A suicide bombing at Quetta railway station in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed 25 people, including 14 security personnel. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility. Justin Trudeau admitted to Khalistani presence in Canada but later backpedaled, intensifying the India-Canada diplomatic rift. Prime Minister Modi criticized Congress for divisive tactics and questioned their stance on Article 370 during rallies in Maharashtra. Amit Shah warned against Muslim reservations, while Rahul Gandhi challenged Modi to implement caste census and break the 50% reservation limit. The Supreme Court's ruling on Aligarh Muslim University's minority status sparked debates on SC-ST reservations. In Kashmir, security forces neutralized a terrorist in Sopore. Canada's decision to end its fast-track visa program raised concerns among Indian students. International focus remained on ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza and Qatar's withdrawal from mediation efforts.