Protesting

• During the Monsoon session in New Delhi, NDA MPs launched a counter-protest in the Parliament complex, targeting Rahul Gandhi. • The NDA members staged a march centered on recent police action against protesting students in Jharkhand to shift the offensive against the opposition. • Former Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Gandhi, labeling him a "habitual liar" who avoids parliamentary accountability and answers.

• Engineer-turned-activist Sonam Wangchuk has led a hunger strike for 21 days to protest in Ladakh, supported by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). • The movement has gained significant traction among Gen-Z protesters, evolving into a massive social media trend on Instagram despite lacking a traditional political structure. • While some political commentators dismiss the protesters as naive rookies, the movement represents a shift in how grassroots activism is organized and amplified.

• Four San Francisco Giants players recently defaced or refused to wear official Pride Night hats during a team event. • The players stated that the action was planned for several weeks and denied that they were victims of discrimination. • The incident highlights a conflict between team-mandated social initiatives and individual player beliefs or expressions.