The BJP-led central government tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament amid opposition from the INDIA bloc, incorporating suggestions from the Joint Parliamentary Committee. Union minister Kiren Rijiju defended the reforms, citing extensive consultations and emphasizing no interference in religious institutions, while Congress accused the Centre of rushing the legislation.

When asked to relinquish his seat and “be the bigger person”, the man responded with sarcasm, prompting the woman involved to ridicule him.

A dispute over a runaway couple at Capital Inn Hotel in Gurugram led to violence after hotel owner, a retired army man, fired shots, injuring three.