Ravneet Singh Bittu has resigned from the Union Council of Ministers, with the President accepting his resignation on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sonam Wangchuk broke his silence in an Instagram video after ending his 26-day fast, asking “do I need to prove my sincerity?” He said the fast caused “irreversible damage” and 11kg weight loss. He rejected claims of a “backdoor deal” with Union Ministers.

Rahul Gandhi demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s removal and accused the government of suppressing student protests.