Happy to get a lead of 200, hopefully we get another 20 or 30 tomorrow: Pat Cummins

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad secured three key central panel positions in the Delhi University Students' Union elections, while an independent candidate won the post of vice president. The National Students' Union of India failed to win any panel seat and accused the university administration and the ABVP of rigging the polls. Newly elected ABVP office-bearers addressed their priorities, with president-elect Yash Dabas emphasising nationalism over casteism and secretary-elect Riya Chhawari identifying women's safety and student security across the campus as her core agenda. Joint secretary winner Lakshya Rathore highlighted the tough triangular contest that preceded his victory. The results triggered sharp political exchanges between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress regarding the political leanings of Gen Z voters. While BJP leaders cited the student verdict as an endorsement of their nation-first ideology, Congress continues its outreach across states, with Rahul Gandhi leading youth interactions in Indore under the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' banner.

A major political row has erupted following statements by former Vice President Hamid Ansari invoking Jawaharlal Nehru's warnings on communal politics. Referring to a book authored by A.G. Noorani, Ansari cited historical observations made by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru during an officers' meeting of the Ministry of External Affairs, which were recorded by Foreign Secretary Gundevia. Quoting Nehru, Ansari stated that the danger to India is not communism, but Hindu right-wing communalism, asserting that communalism poses a greater threat to the nation.

High drama unfolded outside Matoshree as Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, accompanied by his legal counsel, arrived to personally serve a 500 crore rupees defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray. The lawyer confirmed that the defamation notice was accepted by the residence. The action follows ongoing developments and an FIR in the Disha Salian death case, which is currently being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had earlier responded to the matter, terming the allegations baseless, describing the move as political vendetta, and warning of potential counter legal action. Satish Salian stated that the personal delivery of the notice was intended to demonstrate that powerful individuals cannot take the common man for granted.

Political tensions escalated in Punjab after high drama unfolded in Ludhiana outside the Punjab Agricultural University gate during Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's visit. Demonstrations followed an earlier incident near Batala during a BJP yatra where cavalcade vehicles were reportedly targeted. After being detained for over an hour by the Punjab Police, the protesting leader was released and dropped off at his residence. Following the release, sharp allegations were raised against the Aam Aadmi Party government and the police, asserting that detention and police cases cannot suppress public voices and that the fight against the ruling administration will continue as the state heads towards assembly elections.