opposition leader yair lapid

opposition leader yair lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are joining forces for upcoming parliamentary elections, aiming to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu. This unification of their parties signals a significant political realignment in Israel. Both leaders have been critical of Netanyahu's governance, particularly his handling of recent conflicts. Their previous coalition briefly ended Netanyahu's long tenure.

The BJP has responded to Rahul Gandhi's demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Party leaders stated that while the opposition has the right to suggest, the government is committed to dismantling the leak network and ensuring accountability. Investigations are ongoing, with arrests made.

Rahul Gandhi registered a strong dissent against the CBI director selection process, calling it a "biased exercise" and a "mere formality." He alleged the government denied him crucial information, including candidate appraisal reports, preventing a meaningful role. Gandhi stated he would not be a "rubber stamp" and boycotted the meeting.