NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day address from the Red Fort to place young Indians at the centre of his vision for a developed India, announcing free online coaching for competitive examinations and AI training for one crore youngsters. However, his nearly 75-minute speech did not directly mention the recent youth protests over paper leaks, recruitment irregularities or the Gen-Z-led demonstrations that had drawn attention across the country.
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Azadi Chants Return to India’s Youth Protests
NEW DELHI, India — The word “Azadi”, once at the centre of intense political controversy on Indian university campuses, has returned as a prominent chant among a new generation of student protesters. During the 2026 youth-led demonstrations in New Delhi, the slogan was heard alongside demands for education reforms, following protests over examination irregularities and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Rakhi Sawant Slams Kangana Ranaut Over Gen Z Protest Remarks
Rakhi Sawant slams Kangana Ranaut over her remarks on Gen Z student protesters, with the actress strongly reacting to the actor-politician’s criticism of the demonstrations and the language allegedly used by some protesters. Sawant shared a video on Instagram in which she questioned Kangana Ranaut’s comments and used strong language while expressing her disagreement with the BJP MP’s views.