National News HighlightsLok Sabha Passes Vande Mataram BillThe Lok Sabha passed the Vande Mataram Bill, granting legal protection to the national song after a heated debate in Parliament. Anti-Paper Leak Law Gets StrongerParliament approved amendments to strengthen punishment for exam paper leaks, aiming to curb organised examination fraud across the country. Bihar Man Challenges NEET Protest ChargesA Bihar resident claimed he was wrongly named in a case linked to NEET protests despite being abroad in Russia at the time of the incident. India Hockey Teams Adopt New Jersey ColourIndian men’s and women’s hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of the traditional blue during the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Debate Continues on Public Safety During ProtestsQuestions over crowd-control protocols and administrative responsibility continued to dominate discussions in Parliament.