India education minister resigns after exam leak protests
The government has promised a fast-track court process, while retests will affect 2 million candidates.
BBC News (World), CNN Indonesia +4
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India education minister quits as exam leak protests end
Why it matters: The government agreed to exam reforms, drop cases against protesters and compensate some families after leaks hit 2 million students.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +1
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike
What's next: protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar are set to continue as students still demand the education minister's resignation.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +1
Police block thousands of Delhi protesters marching on parliament
Why it matters: The youth-led movement over exam leaks and unemployment has become a rare, visible challenge to Narendra Modi's government.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +4
India exam protests persist after tear gas, 180 injuries in Delhi
What's new: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi joined a sit-in as protesters vowed to stay until the education minister quits.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia +2
Delhi police move Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after 20-day fast
Why it matters: His protest over exam irregularities has drawn student support after a medical retest involving 2.2 million candidates.
Channel News Asia, CNBC Indonesia
India’s Cockroach youth movement stages 1st street protest in Delhi
What’s new: protesters demanded the Education Minister quit over exam irregularities as police barricaded roads near Jantar Mantar.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia