Protesters

• Opposition MPs, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, protested in Parliament during the 2026 Monsoon Session over alleged police action against CJP protesters. • The legislative session has already seen the clearance of the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. • Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi is scheduled to move the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha.

• At least 90 civilians have been shot dead by security forces in Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) since June during protests for free elections and basic amenities. • The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), the coalition leading the grassroots movement, reports that 20 activists were killed in clashes since this past Monday. • Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended the brutal crackdown, labeling the protesters as "enemies" and comparing them to India.

• Opposition leaders in Parliament's monsoon session are protesting alleged police brutality against students during July 20 demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, including the reported use of pellet guns. • Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming he was "either culpable or incompetent" regarding the security response. • Gandhi is demanding an independent investigation into the police action, insisting that the probe be monitored by the Supreme Court to ensure accountability.

• The Supreme Court of India has questioned the police crackdown on student protesters, while other reports cover the 2022 Khargone Ram Navami violence and India's status as a global power. • A featured narrative follows Kumar, a man who spent decades in a cat-and-mouse game with police following a gangland murder involving Krishna Pillai. • After experiencing extradition from Singapore, acquittals in India, and judicial repatriation, Kumar is preparing to fly to Hong Kong on June 20, 2026.

Local civil rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of killings amid communications blackoutAt least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the past two days as part of what has been claimed is a brutal state crackdown that has engulfed the disputed region for weeks.According to a local civil society group, Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), the Pakistani security services fired on tens of thousands of peaceful protesters, killing 25 people on Monday and five more on Tuesday. Continue reading...

• Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned following six consecutive days of disruption caused by Opposition protests over the NEET exam controversy and police crackdowns on students. • Speaker Om Birla intervened by reaching out to floor leaders to break the legislative deadlock and secure the Opposition's agreement to participate in proceedings. • The Lok Sabha is now scheduled to take up the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, a critical piece of legislation aimed at preventing examination fraud.

• The CJP reported that the Indian government has assured protections for all protesters following a series of late-night discussions on July 28, 2026. • An exclusive report reveals that the Centre attempted to shift Dharmendra Pradhan's portfolio as an alternative before his eventual resignation. • In Bihar, a police constable has been suspended after allegedly using an AK-47 weapon against protesters.

Exclusive: Lawsuit filed on behalf of seven protesters alleges ban amounts to ‘a direct, content-based restriction’ on speech, effectively targeting pro-Palestine movementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA group of pro-Palestine protesters have launched a high court challenge to a Queensland law banning the slogan “from the river to the sea”, arguing that it amounts to a discriminatory and unconstitutional infringement on free speech.The controversial laws, which also ban the expression “globalise the intifada”, were passed by the state’s Liberal National party government in response to December’s Bondi terrorist attack. Continue reading...

• The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party has announced it will end its protests after the Indian government agreed to several of its demands regarding education reforms. • Key concessions include the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s education minister and the implementation of specific policy changes. • This victory for the protesters comes at a critical time as Modi’s party prepares for high-stakes state elections scheduled for next year.

• India's education minister has resigned following massive street protests led by the nation's youth. • The demonstrations represent some of the largest protests in recent years and created a significant political crisis for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • The resignation is seen as a major victory for the protesters and a strategic move to mitigate political damage.