According to The Hindu, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expanded his Cabinet by inducting 20 new ministers, bringing the government to full strength.
According to The Hindu, the Rajya Sabha passed a new MSME Bill, which replaces a 2006 Act, despite Opposition protests.
According to The Hindu, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of domestic cruelty offenses to include live-in relationships, stating that cruelty does not discriminate based on marital status.
DMK members reportedly staged protests in both Houses of Parliament to highlight the ongoing Cauvery water dispute, with one MP criticizing the Congress.
