Job seekers in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have been protesting and holding hunger strikes since 25 July, demanding a civil service exam retest and a federal investigation over alleged answer sheet leaks and manipulation.
India faces a severe youth unemployment crisis, exacerbated by competitive exam leaks, triggering nationwide student protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The demonstrations, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, highlight a generation's struggle for secure jobs despite extensive education, prompting government action.
India's National Testing Agency (NTA) has terminated 47 officials and begun a major workforce overhaul, appointing new specialist leadership in cybersecurity, forensics, and test operations. This restructuring follows the NEET-UG paper leak, which necessitated a re-examination for nearly 20 lakh candidates.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike, a key part of the "Cockroach" protests against alleged exam paper leaks and government accountability. Despite government announcements of fast-track courts and new legislation, demonstrators vow to continue until the education minister resigns, citing broader anger over unemployment and student suicides.
India's cricket captain Shubman Gill has spoken out amid student protests over exam paper leaks, urging compassion, mutual respect, and a focus on student interests. He emphasized education's power and supported peaceful voices, with other sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar also backing students.
Thousands of Indian youth continue 'Cockroach' protests, demanding the Education Minister's resignation over leaked exams. The movement, now a symbol of broader youth frustration, has prompted PM Modi to call for fast-track courts, while demonstrations in New Delhi faced police action.
Indian PM Narendra Modi vowed fast-track courts for exam paper leaks, facing youth-led "Cockroach" protests in Delhi. Protesters, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and systemic reform, rejected the offer as insufficient, with opposition leaders criticizing the government's handling.
Thousands of Indian youth are protesting nationwide against government inaction on university exam leaks and the police detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who began a hunger strike for the education minister's resignation. Protests escalated into clashes with police in the capital.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged fast-track courts for officials leaking exam papers, aiming to quell a youth-led "Cockroach" protest movement. The movement, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and systemic reform, rejected the offer, citing zero past convictions.
Thousands of Gen Z students, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), continue protests in New Delhi over youth unemployment, lack of economic mobility, and exam paper leaks. Demonstrations intensified after clashes with Delhi Police, posing a significant challenge to the government.
Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were forcibly removed after protesting outside Modi's residence in Delhi, condemning the use of force against students. This follows widespread protests, led by the CJP, over alleged question paper leaks for the NEET exam, highlighting middle-class anxieties and creating an opening for the opposition.
Thousands are protesting in New Delhi, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam leaks, marking a major challenge to PM Modi's third term. The article highlights a pattern of Modi's ministers defying calls for accountability despite significant controversies.
Tens of thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters clashed with riot police in New Delhi, injuring over 170, while demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over a leaked medical exam. The youth-led movement, frustrated by unemployment and a failing education system, poses a challenge to Modi's government.
Tens of thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters clashed with riot police in New Delhi during a march on India's Parliament, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over a leaked medical exam. The youth-led movement, frustrated by unemployment and education issues, poses a challenge to Modi's government.
Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters in India, part of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), are demanding the education minister's resignation over alleged exam leaks and an overhaul of the education system. The movement, which started online, gained momentum after activist Sonam Wangchuk's forced hospitalization during a hunger strike.
Thousands of students protested in New Delhi, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over compromised entrance exams. Police cracked down, injuring over 100, leading to calls for Prime Minister Modi's resignation and continued resistance from groups like the Cockroach Janta Party.
India's Parliament monsoon session commenced with widespread opposition protests over issues like the NEET paper leak and alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft, leading to frequent adjournments. Amid disruptions, a bill to increase Supreme Court judges was introduced, and changes in TMC seating arrangements were noted.
Thousands of youth-led "Cockroach Janta Party" protesters marched to India's Parliament, demanding the education minister's resignation over exam leaks and protesting high youth unemployment. Police used tear gas and batons, leading to clashes in New Delhi.
Telegram's ban in India due to NEET exam leak controversy raises questions about its role in the country's shadow educational economy, copyright infringement, and the balance between intellectual property protection and student accessibility to educational resources.
India banned Telegram on June 16 due to alleged NEET exam paper leaks, accusing the platform of failing to remove channels offering leaked papers. Telegram challenged the ban, citing free speech rights, and disputed meeting records with the IT Ministry.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticized India's week-long ban on the platform, imposed due to alleged exam paper leaks, arguing it punishes millions of users without stopping the problem and moves leaks to other apps. The Internet Freedom Foundation also challenged the ban and a message-editing order, citing legal concerns.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the Centre's blocking of the group's social media accounts, including its X and Instagram profiles, citing national security grounds.
A Supreme Court plea seeks a CBI investigation into the 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) and its alleged fake advocates, amid a political controversy over the viral digital campaign. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of 'dictatorial behaviour' after the group's website was taken down.
The BJP claims nearly half of the 'Cockroach Janta Party's' social media followers are from Pakistan, calling it a foreign influence operation. The satirical group, critical of issues like unemployment and exam leaks, alleges coordinated action against its online presence.
