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Supporters of the viral 'Cockroach' movement have occupied a major New Delhi protest site and say they will not leave until the education minister resigns. The campaign frames the resignation demand as accountability for failures in the education system.
12:37 PMAl JazeeraIndia is rerunning a major medical entrance exam for millions of students after an alleged paper leak. Authorities have imposed biometric checks, frisking, and high-security logistics including air force involvement to protect question papers.
7:06 AMBBCSummary
Supporters of the viral 'Cockroach' movement have occupied a major New Delhi protest site and say they will not leave until the education minister resigns. The campaign frames the resignation demand as accountability for failures in the education system.
Why it matters
A resignation-focused student movement can turn exam mismanagement into a legitimacy test for the government’s education governance.
Summary
India is rerunning a major medical entrance exam for millions of students after an alleged paper leak. Authorities have imposed biometric checks, frisking, and high-security logistics including air force involvement to protect question papers.
Why it matters
If the rerun still draws doubts, trust in India’s high-stakes testing pipeline and the political leadership overseeing it will erode further.
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