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Jharkhand Government Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam Following Weeks of Student Protests
India

Jharkhand Government Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam Following Weeks of Student Protests

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination and all recruitment tests managed by a private agency since 2014, following extensive protests by job aspirants in Ranchi.

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Jharkhand Exam Protests: State Cancels Key Tests After Long Student Agitation
India

Jharkhand Exam Protests: State Cancels Key Tests After Long Student Agitation

The Jharkhand government has agreed to cancel multiple public service examinations following intense protests and hunger strikes by job aspirants in Ranchi demanding complete transparency.

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Jharkhand Exam Protests Intensify: Students Demand CBI Probe and Fair Recruitment
India

Jharkhand Exam Protests Intensify: Students Demand CBI Probe and Fair Recruitment

Student protests in Ranchi have intensified as job aspirants demand a CBI investigation into alleged paper leaks and irregularities in recent JPSC and JSSC examinations.

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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Amid Protests
India

Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Amid Protests

Discover the reasons behind Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's sudden resignation following widespread student protests and exam paper leak controversies.

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Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike After 26 Days: Key Details
India

Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike After 26 Days: Key Details

Renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has officially called off his 26-day indefinite hunger strike at a Gurugram hospital after receiving formal assurances from the central government regarding exam reforms.

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Ladakh Protests and Activist Fast: Understanding the Demands
World

Ladakh Protests and Activist Fast: Understanding the Demands

Environmentalist and reformer Sonam Wangchuk has led peaceful hunger strikes to demand special constitutional protections, local governance rights, and environmental safeguards for the region of Ladakh.

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Sonam Wangchuk Jantar Mantar Protests: Latest Updates
India

Sonam Wangchuk Jantar Mantar Protests: Latest Updates

Explore the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar led by activist Sonam Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding urgent educational reforms and accountability for examination leaks.

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Union Ministers Meet Sonam Wangchuk
India

Union Ministers Meet Sonam Wangchuk

Following intense demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and his subsequent hospitalisation, climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk was visited by senior Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Dr. Jitendra Singh.

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Understanding Recent Protests in India: Voice, Issues, and Democracy
World

Understanding Recent Protests in India: Voice, Issues, and Democracy

A clear look at why people take to the streets in India, how peaceful demonstrations work, and why public demands are changing the nation.

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Delhi Standoff: CJP’s 'Sansad Chalo' March Sparks Protests and Security Crackdown
India

Delhi Standoff: CJP’s 'Sansad Chalo' March Sparks Protests and Security Crackdown

As the Monsoon Session of Parliament commences, the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Sansad Chalo' march has led to significant unrest in the national capital, with thousands of protesters clashing with security forces while representatives initiate talks with Union Minister JP Nadda.

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Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Hospital as Hunger Strike Enters Day 21; CJP Vows to Continue 'Chalo Sansad' March
India

Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Hospital as Hunger Strike Enters Day 21; CJP Vows to Continue 'Chalo Sansad' March

Following a police intervention to hospitalise Sonam Wangchuk on the 21st day of his indefinite fast, the Cockroach Janta Party has intensified its movement, with founder Abhijeet Dipke launching his own hunger strike and reaffirming that the July 20 march to Parliament will proceed as planned.

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Congress Appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to End Fast; Vows to Continue Fight for Pradhan’s Resignation
India

Congress Appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to End Fast; Vows to Continue Fight for Pradhan’s Resignation

As Sonam Wangchuk’s health reaches a critical state on day 20 of his indefinite fast, the Congress party has formally reached out, urging the activist to preserve his life while assuring him that the fight for accountability and the Education Minister’s resignation will be carried forward by the Opposition.

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