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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a selfie video praising the passage of a new, stricter bill aimed at preventing question paper leaks. • Modi stated that paper leaks have plagued both central and state governments for decades, creating significant instability and threatening the academic futures of students. • The legislation is designed to implement harsher penalties and more rigorous security measures to ensure the integrity of competitive examinations.

• Delhi police have issued First Information Reports (FIRs) and requested user details from X (formerly Twitter) regarding accounts that allegedly shared "abusive" content about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • The move highlights the Indian government's ongoing efforts to monitor social media and crack down on online speech deemed offensive to high-ranking officials. • This action underscores the tension between digital freedom of expression and the state's use of legal mechanisms to penalize political criticism.

• Youth-led protests in India are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's perceived political invincibility and dominance. • The protests signal growing unrest among the younger population, creating a significant political crisis for the current administration. • The Modi government is actively attempting to implement strategies to get ahead of the crisis and mitigate the impact of the demonstrations.

• A Gen-Z protest group in India has successfully pressured Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government into a policy reversal, marking a rare moment of vulnerability for the leader. • For over a decade, Modi and the BJP have maintained a dominant political grip, effectively silencing dissent and securing major victories in recent state elections. • This event is significant because it demonstrates that organized youth activism can challenge a government that previously seemed politically unassailable.

Strongman leader’s grip over media channels has been rocked and opposition parties reinvigorated by CJPEven the night before Narendra Modi accepted the resignation of his education minister, India’s prime minister appeared confident that the largest mass uprising to take place in his 12 years in power would do little to rattle his government.Addressing his “young friends,” in a late-night Instagram selfie reel on Friday, he thanked the people – who were mobilised en masse across the country, shouting anti-government slogans – for their “thoughtful suggestions”. Continue reading...

• A Gen-Z led youth movement in India has emerged as one of the most significant challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12-year tenure. • The protests successfully pressured the government, resulting in the ousting of the education minister, who had previously vilified protest leaders as "the B team of terrorists." • This unrest highlights a growing rift between the Hindu nationalist government and India's youth, signaling a shift in public sentiment.

• The Indian government and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) are convening for a third round of talks today to address ongoing protests regarding alleged NEET irregularities. • Security has been significantly tightened at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to manage the crowds and maintain order during the negotiations. • The situation remains tense as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and activist Sonam Wangchuk released late-night videos related to the unfolding events.