Diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, claiming four lives and sickening over 1,400, has been traced to contaminated drinking water. Officials confirmed a leak in a main supply pipeline in Bhagirathpura, the epicentre, likely due to sewage mixing. Investigations are ongoing to identify the specific bacteria, with relief measures and compensation announced.

BJP withdrew Pooja More-Jadhav’s Pune civic poll nomination after controversy over alleged remarks about Devendra Fadnavis and his wife.

PMx`Modi paid tribute to Mannathu Padmanabhan, founder of Nair Service Society, praising his vision for dignity, equality, social reform, and contributions to health and education.