As Starlink seeks permission to operate in India, a recent protest in New Delhi showed how quickly authorities can cut off mobile internet access.

India’s ‘cockroach’ movement and student groups have said protests will continue despite detentions.

Authorities have increased security in New Delhi and announced transport restrictions ahead of a planned demonstration by India’s “Cockroach” movement.

Some of those detained accused security forces of beating them during an intense crackdown on demonstrations in India’s capital over the weekend. Police have said they followed the law.

Thousands of police officers and security personnel were deployed across central New Delhi for a third straight day.

Protesters have been coming onto the streets of India’s capital, New Delhi for over a week. They are upset because they believe the government is trying to take the right to vote away from millions of people.

Journalists and press freedom groups are accusing Indian police of obstructing reporters covering youth protests in New Delhi.

Through symbolic acts on court premises to nationwide calls for stirs, lawyers across India have protested against various issues, including police action against them, Bar Council decisions and proposed curbs on their right to agitate.

India’s “Cockroach Party” started out in May as a Gen-Z internet joke that went viral. In July, it forced the government into its biggest climbdown in years. Now the “Cockroaches” are back for what they’re billing as Season 2 of their political carnival.

The campaign is led in part by India's "Cockroach" youth movement, which previously forced the education minister to resign.