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• House Republicans have linked their entire legislative agenda, including the defense policy bill, to the SAVE Act, a voting restriction measure demanded by Donald Trump. • The strategy involves using a panel that handles federal elections legislation to fund changes to laws under its jurisdiction.

• House Republicans approved a $95 billion budget reconciliation framework on Wednesday to increase federal spending in several key areas. • The package specifically targets funding boosts for the Pentagon, agricultural aid, and grants intended to support voting restrictions.

• Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim to have attacked tankers in the Red Sea, asserting that the vessels violated their established blockade. • The US military has launched its 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian-linked targets to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

• China Vice Minister Hua Chunying, Japan Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu, and South Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun attended the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Ministers’ Meeting. • The diplomatic gathering took place on July 23, 2026, in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.

• Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and BJP leader Nitin Nabin accused Rahul Gandhi of "shamelessly" exploiting students as political tools and promoting "anarchy" during his sit-in protest over the NEET paper leak. • The conflict escalated on July 21, 2026, as Delhi Police summarily detained Opposition leaders after the government accused Gandhi of "changing the goalposts" regarding his demands to end the protest.

• Youth protesters clashed with police in Delhi to demand the resignation of the education minister following widespread exam paper leaks. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded to the unrest by vowing that those responsible for the exam fraud will be punished.

• BJP President and Union Minister JP Nadda announced on Wednesday that the government is prepared for a detailed discussion in Parliament regarding the NEET paper leak protests. • Nadda urged political parties to stop politicizing the issue for gain, emphasizing that students' concerns should be addressed through corrective measures rather than political battles.

• Disillusioned Indian youth have launched the "cockroach" protests, a satirical online movement criticizing a broken education system and lack of employment opportunities. • The movement is driven by students who feel that governing institutions have failed to provide jobs or take responsibility despite students following all academic and professional rules.

• INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET controversy. • The government has stated that the Opposition can decide the date for the NEET discussion, while accusing them of politicizing student protests.

• The Rampur Development Authority has issued a notice to demolish 38 out of 40 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. • The order, sent on July 15, gives the institution until August 5 to comply, sparing only the academic block and medical college.

• The Indian government has offered to hold discussions in the House regarding the NEET paper leak controversy, while Opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. • Amidst the political tension, Opposition leaders have reached out to activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike since June 28, urging him to end his fast.