India’s Cockroach movement: Protesters bypass internet blackout with Bluetooth
🇮🇳 On October 10, New Delhi faced a near-lockdown situation following a call for protests by Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party.
France 24 reports: 🇮🇳 On October 10, New Delhi faced a near-lockdown situation following a call for protests by Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party.
Authorities imposed a 24-hour internet blackout, but protesters found ways around it.
This technology story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include India’s Cockroach, Bluetooth and Delhi.
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- India · Asia
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- India’s Cockroach, Bluetooth, Delhi, Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta
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- Technology
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