A grenade attack in Srinagar's Sunday market injured at least 12 people, continuing the pattern of violence from previous days. The incident prompted appeals from Omar Abdullah to security forces. India's cricket team suffered a historic 0-3 Test series loss to New Zealand at home, marking their first-ever whitewash on home soil. Captain Rohit Sharma described it as a "very low point" in his career, leading to discussions about potential changes in the team and coaching staff.
In political developments, Congress expelled three senior leaders in Jharkhand, while BJP's manifesto for state elections reiterated concerns about "infiltrators". Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar discussed progress in India-China disengagement at the LAC. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's decision to contest 25 Assembly seats in Mumbai potentially impacts BJP-Shiv Sena alliance prospects. The day concluded with reports of KSRTC bus accident in Malappuram, injuring 16 people.