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Karnataka emerged as the state with the highest number of incumbents replaced. The BJP opted to bench 10 sitting MPs out of the 20 names unveiled on Wednesday. Maharashtra, Delhi, and Gujarat saw seven, six, and five sitting MPs being benched respectively.

The deal includes Operational Role Equipment and signifies a step towards indigenization in defence manufacturing. Additionally, a contract was signed with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) for the procurement of 693 Armament Upgrades of Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP2 to BMP2M

The newly announced candidates include several notable figures, with former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat contesting from Haridwar, former Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar fielded from Karnal, and Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal contesting from Nagpur and Mumbai North, respectively.

Recognizing the importance of youth participation in the electoral process, the Election Commission has prioritized the enrollment of young voters. A substantial 2.31 lakh first-time voters have been successfully enrolled during the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in 2024.

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the renaming of eight Mumbai railway stations with British-era names. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde initiated this move to eliminate colonial influences. The proposal, initially proposed in 2017, has received cabinet approval

These corridors will extend over 20.762 km and include stations with interchange facilities. The total project cost is estimated at Rs. 8,399 crore, funded by various sources including the Government of India and international funding agencies.

NHAI has advised Paytm FASTag users to obtain a new FASTag issued by another bank before March 15, 2024, to prevent penalties or double fee charges at toll plazas. This action aligns with RBI guidelines restricting transactions through Paytm Payments Bank after the specified date.

The Delhi High Court has declined to intervene in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's (ITAT) order for the recovery of over Rs 105 crores in outstanding tax from the Congress party. The ITAT had imposed penalties on the Congress for discrepancies in tax returns, a decision challenged by the party in court

Arvind Kejriwal expressed concerns about the repercussions of the CAA, particularly for states like Assam, and questioned the government's readiness to address the influx of refugees and provide employment opportunities.

The NIA confirms a Bellary link in the Bengaluru Rameswaram cafe blast case. They detain Shabbir, a Bellary resident, for interrogation, suspecting his involvement in aiding the bomber's escape. The arrest follows heightened scrutiny post the blast, with NIA intensifying efforts in the investigation.