The Parliament's Budget Session opening was overshadowed by controversy when Sonia Gandhi's "poor lady" comment about President Murmu's speech sparked institutional conflict. The President's office issued an unprecedented rebuke, while PM Modi framed it as an insult to tribal communities.
The Economic Survey, presented amid this tension, projected 6.3-6.8% GDP growth for FY26, while warning against over-regulation of MSMEs and expressing concerns about medical education costs.
Delhi politics saw significant upheaval as eight AAP MLAs resigned days before local elections, citing lost faith in Kejriwal. The day concluded with India securing the T20 series against England 3-1 in Pune, where debutant Harshit Rana's performance overshadowed the political turbulence.
Trump's threats of 100% tariffs against BRICS nations attempting to replace the US dollar received limited coverage, indicating shifting priorities in economic reporting.