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In today’s episode: Kerala finally gets its next Chief Minister as the Congress names V.D. Satheesan for the top post after weeks of suspense and internal discussions. We also track the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting hosted by India in New Delhi, where External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed key global challenges and diplomatic priorities.

BJP demands Rahul disclose the source of the funds for the trips; Cong. demands answers on economy, jobs instead

Incidentally, the Bidadi township was first announced during the 20-month regime of Mr. Kumaraswamy during his first term as the Chief Minister in 2006-2007.

In 150 Assembly seats in West Bengal, the winning margin was less than voter deletions due to SIR, says Anjali Bharadwaj, questioning the fairness of the polls; vote dacoity took place openly, alleges Harsh Mander

There were around 40 passengers in the bus, and several of them were rescued, Deputy Superintendent of Police said.

Karnataka’s Leader of Opposition R. Ashok announced that he and his family would abide by austerity measures

Stating that 'Hindi-Rusi bhai bhai’ (Indians and Russians are brothers), Mr. Lavrov said that's not just a fun slogan to chant, it has become part of our culture

Mr. Sharma met his Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil during his visit to New Delhi and deliberated on a timeline for laying the pipelines

Hinting at UAE, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says “a neighbouring country that is also a member of the BRICS” is trying to scuttle a joint statement by seeking condemnation of Iran

Right To Food campaign allege the government has reduced funding and withdrawn ground-level support agencies for millet mission

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the policy of the previous government relating to a ban on the sale of potatoes to other states stands lifted with immediate effect

The protest march highlighted that the paper leak had “shattered the dreams of millions of students”, demanding immediate resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Rebellions are not new to the AIADMK, with the party having seen similar disruptions over the years. Here’s a timeline of events that track dissent within the party since its formation in 1972

Tribal Council says Centre did not consult residents of Little Nicobar, Meroe, and Menchal islands, where the sanctuaries are being planned

The orders issued by the Assembly Secretariat’s Principal Secretary, Pradeep Kumar Dubey, have come into immediate effect, officials said

Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin asks the new government to continue the DMK government’s schemes

BJP State Vice-President Mukesh Dadhich said Dinesh Binwal possesses no post in the party