The West Bengal Assembly erupted in chaos as TMC and BJP MLAs clashed over a resolution addressing alleged atrocities against Bengali migrants. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of being anti-Bengali and obstructing discussions on attacks in BJP-ruled states. Addressing the House, Banerjee accused the BJP of being against Bangla-speaking people.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has suspended the life sentence of self-styled godman Rampal, seven years after he was awarded it in a case involving the death of five disciples.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Afghanistan late on Thursday night, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).