The Pune Rural police detained Manorama Khedkar, mother of IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, in a case involving rioting, threatening, and Arms Act violation. The incident occurred during an argument with farmers over a land ownership issue. Authorities are investigating the matter, with ongoing efforts to locate Dilip Khedkar. The firearm license issued to Manorama is being reviewed by Pune City police. Manorama is expected to appear before a magisterial court for further proceedings.

Indian High Commission in Dhaka has urged its nationals in Bangladesh to avoid unnecessary travel amid anti-quota protests and transport shutdowns. Student protesters have called for a nationwide shutdown of transportation and businesses starting from Thursday, aiming to pressure Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to abolish the government’s job quota system.

Earlier this week, Swami Avimukteshwaranand met Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai and said that the latter was a “victim of betrayal”.