Indian Navy commandos evacuated 21 crew members from the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Lila Norfolk following an attempted hijacking in the Arabian Sea. The vessel had reported armed individuals boarding on Thursday afternoon. The Indian Navy diverted a ship on security operations to assist, and after monitoring the vessel for hours, commandos boarded but found no pirates. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed no pirates were found after the search concluded. The crew, including 15 Indians, had managed the carrier from a secure room. The Indian Navy is assisting in restoring power to the vessel so it can resume its journey. No group has claimed responsibility for the assault, but concerns over navigation in the region have increased following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), led by Arabinda Rajkhowa, signed a peace agreement with the Indian government, ending a decades-long insurgency in Assam, Northeast India. The signing concluded 12 years of negotiations and was attended by India's Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. However, the hardline faction led by Paresh Baruah did not join the agreement. The ULFA, which demanded a sovereign Assam since 1979, was involved in violent activities including extortion, kidnappings, and murders, particularly targeting the state's thriving tea companies. India banned ULFA in 1990, and military operations against them have been ongoing. The group split in 2011 after Bangladesh handed over several leaders to India, leading to peace talks. Over 600 insurgents from various groups surrendered in Northeast India in 2020 as part of a government peace initiative.