{
  "id": 343771,
  "title": "J'khand protest: Govt to hold fresh talks as fasting student leader's health worsens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/jkhand-protest-govt-to-hold-fresh-talks-as-fasting-student-leaders",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T04:20:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jharkhand-student-protest-govt-to-hold-fresh-talks-as-fasting-student-leaders-health-worsens/articleshow/133062147.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jharkhand government announced plans to hold a sixth round of talks with protesting exam aspirants on Sunday, amid the ongoing 16-day hunger strike by student leader Devendra Nath Mahto. Mahto's condition worsened at Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Stadium around 3 am Sunday, with doctors recording his blood glucose level at 53. Discussions between the government and student groups Friday and Saturday failed to break the deadlock. The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, which has been leading the protest, criticized the government for trying to divide the students and divert attention from their demands. The government, however, maintains the discussions were held in a positive atmosphere and are examining the concerns raised. The government panel will meet student representatives at noon on Sunday, though protesters have vowed to continue the agitation and march to the Jharkhand Assembly on August 10 if demands are not met.",
  "summary": "The Jharkhand government announced on Sunday that they will hold a sixth round of talks with protesting recruitment exam aspirants as the 16-day hunger strike led by student leader Devendra Nath Mahto continued to worsen his health. Mahto, who has been fasting for nearly a week, was found to have a blood glucose level of 53, indicating a severe deterioration in his condition. The government panel is set to meet student representatives at noon, but the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, which has been leading the agitation, has criticized the move, accusing the government of attempting to divide students and divert attention from their demands.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}