Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Protests, Trade Deal Opposition, and Tunnel Collapse in India
In India, Congress leaders and protesters are demanding the resignation of key government officials over alleged mismanagement of exams and police actions.
Farmers are protesting against a proposed trade deal with the US, fearing it will harm their livelihoods.
Meanwhile, a tunnel collapse in Sikkim has killed at least 10 workers, and India has expressed grave concerns over an attack on a cargo ship near Ukraine, which killed four Indians.
The government is taking steps to address the issues raised by the protesters and ensure the safety of international maritime commerce.
Congress leaders and protesters demand resignations of PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam mismanagement and police actions.
Farmers protest against the India-US trade deal, fearing adverse effects on their livelihoods.
Tunnel collapse in Sikkim's Namchi district kills at least 10 workers, rescue operations hampered by gas leak.
India summons Russia's chargé d’affaires over an attack on a cargo ship near Ukraine's Odesa port that killed four Indians.
Police detain protesters in Mumbai and Delhi, alleging violence and lack of permission for protests.
- Who
- Congress leaders, farmers, protesters, Indian government, Russian authorities
- What
- Protests, trade deal opposition, tunnel collapse, cargo ship attack
- When
- Recent events, specific dates not mentioned
- Where
- Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Sikkim, Ukraine
- Why
- Protests against government policies, opposition to trade deal, tunnel collapse due to landslide, cargo ship attack during conflict
Congress and Protesters
Government and Police
Police Action Against Protesters
Congress and Protesters
Congress claims police used excessive force, including pellet guns, against peaceful protesters.
Government and Police
Police allege protesters resorted to large-scale violence and the protest was held without permission.
Resignation Demands
Congress and Protesters
Congress demands the resignation of PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam mismanagement and police actions.
Government and Police
Government calls for strict punishment for those involved in exam paper leaks and denies allegations of excessive police force.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Farmers' Protest Location
- Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana
- Farmers' Opposition
- India-US trade deal
- Tunnel Collapse Location
- Namchi district, Sikkim
- Tunnel Project
- Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project
- Cargo Ship Attack
- Near Ukraine’s Odesa port
- Victims
- Four Indians killed, one critically injured