Students demand CBI probe as protest over exam irregularities enters 16th day
In Jharkhand, talks between the Jharkhand government and protesting students over alleged exam irregularities made progress but did not resolve the agitation. Students demand a CBI probe while the government proposes a judicial inquiry under a retired judge and sets up a fast-track court to file chargesheets within 90 days. Three JPSC members resigned ahead of CID summons, with six protesters continuing indefinite hunger strikes. The protest entered its 16th day on Sunday.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Protesters in Jharkhand clashed with police and JMM workers after attempting to burn effigies of the Chief Minister and a Congress leader.
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Protesters in Jharkhand accused the government of betrayal after the High Court stayed some exam cancellation notifications, leading to unrest.
23 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Police and protesting job aspirants clashed in Giridih and Hazaribag, Jharkhand, leading to the filing of multiple FIRs against individuals.
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