Politics

India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement leaders freed, vow to resume protests

Leaders of the so‑called ‘Cockroach’ movement were released from detention and have announced plans to continue protesting across the country.

12 Oct 2026

PM Modi pledges India to join top‑three economies, host Olympics and land astronaut on Moon by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Fortune India that India aims to rank among the world’s three largest economies, host the Olympic Games and put an Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2047.

12 Oct 2026

Indian Youth Take to Streets, Challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Young Indians have launched protests across the country, confronting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies, as reported by The New York Times.

12 Oct 2026

India clamps down on youth protests amid rising dissent

Authorities across India have intensified actions against youth-led demonstrations, sparking debate over civil liberties.

12 Oct 2026

Delhi: Government Detains Protesters, Deploys Paramilitary Troops Amid Unrest

The central government ordered the arrest of demonstrators and dispatched paramilitary units to Delhi as tensions escalated.

12 Oct 2026

Trump Calls on Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman to Join Republicans

Former President Donald Trump publicly urged Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch to the Republican Party.

12 Oct 2026

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief eyes 2027 polls, demands CEC resignation over vote theft

The newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress chief has announced his focus on the 2027 state elections and has called for the Chief Election Commissioner to step down, alleging vote theft.

12 Oct 2026

Abhijeet Dipke Says Protesters Will Hit the Streets Again

Abhijeet Dipke announced that protest activities will resume, signalling a return to street demonstrations.

12 Oct 2026

Sikkim Chief Minister Calls for Urgent River Conservation to Safeguard Aquatic Life

Sikkim’s chief minister highlighted the need to protect the state’s rivers and their aquatic ecosystems, urging immediate conservation measures.

12 Oct 2026

Mizoram to List Refugees Separately in 2027 Census, Government Announces

The Mizoram state government has decided that refugees residing in the state will be enumerated as a distinct category in the upcoming 2027 Census.

12 Oct 2026

Goa CM pledges Quepem police station to be ready by March 2027

The Chief Minister of Goa announced that the new police station building in Quepem will be completed by March 2027.

12 Oct 2026

Calls to Halt Internationalisation of Kashmir Urged on New Delhi

Daily Excelsior reports a demand that the Indian government stop efforts to internationalise the Kashmir issue.

12 Oct 2026