Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the country’s nuclear programme is intended strictly for “peaceful purposes and self-defence”, drawing a contrast to earlier statements by senior Pakistani officials.

Actor Vijay, leader of TVK, protested against lock-up deaths during the DMK’s governance in Tamil Nadu. The protest, held in Chennai, saw slogans raised against the government. Vijay demanded an apology and compensation for the families of the victims. He criticized Chief Minister M K Stalin’s handling of the issue. Vijay assured support to the victim’s families.

The accused, identified as Pratim Bora, was Phukan’s former partner who created a fake profile and posted AI-generated pictures to defame the influencer.