The Kunal Kamra controversy intensified as Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde broke his silence, stating "we understand satire, but there should be limits" while describing the studio vandalism as "action causes reaction." Kamra received police summons via WhatsApp and reportedly faced 500 threatening calls, yet refused to apologize and released a new song targeting Shiv Sena.
The Supreme Court took cognizance of the controversial Allahabad High Court ruling that "grabbing breasts is not attempted rape." The Justice Varma investigation continued with plans to examine his mobile phone records.
Delhi's government presented its first ₹1 lakh crore budget, allocating ₹500 crore for Yamuna cleanup and ₹5,100 crore for women's welfare.
In international news, Trump brokered a significant ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea, while Belgium confirmed fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's presence and acknowledged India's extradition request.