The impasse between junior doctors and the West Bengal government continues as doctors demand to send a delegation of 30 representatives to meet with the Chief Minister, with a live telecast of the meeting. Their five-point demands include punishing those responsible for rape and murder, disciplinary actions against officials, and better security measures for healthcare workers.

In Himachal Pradesh’s Sanjauli, protests broke out over an allegedly illegal mosque construction pending since 2010. The Shimla Municipal Corporation’s slow pace has angered locals, leading to clashes with police involving lathi-charge and water cannons. Minister Vikramaditya Singh assured that action will be taken based on legal findings, including potential demolition if deemed illegal.

The cabinet has approved universal health coverage for senior citizens in a big move to enhance the kind of geriatric care India’s aged receive.