In Delhi budget, ₹260 crore for free LPG cylinders on Holi and Diwali, CM Rekha Gupta announces 

 The court said a person professing a faith other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism cannot claim the constitutional protections available to Scheduled Castes 

 The controversy surfaced after CPI(M) flagged the issue, sharing an affidavit attached to a letter sent to political parties that bore the BJP Kerala seal. 

 Officials aware of the matter said that the targeted reshuffle took place in phases and will help India boost its defence exports and meet targets. 

 Telangana HC issues notices to MLA Danam Nagender and assembly speaker over disqualification petition after his switch to Congress amid BJP challenge.