Opposition rallies behind protest; Centre stands by Pradhan | Above the Fold | 22.07.2026

Protesters continue to fill Jantar Mantar, two days after the Cockroach Janta Party's Chalo Sansad march, with Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and others dialling up their support for the cause. We look at the latest updates from Delhi, discussions about NEET during today's Parliament session, and the alleged use of pellet guns by the Delhi Police. We also bring you the latest on the Supreme Court's comments on the alleged excessive use of police force, Assam's floods, and a ruling from the Kerala High Court on POCSO cases. Above the Fold is The Hindu's daily news show, bringing you the day's biggest stories with clarity, depth and context. #cockroachjantaparty #cjp #delhipolice 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Protests continue at Jantar Mantar; Opposition rallies behind students, pressure mounts on Centre 03:11 Did the Delhi Police use pellet guns on peaceful protesters? 08:22 CJP solidarity protests held in U.S., U.K., Ireland 09:09 CJI Kant declines to take cognisance of police violence CJP protest: ‘don’t waste our time' 10:07 21 killed in one of Assam's deadliest flood days; overall toll at 31 10:53 Difference between ‘chest’ and ‘breast’ immaterial in POCSO offences: Kerala HC 11:29 The Hindu Round-up Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:   / the_hindu   Instagram:   / the_hindu