Supreme Court Sidelines Congress in Latest Term

• 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.

• 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.

• Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned until 2 p.m. on Day 4 of the 2026 Monsoon Session due to ongoing protests by Opposition members. • The government has expressed willingness to discuss the NEET controversy, provided the Opposition agrees to do so without imposing "pre-conditions."

• 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.

• 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.

• Protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) are conducting a sit-in at Jantar Mantar, leading to significant crowd swells in the area. • In response to the unrest, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) shut down 17 stations on July 23, 2026, including Jhandewalan, Lok Kalyan Marg, and Patel Chowk.

• Iran has responded to warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, who stated that any attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger U.S. strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants. • Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei asserted that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to pre-war conditions following these threats.