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Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya presented the Highest State Civilian Awards 2024 in a ceremony at Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium in Guwahati, attended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other dignitaries. The award ceremony recognized outstanding contributions across various fields, including defense, science, art, sports, wildlife conservation, handicrafts, and social work.

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila condemned the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing the BJP of "murdering the aspirations of the Muslim community and the Constitution of India." She also criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's support for the bill, calling it a betrayal of the Muslim community.

Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have enforced a curfew in Tank and South Waziristan districts from 6:00am to 6:00pm to address security issues, with residents advised to choose alternate routes and cooperate with security forces. A partial curfew is also in effect in Dera Ismail Khan, with specific roads in South Waziristan closed and exceptions made on certain highways to ensure public safety and property protection.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to retrieve Katchatheevu Island from Sri Lanka to protect the traditional fishing rights of Indian fishermen. He cited the consistent opposition of the Tamil Nadu government to the 1974 Indo-Sri Lankan Agreement and the ongoing apprehensions of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.

Father Thomas Tharayil, representing the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council, expressed hope that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, once enacted, would bring relief to residents of Munambam facing eviction due to land claims by the State Waqf Board. He also expressed disappointment that Kerala's MPs did not support clauses in the bill that could address such issues.