While 12 Maoists were killed in Sukma, two died in Bijapur district.

The Rajasthan government has made daily newspaper reading compulsory in all government schools in an effort to promote reading habits, improve vocabulary and enhance general awareness among students.

A Hindu businessman, Khokon Das, succumbed to his injuries after being attacked with sharp weapons and set ablaze in Bangladesh. Das was waylaid, beaten, and doused with petrol before being set on fire. This incident is part of a disturbing trend of violence targeting the Hindu community in Bangladesh.