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• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party of exploiting students for political gain during recent demonstrations. • Tensions escalated near the Prime Minister's residence, resulting in the detention of high-profile Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav.

• A satirical political movement in India, known as the "cockroach" movement, has surged in popularity and is posing a significant challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. • Recent protests saw crowds attempting to march toward parliament, resulting in violent clashes where police deployed baton charges and tear gas.

• Indian police used teargas and batons to violently suppress protests aimed at demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • The crackdown targeted demonstrators attempting to march toward parliament, leading to widespread criticism of the police's brutal tactics.

• The INDI bloc has planned a series of protests, including a "gherao" of the government, to highlight issues such as the CJP protest and recent paper leaks. • Key opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, have agreed to the strategy as the Monsoon Session of Parliament continues.

• Thailand continues to navigate a complex geopolitical relationship with Cambodia, focusing on resolving long-standing border disputes. • Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly urged both nations to prioritize diplomatic dialogue over confrontation to maintain regional stability.

• Delhi Police and the government failed to accurately estimate the scale of a protest march to Parliament on Monday, despite receiving prior signals for several weeks. • The security forces were caught off guard as the crowd swelled unexpectedly, eventually reaching the doorsteps of the Parliament building.

• The Indian shooting contingent will compete in the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, starting this Wednesday. • This event serves as the final international benchmark for the team to test their skills against global competitors.

• The CJP protest in West Bengal has entered its 24th day without a breakthrough following violent "Sansad Chalo" clashes. • The BJP-led government has begun reopening several high-profile investigations, including the 2021 post-poll violence, the school recruitment scam, and the 2024 RG Kar rape and murder case.

• The youth-led "Cockroach movement" in New Delhi continues its protest despite a violent police crackdown involving tear gas and batons. • Thousands of demonstrators were targeted by authorities while attempting to march toward the Indian Parliament to voice their grievances.

• Thousands of protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) marched on India's parliament, resulting in clashes with local authorities. • The movement has gained significant popularity through memes and satirical commentary targeting government corruption, political dysfunction, and widespread joblessness.

• India's youth-led "Cockroach movement," which started as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. • Despite a recent police crackdown intended to stifle the demonstrations, organizers have vowed to continue their activities.

• The Lok Sabha is scheduled to vote on the Supreme Court Judges Bill during the second day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. • The session has faced initial disruptions as lawmakers clash over the NEET-UG leak and donations related to Ayodhya.