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Scratching the itch: India's Cockroach party goes viral

A satirical Indian political outfit called the Cockroach Janta Party has amassed nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in less than a week.

AAP · May 22

The rise of the ‘cockroach party’ as angry youth turn to the insect to vent frustrations

The initiative’s viral success was unintentional, reflecting deep-seated frustration among the nation’s youth

The Independent UK · May 21

A parody 'cockroach' party in India becomes major outlet for youth anger and protest

A satirical project called the Cockroach Janta Party has become a viral sensation in India

AAP · May 21

India’s top court bans school text book with section on ‘corruption of judiciary’

In a chapter about the role of judiciary in Indian society, the textbook reportedly referred to topics like ‘judicial corruption’ and ‘complaints against judges’

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Supreme Court Takes Strong Exception to NCERT Class 8 Textbook Mentioning Judicial Corruption

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over references to corruption in the judiciary contained in a newly introduced Class 8 NCERT social science textbook.

Whats Hot · Feb 25

Supreme Court Rebukes Jairam Ramesh for Challenging Centre’s Environmental Clearance OM

In a stern admonition on Thursday, the Supreme Court reprimanded Congress MP Jairam Ramesh for challenging an Office Memorandum (OM) issued by the Union government to implement the apex court’s judgment on retrospective environmental clearance.

Whats Hot · Feb 12

Inside the influencer campaign that defended a contested Aravalli order

In the last week of December 2025, Instagram was flooded with strikingly similar posts carrying the hashtag #AravalliIsSafe. Using near-identical scripts, influencers argued that a controversial Supreme Court order on the Aravalli Hills was being misrepresented, environmental concerns were exaggerated, and critics were spreading misinformation. 

Newslaundry · Jan 21

SC grants interim relief to Punjab Kesari before HC order

The Supreme Court has told the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab to allow the Punjab Kesari group to resume its printing press in Ludhiana. This interim order will stay in place until the Punjab and Haryana High Court delivers its verdict on the group’s petition against the government’s actions.

Newslaundry · Jan 20

Nov 27, 2025: Who’s sitting in a hot air balloon when the AQI is over 500?

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has remarked that Delhi’s air is so toxic that even a morning walk is difficult. But with GRAP restrictions on physical attendance rolled back, thousands in the capital are compelled to go to schools and work despite poor air quality. 

Newslaundry · Nov 27, 2025

Indian army sacks Christian soldier for refusing to pray at Sikh temple

Supreme Court judges have backed the decision, saying the officer placed his personal interpretation of faith above military discipline

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025