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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has expanded the free bus travel scheme for women across the state under the rebranded name Vetri Payanam. The expansion includes express buses, limited stop services, and deluxe buses operating across corporations, municipalities, town panchayats, and hill areas. Previously, the benefit was restricted solely to ordinary city buses. The scheme was originally introduced under the DMK regime as the Vidiyal Payanam scheme. The Chief Minister launched the extended services at Koyambedu and Ambattur bus depots in Chennai, where he boarded buses and interacted with women passengers. The initiative aims to provide daily financial relief to working-class women commuting across Tamil Nadu. The DMK has pointed out the rebranding of the existing programme, while discussions also surfaced regarding TVK's Annapoorani Super Six LPG cylinder initiative.

The Indian women's recurve archery team made history at the Asian Games 2026 by securing a gold medal after defeating powerhouse South Korea with a 5-3 victory in the final. The team, comprising Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Mahod, and Kirti, delivered India's first-ever women's recurve team gold at the Asian Games. This achievement also marked India's 11th gold medal at the ongoing tournament. The triumph is notable given South Korea's long-standing dominance in the sport as ten-time Olympic champions. India held their nerve in a tightly fought contest after South Korea levelled the score in the opening sets, eventually sealing the historic win.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has closed entry and exit gates at 11 central Delhi stations until further notice amid heightened security arrangements. The affected stations include Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Tirth, Mandi House, Lok Kalyan Marg, INA, Chawri Bazar, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, and New Delhi. DMRC clarified that interchange facilities remain operational at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, New Delhi, and Central Secretariat. The precautionary measures follow planned demonstrations called by the Cockroach Janata Party and opposition groups demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Authorities deployed heavy police and paramilitary forces across central Delhi, sealing routes leading to Jantar Mantar under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. While organisers announced that demonstrations would commence from Mumbai, law enforcement agencies in Delhi reinforced security cordons to prevent unauthorised gatherings.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced a service update stating that entry and exit at 11 metro stations will remain closed until further notice. The affected stations include Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Seva Tirth, Mandi House, Lok Kalyan Marg, INA, Chauri Bazaar, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, and New Delhi. Interchange facilities remain functional at four major transit hubs: Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, and New Delhi. Although cited as a service update, the closures serve as a precautionary security protocol across stations in the vicinity of Jantar Mantar amid potential protest activities.