Was compelled to so do: Jadavpur University gold medalist who tore up CAA copy at convocation

While the Baghpat district administration showered flower petals on Kanwariyas, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has defended the Shiv devotees. He claimed they have been branded as hooligans and terrorists and are victims of a "media trial". Adityanath stated this is a "nefarious attempt to defame the Kaveriyas" and insults Indian tradition. He said, "Unhe upadhavi aur atankwadi tak bolne ka dusahas hota hai" (They are dared to be called hooligans and even terrorists). The Chief Minister added that this represents a mentality that aims to insult India's heritage and is an attempt to isolate the community from Sanatan and Hindu identity.

In a major development in the Patna Hospital murder case, five people, including key accused Nishu Khan, have been arrested from a guesthouse in Kolkata. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to eight so far. The arrests were the result of a joint midnight raid conducted by the Kolkata Police STF and Bihar Police STF in the Anandapur area of Kolkata. The accused had travelled from Bihar by road and were hiding in two rooms which they had rented using their own identity cards. One of the accused, Tausif, used his own name to sign the guest register, which has been seized by the police. The arrested individuals are being questioned and will be produced in a Kolkata court to secure a transit remand for their transfer to Bihar for further investigation.

YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy has been arrested in Vijayawada by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with an alleged Rs 3200 crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh. He is accused of causing a severe loss to the exchequer and undue use of power. According to the probe, he is considered one of the core conspirators. The allegations include the use of kickbacks to fund the 2024 elections, with the transcript stating, "him along with several others...had been accused of using kickbacks to fund the 2024 elections." Charges have been filed under several sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The arrest followed the rejection of his bail pleas by the High Court and Supreme Court.

A political controversy has erupted in Jharkhand after Health Minister Irfan Ansari's son, Krish Ansari, posted a reel on Instagram showing him 'inspecting' a hospital. The video, in which he is seen interacting with patients, has led to allegations of breaching patient privacy and a 'VVIP Brat Shocker'. The BJP has strongly criticised the incident, labelling it as 'nepotism' and a characteristic of the India bloc. Health Minister Irfan Ansari defended his son, stating he was on a humanitarian visit to help a patient and his actions should be lauded for their empathy. The minister said, "if my son went to the hospital, anyone can go, it's a work of humanity." The minister claims it was not an official inspection and his son did not misuse any authority.