The Daily Catch-Up: The NEET row returns to Centre stage

5 min readJul 29, 2026 08:27 PM IST Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.Dear Reader,Welcome to The Daily Catch-Up, your three-minute evening briefing from The Indian Express. The political debate over the paper leak controversy showed little sign of easing today, while developments in courtrooms, international diplomacy and campus life broadened the day’s agenda. Today’s news in 30 seconds Parliament: Rahul Gandhi sharpened the Opposition’s attack over the paper leak controversy, keeping pressure on the government during the Monsoon Session. Politics: The CJP warned of renewed protests if criminal cases against participants continue, even as some states reiterated there would be no coercive action. Supreme Court: A CJP volunteer approached the Supreme Court alleging illegal dete