Several Maharashtra ministers, including deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, are under ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations for money laundering. These ministers, formerly in the opposition, joined the BJP alliance. Conversely, BJP's Girish Mahajan joined the cabinet after a CBI investigation cleared him of extortion and kidnapping charges, subsequently leading to charges against an IPS officer and others.

Congress criticized PM Modi, alleging his focus is on defaming Nehru rather than governance. They questioned Modi's reliance on Nehru as a distraction from his failures and current issues. Congress defended Nehru's first constitutional amendment, citing its necessity for addressing communal propaganda, protecting land reforms, and upholding reservations.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in India for a three-day visit, focusing on trade, investment, energy, and maritime security. He met with PM Modi and other officials to strengthen bilateral ties and address Tamil aspirations. The visit aims to bolster cooperation amidst concerns over China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean.

Maharashtra's cabinet expanded with 39 ministers sworn in by Governor PC Radhakrishnan in Nagpur. BJP secured 19 berths, Shinde's Shiv Sena 11, and Ajit Pawar's NCP 9. This Nagpur ceremony, a rare event, last occurred in 1991. Shiv Sena ministers will serve for two and a half years, then vacate their posts for others.

India's shipping ministry launched a 'scheduled service' for cargo vessels on the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak rivers, alongside the 'Jalvahak' incentive scheme. This initiative aims to boost cargo transport via waterways, offering up to 35% cost reimbursement for long-haul shipments exceeding 300 km. The fixed schedule service connects Kolkata with Patna, Varanasi, and Pandu, promoting efficient and sustainable freight movement.

The Indian government has proposed new rules for solid waste management, effective October 1, 2025. These rules empower sanitation workers to penalize those not segregating waste and mandate waste segregation for large establishments. Gram panchayats will be responsible for preventing agricultural waste burning and filing annual reports on residue management.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged state chief secretaries to lead business reforms, reduce bureaucracy, and attract overseas investment. He emphasized developing tier-2 and tier-3 cities, leveraging their unique strengths to create employment opportunities through increased investment.

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India's evolving foreign policy, emphasizing it as a necessary adaptation, not a political attack. He cited four key drivers: changes in India's development model, the shift from a bipolar to multipolar world, increasing globalization, and technology's impact.

The Indian government launched the 'Jalvahak' scheme to boost cargo movement via inland waterways, offering up to 35% operating cost reimbursements. Three cargo ships were flagged off, inaugurating fixed-schedule services on key routes. Cargo volumes on national waterways have seen significant growth, and the government aims to further increase this by 2030 and 2047.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of providing illegal Rohingya refugees with housing, utilities, and financial aid. Puri refuted AAP's claims that the central government was settling Rohingyas, citing a 2022 clarification. Delhi BJP echoed Puri's statement, accusing AAP of misleading the public and diverting attention from core issues.

A gang of four was arrested for kidnapping actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan from Delhi airport and holding him for ransom in Uttar Pradesh. They lured Khan with an event invitation, then abducted him, demanding bank details. Khan escaped, but the gang withdrew ₹2.2 lakh. Police also foiled their plan to kidnap Shakti Kapoor and are investigating links to other similar cases, including comedian Sunil Pal's kidnapping.

Ramdas Athawale, chief of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), expressed disappointment over being excluded from the Maharashtra cabinet expansion despite promises from CM Devendra Fadnavis. Athawale, a Union minister, highlighted his party's contribution to the Mahayuti alliance's victory and reiterated his demand for a ministerial berth, citing the significant Dalit vote share they secured.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) unveiled its final list of 38 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will seek re-election from New Delhi, while Atishi will contest from Kalkaji. Satyendar Jain and Gopal Rai will compete from Shakur Basti and Babarpur, respectively.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Naxalites to surrender and embrace mainstream life during a ceremony honoring the Chhattisgarh police. He praised their bravery in combating Naxalism and expressed confidence in eradicating the menace by 2026. Shah highlighted the significant decline in Naxal-related deaths and the surrender of numerous Naxalites.

The father and brother of a Bengaluru techie who died by suicide are pleading for the return of his missing son. They expressed gratitude to the police for arresting the techie's estranged wife and her family members, who are accused of abetment to suicide, but voiced concern over their grandson's whereabouts.

In a parliamentary address, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the misuse of religious history and criticized laws targeting minorities. He highlighted the erosion of constitutional rights, citing cow vigilantism, lynchings, and hijab bans. Owaisi questioned the government's role in rising communal tensions and its impact on the nation's progress.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath lauded the BJP's respect for labor. He compared PM Modi's honoring of Ram Mandir workers with the alleged historical severing of Taj Mahal workers' hands. He criticized opposition impeachment notices against the Rajya Sabha chairman and a judge advocating for a Uniform Civil Code. Yogi highlighted India's historical economic influence and the Sanatan religion's non-aggressive nature.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla showed off his cricketing skills in a friendly match against the Rajya Sabha Chairman XI. The match, part of the TB Mukt Bharat campaign, saw MPs from across parties participate. Meanwhile, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged MPs to embrace PM Modi's 11 resolutions for India's development.

Mani Shankar Aiyar, in an interview, revealed his limited interaction with the Gandhi family, stating his career was both built and destroyed by them. He also suggested that Congress's 2014 defeat wouldn't have been so severe if Pranab Mukherjee had been PM instead of Manmohan Singh.

Bihar's former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav announced the 'Mai Bahan Maan Yojana,' promising 2,500 rupees monthly to underprivileged women if RJD wins the upcoming assembly polls. This pledge mirrors similar schemes in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, aiming to alleviate women's hardships and garner support ahead of elections. Yadav urged women to back him, emphasizing their shared struggles.

In Manipur, two migrant laborers from Bihar were shot dead by unidentified gunmen, marking the second such attack since last year's ethnic violence. Separately, an 18-year-old militant was killed in a police encounter in Thoubal district. Seven militants were apprehended, and a cache of weapons, suspected to be looted during the unrest, was recovered.