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The Delhi High Court pulled up the police over the delay in taking down objectionable deepfake images and videos involving a woman and the Prime Minister. Hearing the victim's plea, the bench directed Meta to immediately remove all objectionable posts and granted police protection to the woman, who reported facing rape and death threats. The court issued notices seeking responses within two weeks from the police and named individuals allegedly linked to circulating the content. Legal mechanisms under the Information Technology rules regarding mandatory takedown timelines for explicit deepfake imagery were also highlighted during the broadcast.

The Congress has launched an attack on the government following the grant of temporary bail to foreign nationals, including American mercenary Matthew VanDyke, allowing visits to the United States and Ukraine. The accused had reportedly entered Mizoram without mandatory permits and crossed into Myanmar before being arrested by the National Investigation Agency for allegedly attempting to foment trouble, promote weapons usage, and spark confrontation affecting India's Northeast border areas. Congress raised concerns over differential treatment compared to jailed Indian youth, questioning how individuals facing serious security charges were permitted to leave the country.

An India Today report highlighted a controversy in Goa regarding the removal of ninety-seven verified voters from the final electoral rolls. When questioned about the discrepancy and follow-up communications with authorities in Delhi, Goa Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Goel stated that he did not have the names with him and would need to check his records before responding. The interaction followed questions regarding official communication, meeting minutes, and broader discussions concerning functioning and dissent within the Election Commission.

Congress workers staged a vociferous protest in Chandigarh against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Demonstrators burnt an effigy of Gyanesh Kumar and attempted to march towards the poll panel's office in Sector 17. Chandigarh Police set up strong barricades and deployed water cannons to prevent the marching protesters from advancing. The agitation comes as the Election Commission faces increased scrutiny, sparking political confrontations across Punjab and other states, while the opposition INDIA bloc intensifies coordinated protests and the BJP defends the Chief Election Commissioner.