Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai on his 135th birth anniversary. Fadnavis described Ambedkar as a guiding force behind the ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity (Pics/PTI and X)

Asha Bhosle’s last rites were performed with full state honours at Bhagoji Baluji Keer Hindu Shamshan Bhoomi, Shivaji Park, on Monday. Mid-day brings you glimpses from the final journey. (Pics/Ashish Raje, Satej Shinde and Sayyed Sameer Abedi)