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Indian education secretary Vineet Joshi replaced amid CJP protest
A top bureaucrat has been removed from the Indian Education ministry in a first big move by the government as students across the country demand accountability over paper leaks.
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a series of examination paper leaks.
Attempts underway to turn India into Bangladesh-Pakistan in name of protests: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh
BJP leader from West Bengal, Dilip Ghosh, has made strong remarks regarding the ongoing student protests in India. He claimed that efforts are underway to push India into a situation like Bangladesh and Pakistan under the guise of the protests. However, he asserted that this attempt will not succeed this time, just as it has failed in the past.
CJP now calls for nationwide protests in India, urges all classes to join
Supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) have been protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for nearly a month. With their demand for the education minister's resignation unmet, the party has now called for protests across the country. The organisation has urged people from all walks of life to join Friday's programme .
'Will ruin your lives with drug cases': Mumbai police threat to students goes viral
A Mumbai police officer has been caught on camera threatening arrested students with dire consequences if they join protests again. The video, recorded inside a police van on Wednesday (July 22), went viral on social media, sparking outrage.
Iran launches fresh drone, missile attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan
In response to US military strikes in the Middle East, Iran has carried out new drone and missile attacks targeting American military installations in Kuwait and Jordan. Iran’s military announced the development on Thursday.
Historic agreement signed, Saudi begins journey to acquire nuclear energy
The United States has signed a landmark nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, which will allow the country to enrich uranium in the future. The US Department of Energy confirmed this in a statement.
New explosions heard in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province
Explosions were heard again in various areas of Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province on Thursday during daytime. The country’s state media reported that new bomb attacks were carried out in multiple locations in the province.
Cockroach Party founder Abhijit informs of illness
Abhijit Deepak, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, has fallen ill during the ongoing movement. However, after a few hours of rest, he has announced that he will return to the protest site at Delhi's Jantar Mantar by Thursday evening.
Delhi protests spread across India, ban on gatherings in Mumbai
The protests in India's capital over the medical entrance exam paper leak have now spread to Mumbai. In response, authorities in Mumbai have imposed a ban on public gatherings, which will remain in effect until August 6.