Evening news wrap: Sonam Wangchuk moved to private hospital, Congress protests at PM's house & more

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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered the immediate transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, amid his ongoing hunger strike over the NEET paper leak. The court directed Wangchuk to abide by medical advice. The Centre said it had “no objection” to the transfer but urged he remain under continuous medical supervision. Wangchuk’s wife had challenged a single judge’s order refusing his transfer. Read full story.

Russia said it is “in touch” with its partners in New Delhi after four Indians were killed aboard the MV Golden Leo off Ukraine’s Odesa coast, following a Russian missile strike. India summoned the Russian chargé d’affaires over the incident and condemned the attack, saying targeting commercial shipping and civilian crew members was “deplorable.” One of the victims was identified as 26-year-old merchant navy officer Akhil Joyan from Kerala. Read full story.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on Tuesday, demanding his resignation over allegations of corruption and failure on issues including NEET paper leaks and the Ram Temple donation controversy. Party workers raised slogans as the Congress stepped up its attack on the government. Follow top developments.

The government informed Parliament that E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by around 3 to 5 per cent in some older vehicles originally designed for E10 fuel, but there is no evidence of widespread engine damage. Minister of State for Petroleum Suresh Gopi said fuel economy is influenced by several factors. The government said there are no plans to return to E0 or E10 petrol. Read full story.

Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez spoke publicly for the first time after his side’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, saying he remains proud to represent his country despite the painful end to their title defence. Fernandez was sent off late in the contest after receiving two yellow cards. “Wearing my country’s shirt is the greatest honor of my career,” he said. Read full story.