Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, already under fire for assaulting a canteen worker over stale food, ignited further controversy by making disparaging remarks against the Shetty community, accusing them of corrupting Maharashtra’s culture through businesses like dance bars. He defended his actions by citing concerns about youth corruption and cultural degradation, while acknowledging his violent approach was wrong.

Shashi Tharoor said the Emergency should be remembered not just as a dark chapter, and urged people to value and protect the democracy.

Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking to halt the execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen.