Crime & Law · India
Jharkhand students protest exam irregularities; talks continue
Student protests against irregularities in Jharkhand state job exams have continued for 15 days, with the latest round of government talks failing to reach an agreement. A faction led by Devendra Nath Mahto is demanding a CBI probe and exam cancellations. The government has stated that student demands are justified and has opened an email ID for feedback. The hunger strike by some students has entered its seventh day.
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- Left (4): National Herald, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (11 votes, 13 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Today, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Outlook India, Telangana Today, The Economic Times, The Tribune
- Right (6): Aaj Tak, News18 Hindi, Republic World, The Commune, The Pioneer, Times Now