Five people died from close-range gunshot wounds, likely from country-made pistols, during clashes in Sambhal, India, following a court-ordered mosque survey. Police primarily used pellet guns and suspect a premeditated attack. FIRs name over 2,500 individuals, including an MP and MLA’s son, accused of inciting violence. Internet services remain suspended, and the death toll is expected to rise.

Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, but will continue as caretaker until a new government forms. The Mahayuti alliance, including the BJP and Shiv Sena, secured a resounding victory in the state assembly elections. While the alliance celebrates its win, discussions continue regarding the next chief minister, with both Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis as potential candidates.

Hitesh Kumar from Sonipat, Haryana, was saved due to timely CPR and prompt hospital treatment