Party India

• Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has been hospitalized after completing a 20-day hunger strike. • Wangchuk initiated the fast to demand the resignation of India’s education minister, citing alleged irregularities in medical examinations. • The protest highlights growing concerns over transparency and fairness within the national medical testing system.

• Following a summit on July 2 between Prime Minister Modi and Ms. Takaichi, India and Japan launched several landmark initiatives to strengthen bilateral ties. • Key agreements include a new economic partnership framework, a defense pact for the co-development of military hardware, and strategic energy cooperation to mitigate oil shocks. • China has responded by urging both nations to enhance their cooperation without targeting third parties, stressing the importance of regional stability.

• China expressed concern over the recent visit of Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to Delhi, warning that India-Japan bilateral cooperation should not be used to target third parties. • The warning follows the announcement of landmark economic and defense pacts between India and Japan, focusing on supply chain resilience and the procurement of critical rare earth minerals. • Beijing argues that such partnerships must foster regional stability and understanding rather than creating divisions or escalating tensions in areas like the East China Sea.

• Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the "Cockroach" party, held a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. • In sports news, India has included teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in its most recent T20 squad. • A statement from a prominent Hindu nationalist has raised hopes for renewed diplomatic dialogue between India and its neighbors.

• Hundreds of young Indians gathered in New Delhi for the first street protest organized by the "Cockroach Janata Party." • The movement originated from a viral meme last month and has evolved into a satirical political vehicle for youth expression. • The demonstrations highlight widespread frustration among the younger generation regarding systemic issues with education, employment, and politics.

• The leader of the "Cockroach Party" has returned to India to organize and lead their first protest in New Delhi. • The event marks a significant escalation in the group's activities, moving from external advocacy to direct on-the-ground action within the capital. • This move is intended to draw public attention to the party's platform and challenge existing political structures through public demonstration.

• The Cockroach Janata Party held its first physical protest in New Delhi after its founder traveled from the United States to lead the demonstration. • The group, which has gained viral attention on social media, was granted official permission by authorities to hold the event despite previous government actions. • The movement faces opposition from the Modi government, which has already blocked several of the party's social media accounts.