Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, on his first State visit to India, shared a lighthearted joke about his recent DNA test that revealed his Indian ancestry. He expressed his pride in being in India and wished prosperity for the Indian people. He also highlighted the strong cultural and historical ties between Indonesia and India, and praised Prime Minister Modi's inspirational leadership.
Fourth-time Shanti Nagar MLA N A Haris has been appointed as the chairman of Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), taking over from predecessor SR Vishwanath. He was formally sworn in by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and will serve a tenure of two years or until the next government order. Haris has previously served as MLA for four consecutive terms, making him a well-known figure in the political landscape of Bangalore.