A fire erupted in the gynaecology and obstetrics department of Gwalior’s Kamla Raja Hospital due to an air-conditioner unit explosion in the labour room. Around 190 patients, including women and children, were safely evacuated and relocated to a nearby hospital. A probe into the incident has been ordered by district authorities.

Ulhanathan Arunchalam Maruthuvar, a key player in the Rs 122 crore New India Coop Bank scam, was arrested by Mumbai’s Economic Offences Wing. This marks the sixth arrest in the case. Arunchalam’s capture follows a lookout circular and raids on his properties, restricting his movements and leading to his detention.

The Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka’s legislative council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has stated that the BJP will oppose a bill proposing 4% reservation for religious minorities in government contracts. State party president BY Vijayendra backed this stance, labeling it as an attempt to secure Muslim votes. The bill is set to be introduced in the assembly on Tuesday.

A massive crackdown on an international drug cartel by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) led to the seizure of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 100 crore in Imphal and Guwahati. Four operatives were arrested, and the drugs, originating from Moreh in Manipur, were hidden in vehicles. Home Minister Amit Shah praised the efforts towards a drug-free India.

Union home minister Amit Shah announced that 82% of the 2020 Bodo accord commitments are fulfilled, with full completion expected in two years. He highlighted the transformation of Bodoland Territorial Region from insurgency to development, and the removal of AFSPA from the entire region, emphasizing economic and social progress.

PM Modi mentioned that a false narrative was created to tarnish his image post-2002 Gujarat riots, citing prior terrorist attacks and tensions. He emphasized the judiciary had cleared him. Modi praised RSS for instilling patriotism and public service and also highlighted efforts to improve government efficiency since 2014.

Tamil Nadu’s chief minister M K Stalin defended the use of the Tamil letter ‘roo’ in the recent budget logo, emphasizing the importance of the state’s language policy. He criticized Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not responding to financial aid requests but reacting to the inclusion of the Tamil letter.