Overview

• Delhi Police said about 1,500 people gathered at Ramlila Maidan and detained 44 who refused to leave after permitted hours, rejecting claims of a baton charge.
• Permission for follow-up demonstrations was withdrawn and an FIR was registered after the rally exceeded agreed conditions, according to police statements.
• The SSC scheduled a re-exam on August 29 for around 59,500 candidates who missed Phase-13 tests due to cancellations.
• SSC chairman S Gopalakrishnan acknowledged mismanagement in Phase-13, and DoPT minister Jitendra Singh announced candidate-friendly measures including refunds when answer-key challenges are upheld.
• Protesters insist on wider fixes such as vendor accountability, blacklisting errant centres, compensatory attempts or refunds, timely answer keys, and a fixed exam calendar.