President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the cheetah reintroduction project at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, learning about the current population and conservation efforts. The President also viewed an exhibition detailing the project's progress.

The India Meteorological Department has warned of a persistent heatwave and severe heatwave conditions across northwest, central, and east India, as well as parts of the Peninsular region, for the next week. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab, are expected to experience extreme temperatures, with warm nights also forecast in some areas.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated a series of transfers and postings for IAS and JKAS officers, affecting departments including Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, Agriculture Production, Information, and Tourism. The changes are intended to enhance administrative efficiency and public service delivery across the Union Territory.

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has listed five private members' bills proposing liquor prohibition measures among a total of 33 bills. The proposals come amid rising concerns over drug and alcohol abuse in the Union Territory.