Indian politician; Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha; Congress MP
Elon Musk has accused powerful Indian business interests of blocking Starlink and has directly questioned Reliance chair Mukesh Ambani after years of regulatory delays. India’s communications ministry has said three satellite operators are at the same stage, and Starlink still awaits final security clearances and spectrum allocation before commercial service can begin.
Protests across major Indian cities have intensified as activists demand the education minister’s resignation and systemic reforms after a paper-leak crisis that affected millions of students. Sonam Wangchuk has ended his hunger strike but the movement continues with calls for accountability and compensation for families.
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party have forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign over exam leaks and irregularities. The movement, born online, has mobilized millions of Gen Z followers and spurred government actions, from a high-profile task force to a renewed push for exam reforms. The developments unfold as Prime Minister Modi grapples with youth frustration and political backlash.
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.
A growing student-led movement in India, sparked by alleged exam leaks, is expanding beyond the initial grievance to challenge unemployment, economic prospects, and government responsiveness. Police crackdowns persist as thousands occupy streets in Delhi and other cities.
Protests across New Delhi and other cities have intensified after a string of exam paper leaks. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following mass youth-led demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The government pledges fast-track courts to punish leaks as protesters demand systemic reforms and compensation for victims’ families.
Protesters marching toward India’s Parliament have faced teargas, batons, and pellet gun injuries. Police deny pellet use, while eyewitnesses describe injuries; a broader youth-led movement seeks education reform. The government has not yet released a final report on the incident.
Gen Z-led protests over medical exam leaks have compelled India’s education minister to resign. The Cockroach Janta Party has galvanized a nationwide movement pressing for accountability and reforms. The government has conceded some demands, while protests continue to shape political dynamics.
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.
A Manipuri guitarist, Vikram Singh, has died after a late-night assault in Delhi. Seven adults and a minor have been arrested. The incident has reignited concerns about discrimination against people from India's northeast. Police say the motive is under investigation.
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.