Protesters demand the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities during a demonstration in New Delhi on July 20, 2026. — AFP pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here First Published: Monday, 20 Jul 2026 2:07 PM MYT NEW DELHI, July 20 — India’s riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi on Monday as they tried to march to Parliament, escalating demonstrations over irregularities in major examinations.Protesters ducked for cover as police in blue riot gear charged at them near the Jantar Mantar protest site, an AFP journalist saw.The protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. — AFP