Daily brief
Raghav Chadha and six other AAP Rajya Sabha MPs joined the BJP in a major political shift, prompting AAP to call them 'traitors' and raising questions about potential disqualification.
Amit Shah predicted a BJP sweep in Bengal after record turnout, saying the party will win 110 seats in phase one.
India criticized Donald Trump's 'hellhole' remark as 'inappropriate and in poor taste,' while Iran mocked Trump with a 'cultural detox' jibe.
Ashok Lahiri, Bengal BJP MLA and former CEA, will become Niti Aayog vice-chairman.
Telangana will cut ministers' salaries by 50% to repay dues to retired government officials.