Fresh snowfall across the Western Himalayan region disrupted daily life, blocking roads and prompting authorities to issue travel advisories.

In Jharkhand, 15 Maoists were killed in an anti-Naxal operation in the Saranda forest of West Singhbhum district.

 Three Kerala Ministers repeatedly demanded the questioning of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in connection with the Sabari Mala gold case.

In Madhya Pradesh, the Basant Panchami puja began on the disputed site of the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque in Dhar city amid tight security 

Early morning rain in many parts of the national capital on Friday lowered temperatures across the city.

More than one crore devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam on Friday on the occasion of Basant Panchami.