The trans woman’s allegations came against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil shortly after Malayalam actor Rini Ann George accused him of sending her offensive messages.

In Kolkata, PM Modi will inaugurate a 13.61 km stretch of the Kolkata Metro network, and flag off the Noapara–Jai Hind Bimanbandar Metro service from Jessore Road Metro Station.

A police team that responded to a clash and arson incident in a village in Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh district was attacked by locals, including women, who allegedly assaulted them with sticks and threw chilli powder in their eyes, officials said.