India’s Covid-19 cases rise to 5,364 with 764 new cases and four deaths reported. Kerala remains the most affected state.

The suspension of Bengaluru’s police commissioner and other officers over IPL victory celebrations has sparked outrage within the police force. Many officers feel betrayed, alleging the government orchestrated the event despite risks. They claim the commissioner initially opposed the Vidhana Soudha venue, but was overruled by the Chief Minister’s office, leading to them being scapegoated for following orders.

The Trump-Musk break-up sent shockwaves across social media, and late-night television wasted no time in joining the spectacle.