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Protests in New Delhi have intensified as thousands demand education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Police have clashed with demonstrators, injuring dozens, while opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi have been detained during a sit-in outside the prime minister’s residence. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has mobilised a large online following and vows to continue the campaign.
India's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has resigned after weeks of nationwide protests led by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Tens of thousands of students have protested exam paper leaks and police violence at Jantar Mantar; CJP has suspended its agitation after government assurances but reports of detentions in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar continue.
HarperCollins India will publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love in India on 10 November 2026, after a breakdown in talks with Penguin Random House India over editorial changes. The book offers a personal look at Gandhi’s life from Italy to Indian politics, including her encounters with Modi, the RSS, and the China border tension.
The National Payments Corporation of India has announced a 0.4% merchant fee on UPI payments over ₹2,000 for merchants, with caps and exemptions for smaller transactions. The move funds digital-infrastructure and security while sparking debate on adoption costs for businesses.
Opposition and protest movements have intensified calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign amid allegations that the Special Intensive Revision has unfairly purged voters from rolls. Demonstrations have spread from Mumbai to Delhi and other cities as scientists, students and youth groups demand accountability and transparency in the revamp.
Street protesters led by the Gen‑Z 'Cockroach Janata Party' have staged rallies in New Delhi and Mumbai and other cities demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign after reports that two fellow commissioners repeatedly flagged concerns about voter‑list revisions. Police have detained hundreds, blocked access to central protest sites and suspended internet and metro services in Delhi.
Protest leaders and thousands have been detained in Delhi amid rallies against a voter-list revision. The Cockroach Janta Party has released its founder and leaders, promising peaceful action until the chief election commissioner resigns. The UN has called for their release, while authorities maintain security measures and independent courts oversee detentions.