularities. Joshi now handles four portfolios.
Ukraine's political fallout continues after President Zelensky's decision not to reappoint Mykhailo Fedorov as Defence Minister, despite the appointment of a new Commander-in-Chief, Maj Gen Mykhailo Drapatyi. Fedorov's supporters protest daily, and his refusal of alternative posts sparks speculation about his presidential ambitions.
During Iran's 2026 protests, the government's internet shutdown led to unclear death tolls. LoRa mesh networks, using radio frequencies, offer a censorship-resistant communication alternative, though with limitations.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs ordered GitHub to restrict access to Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app repositories, citing its ability to function during internet shutdowns. The move raises questions about the legal basis for targeting open source software.
A UK government-backed investigation reveals hundreds of journalists are self-censoring due to safety concerns, especially when covering rightwing protests, the Trump administration, and trans issues, with female journalists facing severe online harassment.
PM Narendra Modi thanked youth for their feedback on his video addressing examination reforms, amid nationwide protests over NEET-UG paper leaks, promising stricter laws with fast-track courts and tougher penalties.
Indian PM Narendra Modi pledged fast-track courts for exam paper leak perpetrators, his first response to youth-led protests across India. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, but student groups demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and continue their agitation.
Sydney’s Divine Playhouse, an LGBTQ+ inclusive arts space in a deconsecrated church, was evicted days after opening. Its operators say the move amounts to censorship and may lead to legal action.
Mandi House and Central Secretariat metro stations in Delhi have reopened after temporary closures due to security for ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar. However, the New Delhi Metro station remains shut, causing widespread commuter frustration over travel disruptions and increased costs.
Thousands in India continue protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over widespread exam paper leaks. Talks with the government yielded promises of a new law and compensation, but the core demand for Pradhan's resignation remains unmet, with protests set to continue.
Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory due to ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protests, restricting app-based mobility and delivery services in notified zones under Section 163 of BNSS, 2023. The public is advised to avoid unnecessary travel, while emergency services remain operational.
Tanzanian lecturer Melkisedek Kaijage, initially arrested for inciting anti-government protests, has been charged with terrorism and denied bail. His case is part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures following disputed 2025 elections and post-poll violence.
The NEET paper leak controversy continues with the Centre seeking more time on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation demand from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The NTA has sacked 47 officials and begun a major overhaul, while PM Modi promises stricter action and Rahul Gandhi renews criticism. The Supreme Court will hear pleas on police action.
Talks between India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the government failed to yield a breakthrough on Friday regarding demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam leaks. Protests continue in Delhi, while the government approved amendments to an anti-paper leak bill. India also condemned a Black Sea attack and faced new US tariffs.
The US has imposed new tariffs on goods from 60 economies, citing alleged failures to combat forced labor, which took effect on Friday. Major trading partners, including the EU, Australia, and China, have protested the measures, calling them unjustified and a pretext for new trade restrictions.
India's cybercrime agency, I4C, ordered GitHub to remove the code for Jack Dorsey's decentralized messaging app Bitchat within three hours. The agency cited security concerns, potential exploitation during public disorder, and the app's use by protestors during recent exam-paper leak rallies.
Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen defended himself in court against a negligence claim by Park Hoi-lam, who suffered severe leg injuries when Cheng's taxi mounted a pavement and struck her during a 2019 demonstration in Sham Shui Po.
Delhi sees increased security with 30 CRPF companies airlifted and CISF leave curtailed amid ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janta Party demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and seeks compensation for affected families.
Local elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are underway, but face a boycott from the recently outlawed Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The dispute centers on 12 regional assembly seats reserved for refugees from India-administered Kashmir, sparking protests and security concerns that have delayed voting in some areas.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on paper-leak cases and examination reforms. Despite this, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) vows to continue protesting until the education minister resigns, leveraging social media to mobilize youth and challenge traditional political communication.
