Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained
India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach?
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India’s Biggest IPO of 2026 Briefly Dips Below Offer Price
SBI Funds Management Ltd. ’s shares briefly fell below their offer price just four days after their trading debut, signaling weak secondary-market demand for the nation’s largest asset manager.
India's 'cockroach' protesters and government to hold talks as stalemate continues
The meeting comes hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he was ending his 26-day hunger strike.
'Where is Rajat Patidar?' - Former India batter questions selectors over Zimbabwe T20I squad
Hanuma Vihari questioned India's decision to leave Rajat Patidar out of the Zimbabwe T20I squad despite his strong IPL 2026 season and leadership with RCB. He also criticised the omissions of Kuldeep Yadav and Sanju Samson, saying the squad lacked right-handed batters. Meanwhile, India beat Zim...
Khalistani terror suspect, US national held while entering India from Nepal
Developing story — details emerging. Check the source link for the latest updates.
Sachin Tendulkar vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after first five international innings: Comparing stats of India's youngest debutants
How do Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s first 5 international innings compare to Sachin Tendulkar's? A detailed statistical breakdown of India's youngest stars.
India’s Markets Shrug Off Student Protests for Now
Student protests in India’s capital, a political headache for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aren’t reflecting in the country’s financial markets.
India’s SEBI Mulls Letting Portfolio Managers Invest Clients’ Money Overseas
SEBI proposes allowing investment in overseas securities and IPO-bound firms, among others.
Manipal Health Seeks to Raise Up to $960 Million in India IPO
Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd. is seeking to raise as much as 92. 7 billion rupees ($960 million) in an initial public offering, continuing a run of sizable share sales in India.
The ‘cockroaches’ marching on India’s government – podcast
South Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen on the Cockroach movement – and the students driving India’s biggest protests in years ‘I’ve never seen this many young people out on the streets,’ says Hannah Ellis-Petersen . For days, tens of thousands of Indians have been marching under the bann...
India blasts Pakistan for raising J&K, Indus issues at Asean meet
Developing story — details emerging. Check the source link for the latest updates.
India invites Bangladesh PM to Brics Summit
Hasina's Presence On Indian Soil May Be A Spoiler
Modi Seeks to Calm Anger as India Student Protests Widen
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fresh bid to calm mounting anger over examination paper leaks as students continued nationwide protests on Friday, with demands growing for the education minister to step down.
India ‘cockroach’ activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as protests spread
Sonam Wangchuk halted strike amid concerns about ‘possible violence’ in India as protest movement urges demonstrations across country on Friday over police brutality Indian “cockroach” activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday over an exam paper scandal that has spiralled int...
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
India's youth movement Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
India's CJP Protests Meet Internet Shutdowns and Pervasive Surveillance
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'My dream has come true': Emotional Ashok Sharma dedicates India debut to elder brother Akshay
Fast bowler Ashok Sharma made his international debut for India against Zimbabwe. He dedicated this significant career milestone to his elder brother's sacrifice. Sharma's journey highlights perseverance and family support in pursuing cricket dreams.
The Defining Image of India’s Gen Z Protests
A new protest movement is spreading across India, and the video of a woman blocking a police van has captured the resolve of the young people leading it.
India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days
Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".
Deadly monsoon floods kill at least 40 in India
At least 40 people have died and up to 80 remain missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
Can India’s youth-led protest movement bring lasting change?
Protesters refuse to back down until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
Modi Caught Off Guard as India’s Economic Failings Inflame Young People
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy trying to put out other fires when a student movement suddenly exploded. There are no easy solutions to the problems behind it.
On the ground at India's 'Cockroach' protest
The unprecedented expression of dissent against India's government, headed by the prime minister, Narendra Modi, has shown no sign of abating, as protests by the youth-led “cockroach” protest movement entered its fourth day. The Guardian’s south Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen was on th...