Tufts University President Sunil Kumar and Judge Indira Talwani face criticism amid the detention and potential deportation of Turkish scholar Rumeysa Ozturk. Students and lawmakers decry the actions of federal authorities and demand stronger institutional support and condemnation of the Trump administration’s policies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to Myanmar’s military chief following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. India launched ‘Operation Brahma’, sending over 80 NDRF personnel and crucial supplies to assist in the aftermath, showing solidarity with its neighbour in this humanitarian crisis.

A substantial 65% of the budget—Rs 12,952.20 crore—has been earmarked for development works, with the administration’s emphasis on urban expansion and improvement to connectivity and roads