Fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi's arrest in Belgium dominated coverage, with details emerging of his failed attempt to escape to Switzerland. Belgium confirmed India's extradition request as ED-CBI teams prepared to travel there. Choksi's lawyer claimed he has cancer and cannot be transported.
Violence over the Waqf Amendment Act continued across West Bengal, spreading from Murshidabad to South 24 Parganas, where ISF protesters clashed with police, torching vehicles. CM Mamata warned against vigilantism while refugees began returning to Murshidabad.
A human interest story captured media attention when PM Modi met Rampaal Kashyap, gifting shoes to the devotee who walked barefoot for 14 years awaiting Modi's premiership.
Terror suspect Tahawwur Rana's interrogation continued with NIA questioning him 8-10 hours daily. He requested only a pen, paper, and Quran while allegedly seeking information about Indian legal procedures.