A joke has turned into a major protest movement in India, challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi Hindu nationalist’s government.

They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.

The months-old movement is seen as the biggest public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third term in office.

The months-old movement and the planned protest are seen as the biggest public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third term in office.

Supporters of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement faced police batons and tear gas as they tried to march to Parliament to demand the education minister’s resignation. The…

Explosion of anger over education system and youth unemployment has led to movement’s rapid rise

The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

A student-led movement in India has grown into a broader campaign for accountability and restoration of trust in institutions.

Thousands of protesters under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party have marched on India's parliament and clashed with the authorities. Here's why.

What started out as a satirical political party has surged in popularity

What started as a satirical protest against exam leaks in India has grown into a wider movement voicing young Indians' anger over jobs and education.

NEW DELHI — Thousands of supporters of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement have been camping in the capital New Delhi to demand the resignation of Education Minister…

A joke has turned into a major protest movement in India, challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi Hindu nationalist’s government.

NEW DELHI (AP) — What began as an online joke has evolved into one of the most significant protest movements in India being led by young people hoping to change

Crowds of supporters of India’s online “cockroach” movement grew on Wednesday at a New Delhi protest site, with their campaign for accountability and

Gen Z protesters are now receiving the backing of mainstream politicians, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi dragged away from a protest outside PM Narendra Modi’s home. Alisha…

Analysts say Congress’ failure to be fully in sync with the movement reveals a missed opportunity to connect with India’s Gen Z.

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With each passing day, India's youth-led cockroach movement seems to swell. As the sit-in by anti-corruption campaigners grows in New Delhi, opposition lawmakers relay their call…