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LoP Kharge demands Amit Shah's statement in RS over July 20 police action; Minister Rijiju says LoP cannot dictate government

Opposition leaders demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. They sought discussion on police action against protesters at Jantar Mantar. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju responded to the opposition's demands. He stated the opposition could not dictate parliamentary proceedings. The Rajya Sabha Chairman asked Rijiju to convey the…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Opposition to intensify Parliament protest over Jantar Mantar police action

Opposition parties will continue their Parliament protest on Thursday. They demand answers regarding alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement and police action. Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha. This notice seeks a discussion on the July 20 student protest police response. The opposition also…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Jantar Mantar Noida teen protester's mother forced to flee, shift homes thrice after death threats over PM Modi protest video

A teenage girl and her mother from Noida have faced repeated relocations as a result of ongoing threats. Following alarming rape and death threats they received online, the family made the difficult decision to leave their home. The teenager is embroiled in a legal battle due to an FIR naming…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

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Protest to crackdown: The aftermath of Jantar Mantar

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the aftermath of the Jantar Mantar protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party. They are joined by senior journalist and editor of The Wire, Seema Chisti, and Peek TV co-founder Vedanta Agarwal.

Newslaundry · Aug 3

Pensioners' body calls for nationwide protest on August 5, demands Rs 7,500 minimum monthly pension

The EPS95 National Agitation Committee has called for a nationwide protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on August 5, demanding that the minimum monthly pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme be raised from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500, along with dearness allowance, free medical benefits and implementation of higher pension benefits as per…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Supreme Court agrees to examine PIL seeking alternative to Jantar Mantar as protest venue

The Supreme Court will examine a PIL questioning Jantar Mantar's suitability for protests. Notices were issued to the Centre and others regarding the plea. The petition seeks alternative arrangements for demonstrations due to local inconvenience. Protests at Jantar Mantar disrupt essential goods and medical services supply. The court asked the…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

BJP stands for 'bhrasht', 'julm' and 'paap': Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav labeled the BJP as corrupt, oppressive, and sinful during a press conference. He asserted that Uttar Pradesh's problems would end only after the BJP is voted out. Yadav alleged corruption in expressway projects and land encroachment by party-linked mafias. He also questioned the government's actions against protesting youths…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

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'BJP IT cell pit of toxic masculinity': Gaurav Gogoi calls for 'naming, shaming' online harassers

Gogoi said, "The beauty of Jantar Mantar was that many girls and young women said that they felt safe in the crowd. Many said they were supported and even protected to an extent by the boys and young men. The young men at Jantar Mantar showed empathy, strength and courage.…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

'Abuses never solve anything': PM Modi's late-night Instagram video after Jantar Mantar abuse row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video message urging society to guide young protesters. He expressed a personal wish to forgive them for using abusive language. The prime minister stated that youth is a time for learning and self-correction. He appealed for compassion and guidance instead of punishment for these…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Modi govt assurances, FIRs, and what’s next for CJP | Abhijeet Dipke with Manisha Pande

Days after the Cockroach Janta Party called off its sit-in at Jantar Mantar with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and assurances from the Narendra Modi government, questions remain about what those assurances are worth.

Newslaundry · Jul 31

CJP stir: FIR against Noida woman over 'objectional' remarks on PM transferred to Delhi

A Zero FIR was registered in Noida against a woman for alleged slogans. These slogans reportedly targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at Jantar Mantar. The complaint stated the remarks lowered the dignity of the prime minister's office. This case has now been transferred to Delhi Police for…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

AAP says will shield CJP protesters against 'right wing goons', asks students to contact party

AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj offered protection to students protesting at Jantar Mantar. He assured them of support against any threats from right-wing groups. This announcement followed a Delhi government order regarding legal action for protesters. The order stated no further adverse action would be taken against participants. However, individuals…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

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

Delhi Police registers 13 cases over NEET-UG protests at Jantar Mantar; govt orders arrest review

The Delhi police have announced they will refrain from pursuing any legal consequences against the NEET protesters. Following a Supreme Court directive, the government has conducted a swift review of the arrests made during the demonstrations. This results in no additional legal action against the participants, effectively concluding the matter…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

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The Economic Times · Jul 30

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke seeks Amit Shah's resignation, alleges home minister ordered July 20 crackdown

Abhijeet Dipke alleged Union Home Minister Amit Shah ordered police action against students. He demanded Shah's resignation over the crackdown during a recent protest. Dipke also criticized the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as the new education minister. He defended the Jantar Mantar agitation as a constitutional fight for rights. The…

Newslaundry · Jul 30

Beyond millennial cynics and hopefuls, the grand Gen Z debut

When Abhijeet Dipke announced that the Cockroach Janta Party would be undertaking a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar site starting June 20, 2026, there was a fair amount of optimism among a small section of liberal millennials who are critical of the BJP.

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Supreme Court permits pellet guns in exceptional cases during Jantar Mantar protest hearing

The Supreme Court permits police pellet gun use in exceptional situations. This observation came during hearings on petitions arising from a protest. The court directed the Delhi government to provide medical treatment. It also asked the Centre to preserve ammunition logs. This move is significant given the dispute over force…

Newslaundry · Jul 29

Delhi Police owns the stone-laden truck after NL report. But their lawyer linked it to protesters in HC

After a Newslaundry investigation, Delhi Police have confirmed that the stone-laden truck seen near Jantar Mantar on the morning of the July 20 march was in their custody – a vehicle they had seized after a road accident and then moved. But in the court, the lawyer representing the police…

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Newslaundry · Jul 29

Eyes wide shut: On July 20, ANI didn’t share a single X post on students injured in Delhi

For decades, Asian News International (ANI) has occupied a near-monopoly in India’s television news ecosystem. With a business reportedly worth hundreds of crores, the agency supplies video footage and sound bites to news channels across the country and abroad. Its reporters are seemingly everywhere, often making ANI the only visual…

International Business Times · Jul 29

How India's Gen Z Forced an Education Minister to Resign

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following weeks of student-led protests over alleged irregularities in the country's national medical entrance examination.

France 24 · Jul 28

India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters explain how they toppled one of Modi’s ministers

After weeks of student protests, the resignation of India’s education minister on July 25 was hailed as a victory for the so-called cockroaches, a youth movement that has made this originally derogatory term their own. But some are concerned about facing repression down the line, aided by facial recognition.

Newslaundry · Jul 28

July 20 crackdown: One DCP approved pellets, another authorised firearms

A document seen by Newslaundry shows that a Deputy Commissioner of Police, acting with the powers of an Executive Magistrate, authorised the Rapid Action Force to use tear gas, lathi charge and firearms against protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20.

Newslaundry · Jul 28

Not the Cockroach Janta Party, not even Sonam Wangchuk: The Modi govt defeated itself

First things first. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, announcing it himself on X. “I am pained to see the events of the past 10 days,” he wrote. No union education minister has ever resigned over paper leaks before. That this one did – a minister central to the BJP’s political…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Retired Delhi Police cops seek nod for Jantar Mantar protest over 'Chalo Sansad' violence

Retired Delhi Police personnel seek permission for a peaceful dharna at Jantar Mantar. They aim to show solidarity with injured police officers from a recent protest. The demonstration will demand strict legal action against those involved in violence. Over 200 police personnel and 65 protesters were injured during the "Chalo…

Newslaundry · Jul 28

A truck full of stones appeared near the CJP protest. We found out how

At 8 am on July 20, as the Cockroach Janta Party assembled at Jantar Mantar, its workers pointed to a truck loaded with stones on the road linking Sansad Marg to the protest site. Founder Abhijeet Dipke put out a video asking how it had crossed a police cordon. The…

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