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Who Owns Cockroach Janata Party?: Two Applications Filed for Trademark

Two individuals have filed trademark applications for the viral ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ name, turning the satirical online movement into a legal flashpoint. The filings follow remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a Supreme Court of India hearing.

By Monalisha Sethi

21 May 2026, 5:44 PM21 May 2026, 5:44 PM

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Media Cannot Perform Its Role Under Constraint, Fear Or Influence: Justice BV Nagarathna On Press Freedom

At the IPI India Award 2025 event, BV Nagarathna said media freedom suffers more from economic and regulatory pressures than censorship. She warned, “A press outlet may be legally free… yet economically constrained,” highlighting threats to independent journalism.

By Satyajeet Barik

27 February 2026, 10:00 PM27 February 2026, 10:00 PM

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Media Cannot Perform Its Role Under Constraint, Fear Or Influence: Justice BV Nagarathna On Press Freedom

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