Indian police fire tear gas at exam protesters in capital
Asia
By
AFP
| Jul 20, 2026
Indian police fired tear gas at protesters in New Delhi on Monday as they tried to march on parliament to demand the resignation of the education minister over irregularities in major examinations.
An AFP journalist saw police firing tear gas shells at the protesters, mostly young students, near Jantar Mantar in the Indian capital.
The protesters are seeking the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches.
More to follow....
READ MORE
AI catches up with humans to score 100pc at top maths contest
Inside huge cash withdrawals from affordable housing kitty
SBM Bank Kenya's profit jumps 171pc as deposits near Sh100b
Kenya to tap Chinese power expertise to boost manufacturing
Developer eyes Nairobi's diplomatic hub with new project
KMRC's Sh9.4b sustainability bond signals new era for housing finance
Kenya urged to invest in its manpower to secure maritime future
The futuristic buildings where residential and commercial spaces merge