The NEET paper leak controversy takes another dramatic turn as the Centre replaces Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi with Naresh Pal Gangwar in a major bureaucratic reshuffle amid growing public anger. The move comes alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for paper leak cases and stricter action against those responsible. Meanwhile, social activist Sonam Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike after meeting Union Ministers JP Nadda and Dr. Jitendra Singh. However, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) says its protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar will continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. CJP leader Dipke reiterates that the movement remains peaceful and announces fresh talks with the Centre.

Sonam Wangchuk enters Day 25 of his hunger strike as he says he is prepared to end his fast if the Centre responds to the key concerns raised by the movement. Meanwhile, fresh clashes break out at Jantar Mantar, with reports of stone pelting and an ACP sustaining injuries. As tensions rise in Delhi, the CJP reiterates its three key demands while talks with the government continue.