Lionel Messi's tears suggest World Cup final was his last for Argentina: Baichung Bhutia

Protesters in New Delhi gathered at Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street, and Connaught Place, submitting a memorandum demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation, a detained climate activist's release, and compensation for medical entrance exam aspirants who died by suicide. Security forces deployed tear gas and lathi charges to halt a march toward parliament. Authorities suspended internet services and announced plans to register cases for stone pelting and vehicle vandalism. The demonstrations coincided with the opening of the parliament's monsoon session. The Prime Minister addressed lawmakers, but opposition members forced adjournments by demanding discussions on examination paper leaks and temple donation thefts. During the session, the law minister introduced a bill concerning Supreme Court judges. Union ministers held meetings to address the situation. Concurrently, the detained climate activist continued a fast in a government hospital. In the High Court, the government opposed a petition from the activist's spouse requesting an independent medical professional. Meanwhile, other students ended a 23-day strike following appeals from opposition leaders.

This edition of Super Six covers protests in Delhi, where police are set to register multiple FIRs over alleged stone pelting that injured personnel. Authorities are identifying individuals accused of violence, while additional security remains deployed and traffic movement continues across most parts of the capital. The programme also tracks repeated adjournments on the first day of Parliament’s monsoon session, as opposition members demand discussions on paper leaks and an alleged temple donation theft. A proposed amendment concerning the number of Supreme Court judges was introduced amid the disruption. Opposition leaders say they will decide their next strategy before the House reconvenes. The final report examines Karnataka’s 42 per cent rainfall deficit, delayed sowing, lower reservoir levels, drying grazing land and pressure on farmers and livestock owners. The state is preparing contingency measures as parties debate drought preparedness and demands grow for water, fodder, food support and relief.

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