Clashes broke out in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas between ISF supporters and police during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The violence escalated when police prevented protestors from marching to a rally, resulting in torched vehicles, injuries, and arrests. This follows similar unrest in Murshidabad, prompting calls for central intervention and deployment of central forces.

Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez soared into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket from West Texas, marking the company’s 11th human flight. The all-female crew, including Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyn, and Kerianne Flynn, saw Perry express her mission as boundary-breaking, inspiring young girls to dream big.

Modi appreciated Kashyap’s dedication but encouraged him to redirect his energy toward social or national work in the future.