Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was released on station bail after being questioned by police in Thanjavur, following a Madras High Court direction. Following his release, Udhayanidhi Stalin emerged to a reception from DMK workers gathered in the area. PICS/PTI

Samajwadi Party (SP) legislators on Monday staged a protest outside the Uttar Pradesh Assembly as the Monsoon Session began, raising slogans over the alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations, the NEET paper leak, electricity issues and fertiliser shortages. (Pics/ PTI)