The Kerala Government formed a three-member commission headed by Justice K Hema (retired), former bureaucrat KB Valsalakumari and veteran actress Sharada as members. The commission was formed to scrutinise problems faced by women in the Malayalam film industry.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced an increase in the retirement age of state government employees from 60 years to 62 years.