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Tens of thousands of Cockroach movement protesters defy police with Delhi march

Youth-led group calls on education minister to quit in one of India’s largest anti-government rallies in years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

India bans march on parliament by ‘Cockroach’ activists, risking a standoff

Police in New Delhi on Sunday banned a planned march on the Indian parliament by supporters of the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party. The demonstration set for Monday, the start of parliament's monsoonsession, follows growing calls for the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks and the forced removal of…

France 24 · Jul 19

India’s viral Cockroach Party steps up protests after hunger-striking activist is forcibly hospitalised

Youth-led movement says Monday’s planned march to parliament will go ahead despite Sonam Wangchuk’s removal by police, as students continue their own hunger strikes and security is tightened across Delhi

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Court orders deportation of Bangladeshi national illegally residing in Delhi

A Delhi court convicted a Bangladeshi national for obtaining fake Indian identity documents. The accused, Sabu alias Shabu Sardar, had illegally entered India and used false credentials. He obtained an Indian passport, Aadhaar card, and PAN card through deception. The court sentenced him to the period already undergone in jail.…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

What Makes Sonam Wangchuk One of India's Boldest Voices?

What makes a person leave behind comfort, face criticism, and continue speaking for what they believe is right? The answer may surprise you. Sonam Wangchuk is not just an engineer or an education reformer. He has become a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and civic responsibility. While some admire his courage,…

MyLifeXP · Jul 19

Weather today, July 19: IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Srinagar, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Northeast India; Delhi likely to receive light rain

Weather today, July 19: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for many Indian states on Sunday, the IMD has said. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim anticipate extremely heavy rain in isolated areas. Thunderstorms with gusty winds and lightning are also expected across several regions. Delhi-NCR remains under a yellow…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Panama foreign minister arrives in India on five-day official visit

Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez arrived in New Delhi for a five-day official visit. He will meet with senior Indian leadership to discuss trade and economic relations. Discussions will also focus on maritime cooperation and port infrastructure development.

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Delhi NCR weather today July 19, 2026: Check today's forecast for Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon and Ghaziabad

Delhi and parts of the NCR will experience hot weather on Sunday. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in Delhi and Gurgaon. Noida and Ghaziabad will see highs of 39 degrees Celsius, while Faridabad remains cooler. The seven-day forecast shows fluctuating temperatures across these cities. Delhi's weather…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Why Getting to Tawang in Arunachal Is Harder Than Almost Any Other Destination in India

The paperwork comes before the road doesTawang is one of the few places in India where you cannot simply buy a ticket and go. Arunachal Pradesh requires an Inner Line Permit for every Indian citizen who is not from the state. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit on top…

Times Life · Jul 19

Why Cycling Is the Cardio Indian Adults Keep Overlooking and What It Actually Does

The Numbers Most Runners Don't Want to HearCycling at moderate intensity burns between 400 and 600 calories an hour, roughly the same as running at a comfortable pace. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association tracked cardiovascular outcomes across 263,450 participants in the UK Biobank…

Times Life · Jul 19