Karnataka menstrual leave bill, Imran Khan solitary, Goa fire, markets dip

• Karnataka's proposed 2025 bill aims to provide menstrual leave (2 days/month) and attendance relaxation for students, with penalties for non-compliance.
• Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been moved back to solitary confinement in Adiala Jail, reportedly denied family and lawyer meetings for nine days.
• Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reported "progressing well" India-US trade negotiations, emphasizing no deadline-based deals.
• Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, closed lower due to investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India's "unity in diversity" and vibrant culture, recalling his visit to the country.

Why It Matters: Karnataka's proposed menstrual leave bill could reshape student welfare policies.