A 54-year-old man, Chandrakant Patel, was arrested for raping and recording sexual assaults on four young girls aged 8 to 11 in Nadiad. Patel lured the girls with sweets and money before committing the crimes. Police found hundreds of obscene videos on his phone, and further action will follow after forensic analysis.

Cyclone Dana caused heavy rains in Kolkata, making Chhatim trees shed their fragrant flowers. This event provided relief to those suffering from allergies and asthma. The flowers, known for their strong scent, were affecting residents’ breathing. The shedding of flowers has helped ease the situation for sensitive individuals in affected areas.

The National Conference did not attend the event, nor did People’s Conference leader Sajad Gani Lone and CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, who said the administration went ahead with the programme despite people “clearly voting” against it