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August 11, 2026: A decade plus of students challenging a regime that seeks to control thought & ideas
The pushback to the Modi 1.0 regime came within months of it being sworn into office, and it emerged from the student of the Central University, Hyderabad & JNU among others, that had been creations of independent India’s intellectual and organisational fashioning; while Gen Z’s 2026 protests are a breath of fresh air to the battle weary, India’s students in universities have never been silent
A glance at the nationwide Kisan Ganatantra Parade
Despite the events in Delhi, farmers' parades in various parts of the country were well-received with people showering flowers in areas like Shahjahanpur.
Anti-social elements infiltrated Parade to discredit farmers struggle: SKM
The farmers organisation and farmer leader Hannan Mollah expresses deep regret for the infiltration of untoward elements in the Kisan Ganatantra Parade
Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting, directs additional security
According to news being shared on social media, there are allegations of right-wing disruptive forces having infiltrated the protest. This group is also being blamed for climbing the Red Fort ramparts.
Internet suspended around protest sites in Delhi, situation remains tense
Utter chaos in Nangloi area, police launch tear gas, lathicharge on farmers group, some people throw stones at police.
Kisan Tractor Rally underway, moves into national capital Delhi area
Tear gas, lathi charge launched by Delhi Police, security agencies as various points; Mukarba Chowk, Akshardham, Noida
National commissions for women and child rights decry Bom HC POCSO judgment
The two commissions have taken cognisance of the controversial judgment and have called for an appeal against it
Objectionable comments against government, Bihar demands action
The letter/circular issued by the state’s Economic Offences Wing states that appropriate action be taken in light of offensive comments against government
Why such exorbitant amounts sought in bonds and sureties from farmers: Allahabad HC asks State
The court took up the instant petition and asked the district authorities of Sitapur district to explain the reason behind the orders issued
Government remains singularly devoted to farmers welfare: President Ram Nath Kovind
On the eve of 72nd Republic Day the President offers the first and only comprehensive response to the 70-day long Delhi sit-in by hundreds of thousands of farmers, and the five-months long agitation
Come, stand with India’s annadaatas!
The Farmer committee sends out a formal invitation to people in the city to join the farmers parade and decry the three laws of the Centre.
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August 11, 2026: A decade plus of students challenging a regime that seeks to control thought & ideas
The pushback to the Modi 1.0 regime came within months of it being sworn into office, and it emerged from the student of the Central University, Hyderabad & JNU among others, that had been creations of independent India’s intellectual and organisational fashioning; while Gen Z’s 2026 protests are a breath of fresh air to the battle weary, India’s students in universities have never been silent
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India
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Gender and Sexuality
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