The morning began with Modi receiving Kuwait's highest civilian honor, 'The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer', marking India's strategic repositioning in the Gulf after a 43-year diplomatic gap. Kuwait's PM personally saw Modi off - an unusual protocol gesture.
In Hyderabad, Osmania University students attacked actor Allu Arjun's residence with tomatoes and vandalism, demanding compensation for a theatre stampede death. The incident evolved from protest to police case as authorities released CCTV footage contradicting earlier claims.
The Election Commission's recent rule changes regarding CCTV access at polling booths sparked opposition criticism, with Congress chief Kharge calling it a "systematic conspiracy." Delhi's tableau rejection for Republic Day parade added to AAP-BJP tensions.
Archaeological findings in Sambhal continued revealing new structures, while BJP and SP traded accusations about the discoveries' political implications.