The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has successfully graduated its first batch of Mahila Quick Reaction Team (QRT) commandos, marking a major step towards increasing the role of women in specialised security operations. Pics/CISF

From fiery exchanges on the Assembly floor to protests outside Vidhan Bhavan, the second day of the Maharashtra Monsoon Session 2026 showcased the state's evolving political landscape. CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, ministers and Opposition leaders attended the proceedings. (PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, PTI)