HISTORICAL FACTS: Sfi - The Untold Story

Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%

Government says ambition for 2036 will be good for food and climate resilience, but concerns remain over funding

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Train detentions, PG meetings: Police move against October 10 protest over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Indian state machinery has moved to ensure that Jantar Mantar does not become the site of a second Cockroach Janata Party agitation.

Newslaundry · Oct 9

1,000 detained as AAP, student groups take to streets in Delhi, stopped from reaching Jantar Mantar

Protests erupted in central Delhi with thousands of activists demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over electoral irregularities. Police detained nearly 1,000 individuals, with internet services also suspended in the area. Various political and student organizations, including Aam Aadmi Party and Indian Youth Congress, participated in the demonstrations. Protesters accused the Election…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Student groups protest UGC-NET re-exam, demand NTA accountability over repeated lapses

Student groups protested the National Testing Agency's decision to re-conduct UGC-NET exams. These organizations cited repeated lapses which put students' academic and career plans at risk. The NTA ordered fresh tests for English, Commerce, and Sociology after finding errors. Protests demanded the scrapping of the NTA and accountability for examination…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Jantar Mantar protest, Gen Z issues set to dominate DUSU poll campaign

The Delhi University Students' Union elections are set for September 18, with nomination submissions closing on September 10. Student-led protests regarding admissions and educational equity are expected to shape the candidates' agendas. In the weeks leading up to the election, various student groups plan to ramp up their outreach efforts…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

As DU reopens, students decode ‘thinly veiled threats’ and Jantar Mantar protests

There were fewer students than usual in Delhi University’s North Campus this week, as most of those who had joined days earlier were attending their orientation. You could find students across Hindu College, the Faculty of Law, Daulat Ram College, St Stephen's College and Hansraj College holding a piece of…

Newslaundry · Jul 30

SFI felicitates activists after Pradhan's resignation, says fight for reforms will continue

The Students' Federation of India held a ceremony to honor participants in a recent nationwide movement. This month-long protest demanded accountability for examination irregularities and paper leaks. Activists who sustained injuries during police action were also recognized at the event. The organization claimed the agitation was a historic victory for…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Indian students gather in solidarity with CJP at London's Trafalgar Square

London students gathered to support India's student movement and its recent success. The protest celebrated the education minister's resignation after a 36-day agitation. Protesters mourned students who died and condemned police actions against demonstrators. Many waved Indian flags and held placards demanding a ban on NEET. International students were urged…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

School Holiday Tomorrow, July 24: Check where schools are closed amid heavy rain & protests, and which districts are on IMD alert

Student organisations have called a bandh on Friday, July 24, over the alleged NEET paper leak, which may disrupt schools and colleges in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala. Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast heavy rain in several states. However, no state government has announced a statewide school holiday for July…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Is the Cockroach Janata Party threatening the system, or just letting off steam?

While addressing the crowd gathered at the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, founder Abhijeet Dipke invoked the famous Spiderman quote: “With great power comes great responsibility.” It is worth holding him to that standard, and asking what CJP has done right, and what it has…

Newslaundry · Jun 24