Protests in India: 'Cockroaches' demand minister's resignation

Thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in India's capital, New Delhi, demanding the resignation of the education minister. Police responded with force, deploying tear gas and batons to prevent demonstrators from marching toward the Parliament building. The founder of the protest movement, Abhijeet Dipke, was arrested.

The movement, known as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), emerged in May. It was formed in response to remarks by the Chief Justice of India, who reportedly referred to unemployed young people as "cockroaches." The CJP describes itself as a "satirical political movement" and primarily organizes online, lacking a physical party headquarters.

ZEIT foreign editor Fiona Weber-Steinhaus will explain the reasons behind the demand for the education minister's resignation and assess the potential growth of the movement. The article also touches upon a new AI development: the open-source model Kimi K3, developed by Chinese startup Moonshot AI. This model, launched in Shanghai, is technically comparable to leading US AI systems and is available for free use, potentially boosting its adoption in the Global South.

Digital department head Lisa Hegemann will analyze whether China is taking the lead in AI and how Kimi K3 differs from US models. The report notes that Europe finds itself positioned between two major AI blocs that do not necessarily prioritize European interests. The podcast episode also includes a brief mention of a "Diddl-Comeback 2.0."