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Wangchuk ends hunger strike after govt assures him of meeting his demands
Wangchuk ended his indefinite hunger strike shortly after midnight on Thursday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram
 "Wangchuk ends hunger strike after govt assures him of meeting his demands")
'Don't insult intelligence of students': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
In a post on X, Gandhi said the prime minister should not insult the intelligence of students
 "'Don't insult intelligence of students': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi")
Friday's Cabinet meeting to announce tougher action on paper leaks: PM
CJP delegation will meet with govt ministers on Friday
 "Friday's Cabinet meeting to announce tougher action on paper leaks: PM")
NEET paper-leak row: Gangwar replaces Joshi as new Higher Education Secy
Naresh Pal Gangwar was appointed Higher Education Secretary, while T K Anil Kumar was named School Education Secretary
 "NEET paper-leak row: Gangwar replaces Joshi as new Higher Education Secy")
Indian airlines cancelled 26k international flights due to airspace curbs
Indian airlines cancelled about 26,000 international flights and faced higher fuel costs and revenue losses due to airspace restrictions triggered by the US-Iran conflict
 "Indian airlines cancelled 26k international flights due to airspace curbs")
17 Delhi Metro stations to remain shut for the third day, confirms DMRC
Seventeen metro stations in central Delhi will remain closed on Friday, marking the third consecutive day of closure, in the wake of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar.
 "17 Delhi Metro stations to remain shut for the third day, confirms DMRC")
May cancel passport of CJP protestors involved in violence: Delhi Police
Delhi Police is identifying suspects through CCTV and other video evidence, and those found to have participated in violence during the CJP protest may face passport cancellation
 "May cancel passport of CJP protestors involved in violence: Delhi Police")
HC stays CBDT circular denying tax relief to judges under new tax regime
The court said the issue requires detailed examination and directed the Income Tax Department not to process judges' returns under the disputed arrangement
 "HC stays CBDT circular denying tax relief to judges under new tax regime")
SC questions Highways Act, says bureaucrats should not decide compensation
The top court said determining compensation for acquired land is a judicial function and welcomed the Centre's proposal to amend the National Highways Act
 "SC questions Highways Act, says bureaucrats should not decide compensation")
Floods claim 41 lives in Assam, rains trigger mass evacuations in Gujarat
Heavy rain in Gujarat has wreaked havoc in the state, while Assam floods have killed 41 people and affected more than 6.5 lakh people across 11 districts
 "Floods claim 41 lives in Assam, rains trigger mass evacuations in Gujarat")
Can India follow the global push to restrict social media for children?
As countries tighten children's access to social media, experts say India has legal options but faces major enforcement and privacy challenges
 "Can India follow the global push to restrict social media for children?")
Sikkim tunnel collapse: Rescue teams retrieve bodies of all 25 workers
Rescue teams recovered the bodies of all 25 workers trapped in the collapsed NHPC Teesta Stage VI hydropower project tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district after 72 hours of search operations
 "Sikkim tunnel collapse: Rescue teams retrieve bodies of all 25 workers")
Sitharaman defends govt on Neet row, says Congress 'exploiting issue'
FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the government's response ensured arrests, a timely re-examination and prompt declaration of results, allowing students to move ahead with admissions.
 "Sitharaman defends govt on Neet row, says Congress 'exploiting issue'")
Amit Shah meets LS Speaker Om Birla amid Parliament deadlock over Neet
Amit Shah met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla as Parliament remained paralysed by Opposition protests over the Neet paper leak and the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
 "Amit Shah meets LS Speaker Om Birla amid Parliament deadlock over Neet")
From Nav Nirman to Neet: Protests that changed India's politics and policy
As students demand reforms to India's examination system, a look back at 11 protest movements that transformed public policy, electoral politics and the country's democratic discourse
 "From Nav Nirman to Neet: Protests that changed India's politics and policy")
Nadda invites CJP for talks, protesters refuse citing neutral venue demand
On Wednesday too, the CJP had been invited for talks with Nadda, but it turned down the invitation, saying it will hold talks with the government only at a neutral venue
 "Nadda invites CJP for talks, protesters refuse citing neutral venue demand")
Second day of Delhi metro station closures leave commuters stranded
The development comes as the crowd swelled at the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar
 "Second day of Delhi metro station closures leave commuters stranded")
Supertech twin towers: SC defers hearing on plea seeking refund for buyers
The bench deferred the hearing after it was told that three months' time be given to explore other options to satisfy the claims of the homebuyers
 "Supertech twin towers: SC defers hearing on plea seeking refund for buyers")
Rule 176 and Rule 267: How are the two Rajya Sabha rules different?
Rule 176 and Rule 267 are often at the centre of Parliament disputes. Here's how the two Rajya Sabha rules differ in allowing discussions on urgent public issues
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Anna Hazare undertakes 'maun andolan' to support protesting students
Hazare wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday saying he news of violence and police actionis extremely painful
 "Anna Hazare undertakes 'maun andolan' to support protesting students")