MP Bishnu Pada Ray raised the Andaman Central University demand during Zero Hour in Parliament amid growing protests across the islands. He later met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to highlight the deteriorating Baratang–Diglipur National Highway, urging urgent repairs, stronger monitoring and early sanction of pending road funds.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands residents assured of sufficient LPG stock as CCS Limited halts direct godown sales to streamline distribution and prioritize doorstep delivery.
An Indian crew member died after Iran attacked the US-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu near Basra, Iraq. Fifteen other Indian sailors were evacuated safely.