Security forces engaged in fresh gunfire with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. The encounter follows Thursday’s clash, which led to the deaths of three J&K policemen and three suspected Pakistani terrorists. Advanced surveillance tools and reinforcements have been deployed as the operation continues.

In a shot in the arm for free speech, the Supreme Court said that no offence is made out against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi over his poem “Ae khoon ke pyase baat suno”.

Kunal Kamra has moved the Madras High Court for transit anticipatory bail after his stand-up special sparked controversy over remarks on Eknath Shinde.