Delhi Police Use Tear Gas, Batons on Students Marching to Parliament Over Exam Scandal

Centre releases details of LPG cylinder subsidy and rates since 2022

Sonam Wangchuk Vows to Continue Fast Despite Government Meeting Protesters

Climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk has declared he will continue his hunger strike even after the government held talks with demonstrators supporting his cause. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, shared a handwritten note from Wangchuk on social media expressing his solidarity with the protesters. The demonstrators are mobilized under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Wangchuk's message indicated that the government's engagement with protesters has not satisfied his demands, and he remains committed to his fast.

RBI Raises FY27 Inflation Forecast to 5.1% Citing Conflict and Monsoon Risks

The Reserve Bank of India has revised its inflation outlook upward in its June monetary policy review. The central bank raised its FY27 CPI inflation forecast to 5.1 per cent, up from the earlier projection of 4.6 per cent. The revision reflects growing concerns over geopolitical conflict and uncertain monsoon conditions, both of which can drive up prices. These risk factors are seen as already exerting upward pressure on inflation in the economy.

Wangchuk Vows to Continue Hunger Strike Amid Crackdown on Student Protesters

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has declared he will maintain his hunger strike following a police crackdown on demonstrators near Parliament. He is demanding that youth leaders be granted access to parliamentarians, or that he himself be permitted to meet them. Wangchuk urged authorities to allow students to peacefully present their grievances to elected representatives. Thousands of protesters had marched toward Parliament calling for the Education Minister's resignation over alleged examination irregularities. Police responded with tear gas and force, resulting in the detention of several demonstrators during the march.