Rakesh Sinha, Ram Shakal, Sonal Mansingh, and Mahesh Jethmalani’s retirement drops BJP’s Rajya Sabha strength to 86, NDA to 101. NDA relies on non-aligned support. Gulam Ali retires 2028. 12 President’s nominations pending. Current vacancies: 4 J&K, 11 states (due to Lok Sabha elections). K Keshava Rao joined Congress.

A dispute arises between Tihar jail administration and AAP over Arvind Kejriwal’s health in custody. AAP alleges health risks, including weight loss and low sugar levels, which Tihar jail denies, stating Kejriwal’s vitals are normal. BJP dismisses claims as drama. Kejriwal continues serving his sentence in jail amid legal battles.

ISKCON Spokesperson Radharamn Das calls Trump’s survival after an assassination attempt a “divine intervention,” linking it to his 1976 support for the Jagannath Rathayatra