Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Haryana's new Chief Minister, with PM Modi and key NDA allies in attendance, signaling BJP's strategic moves ahead of elections. The diplomatic tension with Canada continued as India responded sharply to Trudeau's admission of lacking "hard proof" in the Nijjar case. In a significant development, Israel announced the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza, potentially altering the course of the ongoing conflict. The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, impacting Assam's political landscape. In Uttar Pradesh, the Bahraich violence case saw arrests and police encounters with accused individuals. India's cricket performance against New Zealand drew attention, with the team facing a challenging situation in the first Test.