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Indian YouTuber and activist Dhruv Rathee has revealed details of his detention ahead of Cockroach Janta Party’s protest in New Delhi, prompting Pakistani netizens to draw parallels between what happened to Rathee and the occasional treatment of dissidents on this side of the border. 🚔

“It is Dhruv’s black Vigo story,” wrote one social media user, linking Rathee’s 20-hour detention to the infamous pickup truck used by law enforcement in Pakistan.

October 11, 2026 Indian YouTuber and activist Dhruv Rathee has revealed details of his detention ahead of Cockroach Janta Party’s protest in New Delhi, prompting Pakistani netizens to draw parallels between what happened to Rathee and the occasional treatment of dissidents on this side of the border. 🚔 “It is Dhruv’s black Vigo story,” wrote one social media user, linking Rathee’s 20-hour detention to the infamous pickup truck used by law enforcement in Pakistan.

Video shows the moment a youngster dressed up as Mahatma Gandhi among other protesters was seen running away from the Delhi police. 👀

The video came as police detained the head of the Cockroach Janta Party, as well as thousands of protesters trying to take part in a major demonstration in New Delhi against the country’s election commissioner.

The protest is the culmination of weeks of opposition mobilisation following allegations of misconduct during a nationwide voter-roll revision by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

A number of politicians and prominent Bollywood actors, including Imran Khan, were also arrested.

October 11, 2026 Video shows the moment a youngster dressed up as Mahatma Gandhi among other protesters was seen running away from the Delhi police. 👀 The video came as police detained the head of the Cockroach Janta Party, as well as thousands of protesters trying to take part in a major demonstration in New Delhi against the country’s election commissioner. The protest is the culmination of weeks of opposition mobilisation following allegations of misconduct during a nationwide voter-roll revision by the Election Commission of India (ECI). A number of politicians and prominent Bollywood actors, including Imran Khan, were also arrested.

Video shows the heartbreaking moment Laiba Aijaz’s father broke down hugging Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. 💔

Laiba, a student of medicine, committed su*cide after a visa agent defrauded her out of millions of rupees with fake foreign scholarship award letters, university admission offer letters and fee payment receipts.

PM Shehbaz has also taken notice of the incident amid widespread outcry.

October 11, 2026 Video shows the heartbreaking moment Laiba Aijaz’s father broke down hugging Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. 💔 Laiba, a student of medicine, committed su*cide after a visa agent defrauded her out of millions of rupees with fake foreign scholarship award letters, university admission offer letters and fee payment receipts. PM Shehbaz has also taken notice of the incident amid widespread outcry.

Abhijit Dipke, the leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, has reportedly been detained by Delhi Police upon landing at the airport ahead of his party's planned protest against the Election Commission.

October 10, 2026 Abhijit Dipke, the leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, has reportedly been detained by Delhi Police upon landing at the airport ahead of his party's planned protest against the Election Commission.

Cassettes, landlines & Mitti De Baway! 📻✨

We hit the streets with Gen Z to talk iconic 90s nostalgia and what do they think of the hit drama. From favourite characters to what has them hooked, the vibes match up across generations!
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October 9, 2026 Cassettes, landlines & Mitti De Baway! 📻✨ We hit the streets with Gen Z to talk iconic 90s nostalgia and what do they think of the hit drama. From favourite characters to what has them hooked, the vibes match up across generations! 🥹

Actor Haris Waheed of ‘Bas Tera Saath Ho’ on how he always wanted to be an actor, recalling when his father, who doesn't watch dramas, once sent him a reel of his and realised his son had made it big. ⭐️🎭

October 8, 2026 Actor Haris Waheed of ‘Bas Tera Saath Ho’ on how he always wanted to be an actor, recalling when his father, who doesn't watch dramas, once sent him a reel of his and realised his son had made it big. ⭐️🎭

THE DOUBLE SHAH STORY ⚠️💰

Everyone knows about India’s greatest scammer Harshad Mehta, but do you know about the Pakistani who went down in history as the country's biggest scam artist?

This is the story of ‘Double Shah’, who gained notoriety by starting and managing a Ponzi scheme. 💸

October 7, 2026 THE DOUBLE SHAH STORY ⚠️💰 Everyone knows about India’s greatest scammer Harshad Mehta, but do you know about the Pakistani who went down in history as the country's biggest scam artist? This is the story of ‘Double Shah’, who gained notoriety by starting and managing a Ponzi scheme. 💸