The RBI is exploring the possibility of introducing polymer currency notes in India, reviving a proposal that was shelved nearly a decade ago due to technical challenges.

At Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Cockroach Janta Party protest saw tensions after a man carrying Hit spray clashed with supporters and was removed. Protesters demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over NEET issues, with founder Abhijeet Dipke joining the demonstration.

Former Bihar CMs Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi returned their new security cover after the state government downgraded their Z-plus protection.