In today’s episode: Anger erupts among medical aspirants after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over alleged paper leaks, while Tamil Nadu witnesses dramatic political developments as the AIADMK formally splits ahead of the Assembly floor test. We also track Himanta Biswa Sarma’s swearing-in as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term and Rahul Gandhi’s sharp attack on the BJP and Election Commission over bureaucratic appointments in West Bengal. Plus, India declines a Russian LNG supply offer amid sanctions concerns, The Hindu Editorial analyses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity appeal and the controversy surrounding wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s comeback, and Pakistan extends its countrywide austerity drive after failed U.S.-Iran talks.