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World Service,24 Jul 2026,49 mins
India protesters ask for the education minister's resignation
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The protesting students have welcomed Mr Wangchuk's decision, but said their demonstrations will continue until India’s federal education minister resigns. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had not engaged with Mr Wangchuk until now, wished him good health. He also said he wants to introduce a legislation in parliament next week to address examination paper leaks, the crux of the ongoing protests. It is a month since Venezuela's double earthquake and efforts still continue to find the victims. We have a report from our correspondent in the country. And American lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI went rogue, we speak to one of the businesses that uses AI and hear what he makes of it. (Photo: Students, social activists and supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party take part in a sit-down protest and hold placards and shout slogans at the Delhi police. Credit: Jagadeesh Nv/EPA/Shutterstock)
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