India issued a stern diplomatic rebuke to Bangladesh for its comments on West Bengal violence, telling it to "focus on protecting own minorities" first. This follows Bangladesh's first diplomatic talks with Pakistan in 15 years, where it demanded a formal apology and $4.3 billion in reparations for the 1971 genocide.
The constitutional power struggle intensified as Kapil Sibal countered Vice President Dhankhar's criticism of judicial overreach by citing Indira Gandhi's acceptance of a single judge's disqualification ruling.
Prime Minister Modi spoke with Elon Musk about potential technology collaboration ahead of Tesla's expected India entry.
Security concerns emerged with FBI confirming terror suspect Happy Passia's links to Pakistan's ISI and Khalistani groups following his US arrest for involvement in 14 Punjab grenade attacks.
West Bengal Governor Bose visited Murshidabad violence victims in Malda despite CM Mamata Banerjee's objections, potentially escalating political tensions.