West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose visited Malda to assess the situation of Murshidabad riot victims, hearing accounts of intimidation and assault. Ignoring the CM’s request to postpone, he assured proactive action. Simultaneously, an NCW team reported women were molested and forcibly evicted, while the VHP plans nationwide protests demanding President’s rule, highlighting the escalating tensions and political fallout.

In a bowler-dominated match, Nehal Wadhera’s crucial unbeaten 33 propelled Punjab Kings to victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, inflicting their third home defeat. Tim David’s unbeaten fifty helped RCB reach 95/9 in a rain-shortened game, but Wadhera’s aggressive hitting against Hazlewood and Sharma turned the tide, securing PBKS’s climb to second place in the points table.

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Washington could quit talks to end the Ukraine war within days unless there is rapid progress from Moscow and Kyiv.