The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted a demolition drive in Khajoori Khas, demolishing illegal structures, including the house of Wakeel Hassan, a rat-hole miner involved in the Uttarakhand rescue. Hassan, part of the team that rescued 41 workers in Uttarkashi's tunnel, accused authorities of breaking their assurance that his house wouldn't be touched. In a video, Hassan displayed the aftermath and alleged police brutality during the incident. DDA justified the drive for planned development, while Delhi Police confirmed the demolition of illegal structures. The rat-hole mining team, vital in the Silkyara tunnel rescue, faces unexpected challenges.

A tourist suffered a broken leg after being grabbed and slammed by an elephant, named Gouri, during a ride in Jaipur's Amer Fort. PETA released footage to highlight animal welfare and safety concerns. Gouri previously injured a shopkeeper in 2022. PETA urges officials to relocate Gouri to a sanctuary and halt elephant rides, citing the animals' known tendencies to "lash out in fear and frustration" due to harsh conditions. The campaign group suggests replacing elephant rides with decorated electric vehicles. PETA's Poorva Joshipura emphasizes the need for authorities to act, urging tourists to refrain from supporting such practices.

The Narcotics Control Bureau, aided by the Indian Navy and Gujarat ATS, confiscated 3,300 kg of drugs from a boat with suspected Pakistani crew members off Gujarat's coast. Valued at over Rs 2,000 crore in the international market, the cache includes cannabis, methamphetamine, and morphine. Following a surveillance aircraft tip-off, an Indian Navy ship intercepted the vessel, leading to arrests and seizure. Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the agencies for their efforts towards a drug-free India. Investigations are ongoing to determine the origin and destination of the narcotics and gather more information about the arrested crew.

A Tamil Nadu advertisement for a new Isro spaceport inadvertently featured a rocket bearing China's flag, drawing BJP's ire. DMK MP Kanimozhi downplayed the gaffe, citing no hostility with China. PM Modi slammed DMK for alleged credit-stealing, while BJP's K Annamalai condemned the ad as a sovereignty breach. BJP accused DMK of aligning with China, citing historical inefficiency in Tamil Nadu's past space endeavors. The ad, celebrating Isro's Kulasekarapattinam spaceport, highlights India's space advancements. The controversy underscores political tensions over India's space program and China's influence.

The Calcutta High Court grants permission for a fact-finding team to proceed to Sandeshkhali after being initially prevented from doing so. The team, earlier arrested, sought intervention from the Court. Additionally, the court allows for the potential arrest of Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, accused in sexual assault and land grab cases. This decision follows an attack on ED officials by a mob during a probe into alleged ration distribution fraud. The High Court clarifies its order, emphasizing no hindrance to Bengal Police in arresting Sheikh.

BJP's Asim Sarkar alleges recent Aadhaar card deactivations in Bengal predominantly affect Hindu Dalits from Bangladesh, emphasizing their potential support for the party. Amid Trinamool Congress (TMC) claims of BJP's CAA intentions, Sarkar urges backing for BJP in upcoming polls to enforce the Citizenship Amendment Act. UIDAI's scrutiny coincides with Amit Shah's CAA declaration, affecting Dalit-Namasudra communities. TMC counters, calling the move a BJP ploy and advocating citizenship for all voters. The deactivation stirs political tensions, highlighting concerns over citizenship, identity, and electoral strategy in Bengal.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a new spaceport in Kulasekharapatnam, Tamil Nadu. The site will complement the existing one in Sriharikota, addressing limitations for small rocket launches due to land constraints. The new location's proximity to the equator makes it ideal for polar orbit missions. With an allocated area of 961 hectares, it is expected to be operational in two years at a cost of around ₹1000 crores. Private companies like Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos anticipate benefits, enhancing India's spacefaring capabilities and boosting the small rocket market.

A deadly fire broke out in a crowded slum area of Bhayandar East, near Mumbai, Maharashtra. One person died, and several others were injured in the blaze, which started around 4:30 am. The fire quickly spread through narrow alleys, engulfing huts and shops. The cause of the fire is suspected to be waste dumped nearby. Twenty-four fire tenders were deployed to combat the flames, with the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation leading rescue efforts. The fire's origin in Azad Nagar remains under investigation.

The Sea Phase of Naval exercise Milan concluded aboard INS Vikrant in Vishakapatnam. 35 units, including ships, submarines, and aircraft, participated, with 13 ships and one aircraft from Friendly Foreign Countries. It marked the first time INS Vikrant and Vikramaditya, two naval aircraft carriers, participated together. The exercises covered surface, sub-surface, and air warfare, including operations against asymmetric threats. Activities included surface firings, anti-air shoots, anti-submarine warfare, air defense exercises, ship-borne helicopter operations, and seamanship evolutions. The closing ceremony facilitated interaction, exchange of views, and enhanced mutual understanding and interoperability among participating navies.

The Union Home Ministry has prolonged the ban on Jammu and Kashmir Jamaat-e-Islami for another five years, citing its involvement in activities threatening national security. Home Minister Amit Shah emphasizes zero-tolerance against terrorism and separatism, warning of severe consequences for those posing a threat. The initial declaration of Jamaat-e-Islami as an 'Unlawful Association' on February 28, 2019, led to the ban on its activities, accused of promoting separatism. The extension aligns with government efforts to curb such activities post Article 370 abrogation, emphasizing a tough stance on groups sympathetic to separatism in Jammu and Kashmir.