exam leaks
Coverage of exam leaks in the Nexus archive.
- India to increase penalties for exam leaks after Cockroach party protests
India is introducing new legislation to increase penalties for exam leaks following protests by the Cockroach party. The protests, led by youth, have forced a minister's resignation and prompted calls for reforms.
- India's top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say
India's Supreme Court ordered the release of minors arrested during youth protests over exam leaks and mandated preservation of surveillance footage amid allegations of police brutality. The court also directed authorities to protect protesters' data and ensure an independent investigation into excessive force used during the demonstrations, which ended after the education minister resigned and reforms were agreed upon.
- ‘We have done it’: Joy as ‘Cockroach’ protests push India minister out
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after youth-led protests over exam leaks rattle PM Modi's government. The protests, dubbed 'Cockroach' protests, led to his resignation.
- India’s education minister resigns after weeks of student-led protests
India’s education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of protests over alleged exam leaks and irregularities in the education system.
- Modi Sidesteps Exam Leaks in Video as India Protests Spread
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi avoided addressing exam leaks in a video message, as student protests expand and demand his education minister's removal.
- TPCC chief, other party leaders say BRS has no moral right to stage dharna over exam leaks
TPCC chief and other party leaders state that BRS has no moral right to stage a dharna over exam leaks. The statement criticizes BRS's protest actions regarding the exam leak issue.
- Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike that fueled the 'Cockroach' protests demanding education reforms, but demonstrators vowed to continue until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. The protests, initially sparked by allegations of exam paper leaks, have expanded to address broader issues like unemployment and government accountability, with thousands participating despite police crackdowns.
- India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators
Thousands of protesters in New Delhi defied restrictions to hold a sit-in over alleged exam leaks, with police using tear gas and batons to disperse crowds. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for exam leak cases, but protesters demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and systemic reforms.
- India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators
Thousands of protesters in New Delhi defied restrictions, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam leaks and broader reforms. Police used tear gas and batons during clashes, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts to address the issue.
- India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators
Thousands of protesters in New Delhi are holding sit-ins against exam leaks and government policies, facing police crackdowns with tear gas and batons. The movement, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and expanded to include broader frustrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for exam leak cases.
- India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators
Thousands of protesters in New Delhi defied restrictions in demonstrations against alleged exam leaks and government policies, leading to clashes with police using tear gas and batons. The 'Cockroach' protest movement, initially satirical, demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and systemic reforms.
- Modi vows ‘swift’ justice for India exam leaks
Prime Minister Modi vows swift justice for India exam leaks, a scandal that triggered protests in Delhi this week.
- India student protests give opposition a rare opening against Modi
India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gained attention for student protests against exam leaks and corruption, prompting police crackdowns. Opposition lawmakers, including the Indian National Congress, showed solidarity with injured protesters, potentially opening a political opportunity to attract young voters against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
- How India's youth-led 'Cockroach' movement challenges Modi
India's youth-led 'Cockroach' movement began as a satirical protest against exam leaks and has expanded to address frustrations over jobs and education. The movement is challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
- India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protests at Jantar Mantar after police used tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators. Protesters demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam system failures, with tensions escalating as authorities failed to meet their demands during talks.
- Police in India clash with youth-led Cockroach party supporters near Parliament
Police in India clashed with supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party near Parliament as protesters demanded the resignation of the education minister. The movement, sparked by a Supreme Court comment comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' has grown into a campaign against government policies on education exams and leaks, with recent confrontations escalating tensions.