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DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday accused the TVK government of targeting political rivals, protesters and youth activists through arrests over speeches and social media posts. Calling the administration “fascist”, he urged the party’s legal wing to protect young activists

On the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, stressing reforms in public examinations to curb paper leaks and ensure transparency. She reaffirmed the vision of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047 through inclusive growth, digital infrastructure, and sustainable development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged youth to read autobiographies and learn from others’ struggles, warning that in the “era of reels”, shortcuts can limit success. Speaking at Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography launch, Modi praised his resilience and continuing contribution to Indian democracy

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut launched a sharp attack on veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah amid debate over Bollywood's response to student protests. Referring to Shah's earlier “dog with a bone” remark, Ranaut questioned his patriotism and accused him of supporting a neighbouring country

Former BJP state president K Annamalai urged Gen Z to consider military service as a meaningful career, saying the younger generation is searching for purpose. Speaking at a book launch in Coimbatore, he described wearing the military uniform as a higher purpose

Jharkhand’s recruitment exam protest took a Gen-Z turn on Monday as students cut a cake for Chief Minister Hemant Soren and one protester dressed as Spider-Man. Protesters also breached barricades and faced water cannons while marching towards the Assembly.

Congress leader KC Venugopal on Sunday urged party leaders to exercise caution in public statements after remarks attributed to Shashi Tharoor about Rahul Gandhi’s student outreach programme. Venugopal said such comments could please the BJP and defended Gandhi’s engagement with Gen Z

Cockroach Janta Party convener Abhijeet Dipke alleged a lack of synchronisation between the BJP and RSS, citing Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on Gen Z protesters. He urged BJP leaders to follow the RSS chief's views and said the CJP would function as a pressure group

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged with Gen Z through an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session, answering questions on student protests, politics, philosophy and personal life. He joked about Batman, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spoke about his mother’s dog, Noorie

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Generation Z is more honest than previous generations and defended the right to peaceful protest. He called for education reforms, supported greater public investment in education, and said the LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of society.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal claimed Rahul Gandhi feels threatened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's growing popularity among the youth. He also defended the Centre's examination reform measures, saying the BJP continues to enjoy strong support from Gen Z voters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a 100-week nationwide campaign to combat substance abuse among youth. He urged young people to stay mentally and physically fit to help achieve the goal of a developed India

Former Minister G Jagadish Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks on engineering students, demanded criminal cases over alleged student deaths in Gurukul schools and accused the Chief Minister of misleading youth on electoral reforms

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut triggered controversy after calling Gen Z protesters "Generation Gutter" and describing protest videos as "puke inducing". Her remarks sparked widespread criticism from Congress leaders and social media users following the end of the CJP-led agitation

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce a Bill lowering the minimum age for contesting Assembly and Lok Sabha elections from 25 to 21 years, while retaining 25 years for Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Gen Z students for forcing Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation through persistent protests. Tharoor called it a victory for democracy while emphasizing that comprehensive examination reforms and accountability are still urgently needed

BJP president Nitin Nabin said India's Gen Z is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship and nation-building rather than anti-establishment politics. Addressing students in Telangana, he urged youth to reject divisive ideologies and contribute constructively to the country's growth and development

Actor Jackie Shroff said his openness towards people of all ages helps him connect with Gen Z audiences. Promoting The Great Grand Superhero, he described playing a superhero grandfather as relatable and refreshingly unique

HMD Global is set to launch its Vibe 2 5G smartphone in India this month, exclusively on Flipkart. The device will be the first to integrate Sarvam AI, India’s government-backed artificial intelligence platform, offering support in 13 languages to democratise AI access beyond English-speaking users.

India is witnessing a sharp rise in entrepreneurship, driven by AI adoption, flexible work trends and changing career aspirations. LinkedIn data shows a 104 per cent jump in members adding “Founder” to their profiles, with Gen Z leading the transformation.