Cockroach Janta Party withdraws protest after Centre accepts demands
fter more than a month of nationwide demonstrations, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) officially announced the withdrawal of its protest on 25 July 2026. The decision came after several rounds of discussions with representatives of the Central Government and the government’s assurance that the protesters’ principal demands would be addressed. Background of the Protest The […]
India ‘cockroach’ activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as protests spread
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on 24 July 2026, saying he took the decision after receiving assurances from the government and because he wanted to prevent the possibility of violence as protests continued to spread across the country. Why was Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike? Wangchuk began his indefinite fast on […]
Supreme Court may step in if closure of metro stations persists, says CJI
The headline “Supreme Court may step in if closure of metro stations persists, says CJI” refers to remarks made by the Chief Justice of India during a court hearing about the repeated closure of metro stations in parts of Delhi, particularly around protest sites and public gatherings. The Chief Justice of India indicated that the […]
Delhi Metro shuts 16 stations due to ‘security reasons’
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) temporarily closed 16 metro stations across the national capital due to heightened security measures following large-scale protests and concerns over public safety. Authorities said the decision was taken as a precaution to maintain law and order in sensitive areas of the city. Why Were the Metro Stations Closed? According […]