Indian “Cockroach Party” Leader Abhijeet Dipke Arrested Ahead of Planned Protest in New Delhi
Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the Indian “cockroach party”, has been detained in New Delhi.
WorldAbhijeet Dipke, leader of the Indian “cockroach party”, has been detained in New Delhi.
WorldThousands of protesters who accused the country’s election authorities of irregularities were detained on Saturday, including Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Indian “Cockroach Party.” The UN is demanding that India immediately release the detained protesters.
World politicsOpposition parties in the Indian capital, New Delhi, are protesting and demanding the resignation of the head of the country's election authority.
World politicsIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to work toward resolving the countries' long-standing border conflict.
WorldBRICS countries should oppose “violations of other countries’ sovereignty” and safeguard peace, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a summit with leaders from the BRICS countries.
WorldIndia is ordered to comply with its obligations under an agreement with Pakistan to share water, including the Indus River. India has wanted to break the agreement amid tensions with its neighbor.
WorldAt least 160 people have been confirmed dead in widespread landslides and flooding in the Himalayan mountain range, along the border between Nepal and Tibet. More than 400 people are missing, most of them tourists.
WorldIn India, the “cockroach protests” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi are growing. The movement’s supporters are demanding reforms and the resignation of the education minister. The demonstrations are the largest against Modi in years.
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