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• Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders led a protest march to the Prime Minister's residence to condemn the NEET paper leak and subsequent police action against students. • The demonstration resulted in police detentions and dramatic scenes as law enforcement broke up the gathering, escalating the controversy into a direct political clash between the Congress and the BJP. • Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the Prime Minister urged all parties to ensure Parliament functions smoothly, maintaining that the government acted swiftly once the leak was discovered.

• The INDI bloc has planned a series of protests, including a "gherao" of the government, to highlight issues such as the CJP protest and recent paper leaks. • Key opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, have agreed to the strategy as the Monsoon Session of Parliament continues. • This coordinated effort aims to pressure the government on critical governance failures and electoral integrity during the legislative session.

• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party of exploiting students for political gain during recent demonstrations. • Tensions escalated near the Prime Minister's residence, resulting in the detention of high-profile Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav. • The government claims that detentions occurred after Rahul Gandhi shifted his demands during protest negotiations, while thousands of supporters have since regrouped at the Citizens' Justice Panel (CJP) site at Jantar Mantar.

• Rahul Gandhi condemned the Modi government's decision to remove climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar. • Gandhi accused the Centre of using force to suppress individuals who raise critical issues affecting students across India. • The incident highlights growing political tension regarding the government's handling of dissent and student-led activism.

• India successfully chased down Afghanistan's target of 194 in the 1st ODI of the 2026 Afghanistan tour of India. • Shubman Gill led the charge with a dominant 84 off 66 balls, supported by KL Rahul who contributed 39 runs from 19 deliveries. • India reached 195/3 in 22.5 overs, securing a comprehensive victory and a strong start to the series.

• Rahul Chadha suggests that South Korea's regulatory crackdown on AI may trigger a "healthy correction" in semiconductor valuations rather than ending the overall market rally. • Market analysts are closely monitoring the AI capital expenditure of major tech firms and the risks associated with leveraged ETFs. • Additional concerns include South Korea's failure to secure developed market status from MSCI due to unresolved currency convertibility issues and potential taxes on unrealized gains.

• India secured a victory against Afghanistan in the 1st ODI of the 2026 tour, reaching 195/3 in 22.5 overs. • Afghanistan was bowled out for 194, with India's chase led by Shubman Gill, who scored 84 off 66 balls, and KL Rahul, who added 39 off 19. • The result gives India a 1-0 lead in the series, demonstrating a dominant batting performance to chase the target quickly.

• The Gujarat Titans (GT) successfully chased down the Rajasthan Royals' (RR) total in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League 2026. • GT reached 219/3 in 18.4 overs, surpassing RR's score of 214/6, with contributions from players like Rahul Tewatia and Jos Buttler. • This victory is critical as it secures the Gujarat Titans a spot in the IPL 2026 final.