The story so far
Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalized
Tracked across 18 sources · Updated 36m ago
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized on July 18 after a 21-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding education reforms. Police removed him citing health concerns and a High Court order, sparking protests and political reactions. His wife disputes the hospitalization, and a planned march faces police opposition.
How it unfolded
6d ago
Delhi Police declares planned march illegal
18 Jul 2026
Hospital says Wangchuk stable but needs observation
18 Jul 2026
Wife and police differ on High Court order
18 Jul 2026
Wangchuk's wife seeks hospital transfer, disputes order
18 Jul 2026
Delhi Police holds high-level meeting after removal
18 Jul 2026
Wangchuk hospitalized after 20-day hunger strike
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →'Barbarity of Modi govt': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over July 20 protest crackdown
Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government and Delhi police for alleged brutality during July 20 student protests over paper leaks.
Gandhi shared a video on X of a protester named Sahil who was reportedly injured by pellets fired by Delhi Police.
The protests turned violent, leaving over 118 police personnel and about 60 protesters injured.
Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, to strengthen anti-paper leak law.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised stricter action against paper leaks in a video message on X.
Earlier · 22h ago
Full story →Delhi HC to hear PIL against internet suspension at Jantar Mantar

Delhi High Court will urgently hear a PIL against internet suspension at Jantar Mantar.
The PIL challenges the government's internet shutdown during student protests.
The plea calls the suspension arbitrary and a violation of rights.
It seeks judicial review of the directive ordering the internet block.
Earlier · 20h ago
Full story →Delhi Metro status today: 18 stations closed; Janpath stop covered with newspapers

Delhi Metro stations were closed on July 24, 2026, due to security arrangements for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar.
Janpath station, the closest to Jantar Mantar, had its entry glass panels covered with newspapers by the CISF.
Interchange facilities remained available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat stations, according to the DMRC.
The full list of closed stations includes Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium, Jhandewalan, and New Delhi.
The protest involved tear gas shelling and lathi charges, and the closures affected thousands of daily commuters in Central Delhi.
Earlier · 17h ago
Full story →Clipped Video Showing Islamic Slogans Being Raised at CJP Protest Is Misleading

Earlier · 15h ago
Full story →NDTV Exclusive: Chief Justice Surya Kant Clarifies "Don't Waste Our Time" Remark
