Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk plans to visit Rajghat today near 11 AM. He is set for discharge from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after admission. Wangchuk ended his 26-day fast late Thursday night with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh present. Security remains tight around Jantar Mantar in Delhi following the departure of CJP protesters, with authorities monitoring possible resumption of student demonstrations on the NEET paper leak. An investigation revealed an RAF member discharged seven pellet rounds during the CJP Parliament march, striking five individuals and sending at least three for medical care. The Centre intends to present the Public Examinations Bill 2026 during the Monsoon Session despite opposition adjournment notices on the NEET issue. In Siwan, three people sustained bullet wounds amid clashes during a Bihar bandh over the NEET leak. Dharmendra Pradhan faces ongoing national pressure but retains influence in Odisha. A task force on exam reform led by Nandan Nilekani includes six experts from testing, technology and policy fields. Elections for the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir assembly occur today amid protests and restrictions. Delhi teenager Anahat Singh became the first Indian world junior squash champion.


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https://indianexpress.com/article/india/today-india-breaking-news-live-updates-27-july-2026-cjp-protest-jantar-mantar-pellets-public-examinations-bill-10805171/
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