Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee accused Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of favoring the wealthy and denying West Bengal's central funds for schemes like MGNREGA. Banerjee suggested this was because the BJP failed to form a government in the state. BJP countered this, demanding an apology and insisting there’s no discrimination against states.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao admitted to sending money through hawala, as revealed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in court. The case involves allegations of gold smuggling, with Ranya found carrying 14.2 kg of gold at Bengaluru’s airport. The Karnataka government appointed Gaurav Gupta to investigate the possible involvement of her stepfather, Ramachandra Rao.

Atishi, opposition leader in Delhi assembly, criticized the BJP government for slashing funds in key sectors like education and health in its budget. She claimed the move aimed to weaken public services and accused the government of hiding the Economic Survey to avoid revealing the 'hollow budget.' Atishi called the budget a 'jumla' and demanded the real figures be presented.

Karnataka cooperation minister K N Rajanna intends to file a complaint regarding an alleged honeytrap attempt. He is to meet home minister G Parameshwara and has prepared a detailed complaint on the incident. Rajanna also mentioned that multiple politicians across parties have been targeted by such schemes.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused Congress and its allies of using billionaire George Soros's funds to influence the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, labeling it treason. He also criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government for implementing a religion-based reservation quota and defended his governance approach.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress party for an alleged attack on deputy speaker Numal Momin by Congress MLAs, stating they have no right to lecture on freedom of expression. Momin claimed he was attacked in a 'Maoist style' and filed an FIR. The confrontation occurred while Congress MLAs protested BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi's conduct.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has responded to the vandalism of his performance venue by Shiv Sena workers. The incident followed Kamra's parody about Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and other political figures in his recent YouTube video. Kamra asserted his right to freedom of speech while criticizing the attack.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expresses optimism about the visit of a US delegation to India for trade discussions, considering the impact of upcoming reciprocal tariffs by the US. Tharoor emphasizes the importance of finding a balanced solution to safeguard India's trade interests and address concerns over Trump's trade policies affecting India's exports.

The BJP plans to launch the 'Saugat-e-Modi' campaign, distributing special kits to Muslims and minorities during festivals. The initiative, which begins in Delhi, aims to reach 32 lakh underprivileged Muslims nationwide. However, the opposition accuses the BJP of using the campaign as a political strategy ahead of elections in Bihar.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district found weapons, grenades, and supplies while searching for terrorists hiding in the forested area. On the operation's third day, troops engaged in gunfire after detecting suspicious movement. The Special Operations Group acted on intelligence about terrorists hiding in a local nursery. The area remains under tight security.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is under criticism from Muslim groups for his support of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and alleged neglect of the community's interests. The poster emerges amidst a video controversy where Kumar was seen making gestures during the national anthem.

Shevolution celebrated the accomplishments of trailblazing women, emphasizing their leadership, resilience, and impact across various fields. Highlights included inspiring stories of women challenging stereotypes and an all-women panel discussing strength, ambition, and self-belief. The event also showcased successful female entrepreneurs and their leadership roles.

The Union health ministry's department of health and family welfare faces a significant staff shortage with 29% of positions vacant. The parliamentary standing committee has urged the ministry to expedite the recruitment process. There is also an emphasis on increasing the department's technological proficiency.

Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government's swift demolition of houses in Prayagraj, deeming it «shocking» and hinting at allowing owners to rebuild, pending the case's outcome. The demolitions targeted homes of a lawyer, professor, and others within 24 hours of notice. The state defended its actions, but the court noted procedural violations and insufficient response time.

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee announced that the party will focus on the central government's alleged deprivation of West Bengal's funds as the main campaign theme for the upcoming assembly elections. He emphasized the establishment of micro-level committees to address electoral fraud concerns.

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The government has announced a 24% salary increase for MPs to Rs 1.24 lakh per month starting April 1, 2023. Daily allowances, pensions, and constituency allowances have also been raised. Congress MP Harish Meena questioned the net gain due to tax implications, while other MPs welcomed the hike but called for increased MPLADS funds.

Congress leader Malliakarjun Kharge intends to pursue legal action against BJP's JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju for allegedly making false claims that Congress is providing reservations based on religion in Karnataka. This follows a heated debate in Parliament over the issue, with Kharge asserting that the BJP is raising the issue to distract from its corruption.

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has condemned the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma from Delhi High Court following a cash recovery from his residence. The association demanded a CBI and ED investigation and called for impeachment proceedings, questioning the fairness of the judicial appointment system.

India will conduct its first major naval exercise named `Aikeyme` with 10 African nations and launch `Indian Ocean ship (IOS) Sagar` initiative next month. These efforts aim to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and solidify India’s role as a preferred security partner. Aikeyme exercise will involve various countries focusing on marine drills and rescue operations.

Maharashtra's junior home minister, Yogesh Kadam, announced that the government will investigate comedian Kunal Kamra's call recordings and bank statements after he called deputy CM Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' during a Mumbai show. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam claimed Uddhav Sena funded Kamra's show and issued a warning to the comedian while party workers vandalized the hotel's venue in response.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam accused Kunal Kamra of making a derogatory comment about Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, claiming the show was funded by the Uddhav Thackeray faction. Nirupam warned Kamra and stated that legal action would follow if he does not apologize. Kamra's parody referred to Shinde as a 'traitor', prompting backlash from Shiv Sena workers.

The central government has increased the salaries, allowances, and pensions of MPs and former MPs by 24% effective April 1, 2023. MPs will now earn Rs 1.24 lakh per month, with daily allowances and pensions for former MPs also being raised. This marks the first revision since 2018, aligning with the Cost Inflation Index.

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lauds Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for unprecedented transparency in handling the controversy over cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence. The Delhi high court withdraws Justice Varma's judicial duties amid ongoing investigations.

Union minister Lalan Singh accused Muslim groups boycotting Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s iftaar invitation of association with the RJD and Congress. This follows groups like Imarat Shariah rejecting Kumar's invite over his support for the Waqf Amendment Bill.