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The FTII Students' Association (FSA) staged a campus protest in Pune on Monday, expressing solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party and Sonam Wangchuk. Revealing that FTII's own entrance exam paper was recently leaked, students demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised the proposed demolition of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Uttar Pradesh, calling it a grave injustice to thousands of students. She urged people to unite to protect the institution, while authorities cited unauthorised construction for the action

Monday's CJP demonstration over paper leaks echoes 15 years of high-stakes protests in central Delhi. From the 2011 Anna Hazare movement and 2012 Nirbhaya agitation to the 2021 tractor rally, citizens have consistently attempted to take demands directly to Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged MPs to ensure a productive Monsoon Session, emphasising fact-based debates over disruptions. He praised India's young innovators behind the Vikram-1 launch, highlighted economic resilience and infrastructure achievements, and took a veiled swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized the BJP-led Central government as "anti-India" following police action against youth protesters in Delhi. He demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and supported demands raised by Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijit Dipke

Tensions escalated in Delhi as the Cockroach Janta Party led the 'Sansad Chalo' march over the NEET-UG paper leak. Founder Abhijit Dipke demanded Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and Sonam Wangchuk's release, while police deployed lathis and signal jammers

Gold futures rose Rs 294 to Rs 1,41,200 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Monday, driven by fresh buying and firm spot demand. However, global gold futures declined 0.17 per cent in New York amid mixed market sentiment

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann appealed to the Centre to listen to youth protesting over exam paper leaks instead of using force. Senior AAP leaders joined the CJP-led march to Parliament demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

India and Spain have agreed to begin technical discussions on interoperability between UPI and Bizum. During his Europe tour, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal also advanced trade, investment and technology cooperation while reaffirming efforts to conclude the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Home Minister Amit Shah as thousands of CJP supporters attempted a "Chalo Sansad" march demanding his resignation over alleged NEET exam irregularities. Police tightened security amid clashes, while the government initiated talks with protest leaders

Police used teargas and lathis in central Delhi on Monday as thousands protested over competitive exam paper leaks and Sonam Wangchuk's fast. Demonstrators demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, disrupting central Delhi and prompting Parliament adjournments

The West Bengal government will make Bengali mandatory for all official communications from September 1. Announcing the decision, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari cited Union Home Minister Amit Shah's letter urging wider use of Bengali and other Indian languages in governance

India has approved its first dengue vaccine, QDENGA, for individuals aged 4 to 60 years. The DCGI clearance allows vaccination without pre-screening and marks a major step in strengthening dengue prevention alongside surveillance, vector control and public health measures.

India and the Maldives signed MoUs to establish fitness and recreation centres across 42 islands under India's grant assistance. The initiative aims to improve community health, empower women and youth, and further strengthen bilateral development cooperation between the two neighbouring countries

The Supreme Court indicated it will direct CBSE to implement an explicit "opt-out" option for APAAR ID creation nationwide. Hearing a plea against linking Aadhaar for board exams, the court emphasized that student enrollment must remain strictly voluntary

A Palakkad court sentenced Chenthamara, 61, to death in the 2025 Nenmara double murder case, terming it a "rarest of rare" crime. The convict had earlier murdered one victim's wife. The court also ordered compensation and recommended government employment for the family

The proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2026, aims to overhaul pharmacy education by introducing a mandatory National Exit Test, continuous accreditation of colleges and competency-based learning, while replacing the Pharmacy Council of India with a new regulatory commission.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope for a productive Monsoon Session and praised India's youth, saying their potential is "boundless as space". He highlighted Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 launch, infrastructure projects and technological achievements as symbols of the nation's growing global stature.

Crude oil prices surged above $90 per barrel as escalating US-Iran tensions raised fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent, WTI and MCX futures gained sharply amid military exchanges, shipping concerns and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East

Thousands of CJP supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar despite heavy rain and security restrictions for the “Sansad Chalo” march, demanding action over alleged exam irregularities. Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking accountability from the government during Parliament’s Monsoon Session

Several Delhi Metro station gates were temporarily closed as CJP supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar for the “Chalo Sansad” march. The protest seeks Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam irregularities. Sonam Wangchuk supported the demonstration amid his ongoing hunger strike

SBI Research said FCNR-B inflows of $13-14 billion could raise bank deposit growth to 15% in FY27, narrowing the credit-deposit gap. Despite strong lending growth, Indian banks remain well-capitalised with low NPAs, supported by consumption, infrastructure and investment demand

DMK’s Vilathikulam MLA GV Markandeyan was arrested for allegedly making defamatory remarks and issuing threats against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay

Sensex and Nifty declined sharply in early trade as HDFC Bank and Axis Bank shares fell after earnings, while rising crude prices amid US-Iran tensions increased market concerns. Reliance Industries gained following record quarterly results, offering some support to investors