India Youth Movement Agrees to Talks Amid Ongoing Protests

India has prolonged a mobile‑internet shutdown in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi confronts his most significant youth‑led protest since assuming office in 2014. The restriction, imposed to curb the spread of misinformation amid escalating tensions, comes as leaders of the “Cockroach” movement—a student‑driven campaign demanding reforms in the national education system—prepare to meet government officials later today.

The scheduled talks follow the conclusion of a 26‑day hunger strike by activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended his fast amid mounting public outrage over a series of exam irregularities and related scandals. France 24 correspondent Sarah Jacob reported from New Delhi that the meeting aims to defuse the standoff and address the broader demands for transparency and accountability in the country’s schooling framework. Officials have indicated that a resolution could pave the way for restoring internet services and easing the unrest that has gripped the capital.