Six militants were killed in two operations conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir police. In another incident, the Indian Air Force airlifted critical equipment for rescue efforts in Uttarakhand. The voter turnout in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls crossed 74%. The Bihar Governor approved a Bill raising the reservation quota from 50% to 65%. Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of appeasement politics in Rajasthan. The Tamil Nadu Governor withheld assent for certain Bills. Small time investors expressed concern after the death of Sahara Group chairman Subrata Roy. India and Australia faced off in the final match of the World Cup 2023. The retired officers’ association called for revisiting pension calculation under EPS-95. The UN halted the delivery of food and supplies to Gaza due to a communications blackout. Disappointed youth and first-time voters participated in the Madhya Pradesh elections. Passengers faced difficulties due to soaring train fares and shrinking sleeper coaches. Telangana parties reached out to migrants outside the state.