India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is now at the center of a massive internet controversy after founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed that the party’s Instagram account was “hacked” and its backup page taken down. The dramatic development came just as social media exploded with allegations that a large share of CJP’s followers were from Pakistan and Bangladesh. The satirical Gen-Z political movement shocked the internet after crossing more than 20 million followers in just days, even overtaking the BJP on Instagram. But BJP leaders, including Tajinder Bagga, soon accused the party of having a suspicious foreign follower base, calling it “Pakistan Janta Party.” Alleged follower data shared online claimed Pakistan, Bangladesh and the United States accounted for a large percentage of the page’s audience.

A devastating ferry terminal accident in Bangladesh has left the nation in shock after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River during a routine boarding attempt. The bus, travelling from Rajbari towards Dhaka, lost control near the Daulatdia ferry terminal after a reported collision with a utility ferry, sending it crashing into the river within seconds. Eyewitnesses say the bus was carrying around 50 passengers, many of whom had boarded from multiple counters along the route. While a few managed to escape in the final moments before submersion, dozens were trapped inside as the vehicle sank rapidly beneath the surface. Scenes along the riverbanks turned emotional as families gathered, waiting desperately for news of their loved ones. The tragedy has already claimed over 20 lives, with the toll expected to rise as search operations continue. WATCH