Nagaland massacre by central security forces: Central security forces murder 6 civilians in a case of “mistaken identity”; later, clashes with locals ended with the killings of 8 more civilians by security forces; high level inquiry ordered; local leaders call it a war crime

Clashes at the coasts: Sri Lanka Navy allegedly attacks Rameshwaram fishermen with stones, bottles; About 5000 fishermen were allegedly attacked near the island of Katchatheevu in the middle of the night, forcing them to return home empty handed

Innovation: IIT Madras faculty founded 94 startups till October, valued at over Rs 1,400 crore