AP News Summary at 12:30 a.m. EDT | Nation & World

• The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party has announced it will end its protests after the Indian government agreed to several of its demands regarding education reforms. • Key concessions include the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s education minister and the implementation of specific policy changes.

• Recurrent exam paper leaks in India have occurred across various administrations, including the BJP, Congress, and various regional parties at both state and central levels. • The author argues that the failure to secure convictions is not a result of political affiliation, but rather a systemic failure in building legal cases that can survive a trial.

• A Gen-Z led youth movement in India has emerged as one of the most significant challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12-year tenure. • The protests successfully pressured the government, resulting in the ousting of the education minister, who had previously vilified protest leaders as "the B team of terrorists."

• Sonam Wangchuk praised Gen Z and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) for achieving a "democratic victory" after the government accepted key demands, leading to the end of protests at Jantar Mantar. • The movement saw a significant outcome today as Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister.

• A group of "rebel teachers" in Victoria has launched a campaign to target eight sitting Labor MPs, including Education Minister Ben Carroll, during the upcoming November state election. • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the government does not intend to extend fuel excise relief, which is scheduled to lapse on August 2.

• A massive heat dome is expanding across the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit from Dallas to North Dakota. • Approximately 70 million people are currently facing heat advisories as the system stretches from the desert southwest to the Gulf Coast, Midwest, and Great Plains.

• Punch, a beloved Japanese macaque, recently celebrated his first birthday. • The occasion drew global attention, resulting in hundreds of birthday cards being sent to the monkey from around the world.

• The Citizens' Justice Peace (CJP) has called off its protests at Jantar Mantar "in good faith" following discussions with the Central Government. • Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that he submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing distress over a series of incidents occurring over the last 10 days.

• The Indian government and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) are convening for a third round of talks today to address ongoing protests regarding alleged NEET irregularities. • Security has been significantly tightened at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to manage the crowds and maintain order during the negotiations.

• India's education minister has resigned following nationwide protests led by the viral Cockroach Janta Party. • The movement called off its demonstrations on Saturday after the government agreed to accept all of the activists' major demands.

• India's education minister has resigned following weeks of intense demonstrations led by the "Cockroach" movement. • The protests concluded after the Indian government agreed to accept all demands put forward by the movement.