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 +3
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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
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
India summons US diplomat after 3 sailors die in Oman Gulf
New Delhi lodged a strong protest and urged Washington to prevent further civilian casualties on the shipping route.
Bloomberg, Antara News
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
Hotel fire in New Delhi kills 21, 40 treated
Some victims were medical tourists from African countries, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
New Delhi hotel fire kills 21, leaves dozens injured
More than 40 people were taken to hospitals, eight in critical condition, as investigators examine permits and the fire's cause.
Antara News, Channel News Asia +1