Protests erupted in Leh, Ladakh, with demonstrators clashing with police and setting a police vehicle on fire. The unrest, spurred by the Leh Apex Body’s youth wing, supports environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike. Wangchuk is advocating for statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union Territory, amidst stalled talks with the Home Ministry.

A sports teacher in a school in Gujarat chopped off hair of a girl student with blade for not applying oil. Education department has dismissed the accused the teacher.

PM Modi invited public to an online auction of his gifts, with proceeds supporting Namami Gange, a river conservation initiative.