NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike early Friday after the Centre assured him of action on key demands related to the student protests, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government would bring a new Bill with stringent provisions against examination paper leaks in a late night video. The proposed legislation, which includes fast-track courts and tougher punishment for offenders, will be discussed by the Union Cabinet on Friday before being introduced in Parliament next week.

Opposition MPs met Sonam Wangchuk, urging him to end his hunger strike. They assured him that examination irregularities would be raised in Parliament. The MPs expressed full…

Sonam Wangchuk, on his 25th day of hunger strike, seeks government assurance against legal action for students and protesters involved in the _Chalo Sansad_ march.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after government assurances. The Centre promised no legal action against peacefully protesting students. This breakthrough…