Union minister Chirag Paswan has signaled that the government plans to engage with the anti-reservation protesters who have rallied at Jantar Mantar. These protesters are advocating for an economic basis for reservations rather than a caste-based system. Paswan noted the existing 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections and criticized the Congress for their protests outside a police station. Tejashwi Yadav’s backing of students' protests aligns with his political stance.

New government rules require medical device firms to print outsourced sterilisation licence numbers. This change, effective six months after August 14, 2026, faces industry opposition. Manufacturers fear increased compliance burdens and potential export delays. The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry seeks reconsideration of this new labelling requirement. They emphasize ensuring patient safety without hindering export competitiveness.

Chief Justice Surya Kant proposed 'Nyaya Setu' for the BRICS+ bloc. This initiative aims for seamless exchange of highest court judgments among member nations. A judicial fellowship will allow young judges to learn best practices from partner countries. This shared jurisprudence repository will connect eleven legal traditions for mutual benefit. The proposal emphasizes building bridges of trust and fostering economic growth through justice.

With over eight crore Indian youth facing unemployment, a lack of vital skills hampers their job prospects. Financial barriers restrict many students from accessing crucial paid training programs, while graduates frequently settle for low-paying positions to assist their families financially. There is a stark career mismatch, as only a fraction of graduates find appropriate roles, making subsidized training and earn-as-you-learn opportunities essential for career advancement.

The Centre has restricted combination cold medicines for young children. Fixed-dose combinations of chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride are now banned. These combinations pose risks and safer alternatives are available for children. Manufacturers must now prominently display warnings on all affected drug labels. This regulatory action follows extensive reviews and recommendations from expert committees.

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During a dynamic gathering in Pune, Rahul Gandhi championed women's independence and personal identity. However, discord erupted between student groups, necessitating police intervention and resulting in multiple arrests. Political factions exchanged blame over allegations of disrupted activities and financial support. The primary focus of the event was to confront significant student challenges, such as job scarcity and examination irregularities, against the backdrop of rising political tension related to youth agendas.

Assam has achieved a major milestone in livestock biotechnology with the birth of the world's first IVF-born female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi breed, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.

Akhilesh Yadav pointed to the presence of multiple members of his family in the SP and suggested that this had helped prevent a split in the party. «Have you ever wondered why the entire party did not split? Because there are five MPs from the same family. We also have several Muslim MPs, and some staunch socialists, so our numbers would not decrease,» he said.

Speaking at a DMK executive meeting, Stalin also accused Vijay's government of concentrating on changing the names of welfare schemes introduced during the DMK's previous tenure. Stalin's remarks came as the DMK executive meeting also focused on changes to the party's organisational structure, including measures aimed at bringing more young people into key positions.