Three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in India, with two cases in Karnataka and one in Gujarat. Authorities in Delhi and at the national level are monitoring the situation closely and enhancing laboratory testing, with no significant surge noted so far.

Delhi chief minister Atishi became emotional during a press conference after BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri made personal remarks about her father, who is unwell at 80. Bidhuri claimed Atishi changed her father’s name for election purposes, which she refuted, highlighting her father’s dedication as a teacher and condemning the personal attack.

Naxalites blew up with a vehicle carrying security personnel with an improvised explosive device in Bijapur.