Though senior leaders have chosen their words carefully, statements from both camps suggest that Ajit Pawar-led NCP and Sharad Pawar-led NCP reunion is increasingly likely.

A pregnant woman was allegedly assaulted in Andhra Pradesh during birthday celebrations of former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, prompting swift police action.

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted and harassed in broad daylight by a man who had been persistently pressuring her to enter into a relationship, an incident that was captured on CCTV in Bengaluru.