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India Suspends Policeman After AK-47 Fired During Student Protest in Bihar

Indian authorities have suspended a police constable after he fired an AK-47 assault rifle into the air while attempting to disperse student protesters in Bihar, adding fresh controversy to nationwide demonstrations that have raised serious questions about examination security and the government’s handling of protests. Officials acknowledged that using the weapon during the confrontation was… Continue reading India Suspends Policeman After AK-47 Fired During Student Protest in Bihar

Modi’s Education Minister Resigns After Student Protest Movement Claims Victory

Indiaâ€™s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after days of nationwide demonstrations over alleged examination paper leaks. His resignation marked a major victory for student protesters. Their campaign had grown into one of the biggest political challenges for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recent years. Celebrations erupted at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi after… Continue reading Modi’s Education Minister Resigns After Student Protest Movement Claims Victory

Indian Government Seeks More Time as Youth Protesters Demand Education Minister’s Resignation

Supporters of India's Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)

India’s youth-led protest movement has intensified after the government requested additional time to respond to demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The dispute follows a series of controversial examination paper leaks that have sparked nationwide anger. On Friday, senior government ministers met representatives of the growing youth movement in New Delhi. The… Continue reading Indian Government Seeks More Time as Youth Protesters Demand Education Minister’s Resignation