The second phase of Jammu and Kashmir elections took place amidst high security and international observation. In Maharashtra, heavy rains caused significant disruptions in Mumbai, leading to flight diversions and school closures. The Badlapur encounter case came under scrutiny as the Bombay High Court questioned police actions. The Bengaluru murder case took a turn with the suspect's reported suicide in Odisha. Political tensions persisted with Siddaramaiah facing a setback in the MUDA case and Jagan Reddy planning a temple visit amid the Tirupati laddoo controversy. Kangana Ranaut retracted her comments on farm laws after facing backlash. The day ended with concerns over the impact of traffic violations on insurance premiums and continued discussions on the Waqf bill.