youth protests
Coverage of youth protests in the Nexus archive.
- India cracks down on protesters accused of ‘abusing’ Modi
India is taking legal and online actions against protesters accused of abusing Modi. These measures include police cases, social media takedowns, and online harassment.
- Congress says Rot in India's education system deep; Pradhan's resignation only beginning
Congress criticizes the rot in India's education system and states that Pradhan's resignation marks only the beginning. A former Environment Minister claims passing a law to create fast-track courts insults the youth's frustration over recent protests.
- 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.
- The week in pictures: Wildfires rage in Europe, youth protests rock India and UK names new PM
Unprecedented wildfires swept across France and Spain, youth-led protests in India forced the country's education minister to resign, and Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom's new prime minister.
- India news: Home minister backs Pradhan after resignation
India's education minister resigned amid youth protests, and the home minister spoke out in his defense. The Cockroach party's leader thanked 'cockroaches' across India.
- ‘Cockroaches won’: India’s education minister resigns amid massive youth protests
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid massive youth protests. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters celebrate the resignation at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
- Why are India's youth protesting?
The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical youth movement in India, has become a symbol for disillusioned young people protesting against societal issues. The article explores the reasons behind the growing frustration and wave of protests among India's youth.
- BJP leaders, allies urge Centre to treat youth protests with empathy
BJP leaders and allies urge the Centre to treat youth protests with empathy. Former HRD Minister Murli Manohar Joshi says the protest should not be treated as a law-and-order problem. Sections of the BJP and its allies in the NDA feel the issue has gone beyond NEET and education.
- Fears of violence in Kenya as protests set to return
Kenya approaches the two-year anniversary of youth protests that resulted in dozens of deaths, raising fears of renewed violence. Ghana's Black Stars football team drew 0-0 with England in a Group L match, while Tunisian sports photographer Hosni Manoubi is capturing moments ahead of Tunisia's final group stage game.
- Cockroach Janta Party rallies at New Delhi for youth protests
Cockroach Janta Party rallied in New Delhi for youth protests, with demonstrators demanding the Education Minister's resignation following exam scandals. The protests reflect a loss of faith in India's system.