Ballia News Digest
Protests and detentions dominate national coverage, with the Cockroach movement and opposition responses in focus. No Ballia or Bihar headlines were included in this edition.
India News
Nana Patekar dies at 75
Indian actor Nana Patekar, known for his outspoken public persona, has died suddenly at the age of 75, according to BBC reporting.
Cockroach movement members detained
Members of the so-called Cockroach movement in India say they have been detained as protests continue.
Opposition doubles down after detentions
Opposition parties have intensified their stance following the detentions, according to DW reporting.
Protests cloud Modi's 25-year milestone
Ongoing protests have overshadowed the marking of 25 years in Narendra Modi's political career, according to DW.
GST Council scraps tax officers' arrest powers
The GST Council has removed the power of tax officers to arrest individuals, which NDTV describes as a major reform.
HDFC's next CEO set to be India's highest-paid bank chief
Reuters reports that HDFC's incoming chief executive is expected to become the highest-paid bank chief in India.
Modi inaugurates IMC 2026, cites 5G reach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 and said 5G connectivity now reaches every district in the country.
Starlink row draws comment from Elon Musk
A dispute over Starlink in India has drawn a question from Elon Musk about the role of Mukesh Ambani in the country, according to NDTV.
India defends satellite internet approval process
The Indian government has defended its approval process for satellite internet services after a public criticism from Elon Musk, according to Al Jazeera.