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Forces use lathicharge, tear gas as CJP protesters march to Parliament

Delhi Police used sticks and batons to disperse hundreds of students and youth activists marching from Mandi House Metro Station towards Jantar Mantar in an attempt to reach the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site on Monday, eyewitnesses said. The protesters, including a large number of women, raised slogans against the Centre while proceeding towards Jantar Mantar. Heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel was seen in the area as police sought to prevent the march from advancing. There was no immediate official statement from the police on the reported use of force or any detentions.

Can CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar outgrow its dependence on Wangchuk?

As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike galvanises support, the CJP faces a defining test over whether its movement can sustain momentum beyond its strongest symbol

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters Day 19: Here's what's happening

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar in support of the CJP's demands over alleged NeetT irregularities, exam reforms and accountability

Farmers take out motorcycle marches against India-US trade deal in Punjab

Punjab farmers protest against the proposed India-US trade deal, warning that lower import duties could hurt agriculture, dairy and rural livelihoods

Kukis call protest, shutdown in Manipur's Churachandpur ahead of CM's visit

Ahead of Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte's last rites, hundreds of Kukis took to the streets of Churachandpur district on Saturday morning protesting Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh's visit, officials said. At least six Kuki organisations boycotted the visit of Singh to the Kuki-Zo majority district, demanding a permanent resolution to the simmering ethnic conflict in the state. Markets remained closed, and vehicles remained off the streets in the district headquarters, following a shutdown call given by an armed group. Dozens of protesters also gathered at the Tedim road near the Kaprang area to block the route from Imphal to Churachandpur. Around 11 pm on Friday, armed people fired several rounds in the air near the Jalengphai area in Churachandpur district bordering the valley district of Bishnupur. In a statement, Kuki organisations, including Kuki Students Organisation, Kuki Inpi Churachandpur and Kuki Women Union, under the banner of Kuki Civil Society Organisation, said, "T

Stir over Karnataka's AI city grows amid land acquisition concerns

Karnataka's ₹18,000-crore AI city near Bengaluru faces growing resistance as farmers oppose land acquisition, citing threats to livelihoods, agriculture and green cover

Dipke, CJP supporters continue sit-in overnight protest at Jantar Mantar

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with supporters, continued the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar overnight, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, and urged people to join the demonstration on Sunday. The protest entered its second day as Dipke appealed to people to reach Jantar Mantar, while asking NEET re-exam aspirants to join the agitation after completing their test. "We are holding the fort but without your support this movement won't be successful," Dipke said as he urged people to join the protest on Sunday. The demonstration has continued even after Delhi Police said the permission granted for the gathering ended at 5 pm on Saturday and asked the protesters to vacate the site. Dipke asked police to assign a different site for the protest, but until then, they would continue their sit-in at Jantar Mantar. In a series of posts on X, Dipke appealed to police not to stop people from coming to

Bolivia president declares emergency as protests, blockades deepen crisis

The move came in a live message to the nation just hours after Paz unveiled a deal struck on Friday with the main union, the Bolivian Workers' Confederation (COB), that aimed to ease tension

CJP finds a crowd, but not converts yet in its first big offline test

CJP drew thousands to Jantar Mantar over exam-related concerns, but many supporters remain cautious about embracing the fledgling movement

Sack Dharmendra Pradhan in 7 days or protest will spread nationwide: CJP

Security was intensified across Delhi on Saturday, with police deploying additional personnel at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, border entry points, and other sensitive locations ahead of a proposed protest call by the digital outfit Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), officials said. Earlier this month, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called on supporters and students to join his protest in Delhi. He also urged supporters to join him at the Delhi airport on June 6. Sources said police have not received any formal request seeking permission for the proposed protest, but are making security arrangements based on inputs available through social media monitoring and other channels. More than 1,000 police personnel have been earmarked for deployment across the New Delhi district and other strategic locations as part of preventive security measures, sources said. Security arrangements have been strengthened at the IGI Airport, major railway stations, inter-state bus terminals, and .

Education woes draw students, parents to CJP protest at Jantar Mantar

School students, college-goers, competitive exam aspirants and parents were among those who gathered at Jantar Mantar here on Saturday for a protest organised by the supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), with many saying concerns over the education system had brought them to the demonstration. The crowds that started assembling from Saturday morning, kept swelling through the day. Several participants who spoke to PTI said recurring controversies around examinations, uncertainty over results and a lack of accountability from authorities have shaken their confidence in the system. Some also expressed disappointment with both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as well as the opposition parties, saying issues affecting young people are not receiving adequate attention. Parents accompanying children said the concerns extend beyond students. Nusrat Parveen, who attended the protest with her three daughters, said she has seen the pressure students face while preparing for .

You can remove our social media posts, but not us: CJP founder Dipke

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), arrived in Delhi on Saturday ahead of a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar, and urged supporters to maintain discipline and ensure that the protest remains peaceful. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has also expressed support for the protest, stated that he would undertake a six-week fast if Dipke is arrested. In a post on X, Dipke expressed excitement about meeting supporters at Jantar Mantar and encouraged them to bring a book and the national flag. He also urged participants to offer flowers to police personnel as a "gesture of compassion and gratitude," emphasising that the movement should be led with "love and peace." "Landed. Looking forward to meeting you all at Jantar Mantar. Do not forget to carry a book and our Tiranga! Offer flowers to policemen as a gesture of compassion & gratitude. We have to lead this movement with love and peace!" he said. The protest has been organised by the CJP, a ...

Here's why the Cockroach Janta Party has caught the imagination of youth

Born out of outrage over a top judge's 'cockroach' remark, the Cockroach Janta Party has exploded into a viral movement that taps into the concerns of unemployed and politically disillusioned youth

We will turn trauma into something beautiful, says Nepal PM Balendra Shah

Nepal's GenZ wins power, but challenges of jobs, migration, and governance remain

Noida worker protests | UP govt approves wage hikes: What are the revised wages?

The Uttar Pradesh government has hiked minimum wages across worker categories following unrest in Noida, with revised rates coming into effect from April 1 retrospectively.

Wage anger engulfs Noida's industrial hub; protest turns violent

Workers demand pay revision after Haryana hikes minimum wages by 35%

UP forms panel after Noida workers' protest turns violent, seeks resolution

The Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a high-powered committee to address the issues arising out of the factory workers' protest in Noida and to ensure coordination with all stakeholders, officials here said on Monday. The move comes after protests by factory workers in Noida demanding a wage hike turned violent, with incidents of arson, vandalism and stone pelting reported from various areas. According to the officials, the committee has been formed on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and has already reached Noida to initiate dialogue with the workers, industry representatives and other stakeholders to resolve the situation at the earliest. An official order issued by the state government stated that the panel will work towards removing industrial discord in Gautam Buddh Nagar and ensure smooth functioning of industrial activities through consultations and coordination. The committee will be chaired by the industrial development commissioner, while senior ..

No impact on ops, full compliance amid Noida worker protests: MSWIL

Auto components maker Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd on Monday said its operations remain compliant with all applicable laws, with no material impact, amid demonstrations by workers across multiple industries at several locations in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. According to Uttar Pradesh police, demonstrations were held at multiple locations in Noida, allegedly instigated by elements from outside the state, but only one location witnessed violence, which was brought under control using minimum force. A large number of workers from various industrial units gathered in parts of Noida, demanding a wage hike. The demonstrations turned violent in some places, leading to incidents of arson, vandalism, and traffic disruption. "This is a broader labour issue affecting multiple industries in Noida and some other cities, driven by misinformation being spread about wage revisions," Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd (MSWIL) said in a regulatory filing. The company further said, "Our operations remain

Vehicle torched as workers' protest in Noida over wage hike turns violent

Protests by factory workers demanding a hike in wages turned violent in parts of Noida on Monday, with incidents of arson, vandalism and stone-pelting reported from Phase-2 and Sector 60 areas, police said. According to officials, a large number of workers from various industrial units gathered to press for their long-pending demand for salary revision and raised slogans during the demonstration. The protest, however, escalated into violence as some participants allegedly vandalised property, pelted stones and set a vehicle on fire. Vehicles and other property were damaged during the unrest, while commuters faced severe inconvenience due to traffic congestion in the affected areas. Adequate police deployment has been ensured across industrial zones under the Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate, officials said, adding that senior police and administrative officers are present on the ground to monitor the situation. "The situation is under control and being kept under continuous ...

Over 30 police injured in Odisha clash over Sijimali bauxite mine road

Clashes erupted in Rayagada as tribal protesters opposed a road project linked to a proposed bauxite mine, with both police and villagers sustaining injuries