Kolkata witnessed police action against protesters during the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ march. The rally commemorated the anniversary of a doctor’s rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College. The victim’s family alleged police obstruction despite court permission. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari urged BJP workers to join. Security measures included barricades and traffic halts.

DRDO chairman Samir Kamat emphasised BrahMos missiles and Akashteer defence systems in Operation Sindoor, India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

A nurse was found dead in a Bhubaneswar hospital bathroom with a needle in her hand, hours before Raksha Bandhan. Her family suspects foul play; police are investigating.