The Kolkata law college gang rape case continued to develop, with early protests escalating as new details emerged, linking accused individuals to the ruling TMC party. Reports detailed the victim being filmed and beaten, leading to a security guard's arrest and the formation of a Special Investigation Team. By afternoon, the controversy gained political momentum as a TMC MP's comments sparked outrage, and another MP criticized party leaders for misogyny.
In a historic event, Prime Minister Modi held a live interaction with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the International Space Station. Shukla described India as "very grand" from space, and Modi assigned him tasks, marking a new era for India's space program.
Geopolitical developments included reports of Iran concealing 400 kg of uranium and continuing diplomatic jabs at the US and Israel. Pakistan was noted for rebuilding terror launch pads, alongside a suicide attack killing 13-16 soldiers.