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India news: 'Cockroach' party holds protest at Jantar Mantar
India news: 'Cockroach' party holds protest at Jantar Mantar
Midhat Fatimah with AFP, AP, ReutersPublished 06/06/2026Published June 6, 2026last updated 06/06/2026last updated June 6, 2026"Cockroach" party founder Abhijeet Dipke is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Meanwhile, India is batting against Afghanistan in a one-off cricket test. Follow DW for more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EwWLWhat you need to know
- Cockroach Janta Party is protesting at Jantar Mantar over alleged exam irregularities
- India won the toss and will bat against Afghanistan in a one-off test
Here is a roundup of some of the top headlines that got India talking on Saturday, June 6.
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https://p.dw.com/p/5EwgLSkip next section India to bat against Afghanistan in one-off cricket testPublished 06/06/2026Published June 6, 2026last updated 06/06/2026last updated June 6, 2026India to bat against Afghanistan in one-off cricket test
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss on Saturday and chose to bat against Afghanistan in a one-off cricket test.
Soon after lunch, India stood on a solid 135-1 — thanks in large part to a rapid 54 not out from Sai Sudharsan and an unbeaten 58 from KL Rahul. It was Rahul's 21st career test 50.
The one-off test between the two neighbours will only be considered a bilateral series and will not come under the World Test Championship cycle.
This is only the second test match taking place between India and Afghanistan, a newcomer to the format. Before this, the teams played in 2018, when India defeated Afghanistan in the Afghans' maiden Test match
The match is at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, and could run until Wednesday if it goes the distance.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EwWbSkip next section Cockroach Janata Party is holding a protest at Jantar Mantar06/06/2026June 6, 2026Cockroach Janata Party is holding a protest at Jantar Mantar
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has arrived in Delhi from the US and urged followers to join him in protesting at Jantar Mantar and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Dipke, who arrived at the airport amid heavy security, has urged protesters to carry a book and the Indian flag.
The party is demanding Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam irregularities.
Citing an investigation by the Indian newspaper The Indian Express, which found that out of 45 major exam paper leaks over the past two decades, only two cases have led to convictions, CJP spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya said, "Out of the two, you have transferred one of them. How can someone's transfer be considered as punishment? Does it make any sense?"
Speaking to DW, he added, "The youth is facing problems all over the world. This movement should become an example for the youth across the world for bringing a change through peaceful protest."
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Hello! This is Midhat from New Delhi, bringing you the latest from India today.
The Cockroach Janata Party is holding a protest at Jantar Mantar today.
Meanwhile, India is set to take on Afghanistan in a one-off test match.
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