RPP senior vice-president Mishra and general secretary Rana, a member of the lower house, were remanded in custody for five days by Kathmandu district court judge Taradevi Maharjan.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath justified the ban on offering namaz on public roads, citing the Maha Kumbh’s orderly conduct as a model. He emphasized the importance of discipline, noting that 66 crore devotees attended the Maha Kumbh without any incidents. This follows Meerut police’s directive to restrict Eid namaz to designated areas, with heightened security measures in place.

Jagdambika Pal defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming for transparency despite opposition, and criticized the All India Muslim Personal Law Board. The bill is set for Lok Sabha today.