India, July 23 -- An impasse over student protests demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan deepened on Wednesday as crowds swelled and tensions briefly flared at Jantar Mantar, while the Opposition jammed Parliament during the day and the government said it was open to a detailed discussion.

Two days after sweeping protests brought central Delhi to a standstill, clashes broke out between a section of agitators and the police on Wednesday evening, leading to injuries to at least five protesters and five security personnel, including an additional commissioner of police (ACP)-rank officer. Internet was suspended between 6pm and 6am, the second time in three days.

Visuals of the clashes, which broke out on ...