The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board and Samajwadi Party MPs are targeting Chandrachud for a decision last year by a bench headed by him which allowed an ASI survey of the Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi

In Chattogram, Bangladesh, three Hindu temples were attacked by a mob on Friday following sedition charges against a former Iskcon member. Authorities reported damage to the Shani Temple and other temples’ gates. Tensions rose after Chinmoy Krishna Das’s arrest for allegedly disrespecting Bangladesh’s national flag. India expressed concerns, urging protection for minorities, while Bangladesh sought safety assurances for its diplomatic missions.

Heavy rains in Chennai resulted in waterlogging at 134 locations, causing major roads and seven subways to be closed for traffic. The Greater Chennai Corporation deployed 1,686 motor pumps to clear the water. Relief centres were set up, and thousands of personnel and volunteers are on standby for rescue operations.