Karnataka's former Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Sunday announced that he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections, saying the political arena has become “corrupted" and that advancing age and declining health have influenced his decision.

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#MintLongStory | India's student protests over the NEET paper leak became a rallying cry against a deeper crisis: rising aspirations, weak education outcomes and too few quality jobs. Despite rapid economic growth, India has the highest youth unemployment among major emerging markets, exposing the gap between demographic promise and opportunity. Today's Long Story examines why growth isn't translating into jobs, how Gen Z mobilized a nationwide movement, and what policymakers must do to avoid squandering India's demographic dividend.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/economy/gen-z-protests-india-jobs-education-crisis-11785063662274.html

By Payal Bhattacharya, Rupanjal Chauhan, Pragya Srivastava

📈 Market Opening | Benchmarks Open Higher

Sensex surged 571.51 points (0.75%) to 76,631.28, while Nifty gained 174.85 points (0.74%) to 23,942.30 in early trade today.

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#ICYMI | Reasi, J&K: Salal Power Station in Reasi was illuminated in the colours of the Tricolour on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas as a mark of respect and gratitude to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War.

The illumination served as a reminder of the supreme sacrifices made by the Indian Armed Forces in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty.

#WATCH | Speaking in Hyderabad, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said LGBTQ+ individuals have always existed in society and should not be treated with a sense of inferiority. He said Indian traditions acknowledged their existence and ensured they had a place within the broader social fabric.

#WATCH | Delhi | Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "AK-47, pellet guns! Are these terrorists? They have again registered FIRs against the students in Bihar and Bengal. They have not left their habits. I have heard, though not verified, that parents of many girls are being threatened and questioned about how they sent their girls to take part in the protest. What does this mean? Can't girls in India take part in the protests?"

Lok Sabha Updates: Jitendra Singh Introduces Anti-Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Ruckus

Union Minister Jitendra Singh introduced on Monday the Bill to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, proposing more stringent laws to address paper-leak incidents. The Bill was tabled around 12 pm, after the Lok Sabha resumed following adjournment amid ruckus by the Opposition. The legislation is expected to be debated for eight to 10 hours, with the NDA fielding Bansuri Swaraj and Tejasvi Surya to lead the discussion, as per reports.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITWjX44Fsj8

📈 Market Closing | Benchmarks End Strong

Sensex surged 785.16 points (1.03%) to close at 76,844.94, while Nifty climbed 228.50 points (0.96%) to settle at 23,995.95, ending the day with robust gains.

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#MintLongStory | While others made money producing generics by copying foreign discoveries, they bet on drug discovery in India, selling the family silver to fund their dreams. Now, after decades, they are seeing a payoff or within kissing distance of one. Read more: https://www.livemint.com/industry/india-drug-discovery-big-pharma-generics-innovation-11785148249277.html?utm_source=social&utm_medium=soc_X&utm_campaign=soc_11780474541424

8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor above 3 may raise salaries, but test Centre's fiscal discipline.

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/8th-pay-commission-fitment-factor-above-3-may-raise-salaries-but-test-centres-fiscal-discipline-11785199086239.html

Ever wonder what it’s like to run a business empire spanning salt to semiconductors, and still have the airline business dominate every headline? That’s the story emerging from Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.’s latest annual report.

Decoded: Tata Sons' annual report 🧾
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Parliament deadlock likely to end today: Lok Sabha to discuss anti-paper leak Bill; Rahul, Priyanka Vadra may speak.

https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/parliament-deadlock-likely-to-end-today-lok-sabha-to-discuss-anti-paper-leak-bill-rahul-priyanka-vadra-may-speak-11785202692845.html

#MintMarkets | As the market is pointing towards a negative start, some stocks are likely to remain in focus on Tuesday due to their own positive/negative triggers.

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#MintMarkets | Indian stock markets opened slightly lower on Tuesday. The Sensex was down 4.03 points at 76,831.75, while the Nifty fell 24.70 points to 23,971.25.

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Uncapped all-rounder Saransh Jain received his maiden India Test call-up after he replaced the injured Washington Sundar for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka.

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After Cockroach Janta Party's Success, 'E20 Janta Party' Targets Ethanol-Blended Petrol

A new satirical online movement called the “E20 Janta Party” is rapidly gaining traction on social media, just days after the Cockroach Janta Party’s high-profile protest campaign.

This time, the focus has shifted from exam reforms to fuel policy. The group is questioning India’s ethanol-blended petrol programme and demanding that consumers be given the option to choose 100% petrol instead of E20 fuel.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiHlBGEu7K0

Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Inc will pay around $5.5 billion ( ₹52,668 crore) to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits in the US that alleged the companies' baby powder and other talc products caused ovarian cancer.

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Dubai has launched a new campaign encouraging residents to invite friends and relatives to visit the emirate after tourism was hit by the recent conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran.

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#WATCH | Delhi | In Lok Sabha, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "They have hollowed out our education system by filling it with RSS pracharaks. They further complicated matters by forcibly establishing the NTA and centralising the system. Instead of increasing year by year, the share of the education budget in the country’s total budget is actually declining..."

Gen-Z Will Be India's LARGEST Voting-Age Population By 2029, But India Is Also Getting Older!

From being criticised for their lack of interest in national and global affairs and being called self-centered, Gen Z has literally catapulted into the very core of India's political system.

By the time India votes in the 2029 general election, Generation Z will have become the country's largest adult generation, making it an electoral force that no political party can afford to overlook.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1INQw-hwT0

#WATCH | Delhi | In Lok Sabha, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "This government has consistently weakened all employment-generating sectors. The examination system itself has failed. There have been 152 paper leaks in the last decade. Crores of students have been affected, yet not a single culprit, not one member of the paper leak mafia has been punished"