Today's latest news LIVE: BJP leader Pema Khandu has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for a third consecutive term after the party won 46 seats in the 60-seat state assembly in the recently held elections. Elected BJP leaders Odgin Tahsin, Kent Gini, Baro Raja, Mama Natun and Dasangul Phul were inducted into the cabinet at a ceremony held at the Dorje Khandu Convention Hall, which was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first foreign trip since coming to power, will fly to Italy on Thursday to attend the G7 summit. With the twin ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza a key focus of the meeting, India is expected to use the occasion to highlight the impact of the conflicts, challenges to global supply chains and economies, and issues facing the global south.
What to watch today: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu will take charge in the evening in Amaravati. He is expected to sign papers relating to election promises including teacher recruitment and increased social pensions.
Jagannath Temple gates opened: In other news, the four gates of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri were opened early on Thursday morning. Fulfilling an election promise, the newly sworn-in BJP government in Odisha ordered the reopening of the gates on Wednesday. All Odisha ministers travelled to Puri on Wednesday night and spent the night at the religious institution to witness the opening of the gates. Read more
