India’s shooting coach Ankush Bhardwaj has been suspended by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) following a sexual harassment accusation by a minor shooter. An FIR has been filed against Bhardwaj, who was recommended by the NRAI for a coaching role post-Paris Olympics. The incident reportedly occurred last month after a training session.

An alliance between BJP and AIMIM in Akola’s Akot town collapsed within hours after CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of action. The state BJP issued a show-cause notice to Akot MLA Prakash Bharsakale for promoting the arrangement without party consultation. A new front, ‘Akot Nagar Vikas Manch’, formed with support from multiple parties, claimed majority.

BJP leader Amit Malviya alleged that instead of upholding institutional rules and academic integrity, the state government had chosen vote-bank politics.