India news Live Updates, 16 August 2026: Jharkhand student protest enters day 23, Delhi wildlife NGO accused of poacher nexus after leopard skin seizures, former Bengal deputy speaker found dead at TMC office, India vs Sri Lanka Test live
Jharkhand students have been protesting for 23 days straight, demanding the cancellation of multiple exams and a CBI investigation, as well as changes to examination processes. Student leader Ravindra Paswan has expressed frustration with the government's lack of response, urging Chief Minister Hemant Soren to address student concerns instead of his own.
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