‘Televising our revolution’: India’s Gen Z flips Modi’s social media game
For 12 years, Modi and his party have dominated Indian social media. Now, youth use the same platforms against him.

For 12 years, Modi and his party have dominated Indian social media. Now, youth use the same platforms against him.



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Protesters want Dharmendra Pradhan to be sacked over serial exam leaks. But that’s not how Modi works.
The Cockroach Janta Party has become the biggest youth challenge to PM Narendra Modi since he came to power in 2014.
In a remote district surrounded by forests and hills, teams from tribal villages compete for football glory – and goats.

A leopard storms into a store in Rajasthan, India, attacking an employee and causing panic.

At least 10 people have died and 17 remain trapped after a suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel to collapse.
Indian police have detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he protested outside the residence of the Prime Minister.
Detained while picketing PM’s residence, Gandhi demands Modi’s resignation for ‘destroying the future of India’s youth’.
Rescue teams have been struggling to reach the 17 people trapped because of hazardous conditions inside the tunnel.
Leaders of the movement say they will continue campaigning but will not stage another march through New Delhi.
More than 100 students injured in police action against thousands of demonstrators during march on parliament.