Sambhal MP Zia Ur Rehman’s house steps were demolished in an “anti-encroachment” drive. He was also fined ₹1.91 crore for alleged electricity theft and his power supply disconnected. Rehman faces charges related to November’s mosque survey violence. His father, Mamlukur Rehman Barq, was booked for threatening officials during the electricity inspection.

Minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that forming of a committee was taken as part of the ongoing security cooperation with the United States.

Under the revised fares, the minimum fare for non-AC buses has been raised from Rs 5 to Rs 7, while the maximum fare has increased from Rs 13 to Rs 17