Sonam Wangchuk, Indian activist rallying Gen Z against Modi
Indian social activist Sonam Wangchuk may be pushing 60, but he has become the face of a Gen Z movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s education minister…
CJP march: Police lathicharge after protesters try to breach barricades near Parliament Street
Security forces resorted to a baton-charge near Parliament Street on Monday, July 20, after thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters allegedly attempted to breach barricades while marching towards Parliament…
Sonam Wangchuk’s health deteriorates as indefinite hunger strike enters 19th day
The health condition of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has deteriorated significantly as his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered its 19th consecutive day on Thursday, July 16, prompting his…
Health fears as frail Indian activist on hunger strike loses 8.2kg
“I’m weak from the outside, but I’m strong from inside.” That’s what a frail-looking Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a protest hunger strike in the Indian capital, Delhi, for…
Egg-free School Meals Scramble Politics in India
Teacher Raja Dey fears attendance might drop now that government-run schools have stopped serving eggs for lunch in his eastern Indian state, a dietary change that has stirred a political…
India opposition party alleges vendetta after account freeze amid money laundering probe
An Indian opposition party accused federal investigators on Thursday of a “politically motivated” attack after $46 million was frozen in its bank accounts as part of a money-laundering probe. Critics…
Big win for Cockroach Janta Party as Delhi HC orders unblocking of its X account: ‘Concern no longer relevant’
The government told the court that the CJP X account was blocked light of the NEET re-exam as certain posts “could have created chaos” among students. In a big relief…
India’s Trent sheds $1.40 billion in market value as revenue miss raises growth concerns
July 7 (Reuters) – India’s Trent (TREN.NS), opens new tab slid 11.3% on Tuesday and was on track for its biggest one-day loss in a year after first-quarter sales growth…
13 killed as landslides, floods triggered by rains hit India’s Maharashtra
NEW DELHI – At least 13 people were killed, and 10 others injured in the last 48 hours as heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides and floods, causing widespread destruction in…
Apex Body Leh Calls Mass Gathering to Honour Movement Participants and Reaffirm Ladakh’s Democratic Aspirations
Leh, Ladakh: The Apex Body Leh has called for a large public gathering on May 26 at NDS Stadium near Housing Colony, Leh, to honour those who have sacrificed, suffered,…