Hundreds of students gathered at Freedom Park in Bengaluru to support climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike demanding accountability for the NEET exam paper leak and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
July 19, 2026: Hundreds of students gathered at Freedom Park in Bengaluru to support climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike demanding accountability for the recent NEET exam paper leak.
The protesters are also calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding the ministry responsible for the breach.
Sonam Wangchuk expressed disapproval of abusive language amid controversy over remarks on PM Modi, supporting Jharkhand student protests and CJP as a pressure group.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologised for platform errors including restricting PM Modi's post and handling of objectionable content, officials said.
Bengaluru Traffic Police have implemented trial traffic diversions at Madiwala junction to reduce peak-hour congestion, aiming to improve traffic flow and commuter experience.
In Vellore district, three individuals died in different road accidents, with police investigating the incidents and local officials pushing for improved traffic safety.
Heavy rains and floods in Kerala have caused 26 deaths, displaced over 27,000 people, and led to government relief measures amid ongoing weather alerts.
Seventeen passengers and crew members were injured after Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight encountered severe turbulence, officials said.
