The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide listening tour to engage with young people after its anti-NEET paper leak agitation. The party will hold a two-day strategy meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, on Wednesday and Thursday to finalise its future roadmap. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, spokespersons and organisational leaders will attend. According to the party, the outreach aims to understand the aspirations and concerns of youth before deciding its next steps. CJP said the campaign follows consultations with volunteers and supporters and seeks to build on the momentum created by the NEET protest movement. (PC: India Today)

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered sudden turbulence during its journey on Monday, leaving around 14 passengers and crew members with minor injuries. Flight AI2379 experienced a brief turbulence-related event while cruising, causing a temporary change in altitude, the airline said. The aircraft landed safely at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Air India confirmed there were no serious injuries. Those requiring medical assessment were taken to an airport medical facility as a precaution. The airline said its airport team and medical personnel assisted the affected passengers and crew after the flight's safe arrival. (PC: Mint)

DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested from his Chennai residence on Tuesday after police registered a case over his alleged vulgar remarks during a Cauvery water protest in Thanjavur. The comments, reportedly made after supporters chanted actor Trisha's name, sparked widespread criticism from the ruling TVK and the BJP. Police detained Stalin amid heavy security outside his home, while DMK workers staged protests. The DMK termed the action politically motivated, with senior leaders insisting Stalin had done nothing wrong and accusing the government of misusing the police to target the opposition. (PC: India Today)

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed Dabur India to stop using claims such as "100% Natural", "100% Pure" and "100% Organic" on food products, including honey and ghee. The regulator said such labels could mislead consumers and also objected to the unauthorised use of the "Jaivik Bharat" organic logo on certain products. FSSAI instructed the company to revise its packaging to comply with food labelling rules. The action is part of the regulator's efforts to ensure truthful advertising and prevent misleading claims in India's packaged food market. (PC: HT)

A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US states has challenged President Donald Trump's Section 301 tariffs, including the 10% duty on Indian imports, in the US Court of International Trade. The lawsuit argues the tariffs were imposed without following legal procedures and have little connection to the administration's stated goal of combating forced labour. The states say the measures will increase costs for American consumers and businesses. India currently faces a 10% tariff after revising its Foreign Trade Policy, while a separate US investigation could result in additional duties on Indian exports. (PC: HT)

Russia said 7 people, including 3 children, were killed and 40 others injured after a Ukrainian drone crashed onto a crowded beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka in the Krasnodar region. Moscow accused Ukraine of carrying out a deliberate attack on civilians, while Kyiv has not commented on the incident. Ukrainian Telegram channels claimed the drone may have fallen after electronic jamming disrupted its flight. The strike comes as both countries continue exchanging long-range attacks. Russia and Ukraine have repeatedly denied deliberately targeting civilians during the ongoing war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. (PC: BBC)

Pakistan has reportedly blocked access to Al Jazeera after the Qatar-based broadcaster aired reports on anti-government protests and the election situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). While the government has not officially announced a ban, many users in Pakistan said they could not access the broadcaster's English website. Pakistan's Information Ministry accused Al Jazeera of "yellow journalism" and claimed its reporting misrepresented the electoral process. Meanwhile, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) criticised Pakistan over press freedom concerns, citing internet shutdowns, restrictions on reporting, and the reported detention and disappearance of journalists covering developments in the region. (PC: NDTV)

Nathan Thomas has become the world's youngest male professor after joining Miami Dade College as an engineering instructor at the age of 18 years and 346 days. His achievement, recognised by Guinness World Records, breaks a record held for 306 years by Scottish mathematician Colin Maclaurin, who became a professor at 19 in 1717. Thomas began college at 10 through a dual-enrolment programme, later earning bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical Engineering. Alongside teaching, he is studying law at the University of Miami, aiming to specialise in intellectual property law while continuing his academic career. (PC: India Today)

The lawyer for a 15-year-old Noida girl accused of using abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during CJP's NEET protest has alleged that she and her mother were forced to change residences three times after a Zero FIR was registered and their address was allegedly exposed. According to the lawyer, the family received death and rape threats, prompting repeated relocations for safety. The teenager has since apologised publicly, saying she was influenced by others and regretted her remarks. Prime Minister Modi later appealed for forgiveness, calling the protesters "misguided children." The Zero FIR has been transferred from Noida Police to Delhi Police, where further legal proceedings are pending. (PC: X)

India's Asmita Dey believes judo will gain greater recognition after the country's historic performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 48kg judoka won India's first judo gold in Glasgow by defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a dramatic Golden Score final. India finished with four judo medals—two gold, one silver and one bronze—its best-ever Commonwealth Games haul in the sport. Welcomed at Delhi airport on her return, Asmita said the success would inspire more youngsters to take up judo. She credited her determination after trailing in the final, recovering with a composed display before producing the decisive Yuko in extra time to secure the gold medal. (PC: Getty)