The activist said he ended his fast after prolonged negotiations and to prevent possible violence, while the CJP maintained that its campaign seeking the education minister's resignation would continue.
Sonam Wangchuk said safeguarding young protesters from criminal cases and securing relief for bereaved families were more urgent than prolonging his fast over the Education Minister’s resignation.
The meeting comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Centre is preparing a stricter law against examination paper leaks, while the protesting party continues to demand the Education Minister's resignation.
The Congress leader said students were seeking accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and urged the government to remove the Education Minister and act against those responsible.
The activist had refused to relent until the government promised no punitive action against NEET protesters. His decision followed an emotional hospital meeting that lasted over an hour.
A viral claim put Telangana's Chief Minister at the centre of a voter registration controversy. An official clarification has now revealed what election authorities say really happened.
Families of those killed in the crash have urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to mandate independent simulator validation tests, provide regular investigation updates and ensure their legal rights remain protected before the final report is released.
As concerns over the activist's health grow, the legal battle has now shifted to the Delhi High Court, where an urgent plea seeks both medical intervention and meaningful government dialogue.
The MEA had earlier confirmed that 10 Indian nationals aboard the merchant vessel were rescued while one crew member remained missing. The family has now urged the government to ensure the engineer's body is brought back to India.
Security forces said the search operation was launched after intelligence suggested armed cadres were operating outside designated camps. Separately, police detained three suspects in the investigation into the July 6 Ukhrul ambush that killed two Assam Rifles personnel.
