06:36⇢Shinde Defends Kamra Studio Violence
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's first public response to the Kunal Kamra controversy, stating "we understand satire, but there should be a limit" while describing the vandalism against Kamra's studio as "action causes reaction" (India Today, Times of India, Zee News, NDTV). The Delhi government's budget presentation receives significant coverage, highlighting ₹10 lakh health insurance for residents, ₹5,100 crore for women's welfare, ₹9,000 crore for water, and a ₹2,500 monthly allowance for women (ABP Live, Jagran, Jansatta). The Justice Varma controversy continues with Allahabad High Court Bar Association beginning an indefinite strike over his transfer (The Hindu).