New edu secretary, PM's selfie-video, Wangchuk ends fast: Overnight developments amid CJP protest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a bill for stringent punishments against paper leaks, with fast-track courts, to be introduced in Parliament next week.
A new higher education secretary was appointed amid the ongoing NEET protest controversy.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day fast after the government assured a discussion in Parliament, compensation for NEET-related suicides, and no cases against student protesters.
The Opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, continued to demand the removal of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The Cockroach Janta Party stated that protests against alleged NEET irregularities will continue.
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