{
  "id": 792772,
  "title": "The real cost of a govt exam: Years, money, age & a future postponed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/the-real-cost-of-a-govt-exam-years-money-age-a-future-postponed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T11:18:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/the-real-cost-of-a-government-exam-years-money-age-and-a-future-that-keeps-getting-pushed-forward/articleshow/133209829.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Students in Ranchi are protesting alleged irregularities in government examinations for 20 days. Seven students are on hunger strike, with three hospitalized due to failing health. They demand the chief minister meet them to discuss their concerns directly. Years of exam delays and age limit issues fuel widespread aspirant frustration across India. This ongoing uncertainty impacts career choices…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}