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Tensions escalated in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain after the Indore Bench of the High Court dismissed an appeal by the Shahi Masjid committee seeking a stay on the demolition of a portion of the structure for a road-widening project. The court's order cleared the path for the administration to proceed with widening the stretch between Chhatri Chowk and Gopal Mandir ahead of Simhastha. Following the ruling, stone pelting and commotion were reported from the area, prompting police to deploy anti-riot gear, tear gas, and a baton charge to restore order. Multiple vehicles, including auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws, were damaged during the unrest. Ujjain District Magistrate Roshan Singh clarified that the demolition of the affected portion was being carried out voluntarily by community members themselves using handheld tools, dispelling rumours of administrative demolition. Authorities detained around ten individuals, including five social media influencers accused of circulating misleading information, and warned of strict action against rumour-mongering.

The opposition led by the Congress party has launched nationwide demonstrations targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Protests were organised in multiple cities, including Srinagar, Patna, Jaipur, and the national capital Delhi. Demonstrators attempted to march towards the Election Commission headquarters, leading to heavy barricading and deployment of security personnel, including the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces. Water cannons and riot gear were deployed in several locations as protestors holding placards and shouting slogans attempted to breach barriers. Demonstrations were also reported outside the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress headquarters in Srinagar, where effigies were burnt, as well as in Jharkhand and Bihar at JP Golambar. Indian Youth Congress members and Congress party workers demanded the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the poll body of bias and questioning the Bharatiya Janata Party over alleged vote theft. Party leaders stated that the agitation would continue across India until their demands are addressed.

Women in Uttar Pradesh are gaining financial independence through schemes such as Vidyut Sakhi and Namo Drone Didi, which are creating new livelihood opportunities in rural areas. Under the Vidyut Sakhi scheme, more than 16,000 women are using digital technology to collect electricity bills from households across villages. They have facilitated the payment of over 1.53 crore bills worth more than Rs 3,500 crore, earning over Rs 45 crore in commissions. The Namo Drone Didi scheme is training women associated with self-help groups to operate drones for agricultural work. These women use drones to spray pesticides and nutrients on crops, giving them an additional source of income. The Uttar Pradesh government aims to train 2,236 women as Drone Didis, with the initiative expected to cover around 23.64 lakh hectares of agricultural land. A woman trained under the scheme said she was earlier known as a self-help group member but is now recognised as a "Drone Didi". The initiatives are aimed at helping rural women become financially self-reliant through technology and new employment opportunities.

The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of the Greater Noida bus fire tragedy that claimed nine lives, issuing notice to the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh and the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. A bench comprising Justices Pardiwala and Chandran heard the matter regarding road safety and public transport regulations. The court sought a response on whether safety rules were adhered to and questioned what action was taken against the bus driver and owner amid reports of pending challans and violations.