From arrest to 'constitutional crisis': How Senate events were turned into siege narratives

• Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki reports that the 10-year Treasury yield has climbed to 4.72%, signaling that inflation pressures remain persistent. • Gerber highlighted a strengthening partnership between Tesla and Micron, noting that Elon Musk recently thanked the memory supplier for their ongoing cooperation.

• Parliament has cleared a new anti-paper leak Bill aimed at preventing examination fraud, while Neeraj Chopra and other athletes overcame wind conditions to qualify for the Commonwealth Games finals. • The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged financial irregularities in the West Bengal government's relief efforts following Cyclone Amphan in 2020.

• Recent polling indicates that President Donald Trump has reached his lowest approval ratings to date as the 2026 midterm elections approach. • The decline in popularity coincides with political tensions surrounding the nomination of Blanche, a move described as a "dangerous game" for the administration.

• BJP and treasury bench MPs have condemned the opposition for politicizing the NEET-UG paper leak controversy and the resulting student protests. • Government representatives highlighted efforts to resolve the crisis, including dialogues between students and senior ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh.

• Lok Sabha Question Hour in New Delhi was disrupted for the second consecutive week due to intense protests by Opposition MPs. • The demonstrations centered on two primary grievances: the NEET exam paper leak controversy and disputes regarding Ram Temple donations.

• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the passage of the anti-paper leak bill, which is designed to curb the widespread issue of examination paper leaks. • Rijiju claimed that while there was general agreement on the bill's necessity, any dissent from opposition parties was "politically motivated" rather than based on the legislation's merit.

• Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition faces a critical electoral test in the Negeri Sembilan state polls scheduled for August 1. • PH is battling to retain power against a combined "Malay-Muslim unity" narrative pushed by rivals Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN).

• Parliament has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, during the 10th day of the Monsoon Session. • The new legislation imposes stricter punishments for paper leaks and mandates the use of fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials.

• Iran's military launched drone strikes targeting U.S. military facilities in Kuwait on Friday, July 31, 2026. • The attack marks a resumption of active fighting between Washington and Tehran following a nearly week-long lull in the West Asia war.

• Political parties in Negeri Sembilan have intensified their campaign efforts in the final hours leading up to the state elections scheduled for tomorrow. • The surge in activity specifically targets undecided voters and aims to maximize voter turnout across the state.

• Organizers are preparing a program for Saturday to celebrate Nasreen's lifelong opposition to religious fundamentalism and promote freedom of expression. • The event is intended as a celebration of principles rather than a political platform, though the symbolism of her return remains significant.