Senate Unanimously Passes SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act for Small Businesses
- On March 3, 2026, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, reauthorizing the SBIR and STTR programs through September 30, 2031, after their expiration on September 30, 2025.
- The bill, providing over $4 billion annually in non-dilutive R&D funding, introduces enhanced foreign due diligence, application limits, strategic breakthrough funding, and carryover of FY2026 funds.
- This legislation safeguards U.S. technological leadership by prioritizing small innovative firms amid global competition.
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Why millions of Indians are proudly calling themselves ‘cockroaches’
• The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has emerged as a rapidly growing movement in India after a Supreme Court judge compared unemployed youth to "cockroaches." • The movement serves as a symbolic protest against the judicial remark and the systemic challenges facing young job seekers in the country.
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The IndependentCockroach Janta Party and Abhijeet Dipke face Pakistan charge - India Today
• The newly launched Cockroach Janta Party and its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, are facing allegations from BJP leaders claiming the party is an "ISI asset" with 50% of its followers based in Pakistan. • Following these accusations and the suspension of the original account, Dipke created a new X handle titled "Cockroach Is Back" to maintain his social media presence.
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India TodayFrom “Cockroaches” to a Digital Rebellion: How India’s Gen Z Turned Insult into Resistance
• India's Gen Z is transforming a derogatory term, "cockroaches," into a symbol of digital rebellion and political resistance against the current administration. • This movement emerges from a decade of "narrative politics" since Narendra Modi took power in 2014, which critics claim prioritizes ideological agendas over urgent socio-economic issues.
Read original · countercurrents.orgPakistan gets its own ‘Cockroach Awaam Party’ as India’s viral CJP sparks cross-border satire wave - The Times of India
• A wave of satirical political groups has emerged in Pakistan, including the Cockroach Awami Party (CAP) and Cockroach Awami League (CAL), following the viral success of India's Cockroach Janta Party. • The trend was sparked by remarks made in mid-May by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who described certain unemployed youth activists as "cockroaches" and "parasites."
Read original · timesofindia.indiatimes.comCopycat Politics Again: Pakistan Launches ‘Cockroach Awami Party’ Cloning India’s Latest Viral Political Movement
• Pakistan has seen the emergence of satirical political groups, including the Cockroach Awami Party and Cockroach Awami League, mimicking India's viral Cockroach Janta Party. • This trend has sparked a cross-border social media frenzy, reflecting a shared culture of political satire and digital mimicry between the two nations.
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Republic World'Covert Political Project': Ex-Civil Servant Quits Cockroach Janta Party, Claims Initiative 'Not Genuinely Independent'
• Former civil servant Ashish Joshi has officially withdrawn his support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), citing concerns over the movement's integrity. • Joshi claims the initiative is "not genuinely independent," describing it as a "covert political project" rather than a grassroots effort.
Read original · news18.comIndia blocks 'Cockroach' youth party amid free speech row
• Indian authorities have blocked the social media accounts of the "Cockroach Janta Party," a satirical youth political movement. • The party was established as a response to critical remarks made by a top judge regarding the behavior and attitudes of the youth.
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The SunDailypioneer
• India's viral "Cockroach Janata Party" (CJP) has inspired a similar satire-driven movement in Pakistan known as the "Cockroach Awaam Party" (CAP). • The trend has rapidly gained traction across social media platforms, sparking widespread online discussions and engagement.
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The PioneerIndia swats cockroach movement over 'national security'
• India has blocked the X account of the Cockroach Janta Party and is reportedly considering the suspension of its Instagram handle. • The government has cited "national security" concerns as the primary justification for restricting the party's social media presence.
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DWCockroach Janta Party fever spreads to Pakistan, spawns Cockroach Awami Party - India Today
• Inspired by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), satirical political accounts have emerged in Pakistan, most notably the Cockroach Awami Party. • The movement uses the cockroach as a symbol for resilience and the ability to survive despite attempts at elimination.
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India Today‘Cockroach’ Crawls Into Pakistan
• India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has gained significant social media traction, leading to the emergence of similar movements across the border in Pakistan. • Various Pakistani groups have formed, including the Cockroach Awami Party (CAP), which describes itself as a youth-led political front for the country.
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GulteTulsi Gabbard resigns as U.S. intelligence chief after less than a year in office
• Tulsi Gabbard resigned Friday as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to step away while her husband battles cancer. • Her departure makes her the fourth Cabinet official to leave Trump’s second term and comes amid reports of tension after the administration’s decision to strike Iran.
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