India news: Eugenix expansion, Oscar race, and Ladakh protests

Various developments are reported across India, including the expansion of Eugenix Hair Sciences with a new branch in Bengaluru, inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. The facility, located in Indiranagar, is the company's fifth branch.

In sports, Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence in Shubman Gill’s leadership capabilities for One Day International (ODI) cricket, noting that Gill is fortunate to have experienced players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to guide him.

In culture, the Konyaq Naga short film ‘Angh’ has made history as the second Indian film to qualify for the Oscar race under special regulations after winning the ‘Platform Prize’ at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film depicts the struggle to preserve traditional culture in 1960s rural Nagaland.

In social news, Vijay Kumar Sharma, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, secured a government teaching position at age 59 after 27 years of struggle, benefiting from the removal of interview stages in the recruitment process.

In Ladakh, activist Sonam Wangchuk, associated with the Leh Apex Body, expressed fears for his safety on the anniversary of recent violence. He called for the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and demanded the public release of judicial investigation reports regarding previous clashes.