Nagpur witnessed intense clashes after protests by Hindu groups demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra’s Sambhaji Nagar. The violence left 20 injured, including 15 police personnel, as vehicles were torched and stones pelted. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders and detained 17 people to curb the unrest. Police blamed rumours for escalating tensions and launched combing operations to identify those involved. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urged citizens to remain calm, while opposition leaders criticized the government’s handling of the situation. Additional police forces were deployed to prevent further violence as security remained tight across the city.

Violent clashes broke out in Nagpur after protests demanding Aurangzeb's tomb’s removal. Stones were thrown, and vehicles were set on fire. At least 20 people, including 15 police officers, were injured. Authorities imposed Section 144 to control the situation. Police arrested 17 people and are reviewing CCTV footage. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urged people to stay calm. Nagpur MP Nitin Gadkari blamed rumours for the unrest. Opposition leaders criticised the government over law and order. Fire officials and police worked to restore peace. Additional forces were deployed to prevent further violence.

Clashes broke out in Nagpur’s Mahal area after a protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb turned violent. Stones were thrown, and several vehicles, including two JCBs, were set on fire. Explosions were heard as vehicles burned. A fireman was injured while trying to douse the flames. Police rushed to control the situation, and additional forces were deployed. Deputy Commissioner of Police Archit Chandak said the violence started due to miscommunication. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urged people to stay calm and not believe rumours. Authorities are working to restore peace in the city.

Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras are searching for Rajnish Kumar, the suspended Chief Proctor of Seth Phool Chand Bagla PG College. He is accused of sexually abusing students and blackmailing them using hidden camera recordings. An anonymous letter, sent to police and NDTV, alleged Kumar exploited students in exchange for passing marks and job opportunities. A pen drive with 59 obscene videos was enclosed. Police have filed charges, including rape and sexual harassment. However, Kumar remains at large, and victims fear coming forward. Authorities are under pressure to ensure justice.

In Vadodara, a tragic incident unfolded as 20-year-old law student Rakshit Chaurasia, allegedly under the influence, drove a speeding Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus, colliding with multiple two-wheelers. The crash resulted in the immediate death of a woman and left four others seriously injured. CCTV footage prior to the accident shows Chaurasia drinking from a bottle before entering a friend's residence. After spending approximately 45 minutes there, he switched to the driver's seat, taking control of the car. Post-accident, witnesses reported Chaurasia behaving erratically, shouting phrases like "Another round, another round!" and chanting "Om Namah Shivay." He has since been arrested and faces charges including culpable homicide.

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Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Ka.Ra.Ve), led by president T.A. Narayana Gowda, has expressed support for Tamil Nadu’s decision to replace the Devanagari script rupee symbol with the Tamil script version. The organisation commended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for this move, highlighting it as an important step for preserving Dravidian languages. In a letter to Stalin, Ka.Ra.Ve acknowledged the Dravidian movement's significance for southern India and urged all southern states to follow Tamil Nadu's example in safeguarding regional languages. The Devanagari script rupee symbol has been used officially by the Indian government for 16 years.