India

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest came to an end with the resignation of India's education minister. Reflecting on the movement and its significance, Advocate Sunny Jahdav, a lawyer at the Supreme Court of India, writes for the readers of Agamir Somoy about his experience of the protest.For years, many have argued that Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy has become irrelevant in contemporary India. Critics claim that his ideals of non-violence, secularism, truth and compassion have been eclipsed by d...

As the ongoing Cockroach Movement in Delhi gathers momentum, it is no longer just students taking part. People from all walks of life have now joined the protest. Advocate Sunny Jadhav, a lawyer at the Supreme Court of India, is among those participating. He shares his firsthand experience of the unprecedented mass gathering with readers of Agamir Somoy.The protest led by CJP and Sonam Wangchuk began earlier this month, and the response from the people has been nothing short of extraordinary....

The capital city of New Delhi turned into a battlefield on Monday as the 'Cockroach Movement' (also known as the Cockroach Jaanta Party) launched a Parliament march demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the exam paper leak scandal. Nearly 20,000 protesters, predominantly students, flooded the streets around the Parliament complex and Jantar Mantar. The situation escalated dramatically, marked by clashes between demonstrators and security forces, who deploy...

China has responded to India's concerns over the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, saying Bangladesh-China cooperation is not directed at any third party and should remain free from external interference. Responding to a question about India's concerns during a re...

The West Bengal government has announced plans to expand the state's air connectivity network. The new budget proposes the construction of four new airports and the expansion of an existing one, with a proposed allocation of Rs 100 billion for the projects. Presenting the budget on Monday, I...

Australian-Bangladeshi industrialist Robin Khuda will invest $30 billion by 2030 in data center projects in India to capitalize on growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing in the neighboring country. Khuda held meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and o...

Jantar Mantar in New Delhi witnessed a striking scene on Saturday as supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) gathered wearing cockroach masks, holding placards, and carrying the national flag while demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. From early mornin...

A massive crowd gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi today as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) launched a protest demanding the resignation of India’s Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Supporters began assembling at the  protest site from early morning. The party stated that D...

India is set to supply semi-high-speed ‘Vande Bharat’ trains to Bangladesh. Officials from the country’s Ministry of Railways have said that preliminary work has already begun on manufacturing standard-gauge coaches for export. They noted that these modern trains...

The Madhya Pradesh High Court in India has declared the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district a temple. In a ruling delivered on Friday, the court concluded, based on archaeological and historical evidence, including a survey report by the Archaeological Survey of India...

Sonia Gandhi, the former top leader of the Indian National Congress, has been admitted to a private hospital. The 79-year-old Rajya Sabha MP was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Wednesday morning. The veteran Congress leader has served as a Lok Sabha MP five times. News agency ANI reporte...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to refrain from purchasing gold for the next one year in an effort to protect the country’s foreign exchange reserves (forex). At a time when the global economy remains unstable due to tensions in West Asia, the government says this unusual...

Vote counting is underway in the legislative assembly elections of the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Out of a total of 30 seats, early trends show that the ruling All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) is leading in 8 seats. The opposition alliance, comprising the Congress, DMK, and other regiona...

Vote counting is currently in progress for the legislative assembly elections across four Indian states, including West Bengal, as well as one Union Territory. Counting began at 8 AM under tight security. Postal ballots are being counted first, followed by votes cast through EVMs. In neighboring A...

One of India's most renowned photographers, Raghu Rai, passed away today, Sunday, at a private hospital in New Delhi. He was 83 years old.For over six decades, his camera did more than just take pictures; it documented time, history, and human suffering.In 1971, during the Bangladesh Liberation War,...