NEET Protest Fallout: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after weeks of nationwide student protests over alleged exam paper leaks, handing a major win to the Gen Z-led “Cockroach Janta Party” movement; celebrations broke out at Jantar Mantar as police had earlier used tear gas and batons to disperse marchers. Mumbai Politics: Maharashtra MNS chief Raj Thackeray said the joint MNS–Shiv Sena (UBT) “Tiranga” march in Mumbai on July 26 would be non-political, urging supporters not to carry party flags or slogans praising leaders, even as it backs students and CJP. US Trade Update: India said the US kept its Section 301 forced-labour tariff at 10% (down from 12.5%), with about 45% of exports still exempt. Health & Safety: JNU issued an advisory to avoid gatherings around Jantar Mantar and urged restraint on social media, citing Supreme Court directions. Local Law & Order: Mumbai Police denied manhandling claims in a viral NEET protest video, while outrage continues over alleged misconduct.