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Sonam Wangchuk alleges harassment at Safdarjung; hospital clarifies
Wangchuk shared footage of an altercation while leaving Safdarjung Hospital after being allowed to shift to Medanta, while the hospital said video was recorded before it received High Court's order
 "Sonam Wangchuk alleges harassment at Safdarjung; hospital clarifies")
India's education crisis needs systemic reform, not bureaucratic reshuffles
Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, and then holding coaching classes to 'crack' competitive exams. And then, papers leak
 "India's education crisis needs systemic reform, not bureaucratic reshuffles")
Ended fast fearing crackdown like Ladakh: Wangchuk denies deal with Centre
The activist said he accepted the Centre's written assurances to prevent violence and legal action against students, denying allegations that he struck a deal with the government
 "Ended fast fearing crackdown like Ladakh: Wangchuk denies deal with Centre")
Student protests expose deeper flaws in India's growth and education model
The anxieties and aspirations of the youth are an opportunity for a more consequential debate on India's economic trajectory
 "Student protests expose deeper flaws in India's growth and education model")
Cabinet clears Bill proposing stricter punishment in paper leak crackdown
Pradhan's resignation non-negotiable, says CJP; NTA fires 47 officials as part of Neet protest outreach; SC to hear pleas on police excesses on July 27
 "Cabinet clears Bill proposing stricter punishment in paper leak crackdown")
List of govt assurances that led Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after the Centre assured action on key demands, including a parliamentary discussion on paper leaks and no cases against peaceful protesters
 "List of govt assurances that led Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike")
Wangchuk ends fast after Centre's assurances; Modi promises tougher action
Sonam said that he broke his fast after receiving written assurances from the Centre that his demands would be met
 "Wangchuk ends fast after Centre's assurances; Modi promises tougher action")
Jantar Mantar protest to continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: CJP
The CJP said it was relieved after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, but vowed to continue its peaceful protest until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
 "Jantar Mantar protest to continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: CJP")
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")
CJP hardens protest stand as Wangchuk sets terms to end his hunger strike
The CJP said talks with the Centre must be held at Jantar Mantar, while Sonam Wangchuk sought an assurance that protesters would not face any punitive legal action
 "CJP hardens protest stand as Wangchuk sets terms to end his hunger strike")
Will end fast if Centre assures no action against protesters: Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk said he will end his hunger strike if the Centre assures no legal action against student protesters, citing commitments on his other key demands
Govt ready for Neet discussion, but Oppn says Pradhan must resign first
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he will end fast if the Centre assures no action against protesters
 "Govt ready for Neet discussion, but Oppn says Pradhan must resign first")
Opposition MPs' delegation to meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital
The delegation will urge the activist, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for the last 25 days, to end his fast after assuring him that Opposition will take up the matter inside Parliament
US advocacy group backs Sonam Wangchuk with protests in New York, San Jose
Activists from the 'Hindus for Human Rights' gathered at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in New York City's Union Square and San Jose on Monday carrying placards bearing slogans in support of Wangchuk
 "US advocacy group backs Sonam Wangchuk with protests in New York, San Jose")
Ill-judged crackdown: Government must engage constructively with protestors
The Delhi student protests underscore growing anger over exam failures, demanding accountability, education reforms, and meaningful government engagement instead of police action
 "Ill-judged crackdown: Government must engage constructively with protestors")
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained after sit-in protest outside PM's residence
Police detained several Opposition leaders, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, while clearing a protest backing students' demands over the NEET-UG paper leak
 "Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained after sit-in protest outside PM's residence")
Delhi HC allows Wangchuk's transfer from Safdarjung to Medanta Hospital
Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 in support of the CJP student protest over exam paper leaks and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
 "Delhi HC allows Wangchuk's transfer from Safdarjung to Medanta Hospital")
Aiims doctors seek presidential probe into Wangchuk's hospitalisation
Aiims RDA also raised concerns over reports that activist Sonam Wangchuk was not allowed to leave Safdarjung Hospital despite seeking a Leave Against Medical Advice
 "Aiims doctors seek presidential probe into Wangchuk's hospitalisation")
Sonam Wangchuk's vital parameters remain stable: Safdarjung Hospital
Safdarjung Hospital said Sonam Wangchuk's vital parameters remain stable but he continues to refuse intravenous fluids and glucose despite medical advice
Sonam Wangchuk to continue fast, cites police action against CJP protesters
Wangchuk said, "I appeal to the government and the police force to resolve the issue by simply allowing the students to present their grievances before Parliament today or tomorrow."