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Sonam Wangchuk On Why He Ended Fast Without Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has concluded his hunger strike after participating in a demonstration for educational reform. The protest was initially centered on a demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan regarding recent examination controversies.

Wangchuk Prioritizes Student Safety Over Ministerial Resignation to End 26-Day Fast

Activist Sonam Wangchuk concluded his nearly month-long hunger strike after securing written government guarantees to protect protesters from legal retaliation. While Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains in office, Wangchuk insists the focus was on avoiding a violent state crackdown.

Why Forest Officials Chased This Tigress for Weeks—and Why They're Celebrating Her Today

On International Tiger Day, The Better India revisits the remarkable story of Zeenat, a young tigress whose disappearance from Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve triggered one of India's longest wildlife tracking operation

Meet the Indian Engineer Who Built a Floating House for Floods | Prashant Kumar

What if homes didn't fight floods—but floated with them? 🌊🏡 Meet Prashant Kumar, the Indian engineer designing a climate-resilient floating house that rises with monsoon floodwaters instead of being damaged by them. Bu

‘That night will stay with me till death’: Village where Staines was killed lives with regret, fears Dara Singh’s return

Devotee dies of ‘suffocation’ in Puri amid massive rush for Lord Jagannath return procession

Delhi Woman Highlights Everyday Struggles Of Working From Home

A woman in Delhi has sparked a significant social media discussion regarding the domestic challenges of telecommuting in traditional households. She highlighted the pressure to balance professional responsibilities with the expectation of performing immediate hospitality duties.

Woken from sleep to witness Wangchuk end fast, says Ladakh leader

With Delhi University colleges reopening on July 28 and the weekend approaching, the government hastened channels of communication with the CJP team and Sonam Wangchuk to ensure that the protest is wound up before a majo

PM Modi thanks people for responses, positive suggestions received for midnight video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach to the youth came four days after thousands of students led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) took part in the 'Sansad Chalo' march to press for their demand for the resignation o

Bengaluru Woman Shows Scenic View From Her Rental Home, Leaves Internet Divided

A viral social media post featuring the scenic balcony view from a rental apartment in Bengaluru has sparked a debate among netizens regarding urban housing costs. While many admired the lush green landscape, others questioned the high monthly rent common in the city's premium residential areas.

'Thank You Friends': PM Modi's Reel Tops 303 Million Views Amid CJP Protest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude after a personal social media video exceeded 303 million views online. This digital milestone occurs while large crowds of students continue to gather at Jantar Mantar to demand systemic educational reforms.

Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: CJP-govt talks to continue today amid Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation demand

In a move to crack down on exam malpractices, the Centre has taken a slew of actions, including strengthening the anti-paper leak law and terminating services of up to 47 officials in the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Morning digest: Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, tightens law to tackle paper leaks; ‘Bihar Bandh’ today against police lathi charge on protesting students, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

New Zealand Man Survives Shark Attack While Diving In Fiji, Undergoes Four Surgeries

A New Zealand man is recovering in a Fiji hospital after surviving a severe shark attack during a diving excursion. The incident resulted in significant injuries to his leg, necessitating multiple medical procedures and intensive care.

‘Out of syllabus’, ‘errors’ in questions: Why Santhali candidates are seeking re-test of Jharkhand staff selection exam

Sooryavanshi Given Ultimate Praise After Record-Breaking 50: "You Are 15"

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showed exactly why he is one of the most highly-regarded T20 batters in the world, as he smashed a half-century off just 18 balls in India's first T20I against Zimbabwe.

Amarnath Yatra resumes after six-day weather halt

Over 6,000 pilgrims leave Jammu; no convoy was dispatched for the Pahalgam route, officials said

Relief for Shreyas Iyer as Zimbabwe Victory Snaps India's T20 Losing Streak

India ended a dismal six-match losing run by defeating Zimbabwe under captain Shreyas Iyer. The win featured a historic performance by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who eclipsed Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.

‘What kind of arrogant government will not listen to kids?’: Actor Abhishek Banerjee joins protests in Goa

Who Is Jhandu Kumar? India's 1st CWG 2026 Medalist, Who Battled Polio

Jhandu Kumar became India's first official medalist of Commonwealth Games 2026, as he clinched bronze in men's heavyweight para powerlifting.

Cracks deepen in AIADMK dissidents’ camp

Former Law Minister and leader of the rebel camp C.Ve. Shanmugam stays away from an official review meeting for Villupuram, while former Food Minister R. Kamaraj attends the event for Tiruvarur. Besides these districts,

Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion

Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.

US Says It Fired On Another Vessel Trying To Breach Iranian Naval Blockade

The United States military announced it engaged a merchant vessel attempting to bypass a naval blockade currently enforced around Iranian ports. This escalation follows reported retaliatory strikes by Iranian forces against American military positions throughout the Persian Gulf region.

I tried out OpenAI’s new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else

OpenAI's fancy new AI keypad will be a lot of fun for some, while many others are probably not going to touch it.