The Bombay High Court has strongly criticised the Centre for delaying its response to a plea seeking equal benefits for the family of a deceased Agniveer. The petition argues that the Agnipath scheme unfairly denies pensions and welfare support to such families

The Indian Army foiled multiple Pakistani drone intrusion attempts along the Line of Control in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Troops opened fire after spotting 2–3 quadcopters near forward posts. Surveillance has been intensified amid rising cross-border drone sightings