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POLITICS1d agoThousands of Indians march to Supreme Court to oust election chiefProtesters in New Delhi continue to take to the streets demanding the country's top election commissioner resign. Frustrations have been mounting after an investigation in a leading newspaper revealed concerns had been raised within the body, over the revision of voter lists. Delano D'Souza reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoAfter Lockdown, Sea of Protesters Flows Through India’s CapitalThe raucous demonstrations by opposition groups on Monday followed days of an effective lockdown and mass detentions of young protesters by security forces.NYT World
POLITICS1d agoIndia's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalateOpposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll.NPR News
POLITICS1d agoIndia's opposition leader marches with thousands against election chiefOpposition parties and supporters of the so-called "cockroach" youth movement marched towards the country's Supreme Court on Monday, in the latest show of outrage against the recent removal of millions of names from voters lists. Critics say the move is likely to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party – and are demanding India's election chief step down over what they describe as misconduct. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in New Delhi, Navodita Kumari.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoIndia’s opposition marches on Supreme Court as ‘cockroach’ protests gain groundIndian opposition leaders and student activists marched on the Supreme Court on Monday to demand the resignation of the country’s election chief over alleged voter roll manipulation, as authorities erected heavy barricades and shut six metro stations across New Delhi. The rally went ahead after the Chief Justice of India turned down a meeting request from an opposition delegation, urging them instead to file a formal petition. Mainstream opposition parties have sought to harness a groundswell of...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d ago'Illegal detentions' in India, as protesters allege foul play at Electoral CommissionPRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 12: Widespread protests in India are met with detentions judged "illegal" by the country's Supreme Court. But first: Lebanese papers report as Hezbollah prepares for a new regional flare-up. Finally, Citroën hopes to win hearts and minds with an electric reboot of the vintage Deux Chevaux model.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoMamata Banerjee Says INDIA Bloc Protest March Is ‘For Justice’Mamata Banerjee said the INDIA bloc’s Delhi protest march was aimed at seeking justice for people, as Opposition parties intensified their campaign over electoral issues.kolkatatoday · india
POLITICS1d agoIndian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee alleges abduction ahead of Delhi protestsIndian YouTube star Dhruv Rathee alleges he was abducted from home and held for nearly 24 hours without a lawyer.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoDelhi braces for INDIA bloc march; major traffic curbs and metro restrictions announcedDelhi is set to witness extensive traffic restrictions, heightened security and temporary metro station closures as INDIA bloc leaders prepare to march for allegations related to the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.The Hindu
POLITICS1d agoIndia news: Opposition parties march to Supreme CourtIntensifying their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, opposition parties are holding a march to the Supreme Court. Follow DW for more.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoIndia news: Rahul Gandhi to march to Supreme CourtIntensifying their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, opposition parties are holding a march to the Supreme Court. Follow DW for more.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoIndia opposition plans New Delhi protest to demand election chief resignThousands of security personnel have been deployed before a protest rally calling for the election chief's removal.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoOpposition figures and journalists allege police abuses during India protestsThe protests were triggered by allegations of manipulating voter lists during a nationwide roll revision that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d ago'Supreme Court Should Not Be Dragged Into Politics': CJI Surya Kant Ahead Of INDIA Bloc's Protest MarchCJI Surya Kant urged that the Supreme Court must not be dragged into political activity as the INDIA bloc planned a march over alleged electoral irregularities.news18 · india
POLITICS1d agoIndian opposition leaders march to top court to demand election chief resignThe march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.BBC World
POLITICSBREAKING1d agoIndia protest live: Opposition to march to Supreme Court over ‘vote theft’Main opposition Congress party announces rally to the top court to demand removal of the chief election commissioner.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoAppointments in Election Commission of India | ExplainedThe appointment follows the controversy over work allocation in the Election Commission of India which has triggerred protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh KumarThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoWhy CJI Surya Kant Refused to Meet Rahul Gandhi Ahead of INDIA Bloc MarchCJI Surya Kant has declined Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge’s meeting request ahead of the INDIA bloc’s Supreme Court march over SIR, alleged voter deletions and demands for electoral reforms. Related cases are scheduled for hearing on October 13.dynamitenews · india
POLITICS1d agoOpposition leaders and journalists allege police abuses as fresh protests break out in IndiaIndian opposition politicians and journalists alleged that police had been heavy-handed in cracking down in protests that swept New Delhi over the weekend in response to a nationwide voter roll revision that critics say disproportionately affects Muslim and other minority voters. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi called for a fresh march to the nation's Supreme Court Monday.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump’s Targeting of Indian IT Firms Hits India-US Ties AgainWashington announced last week that it would not accept or process applications from top Indian IT companies for H-1B visas.The Diplomat
POLITICS2d ago'Clear-cut violation': CJP’s Saurav Das claims 2 members detained, whereabouts unknown - The Times of India'Clear-cut violation': CJP’s Saurav Das claims 2 members detained, whereabouts unknown The Times of India Security beefed up outside Parliament Street police station ahead of CJP leaders visit for fresh Jantar Mantar protest date The Hindu Delhi Protest Day 3 LIVE: CJP leaders to meet Delhi police as Opposition plans march to Supreme Court The New Indian Express Delhi protests LIVE: CJP to seek date for stir shortly; Mamata, Akhilesh among leaders set to join INDIA bloc's SC march Hindustan Times PM Modi, Amit Shah at ‘war with citizens’ to protect Gyanesh Kumar, says CJP Scroll.ingoogle · india
POLITICS2d agoAnit-CEC row LIVE: CJI Surya Kant declines to meet INDIA bloc leadersCockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convener Saurav Das on Monday (October 12, 2026) said the government’s decision to denotify Jantar Mantar as a protest site is “unacceptable”The Hindu
POLITICS2d agoCJI Surya Kant declines to meet INDIA bloc leaders on October 12 ‘with reasons’Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had written to the CJI and were scheduled to meet him between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday (October 12, 2026).The Hindu
POLITICS2d agoProtesters seeking India election chief's ouster detained, as 'cockroach' leaders releasedPolice detained hundreds of protesters in Delhi for a second day on Sunday as sporadic protests broke out demanding India's election chief quit, while a court ordered the release of "cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and two other senior leaders.France 24 [en]