India’s ruling right-wing party since 2014, shaping policy and politics
India's parliament has rejected a bill that would increase female representation and expand the size of the lower house from 543 to about 850 seats. The bill was linked to a contentious delimitation process based on the 2011 census, sparking protests and accusations of political manipulation. The bill required a two-thirds majority and was defeated with 298 votes in favor and 230 against.
The Cockroach Janta Party has risen from a satirical Instagram account to a mass youth movement with more than 22 million followers and has organised street protests in New Delhi demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign after repeated exam paper leaks and marking errors that have disrupted millions of students’ careers.
The government has ordered the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its premises, citing public interest and security needs. The club, a historic hub for India’s elite, faces eviction on a timeline that faces court challenges and wide public debate. The clash highlights Modi-era efforts to curb elite institutions linked to the colonial past.
India has been pushing Bengali-speaking Muslims into Bangladesh under a deportation drive that has drawn criticism from rights groups. Bangladesh and India have held border talks to manage crossings and disputes over due process. Tensions rise as both sides pledge coordinated patrols and stronger information sharing.
Voters have cast ballots in Algeria’s parliamentary elections as turnout remains a challenge, with the government promoting participation while some candidates are barred for alleged illicit links. Campaign enthusiasm is low, and rights groups warn that space for opposition has narrowed.