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Sonam Wangchuk health update: Safdarjung Hospital says activist 'stable but requires continuous monitoring'

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized due to his prolonged hunger strike. He remains stable but requires continuous medical observation and treatment. His wife requested that no treatment be administered without family consent. Police removed protesters from the Jantar Mantar site after his hospitalization. Opposition leaders criticized the government's actions…

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Left-wing student organizations join Jantar Mantar protest as CJP activist begins hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation

The protestors have been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after the NEET paper leak fiasco. The joint demonstration witnessed students and political activists raising slogans and carrying placards to press their various demands.

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk's wife says no treatment should be administered to him without her consent

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital on his hunger strike's twenty-first day. His wife forbade medical treatment without her explicit consent and doctor's approval. Police stated the transfer was for essential medical care following court orders. Wangchuk remains determined to continue his fast despite his deteriorating health. He…

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NEET candidates may soon retrieve old scorecards as DigiLocker system nears completion

A DigiLocker system for retrieving past NEET scorecards is nearing final development stages. This initiative aims to prevent students from losing access to their important examination results. The National Testing Agency informed the Central Information Commission about this ongoing development. While this new system is being created, older records are…

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Kiran Rao backs Sonam Wangchuk, urges government to hold talks

Filmmaker Kiran Rao voiced support for activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Wangchuk is protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examination results. Rao expressed distress over the government's silence on the ongoing protest. She urged authorities to engage in dialogue with the concerned protestors. The activist's hunger strike has continued for…

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Aamir Khan: '3 Idiots' not based on Sonam Wangchuk

Aamir Khan stated his "3 Idiots" character is not based on Sonam Wangchuk. He called the connection a misconception and expressed concern for Wangchuk's health. Wangchuk is currently on an indefinite hunger strike protesting India's education system. His health has deteriorated, losing over nine kilograms since starting the fast. Several…

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NEET topper Aryan Gupta full story: How Ludhiana boy turned heartbreak into AIR-1

NEET AIR 1 Aryan Gupta's Story: Aryan Gupta achieved a joint All India Rank one after the NEET-UG exam cancellation. He transformed the setback into an opportunity for better preparation and performance. His brother Aditya provided crucial support and encouragement during the difficult period. Aryan studied intensely, balancing hard work…

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Neet cut off 2026 for MBBS Govt College: Check category-wise marks you will need to get government medical college seat

What is the NEET Cut off 2026 for MBBS government college? NEET UG 2026 results and cut-offs were declared on July 16. This year's exam was re-conducted after paper leak allegations surfaced. Over 11 lakh candidates have qualified for medical college admissions. Qualifying marks saw a significant jump compared to…

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NEET UG 2026 Toppers List: Check names, highest marks, state-wise toppers, and other details

National Testing Agency declared NEET UG 2026 results with two joint toppers. Nearly twenty lakh candidates appeared for the examination conducted across India and abroad. Women candidates continued to outperform men, constituting over fifty-eight percent of qualifiers. Over eleven lakh candidates qualified for undergraduate medical and allied courses this year.…

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NEET Result 2026 declared: NTA releases Re-NEET scorecards at neet.nta.nic.in; over 11.21 lakh qualify, 138 candidates score above 690

Re-NEET UG Result: The National Testing Agency has declared the Re-NEET Result 2026 for candidates at neet.nta.nic.in. Over 11.21 lakh students have successfully qualified for medical admissions this year. The agency released the final answer key, which formed the basis for the results. Candidates can now download their scorecards from…

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SC Bar Association urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, offers support for education reforms

The Supreme Court Bar Association asked Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. They expressed concern over his health and the education system's issues. The association offered legal and research support for transparency initiatives. They also pledged to advocate for reforms in educational processes. Wangchuk was urged to safeguard his health…

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School Assembly News Headlines, July 17: Top National, International, Sports, Business & Education News

School Assembly News Headlines, July 17: Skyroot Aerospace plans its Vikram-1 rocket launch on July 18. India and the UK signed a trade agreement to reduce tariffs on goods. The ICC approved significant changes to ODI and T20 World Cup formats. EPFO credited annual interest to millions of member accounts…

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Govt should appeal to Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, there should be some room for humanity: Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah voiced concern over activist Sonam Wangchuk's health, noting that Wangchuk has lost significant weight during his hunger strike. Abdullah criticised the central government for not appealing to Wangchuk to end his fast.

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Delhi High Court orders daily health monitoring of activist Sonam Wangchuk on indefinite fast

Delhi High Court ordered daily health monitoring for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Authorities must provide medical aid if his condition deteriorates during his fast. The court stressed the preciousness of every citizen's life and the need for intervention. Government doctors will regularly check Wangchuk's health and provide necessary medical support. This…

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Life is precious; monitor Sonam Wangchuk's health: Delhi HC tells authorities

The Delhi High Court ordered daily health monitoring for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Authorities must provide medical aid if his condition deteriorates during his fast. Wangchuk is protesting alleged NEET exam irregularities and demanding a minister's resignation. The court stressed the preciousness of every citizen's life and required government intervention. This…

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NEET UG 2026 case: CBI opposes bail for Latur coaching owner; alleges Rs 5 lakh paid for leaked chemistry paper

The CBI opposed bail for Shivraj Motegaonkar, accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. He allegedly paid Rs 5 lakh to a paper setter for exam questions. Digital evidence shows Motegaonkar discussing leaked questions with students. Judicial custody for thirteen accused was extended until July 24. Further arrests are…

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3 Spaced Repetition Habits That Make New Skills Stick Through Memory and Recall

Why Your Brain Forgets Faster Than You ThinkHermann Ebbinghaus mapped the forgetting curve in the 1880s and the numbers are still uncomfortable: without reinforcement, the brain discards roughly 70 percent of new information within 24 hours. The curve drops steeply in the first day, then flattens. What this means practically…

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Sudhir Chaudhary’s heart bleeds for Sonam Wangchuk but no one is buying it

For 17 days, Sonam Wangchuk has been sitting on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak and a string of other failures. His weight has dropped by roughly 8.5 kg, and his blood pressure and blood sugar levels…

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Delhi HC lists plea on Wangchuk's deteriorating health for Thursday

The Delhi High Court is set to hear a public interest litigation on Thursday focused on the urgent health concerns of activist Sonam Wangchuk. Currently engaged in an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, Wangchuk is protesting for the education minister’s resignation related to NEET irregularities. The court has mandated that…

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Jantar Mantar protest: Shashi Tharoor appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, urges govt to initiate dialogue

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. He asked the government to engage in dialogue with protestors. Tharoor stated that Parliament offers a forum to address student issues. He emphasized that fair exams are crucial for middle-class families. The activist's health is deteriorating during his…

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Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah Join Appeal Urging Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike

Support for Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing protest continues to grow, with a fresh group of prominent public figures urging the educator and climate activist to end his indefinite hunger strike while reaffirming their support for the movement's demands.

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Karnataka: Youth Congress protests in Ballari, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET issues

Hundreds of students and Youth Congress workers staged a protest at Royal Circle in Ballari on Monday, demanding the scrapping of NEET and the reinstatement of the state-level Common Entrance Test (CET) system for medical admissions. They also sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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Training young people for jobs: insights from 9 African countries on what’s missing

Africa’s young population is often described as a demographic dividend: a potential economic advantage if young people can gain the skills and jobs needed to contribute productively. But for many young people, that promise is slipping away. They leave school or training and enter labour markets where formal jobs are…

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INDIA bloc to raise Ram temple, NEET paper leak issues in Monsoon session: RJD's Sudhakar Singh

The INDIA bloc plans to confront the government on key issues during the upcoming Parliament session. They will raise concerns about the Ram Mandir donation case and the NEET examination paper leak. Opposition parties also intend to resist alleged BJP efforts to engineer defections and weaken rivals. This strategy aims…

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Be it NEET or Ayodhya, BJP’s accountability problem is getting harder to hide. Media must keep asking

Accountability and corruption. These two words are now haunting the Modi government. Not just because of the ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and its followers in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the leak of the NEET examination papers. The bigger story…

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