Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he will continue his indefinite hunger strike, now on Day 23, despite the Centre's appeal to end the protest. In a post on X, Wangchuk said, “I’ll continue my fast” until student leaders are allowed to meet Members of Parliament or he is permitted to meet them in hospital. He praised the peaceful conduct of the protesters and urged the government to let students present their demands before Parliament. His statement came hours after Union Minister JP Nadda met protest representatives and requested them to end the sit-in and help restore normalcy in New Delhi.

Meta has gone on trial in the US state of Tennessee over claims that Instagram was designed to keep teenagers using the app for longer. The lawsuit says Meta ignored internal research showing possible harm to young users' mental health. It also claims features like Reels, autoplay and push notifications encouraged compulsive use. Meta denied the allegations. “We’ve spent a decade building safe, age-appropriate defaults for teens,” a company spokesperson said. The trial will first decide if Meta broke Tennessee’s consumer protection law. If found guilty, the company could face fines and be ordered to change Instagram’s features.

The Centre asked Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters to end their sit-in after Union Minister JP Nadda met CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka in New Delhi. Nadda said the meeting was held in a “cordial atmosphere” after protesters sought talks. “I have requested all the protesters to end their sit-in,” he said. The CJP is demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. CJP leaders said no promise had been made yet. They added that the peaceful protest would continue until their demands were met. Police also appealed for calm and restraint.

A 13-year-old boy died after part of a fountain collapsed during Spain’s World Cup victory celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca province. The incident happened around 12:30 am local time when several people climbed onto the Árbol Gordo fountain. Two other young people were injured. One child was taken to hospital with a possible broken leg. Emergency teams, police and firefighters reached the scene after receiving several calls. The town council said, “What was supposed to be a celebration... has turned into a tragedy.” Spain won the World Cup after beating Argentina 1-0 with Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal. (PC: EPA/Shutterstock)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Narendra Modi government after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march in Delhi. He called Prime Minister Narendra Modi the “most anti-youth Prime Minister” and said students were punished instead of those behind the alleged paper leaks. “The hardworking youth got the punishment,” Gandhi said. He also claimed students were beaten and detained for raising valid concerns. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also criticised the police action. “They are our children,” she said, urging the government to discuss education issues and the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak in Parliament instead of using force against protesters.

Argentina faced criticism after several players turned their backs during Spain's trophy celebration following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. After receiving their silver medals, Lionel Messi and his teammates walked away instead of remaining to applaud the newly crowned champions. The moment drew attention as Spain had applauded Argentina during the medal ceremony. Argentina fans also chanted Messi's name while Spain midfielder Rodri received the Golden Ball award. Broadcaster Adrian Durham described the team's conduct as "classless," while the scenes sparked widespread debate online. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup title.  

Delhi Police cleared the Jantar Mantar protest site on Monday after using lathicharge and tear gas to disperse demonstrators during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) Parliament march. The protest, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET paper leak, continued in parts of Central Delhi. CJP leaders met Union Minister JP Nadda and submitted their demands, while the BJP leader said a verbal discussion was held. Police maintained heavy security across the area as political leaders criticised the crackdown. Authorities continue to monitor the situation, while the protest remains ongoing.

Spain edited U.S. President Donald Trump out of its official 2026 FIFA World Cup celebration photo shared on social media after the team's victory. Trump presented the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and briefly remained on the podium during the celebrations. As the ceremony continued, Infantino escorted Trump away, allowing Spain's players to celebrate alone. The final image posted by the Spanish team featured only the players lifting the trophy, excluding both Trump and Infantino. The edited photo quickly attracted attention online following the trophy presentation ceremony. (PC: X)

Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead in his office chamber at the Police Headquarters in Agartala on Monday. The 1994-batch IPS officer was rushed to Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, where doctors performed CPR for nearly 48 minutes before declaring him dead at 12:48 pm. Officials said preliminary reports suggest suicide, but the exact cause of death will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination. Police have secured the headquarters and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the case. (PC: India Today)

Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom's new prime minister after Keir Starmer formally resigned during an audience with King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Monday. Burnham arrived at the palace shortly after Starmer's departure, where the King invited him to form a new government, following long-standing constitutional tradition. Earlier, Starmer delivered his final speech outside 10 Downing Street, saying he was leaving office with "good grace" and expressing pride in his government's achievements. He also wished Burnham success and offered his full support. Burnham is expected to announce his Cabinet and outline his government's priorities later today. (PC: BBC)