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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his faction visited NCP chief Sharad Pawar on his birthday, sparking reunion rumors. Both factions, previously engaged in fierce campaigns against each other, discussed the Parbhani violence, Parliament disruption, and cabinet expansion.

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the renovated Thanthai Periyar memorial and library at Vaikom. Stalin emphasized creating societal equality, while Vijayan highlighted cooperation amidst encroachment on states' rights. Both leaders commemorated the Vaikom Satyagraha centenary, a pivotal struggle for equality.

Government data reveals significant gender disparity in leadership roles within public sector banks, with men holding most chairman and managing director positions. While women's representation in legislatures has increased over time, including a rise in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, leadership in financial institutions remains predominantly male.

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) urged for more discussions with political parties regarding the "one nation, one election" initiative following the Union Cabinet's approval of related bills. BJD's Sasmit Patra highlighted the need for addressing constitutional concerns like hung parliaments or loss of confidence in governments before implementing such a significant change.

Congress criticized the government's clearance of simultaneous polls bills, calling it a diversionary tactic. They expressed concerns about the bills' impact on federalism and electoral integrity, citing Modi's past actions as inconsistent with the "one nation, one election" slogan. The party reiterated its stance that the concept violates the Constitution's basic structure.

The Union Cabinet approved bills for "one nation, one election," aiming to synchronize Lok Sabha, state, and local body polls. This move seeks to streamline governance and reduce election-related expenses. While BJP and allies support the initiative, several parties oppose it, sparking debate about its feasibility and impact on India's democracy.

A mosque on the Uday Pratap College campus in Varanasi is under double lock after a land dispute resurfaced. Students locked the mosque gates following protests sparked by a waqf board's claim, later withdrawn, on the mosque's land. The college administration holds the second set of keys, halting prayers and preventing further disputes.

The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging a Karnataka High Court decision. The HC quashed criminal proceedings against individuals who shouted "Jai Shri Ram" inside a mosque. The petitioner argues that the HC's decision was premature as the police investigation was incomplete and the act could incite communal disharmony.

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat affirmed the government's commitment to safeguarding India's heritage. He highlighted concerns about forces attempting to obstruct the nation's progress, particularly regarding debates surrounding surveys of historical sites. Shekhawat emphasized the need to investigate these motivations. He also detailed security measures at ASI-protected monuments, citing deployed personnel and addressing recent vandalism incidents across various states.

The Supreme Court has paused lawsuits seeking reclamation of temples allegedly converted to mosques during Mughal rule, pending its review of the 1991 Places of Worship Act. This freeze on trial court proceedings, including surveys, sparked opposition from Hindu parties, while the court emphasized its authority to determine the Act's scope.