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The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide protest march in Delhi on September 5, citing unfulfilled promises by the government. The party claims that the government has failed to implement its promises, including the withdrawal of cases against protester…
Greta Thunberg joins 10,000 climate marchers in Stockholm
Around 10,000 people marched through central Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger climate action, three weeks before Sweden's general election on 13 September. Climate ranks among voters' top concerns.
Namibia: Fishing Workers Protest Phosphate Mining
Fishing industry workers in Walvis Bay, Namibia, protested against marine phosphate mining after the government issued an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, citing concerns over fish stocks and livelihoods.
CJP volunteers were attacked during a school inspection in Jaipur villages. The party has given an ultimatum to the Rajasthan government to arrest the culprits within 48 hours. If not, they will stage a state-wide protest and demand the resignation of the Education Minister.
Children in Chhatarpur, MP, marched 40 km to demand basic amenities. They were protesting the lack of basic facilities like roads, bridges, and electricity.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju denied police used pellet guns or fired shots during a July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar, countering opposition claims by Rahul Gandhi that two students were injured.
Over 100 Jaipur residents staged a unique protest against potholes by dressing up as astronauts and standing in water-filled craters on the road.
Read the latest news and updates from India on 14 August, including news on protests, government decisions, and more.
Hundreds join Copenhagen kayak parade in support of Greenland
Hundreds of kayakers paraded through Copenhagen harbour, waving Greenlandic flags to mark the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples and show solidarity with Greenland.
Jharkhand protesters say the state government has agreed to their demand for cancellation of the JPSC examination but maintained that the agitation would continue until their call for a Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) probe was accepted.
Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das defended Jantar Mantar as Delhi's key protest venue after the Delhi HC questioned whether demonstrations should continue in the heart of the capital.
Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti led a demonstration against the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status and reconstitution into two union territories seven years ago.
Congress workers were detained in Nagpur while protesting the Centre's E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy outside Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence.
A 15-year-old girl allegedly made derogatory remarks against PM Narendra Modi during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Her mother says they have been driven out of their home due to constant harassment.
A protest against transit traffic on the Fernpass in Tirol, Austria, was expected to cause chaos in Bavaria, Germany, but the situation remained calm. The Fernpass was closed due to a demonstration, but the traffic flow on the German side remained smooth.
Thousands take to Kyiv’s main street, firm on calls for defense minister’s return
Several thousand Ukrainians rallied in central Kyiv, protesting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who is credited with military innovation.
Thousands rally in Kyiv demanding ousted defence minister's reinstatement
Thousands of Ukrainians rallied in Kyiv to demand the reinstatement of ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was dismissed in a surprise government reshuffle. Protesters marched through the city's historical centre, calling for Fedorov to be given a year to pursue…
India’s Cockroach Party Threatens New Protest After Court Order
India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened to resume a nationwide protest if the government goes back on its assurance to drop police complaints against student demonstrators who forced the nation's education minister to resign over examination paper leaks.
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is seen as a win for the street, but the question remains what kind of win it actually is and what it says about accountability in India today.
A video has gone viral on social media showing a police officer firing an AK-47 rifle at a group of students in the Indian state of Bihar. The incident has sparked a heated debate between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress party.
Multitudinaria protesta en Palma contra la masificación turística: “Está todo sobreexplotado”
Los ciudadanos de Mallorca han salido a las calles en Palma para protestar por tercer año consecutivo contra la masificación turística que padecen los habitantes de un archipiélago que en 2025 batió su propio récord de visitantes con la llegada de 18,9 millones de visitan…
Around 2,500 people demonstrated in Tunis against President Kaïs Saïed on the fifth anniversary of his institutional power grab, also protesting severe heatwave-induced power and water cuts and rising prices.
India's youth turned against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over its failure to connect with younger generations, with thousands joining a protest demanding examination reforms and the resignation of education chief Dharmendra Pradhan.
Thousands of students in India have been protesting against the alleged irregularities in the country's education system, particularly the leak of exam papers. The protests, led by the Kakrochi Jana Party, have been gaining momentum, with many calling for the resignation …
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the 'Cockroach Party', a student protest movement, has spoken out on the ousting of India's education minister. The movement, which has been fueled by several scandals in the education system, including leaked university exams, has seen thou…
India’s education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has resigned after a week of mass demonstrations, handing a major victory to a new youth movement that has posed an unprecedented challenge to Narendra Modi’s government.
Dharmendra Pradhan, the central education minister, has resigned following a nationwide protest by students and youth demanding reforms in the education system. This victory is a testament to the power of democracy and the determination of the youth to bring about change.
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Thousands of NEET protesters clashed with Delhi Police, leading to detentions and injuries. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demands institutional accountability, but the government offers only consideration, not a public timetable.
The Delhi Police has denied allegations of surveillance at the Jantar Mantar protest site, stating that any recording is only meant to maintain law and order. The police made this submission during a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Aishe Ghosh, who has challenge…
A man in the northern Italian city of Bologna died while being held to the ground by police trying to arrest him, in an incident captured on video that has sparked street protests and which prosecutors are investigating.