The Indian government has announced that the Budget Session of Parliament will not adjourn as planned but will reconvene shortly for extra sittings to debate amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, as confirmed by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. In a related political development, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi labeled Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the 'most corrupt CM' in India, alleging that he, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is facilitating land transfers to large corporations at the expense of the public. Additionally, a Rajya Sabha member from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) raised concerns over a significant shortfall in cess transfers, citing a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) that spans five decades. The Supreme Court condemned the hostage-taking of judicial officers in West Bengal, describing it as a calculated attempt to disrupt electoral processes. In international news, Iran has vowed to launch 'crushing' attacks against the U.S. and Israel following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, escalating tensions in the region. Furthermore, India's defense exports have surged to a record ₹38,424 crore (approximately $4.6 billion USD) for the financial year 2025-26, marking a 62% increase from the previous year.