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• President Donald Trump criticized "leakers" following reports that the United States has depleted its stockpiles of precision missiles during the ongoing conflict with Iran. • During an Oval Office briefing, Trump expressed confidence in U.S. superiority, stating he does not believe Iran "can go much longer" in the confrontation. • The administration is now actively seeking to secure additional supplies of critical minerals to replenish essential weapons inventories.

• New leaks from government officials have emerged detailing significant failures and "screw-ups" regarding Donald Trump's handling of Iran policy. • The reports highlight the dangers of "personalist rule," suggesting the U.S. government has been geared toward satisfying Trump's personal whims and corrupt interests rather than national security. • Analysts argue that despite these humiliations, Trump's core supporters remain loyal, which further endangers the stability of the country.

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• The 2026 Parliament Monsoon Session has commenced, featuring the "Mangal Milan," a rebranded weekly strategy session for the NDA to ensure alliance alignment and constructive debate. • Congress MP Pawan Khera has demanded an official statement from the Union Home Minister regarding recent student-related developments and the NEET paper leak controversy. • The opposition alleges that the government is intentionally avoiding parliamentary discussions on these critical student issues.

• 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. • In a separate development, the government announced that participants in a specific unnamed activity will not face action, though this protection excludes individuals with criminal records.

• 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. • The measure is critical for ensuring the integrity of competitive exams and protecting the future of millions of students across India.

• 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. • The BJP emphasized that the government is addressing the issue by proposing a stricter law specifically designed to prevent and punish exam paper leaks.