Calling the Supreme Court's interim order "not acceptable," the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said the decision allowing investigations into student protest FIRs to continue contradicts assurances allegedly given by the Centre during negotiations. The court directed authorities not to take coercive action against protesters with no criminal record, ordered the release of eligible detained students, and asked officials to preserve evidence while allowing existing FIR investigations to continue. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the government had promised to withdraw all FIRs and warned the party would launch fresh nationwide protests if those commitments were not honoured. (PC: HT)

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has strongly criticised BJP MP Kangana Ranaut after her remarks against Gen Z protesters, saying the younger generation has contributed more to the country than she has. The exchange follows nationwide protests over the NEET-UG paper leak, where thousands of students demanded accountability and education reforms. CJP accused Ranaut of insulting young citizens instead of addressing their concerns and questioned her political credibility. The controversy has intensified the debate over youth activism, freedom of expression, and the government's handling of the examination scandal, drawing widespread political and public attention. (PC: NDTV)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday warned the government of another large-scale protest, alleging that students involved in the NEET agitation were being harassed by police. In a post on X, Dipke claimed authorities had launched a "witch-hunt" against students and demanded that the alleged action stop immediately. "If the witch-hunting of students is not stopped, we will organise a massive peaceful protest," he said. The warning comes days after the CJP suspended its demonstrations following the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. (PC: India Today)

A general diary entry accessed by The Hindu shows that the Rapid Action Force (RAF) fired two rounds of plastic pellets from an anti-riot gun during the July 20 Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march to Parliament on the directions of a Delhi Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP). The entry also records the use of non-electrical shells, electrical shells and tear smoke grenades to disperse protesters. Delhi Police had earlier denied using pellet guns. At least four people were injured, including 19-year-old Sahil Lochab, who may lose vision in one eye. The Supreme Court is hearing petitions over the alleged use of excessive force. (PC: The Hindu)

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has summoned Meta's global head of public policy after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post on action against paper leaks was removed from the platform. The video, posted on July 23 during the Cockroach Janta Party's student protests, outlined the government's commitment to stricter measures against exam paper leaks. According to sources, the ministry sought an explanation from Meta over the incident. Meta said the post was removed "in error" and has since been restored. The company apologised for the mistake while the government continues to examine the matter.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has launched 'Saakshi', an online platform to collect and preserve photos and videos from the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' protest at Jantar Mantar. The platform allows users to upload original files, which receive a cryptographic fingerprint to help maintain a tamper-evident record for possible legal use. CJP said the platform is designed to support legal action over alleged police excesses and is not a replacement for personal safety or legal advice. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal also announced ₹1 crore in legal aid to support protesters facing cases or alleged harassment. (PC: HT)

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto region on Tuesday, prompting tsunami warnings and emergency alerts across the southern island of Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that tsunami waves of up to 1 metre could reach coastal areas and urged residents to stay alert and follow evacuation instructions. Emergency earthquake warnings were issued for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita and Miyazaki prefectures. There were no immediate reports of deaths, injuries or major damage. Authorities are assessing the impact of the quake while continuing to monitor the tsunami threat and advise people to avoid coastal areas. 

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a ban on the use of pellet guns for crowd control by law enforcement agencies after the July 20 protest in Delhi. The plea was filed by retired Intelligence Bureau Special Director Yashovardhan Azad along with two people who said they were injured by pellets during the protest. The petition asks the court to prohibit the use of metallic kinetic projectiles for dispersing civilian gatherings, provide compensation to all victims, and ensure complete medical treatment and rehabilitation. It alleges RAF personnel fired pellet rounds at protesters who were retreating without provocation. (PC: The Hindu, X)

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday claimed a breakthrough in its standoff with the Centre, saying government representatives shared draft notifications promising to withdraw FIRs, release detained protesters and ensure no further police action against those involved in the anti-NEET paper leak agitation. The claim came hours after the party warned it would restart nationwide protests if the July 25 assurances were not put in writing. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said Bihar and Assam had already prepared draft notifications, while similar orders from the Centre and other BJP/NDA-ruled states were expected by Tuesday. The government has not yet publicly confirmed the claim. (PC: India Today)

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticised young Hindu women who participated in the CJP protest, describing them as part of a "generation gutter" during her remarks on the ongoing demonstrations. She questioned their participation and accused them of being influenced by misleading narratives. Her comments triggered sharp reactions from opposition leaders, activists, and social media users, with critics calling the remarks offensive and divisive. Supporters defended her right to express her views. The controversy has intensified political debate surrounding the CJP protests and freedom of expression, drawing widespread public attention. (PC: X)