External affairs minister S Jaishankar criticised western nations for offering unsolicited advice urging them to “look at their own region for levels of violence”. He emphasised India’s independent approach to international relations, dealing with partners and adversaries differently. Jaishankar also highlighted India’s concern for safety of the people of Venezuela amidst crisis.

India’s telecom sector is rolling out Calling Name Presentation (CNAP), a new feature displaying registered caller names on incoming calls. This initiative, driven by DOT and TRAI, aims to combat rising spam and fraud by enhancing caller identification. The nationwide rollout for 4G and 5G networks is expected by March 31, 2026.

The candidate, Haji Salim Quraishi, who is contesting from Ward No. 92, was attacked by unidentified individuals in Gyaneshwar Nagar, Bandra.