President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot. This recognition comes amid Donald Trump's criticism of them, as he calls for their imprisonment. The ceremony will honor 20 individuals for their exemplary service, including former senators and advocates for civil rights and gun safety. The Presidential Citizens Medal, established in 1969, is the second-highest civilian award in the U.S.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the Model Prison Manual and the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act to eliminate caste-based discrimination in Indian prisons. Following a Supreme Court ruling, the MHA emphasized that prisoners should not face discrimination based on caste in any aspect, including work assignments. The court condemned the colonial legacy of treating prisoners without dignity and prohibited manual scavenging in prisons. All states and Union Territories are required to revise their jail manuals to comply with these directives.

In a remarkable incident in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, a 65-year-old man, Pandurang Ulpe, was mistakenly declared dead after suffering a heart attack. While being transported in an ambulance, his wife noticed movement in his fingers as they crossed a speed breaker. This prompted them to rush him to another hospital, where he underwent angioplasty. Remarkably, two weeks later, Ulpe walked home, recounting his experience of feeling dizzy and breathless before losing consciousness.

The BJP has accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of having a "love for bogus voters," alleging that AAP leaders, including MP Sanjay Singh, have dual voter registrations. At a press conference, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva presented evidence suggesting discrepancies in voter registrations, particularly concerning Singh and his wife. Singh defended himself, stating that the deletion of his wife's voter registration was in process. The BJP has called for legal action against Singh and highlighted other alleged irregularities involving AAP leaders. Singh has filed defamation cases against BJP leaders over similar accusations.