In a major administrative step to tackle chronic traffic congestion, the Jugsalai Municipal Council has decided to acquire the Nayabazar Haat and bring it under its direct control. The move is aimed at easing daily traffic snarls on key roads in the area and ensuring better urban management.

A CoBRA commando was injured during a gunfight with Maoists in Jharkhand's Saranda forest. Security forces have intensified operations to track senior leader Misir Besra's squad.