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How India’s Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image

How India’s Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image

Young protesters in India achieved a rare political victory by forcing the resignation of a cabinet minister
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A rare glimpse into Tibet, where some hope to preserve language and customs despite China's new law

A rare glimpse into Tibet, where some hope to preserve language and customs despite China's new law

A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now
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In Tibet, some embrace their native language even under China's sweeping new 'ethnic unity' law

In Tibet, some embrace their native language even under China's sweeping new 'ethnic unity' law

A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now
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Leaked exams, dashed dreams: Why India's ‘cockroach’ youth turned on Modi

Leaked exams, dashed dreams: Why India's ‘cockroach’ youth turned on Modi

By Saurabh Sharma, Aftab Ahmed and Aditya Kalra SITAMARHI, India/NEW DELHI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Ashok Kumar knows that Narendra Modi changed his life for the better. 
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Indian Government Restructures Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Indian Government Restructures Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

The Indian government has restructured the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, dividing it into two specialized verticals focusing on capital development and urban development. This overhaul includes replacing senior bureaucrats and appointing new leadership to drive the ministry's flagship missions. The restructuring aims to streamline service delivery and accelerate infrastructure projects, reflecting the government's commitment to urban development.
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Meta apologises to India for restricting PM Modi's post

Meta apologises to India for restricting PM Modi's post

Aug 5 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms' Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan apologised to India's information technology minister for briefly restricting a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July, he said in a statement on Wednesday.
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India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital payments

India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital payments

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - India has moved a step closer to reintroducing merchant fees on transactions made through its popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) after proposed changes to the country's payments laws were introduced in parliament on Tuesday.
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India Supports Uzbekistan's NAM Chairmanship Bid, Strengthening Bilateral Relations

India Supports Uzbekistan's NAM Chairmanship Bid, Strengthening Bilateral Relations

India has conveyed its support for Uzbekistan's bid to chair the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) for the 2027-2029 period. This was announced by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, who is visiting India. The meeting highlighted shared perspectives on international and regional issues, particularly terrorism, extremism, and drug trafficking. Both countries cooperate in various forums, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The discussions also emphasized the potential for expanding economic ties, particularly in the mining sector, and the importance of educational exchanges.
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U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue 2026 to Address Bilateral Cooperation and Challenges

U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue 2026 to Address Bilateral Cooperation and Challenges

The Observer Research Foundation (ORF) is set to host the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue 2026 in partnership with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) from August 5-6, 2026, in New Delhi. This invite-only event will gather practitioners, academicians, and strategic thinkers from both countries to evaluate the current state of U.S.-India relations and explore pathways for deeper cooperation. Key topics include strategic stability, trade and economic cooperation, defense and civil-nuclear collaboration, and energy security. The dialogue aims to strengthen ties between the two nations and address challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Generational Labels in Protests: A Critical Examination of 'Gen-Z Revolution'

Generational Labels in Protests: A Critical Examination of 'Gen-Z Revolution'

Recent youth-led protests across South Asia, including in India, have been labeled as 'Gen-Z uprisings' by some commentators. This term has been used to describe movements driven by young people against government policies and economic conditions. However, the article argues that such generational labeling is intellectually lazy and obscures the real political and economic forces at play. The term 'Gen-Z revolution' gained traction during the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States, when a Pepsi commercial attempted to capitalize on the movement's momentum, leading to backlash from young Americans. The article suggests that labeling protests by generational terms oversimplifies complex socio-political dynamics and fails to acknowledge the unique circumstances and motivations behind each movement.
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Meta Faces Criticism After Mistakenly Removing Indian Prime Minister's Video

Meta Faces Criticism After Mistakenly Removing Indian Prime Minister's Video

Meta recently faced backlash after mistakenly taking down a video posted by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video, which announced a new task force to reform university entrance exams, was removed due to a supposed legal complaint. Meta has since apologized and restored the video, but the incident has led to criticism from the Indian government. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has requested Meta to explain the situation and address concerns about content moderation.