Two men were injured and two were arrested after a police encounter at Khurja, Bulandshahr. Police seized Rs 12000, pistols, and bikes. Legal action is ongoing.

Bangladesh braces for a verdict in a case against former PM Sheikh Hasina, facing charges of crimes against humanity. The capital, Dhaka, experienced crude bomb explosions and arson attacks, heightening tensions. Security forces are on high alert ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal’s judgment, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty for Hasina, who denies all allegations.

The first instance of a Home Minister replying in Malayalam adds political resonance as Kerala enters election season.