India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Modi’s condolences to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka following the passing of former PM Begum Khaleda Zia. Jaishankar highlighted Zia’s significant influence on India-Bangladesh ties and expressed optimism for future partnership development. India is officially participating in the funeral rites.

Kanchan Gupta questioned why passengers should fund the salaries and benefits of IndiGo’s cabin crew if they are not willing to offer basic assistance during a flight.

Two men were arrested in Rajasthan’s Tonk district after the District Special Task Force seized 150 kg of ammonium nitrate concealed in urea sacks from a car.