The Kolkata rape-murder case dominated the news, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee making a surprise visit to protesting doctors. She attempted to resolve the crisis, inviting them to her residence for talks. However, the meeting failed due to disagreements over live streaming. In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces neutralized five terrorists in three encounters, while two soldiers were killed. Prime Minister Modi addressed a rally in Doda, criticizing three political families for J&K's problems. A blast in central Kolkata injured a ragpicker, prompting an investigation. The CBI arrested the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and a police officer for alleged evidence tampering in the rape-murder case. In sports, Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Diamond League final.