Modi vows punishment for exam fraud as 'Cockroach' protests spread

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday vowed to punish those involved in a leaked exam papers scandal that has sparked mass student protests.

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SemaforLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

Modi critics seize on Cockroach rallies

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France 24Center· Jul 23, 2026

Modi vows punishment for exam fraud as 'Cockroach' protests spread

France 24Center· Jul 23, 2026

Modi vows 'stringent punishment' for exam fraud fuelling India's youth-led 'Cockroach' protests

The DiplomatCenter· Jul 20, 2026

‘There Is Zero Accountability’: India’s ‘Cockroaches’ Question Modi and a Broken System

NewsweekCenter· Jul 20, 2026

Inside the ‘Cockroach’ Protests Challenging India's Modi

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 23, 2026

India’s Modi promises fast-track courts for exam fraud fuelling protests

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 23, 2026

‘Cockroach’ protests: India’s Modi promises to punish corrupt officials in bid to quell anger

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

How India's youth-led 'Cockroach' movement challenges Modi

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

How India's 'Cockroach' movement challenges PM Modi

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

India's Modi finally addresses the exam leaks which triggered the 'Cockroach' protest, as opposition leader Gandhi calls on him to resign. Follow live

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  1. Jul 20Inside the ‘Cockroach’ Protests Challenging India's Modi
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