The day was dominated by the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, forced out by sustained student protests over the NEET paper leak. Morning headlines focused on the deadlock ahead of a third round of talks between the government and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), with the CJP issuing an ultimatum for Pradhan's resignation. By 8:59 AM, multiple outlets reported his resignation, framing it as a capitulation to Gen-Z activists. The afternoon saw the CJP declare victory, announcing the end of the 49-day Jantar Mantar protest after the government agreed to withdraw FIRs and provide compensation. By evening, Pralhad Joshi was named as the new education minister. Editors across the spectrum presented the story as a triumph of youth activism, with progressive sources celebrating a generational shift and conservative outlets detailing the government's concessions.