Iran Attacks Kuwait Power and Water Desalination Plants Over Four Days

Centre uses 40% of annual fertiliser subsidy in first 3.5 months

Rahul Gandhi demands Lok Sabha debate on NEET paper leak, Congress protests at PM residence

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called for a formal parliamentary discussion on the NEET paper leak controversy in the Lok Sabha. He raised concerns about the deteriorating state of India's education system and the increasing costs associated with competitive examinations. The Congress party staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, with Gandhi alleging the government showed no willingness to engage in debate on the matter. Gandhi addressed both students and the Prime Minister, stressing the need for accountability and systemic reforms. He reaffirmed that the opposition would continue to stand alongside students in their demand for justice.

JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh visit hunger-striking Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital

Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Minister of State Jitendra Singh visited activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. Wangchuk was recently transferred to Medanta following a Delhi High Court ruling that responded to an appeal filed by his wife challenging an earlier decision. The activist is currently on the 24th day of his hunger strike, maintaining his protest despite his hospitalisation. Meanwhile, demonstrations over the alleged NEET paper leak continue at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

Iran Reportedly Moved Nuclear Centrifuges to Mountain Site After June Strikes

Iran is believed to have relocated nuclear centrifuges to a site known as Pickaxe Mountain, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The transfer reportedly occurred last autumn, several months after a 12-day military conflict in June 2025. During that conflict, US and Israeli forces carried out strikes on multiple Iranian nuclear facilities. The intelligence assessment behind the report comes from US and Israeli officials cited by the Journal.