India has responded to Pakistan's accusations regarding minority rights, with the MEA spokesperson stating Pakistan's own record speaks for itself. In Bangladesh, a radical group has issued an ultimatum to cancel Indian work permits. Meanwhile, dense fog has disrupted air travel in North India, and an EAC member suggested the UPSC system is outdated in the AI era. Separately, China has launched live-fire drills around Taiwan, prompting Taipei to go on high alert.