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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Indian government is set to introduce the Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Parliament on July 27. • The proposed legislation aims to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, to implement more stringent punishments for those involved in paper leaks.

• Thousands of young protesters, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), held mass demonstrations demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. • The strike was officially called off following the resignation of Minister Pradhan, meeting the primary demand of the youth-led movement.

• The Indian government has dismissed 47 officials from the National Testing Agency (NTA) following controversies surrounding examination processes. • In Bihar, widespread protests have erupted in response to recent police actions, signaling rising civil unrest in the region.

• Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his post to address the demands of protesters who have been camping at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for over a month. • In a statement shared on X, Pradhan emphasized his respect for the aspirations and rightful expectations of India's youth.

• A youth-led movement in India, dubbed the ‘cockroach’ protests, has rapidly expanded from a massive online presence to a potent political force, eclipsing the BJP's social media reach. • The movement follows a broader South Asian trend where digital outrage translates into mass street mobilizations, similar to recent government-toppling protests in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

• Sonam Wangchuk has reacted to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, describing the development as a "victory of democracy." • Wangchuk attributed the outcome to the strength of peaceful, patient, and persistent public participation rather than political confrontation.