Gen Z protests surge in India despite heavy security

Summary

Gen Z protesters are pouring onto India's streets as dissent surges, The Irish Times reports. The Japan Times reports that protesters scaled barricades, chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with police despite tens of thousands of security personnel being deployed. This follows reports that Indian protesters described rough police treatment and crowds flowed through the capital after lockdown.

Timeline

1. The Japan Times

   16 Oct 2026, 08:17 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that protesters scaled barricades, chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with police despite the deployment of tens of thousands of security personnel.

2. The Irish Times

   16 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTCSource ↗

   The Irish Times reports that Gen Z protesters are pouring onto India's streets as dissent surges, and asks what comes next.