Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has left the United States and is on his way to India ahead of the party's planned June 6 protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. In a message posted before departure, Dipke said he was leaving his fate in the hands of the Constitution. The CJP founder has called for supporters to remain peaceful and law-abiding while focusing on the movement's demands related to the NEET and CBSE controversies. The party has also urged supporters not to gather at Delhi Airport despite an overwhelming response to earlier mobilisation calls. Meanwhile, questions over police permission and protest clearance continue to dominate the conversation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a 2-day state visit, receiving an unusually personal welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Delhi airport — a signal of how strategically important the India–Russia partnership remains despite global tensions. Here’s a roundup on the agenda.