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A 22-year-old Gauhati University student, identified as Nimisha Thakuria, was found unconscious at a homestay in Guwahati and later declared brought dead at a hospital. The key accused, Asif Ali, has been detained by the police in connection with the case. According to police officials, the accused claimed that the victim committed suicide by hanging herself. The Deputy Commissioner of Police confirmed that Asif Ali's version is currently being verified and an investigation is underway into the sequence of events at the homestay. Meanwhile, widespread protests have erupted on the ground demanding justice for the student.

An Air India pilot has been suspended and off-rostered after failing a breath analyzer test prior to operating flight AI 152 from Zurich to Delhi. The airline's internal safety and monitoring team flagged the pilot's condition at the airport, prompting Zurich airport authorities to conduct an alcohol test. Following the failed test, the pilot was immediately removed from the cockpit, leading to a flight delay. He was subsequently repatriated to India as a passenger. Air India has launched a probe into the incident, with further disciplinary action pending the arrival of the final medical report.

A Trinamool Congress leader's car was gheraoed and attacked in Uttarpara, Hooghly district, while en route to a public rally addressed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Serampore. A group of people carrying black flags surrounded the vehicle, shouted slogans, pelted eggs, and smashed the rear window, causing minor injuries from shattered glass. While Trinamool Congress alleged that the incident was orchestrated by the Bharatiya Janata Party to disrupt the rally, the opposition party rejected the allegations. Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi ahead of the UP Assembly elections. Meetings were lined up with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the party leadership to review UP poll preparations. The Bharatiya Janata Party is reviewing multiple internal surveys to identify key areas requiring extra focus and working on strategies to strengthen ground-level workers while effectively countering aggressive opposition campaigns.