The Supreme Court praised the growing Indian economy as robust and recognised in the world. The Supreme Court’s observation came while hearing the suit filed by Kerala Government against Centre. The Kerala Govt accused the Centre of not allowing it to borrow more money to meet its needs. Justices Surya Kant, KV Vishwanathan were hearing Kerala Govt’s plea raising the grave financial crisis. The Supreme Court remarked that India's economy is robust and is recognised in the entire world. Notably, India is currently the fifth largest economy of the world and visions to become the third largest soon. PM Modi has exuded confidence in returning to power and making the nation third-largest economy. External Affairs Minister also recently said that the country will soon move to grab the third position.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar started a controversy by saying that the population in the state would not get under control as women are not educated and men are careless. The Janata Dal-United supremo was addressing a public meeting in Vaishali amid his ongoing Samadhan Yatra on Saturday when he made the remark. The Bihar CM's remark was slammed by the opposition and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi.