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International Relations
Israel's Political Shift: Retired General Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu Amid War Fatigue and Governance Crisis
Retired General Gadi Eisenkot emerges as a strong challenger to PM Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming elections, reflecting public discontent over war fatigue, governance failures, and coalition instability post-October 7 Hamas attack.
- Gadi Eisenkot, former IDF Chief of Staff (2015-19), leads the new Yashar party with 43% approval in polls, challenging Netanyahu's Likud (34%) ahead of October 27 elections.
- War fatigue drives opposition: Israel mobilized 360,000 reservists since October 2023, with many deployed 6-7 times across Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran fronts, creating military burnout.
- Governance failures undermine Netanyahu: His defense minister, army chief, and security chief resigned over October 7 intelligence lapses, while he faces corruption trials (fraud, breach of trust, bribery).
Polity & Governance
Opposition Protests Over NEET Paper Leaks Highlight Governance Crisis in Education
Rahul Gandhi criticized Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's handling of examination irregularities, citing 152 paper leaks in a decade, while supporting student protests demanding accountability.
Polity & Governance
Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Police Action Against CJP Protesters: Balancing Judicial Restraint and Right to Protest
The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on alleged police excesses during CJP-led student protests in Delhi, emphasizing proper legal recourse over suo motu intervention, while the protests highlight governance issues in education and right to protest.
Polity & GovernanceGS2
TVK Demands NEET Abolition and Education Shift to State List: Federalism Debate Intensifies
Tamil Nadu's ruling TVK party has demanded complete abolition of NEET and transfer of education from Concurrent List to State List, reigniting debates on federalism and medical education governance.
AIU Advisory on Student Protests: Balancing Academic Focus and Right to Dissent
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has urged universities to counsel students against participating in protests over examination irregularities, highlighting tensions between academic priorities and democratic dissent.
Lok Sabha Suspends TMC MP for Unparliamentary Conduct: Parliamentary Privileges Under Scrutiny
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee was suspended from Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session for using unparliamentary language against a woman MP, highlighting issues of parliamentary decorum and gender sensitivity in legislative proceedings.
Parliament Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests Over NEET Leaks and Education Governance
The Parliament monsoon session witnessed adjournments as Opposition demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leaks and police crackdown on student protests, highlighting governance failures in education.
PM Modi Addresses Youth Trust Deficit and Exam Integrity in NDA Meeting
PM Modi urged NDA MPs to address youth concerns over paper leaks and counter opposition narratives, emphasizing stringent punishment for culprits and showcasing youth achievements in sectors like space technology.
Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Police Action Against Student Protesters: Judicial Restraint vs. Rights Protection
The Supreme Court refused urgent listing of a petition alleging police excesses during student protests in Delhi, emphasizing proper legal recourse over suo motu intervention, while the Delhi High Court directed evidence preservation for future hearings.
EconomyGS3
Government Revives NaBFID-IIFCL Merger Plan to Strengthen Infrastructure Financing
The Centre is considering merging NaBFID and IIFCL to create a stronger development finance institution (DFI) with a combined loan book of ₹1.85 trillion, aiming to meet India's growing infrastructure financing needs.