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Gemma Arias-Vasquez is a step closer to becoming Gibraltar's first female Chief Minister. Ms Arias Vasquez was be in the studio alongside Nigel Feetham, who says he will not put his name forward. Also in today's episode: recent figures show that fraud losses in Gibraltar have amounted to 2.6 million pounds so far this year. We'll be speaking to members of the Gibraltar Bankers' Association about the growing threat and how people can protect themselves.We'll bring you the latest sports news ahead of the weekend - including a look ahead to Gibraltar vs Bulgaria later this afternoon in the Women's European Qualifiers . And today marks World Environment Day. Locally, the Nautilus Project is using the occasion to encourage everyone to do their part in protecting Gibraltar's waters and coastline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In April's Tynwald sitting the Health Minister moved a General Debate on the Mandate to Manx Care and Manx Care Operating Plan. With the recently anounced resignation of Manx Care's Chief Executive Teresa Cope, I thought it was timely to listen to highlights from the debate. Other than the Minister and Chief Minister just two MHKs took part in the debate. We hear their contributions and a gentle spat between two MLCs who also spoke on this week's Agenda. Is health spending really under control or is Tynwald just kicking that can of worms down the road?

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Liz Mathew about the Congress high command naming V D Satheesan as Kerala's next Chief Minister, and what his elevation reveals about the party's internal politics and future strategy.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Aditi Raja about the new Sociology curriculum at MS University in Vadodara, which includes modules on Modi Tattva, RSS fieldwork, and Hindu sociology, and why it has sparked debate over politics in the classroom. (11:11)And in the end, we look at the case of a British-Indian doctor who spent four months stranded in India after a Look Out Circular linked to a Facebook post prevented him from leaving the country. (25:05)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava, Flora Swain and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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From a new political chapter in Tamil Nadu as C. Joseph Vijay takes oath as Chief Minister, to Mamata Banerjee calling for a united opposition front in West Bengal, a sharp surge in India's private capex cycle led by industry optimism, and Himanta Biswa Sarma's reaffirmation as NDA leader in Assam, here are today's key political and economic stories you need to know. Get today's top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

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pWotD Episode 3295: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 322,104 views on Sunday, 10 May 2026 our article of the day is Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is the head of government of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In accordance with the Constitution of India, the governor is the state's nominal head, but real executive authority rests with the chief minister. Following elections to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, the state's governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the government. The governor appoints the chief minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly. Given that he has the confidence of the assembly, the chief minister's term is for five years and is subject to no term limits.Since 1950, Tamil Nadu has had 14 chief ministers. The first four chief ministers belonged to the Indian National Congress, of which K. Kamaraj held the post for the longest for more than nine years. With the rise of Dravidian parties in the state, C. N. Annadurai of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) became the first non-Congress chief minister in 1969. Annadurai, who was from the Tamil film industry, and since his tenure, a significant number of the state's chief ministers have hailed from the industry.M. Karunanidhi of the DMK succeeded Annadurai, and was the longest-serving chief minister, who held the office for nearly nineteen years across five tenures. M. G. Ramachandran of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) took office 1977 and served for a decade across three terms. V. N. Janaki Ramachandran of the AIADMK was the first woman to hold the position of chief minister in 1987. J. Jayalalithaa of the AIADMK became the chief minister in 1991, and had the second longest tenure, holding the office for more than fourteen years across multiple terms.There have been four instances of President's rule in Tamil Nadu, most recently in 1991. C. Joseph Vijay of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the incumbent since 10 May 2026, and the first chief minister from a non-Dravidian party since 1969.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:54 UTC on Monday, 11 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Aria.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK takes calls and questions about inflation increase, Assisted Dying legislation, immigration and its consequences, access to cash, Moneyval investigation, what it takes to be Chief Minister, Mooir Vannin Wind Farm and more. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 11th May 2026

From a new political chapter in Tamil Nadu as C. Joseph Vijay takes oath as Chief Minister, to Mamata Banerjee calling for a united opposition front in West Bengal, a sharp surge in India's private capex cycle led by industry optimism, and Himanta Biswa Sarma's reaffirmation as NDA leader in Assam, here are today's key political and economic stories you need to know.

pWotD Episode 3294: Suvendu Adhikari Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 250,096 views on Saturday, 9 May 2026 our article of the day is Suvendu Adhikari.Suvendu Adhikari (Śubhēndu Adhikārī, Bengali pronunciation: [ʃubʱend̪u od̪ʱikaɾi]; born 15 December 1970) is an Indian politician who is serving as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal since 9 May 2026. He is the 1st Chief Minister of West Bengal under Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).He also served as Leader of the Opposition from 2021 to 2026. Adhikari previously worked in the state ministry for the West Bengal government from 2016 to 2020. He was elected Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Nandigram in 2016, 2021 and 2026, and simultaneously from Bhabanipur in 2026. Previously he was elected from Kanthi Dakshin in 2005, and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamluk in 2009, and 2014.He previously served as the Minister of Transport from 2016 to 2020, Irrigation and Water resource from 2018 to 2020 in the Government of West Bengal. He was also a member of Lok Sabha from Tamluk from 2009 to 2016 and the chairperson of Jute Corporation of India from 2020 to 2021. He was a member of the Trinamool Congress from 1998 to 2020 and Indian National Congress from 1995 to 1998. He is the son of Sisir Adhikari, Member of Parliament and former Union Minister of State for Rural Development in the Manmohan Singh government.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:58 UTC on Sunday, 10 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Suvendu Adhikari on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Aditi.

On Friday, Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP Legislature Party, making him the next Chief Minister of West Bengal. He will be sworn in on Saturday in Kolkata, ending 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule in the state. Mamata Banerjee's fiercest political rival has now taken over the state's top post. Adhikari emerged as the defining figure of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, leading the BJP to 207 victories in the 293-seat Assembly. The Trinamool Congress managed only 80 seats.

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The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election has delivered a verdict few anticipated. A political landscape long defined by the alternating dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has been decisively disrupted. At the centre of this churn is the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by C. Joseph Vijay, which has emerged as the single largest party in its electoral debut, falling short of a majority, but clearly ahead of both Dravidian majors. The scale of the upset is hard to overstate. The sitting Chief Minister, M. K. Stalin, has lost his own seat. The AIADMK has ceded ground even in its traditional western strongholds. And the Bharatiya Janata Party, despite its national prominence, has seen its presence in the State shrink dramatically. What we are witnessing is not just a reshuffling of seats, but a deeper churn in voter preferences, one that appears to cut across caste, region, and established party loyalties. So how should we read this verdict? Is this simply a wave election driven by anti-incumbency and a charismatic new entrant, or does it signal a more fundamental realignment in Tamil Nadu's politics? Are we looking at the weakening of identity-driven mobilization that has long underpinned Dravidian parties, or its reinvention through a new political vehicle? And what does this mean for the future of the State's political order? Guest: R. Kannan, political analyst and author of MGR: A Life, The DMK Way, and The Life and Times of C. N. Annadurai Host: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

pWotD Episode 3290: Vijay (actor) Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 519,672 views on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 our article of the day is Vijay (actor).Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay (born 22 June 1974) is an Indian actor and politician who has served as the Chief Minister-designate of Tamil Nadu since 2026. He is the founder and leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which emerged as the single largest party in its debut election in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.In a career spanning over three decades in Tamil cinema, Vijay has appeared in 69 films as a lead actor and is among the highest-paid actors in India. He is widely regarded as one of the most commercially successful actors in the industry, with several of his films ranking among the highest-grossing Tamil films. He has received numerous accolades, as listed in his awards and nominations.Popularly referred to as "Thalapathy" (Tamil for "Commander"), he enjoys a significant fan following.Vijay made his debut as a child actor in the Tamil film Vetri (1984). After playing as a child actor in few of the films directed by his father, he played his first lead role in the film Naalaiya Theerpu (1992) at the age of 18. He continued doing lead roles for the next few years and notable films amongst them included Poove Unakkaga (1996), Love Today (1997), Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997), Thullatha Manamum Thullum (1999), Kushi (2000), Priyamaanavale (2000) and Friends (2001).He starred in the commercially successful action films Thirumalai (2003) and Ghilli (2004), transitioning away from romance films. With subsequent successes of Thirupaachi (2005) and Pokkiri (2007), he established himself as one of the leading and commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema. Following a period of moderate success, Vijay acted in several critically and commercially successful films starting from the early 2010s including Thuppakki (2012), Kaththi (2014), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Master (2021), Beast (2022), Leo (2023), and The Greatest of All Time (2024).In February 2024, Vijay announced his retirement from films and his entry into politics with the launch of his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. His final film Jana Nayagan is yet to release. In the 2026 Assembly election, his party emerged as the single largest in the assembly, though it was not able to reach the majority mark.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:42 UTC on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Vijay (actor) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Ruth.

The assembly election results have sharply changed the political landscape in India, with the BJP set to form a government on its own for the first time in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee, the three-term chief minister often spoken of as the ‘real' Opposition leader to the BJP, has ended up losing her own seat. In Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) a two-year-old political start-up, has emerged as the single largest party, leaving both the Dravidian behemoths, DMK and the AIADMK, in the dust. TVK chief and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is expected to become the next Chief Minister, though questions remain about government formation. While the Congress-led UDF returned to power in Kerala, the NDA retained power in Assam and Puducherry. How do we read these mandates? What do the outcomes mean for the BJP, for the Opposition, and the Indian polity as a whole? Guest: Anand Mishra, Political Editor, Frontline. Host: G Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu Producer and Editor: Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chief Minister says an economic shock is around the corner of the sort the world has not seen for decades, due to the war in the Middle East. Fabian Picardo was speaking at a GGCA event honouring Workers' Memorial Day and May Day. The Squash Association is gearing up to host the Gibraltar Squash Masters this week, bringing international players to the Europa Sports Complex. GSA committee member Mark Torres joins us soon. It's Mental Health Awareness Month and suicide prevention charity GibSams has a number of events taking place, with a focus on wellbeing in the workplace. GibSams CEO Brenda Cuby will be here to tell us more about the conference and the charity's wider work. And, celebrating 5 years of mum-dancing on the Rock, Nicole Warrick is holding a special anniversary event later this month. The 80s dance fitness classes are run with a firm focus on fun and women's health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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pWotD Episode 3278: 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 257,803 views on Thursday, 23 April 2026 our article of the day is 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.Tamil Nadu legislative assembly election was held on 6 April 2021 to elect the representatives of the 16th Tamil Nadu assembly. Elections were held for all the 234 constituencies in the assembly. The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the elections on 26 February 2021. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the election, ending the decade-long reign of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and M. K. Stalin was sworn in as the 12th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.The poll was Tamil Nadu's first assembly election after the demise of the two most prominent chief ministers in the state's modern history, J. Jayalalithaa of the AIADMK, and M. Karunanidhi of the DMK, who died in 2016 and 2018, respectively. With the AIADMK winning the 2016 election, Jayalalithaa had become the chief minister and served for almost six months before she died. Upon her death, O. Panneerselvam took charge as the chief minister, shortly after which Edappadi K. Palaniswami was sworn in as the chief minister in 2017, and served till the end of the 15th assembly's tenure.The DMK led the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), consisting of the Indian National Congress, the Communist parties and others, and named Stalin as its candidate for the chief minister's office. The AIADMK joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, the ruling party of the Union Government of India, and projected Palanisami as its chief ministerial candidate. The polling was held with COVID-19 safety guidelines, and the state recorded a voter turnout of 73.63%. Surveys before and after the polls predicted a win for the DMK-led SPA. The votes were counted on 2 May 2021, and the SPA won 159 seats, with the DMK winning in 133 constituencies, securing an absolute majority for the first time in 25 years. The NDA won 75 seats, out of which 66 were won by the AIADMK. 11 ministers from the outgoing Palaniswami cabinet were defeated in their respective constituencies. The DMK formed the state government for the sixth time, and the M. K. Stalin ministry was sworn in on 7 May 2021.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:43 UTC on Friday, 24 April 2026.For the full current version of the article, see 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Danielle.

Thomas Wolsey was born the son of a butcher from Ipswich, yet he rose to become one of the most powerful men in Tudor England as Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor. He was even known as 'The Other King', and built a palace that rivalled Henry VIII's.  This spectacular rise was only matched by the drama of his fall.  In this first episode of our new series on Henry VIII's ministers, Tracy Borman is joined by historian Elizabeth Norton to explore Wolsey's time in Henry's court. How powerful was he? Why did he fall from Henry VIII's favour? And what legacy did he leave behind?  Read more about Thomas Wolsey and see inside his palace at Hampton Court on our website.

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On the show today with Kelly Anne Borge:Fabian Picardo has become the first Chief Minister to meet bilaterally with a Foreign Minister in Madrid. He said the priority is turning the treaty into reality. There's news of the Spanish Foreign Minister visiting the Campo de Gibraltar today. Fabian Picardo also addressed the Nueva Economia Forum in Madrid this morning, The Forum is a pan-European think tank bringing significant geopolitical figures before audiences in European capitals. Newsroom's Christina Cortes brings us the latest..Young enterprise team Regeneraid won a Junior Pitch Battle last night - the team has developed what's being described as Gibraltar's first ever first aid comic book. The event was organised by Start Up Grind's Denise Matthews - we hear from them..Are you a registered blood donor? Donating blood is one of the simplest acts that can save a life. Most of us will need blood at some point in our lives but far fewer of us will ever donate it. GHA Phlebotomy Nurse Practitioner Elaine Francis joisn us to explain how giving blood can make a life-saving difference..And we're treated to a live cello performance by Bruno Delepaire and pianist Kim Barbier, who are set to take to the stage tonight for a classical recital at the Convent Ballroom, organised by the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society. They tell us more about the programme and what audiences can expect from this evening's performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Treaty's provisional application and implementation is on the agenda today when the Chief Minister meets the Spanish Foreign Minister in Madrid this afternoon. The Newsroom's Jonathan Sacramento is in the capital. We'll also be going in depth with the museum team with a new documentary in the making, exploring the final chapters of Neanderthal life. It's always an interesting conversation with Clive, Geraldine and Stewart Finlayson. They'll also be joined by Stephanie Cassam, who is a Senior Scientific Conservation Officer.And we went live to St Bernard's Hospital where Floyd Swift is fundraising for Cancer Relief. Floyd takes on massive challenges every year to raise money for the charity and this April is no different. Jose Mari Ruiz was there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chief Minister has given evidence in what he said would be his last appearance before the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee. Fabian Picardo said the Gibraltar Parliament has always been a stronger guardian than the UK Parliament of the Rock's British sovereignty. He cited the UK's support of the 1984 Brussels process, the 1987 airport agreement and the 2002 joint sovereignty plan.A Women in Enterprise Breakfast Meeting has been bringing professionals together this morning to explore how to handle sensitive workplace conversations with confidence and clarity. Mediator at Ramparts Fiona Young will be sharing more.The Gibraltar Art Society continues its illustrated talk season, this week focusing on the impact of war on children across generations. Professor Martin Parsons, who is a leading expert in war child studies, will be in the studio. And the Musicians Association of Gibraltar is hosting a charity jam session this week, bringing local talent together in support of Little Smiles. We'll be hearing more from MAG's Ernest Slade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

rWotD Episode 3273: Pakistan Peoples Muslim League Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 20 April 2026, is Pakistan Peoples Muslim League.The Pakistan Peoples Muslim League (PPML), formerly known as the Pakistan Muslim League (Like-Minded) and abbreviated as PML (LM), was a political party in Pakistan led by former Chief Minister of Sindh Arbab Ghulam Rahim. The party was a breakaway faction of the Pakistan Muslim League (Q). It emerged in 2009 after many members of the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) became disillusioned by the questionable decisions of the Chaudhrys of Gujrat who were alleged to be making important decisions without consulting any of the senior party members and making the party an undemocratic "family party." In May 2013, the PPML merged with the Pakistan Muslim League (N).Many PML (Q) heavyweights including Arbab Ghulam Rahim, Hamid Nasir Chattha, Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, Humayun Akhtar Khan, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Salim Saifullah Khan, Humayun Saifullah Khan, Gohar Ayub Khan, Omar Ayub Khan, Kashmala Tariq, Mian Atta Muhammad Manika and many other like-minded politicians got together to form what they believed was the legitimate version of the PML (Q).This created a huge vacuum in the original PML (Q) and in 2011, more than half of its members in the Punjab Assembly decided to ditch their original party and join hands with the PML (N) to support Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif when the Pakistan Peoples Party was kicked out of the Punjab Government. In 2010, the PPML faction began its effort to unite factions of the Muslim League under one umbrella and managed to create an electoral alliance known as the Muttahida Muslim League which included Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed of Awami Muslim League, Makhdoom Syed Ahmad Mehmood of Pakistan Muslim League (Functional), and Ijaz-ul-Haq of Pakistan Muslim League (Zia).In May 2012, the Likeminded Group officially entered into an electoral alliance with Pakistan Muslim League (N) in a bid to unite all Muslim League factions and defeat opposing parties such as PTI and the ruling coalition of PPP and PML (Q).In March 2013, Pakistan Muslim League (Like-Minded) was renamed as Pakistan Peoples Muslim League; however, it eceased to exist when it merged with Pakistan Muslim League (N) in May 2013.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:23 UTC on Monday, 20 April 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Pakistan Peoples Muslim League on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ivy.

Sanket Shah started thinking about business at 17. His first idea was putting ads on Mumbai's auto-rickshaws. The government said no. He went to Mantralaya three times, met the Chief Minister, got sent to the transport commissioner, and received government letters at home for four years.He got 4 rickshaws approved.Twenty-something years later, he's the founder of Invideo — a video creation platform operating at serious scale, with under 100 people. And right now, he's stopped looking at his revenue numbers entirely. He has two people running the existing business. He is fully allocated to what comes next.In this conversation with Avnish Bajaj, Sanket talks about why you can't optimise your way through a ceiling — and what it actually costs to do something drastic. He talks about the one conversation he had in San Francisco where he and his co-founder both knew they had to change course, chose not to, and paid for it all year.Founder questions tackled in this episode: 1. What's the difference between an L1 insight and the insight that actually can't be copied? 2. When does persistence become stubbornness? How do you know which side you're on? 3. How do you talk to customers without asking leading questions — and what do you do with what you hear? 4. When everyone's going agentic, how do you actually stand out?Recorded in association with Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai (TEAM), ahead of Mumbai Tech Week 2026  May 29–30 at Jio World Convention Centre. Register at mumbaitechweek.com.Follow Z47Website - https://www.z47.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/z47.vc/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/z47-vc/

pWotD Episode 3270: Samrat Choudhary Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 146,967 views on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 our article of the day is Samrat Choudhary.Samrat Choudhary (born 16 November 1968) is an Indian politician who is serving as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar since 15 April 2026. He has been a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly representing Tarapur Assembly constituency since 2025 and previously served as deputy chief minister of Bihar in the Nitish Kumar government from 2024 to 2026. Choudhary is the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member to serve as Chief minister of Bihar. He was previously associated with Rashtriya Janata Dal and Janata Dal (United). Choudhary was also a member of the Bihar Legislative Council from 2014 to 2016 and again from 2020 to 2025. In addition, he previously represented Parbatta in the Bihar Legislative Assembly from 2000 to 2004 and again from 2010 to 2014, and served as the party president of BJP Bihar state unit from March 2023 to 25 July 2024. In 2022, he was selected as the Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Council.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:43 UTC on Thursday, 16 April 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Samrat Choudhary on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ruth.

Ashok Vardhan Shetty is one of the three members of the Justice Kurian Joseph Committee, appointed by the DMK government headed by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to study Union–State relations. The committee recently submitted Part 1 of its report to the Chief Minister, who has since tabled it in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.  Tamil Nadu has historically been very vocal about issues such as decentralisation, state autonomy and federalism. As early as 1969, the late Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi appointed the Justice Rajamannar Committee to examine the relationship between the Centre and the States.  Against this backdrop, we speak to Mr. Shetty understand the recommendations and ideas presented in the report.  Guest: Ashok Vardhan Shetty, Fomer IAS, Member of Justice Kurian Joseph High-Level Committe on Union-State Relations  Host: Bhagavathi Sampath K J  Edited and produced by Shiksha Jural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares defends the Gibraltar EU treaty, and the Chief Minister responds. Jonathan Sacramento brings us the latest.Today marks what would have been treaty implementation day, and the first full rollout of the EU's Entry-Exit system. Shelina Assomull was at the border this morning.We catch up with James Neish, reporting from Islamabad as security tightens ahead of expected US-Iran talks.Plus, new discoveries in Gibraltar's historic defences with architect Carl Viagas.And, the latest sports news, along with a live performance from Della Slade, singing her new single Risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With elections in Tamil Nadu gearing up, one development drawing sharp attention is the entry of Vijay, whose political debut is expected to command a significant share of the vote. He comes from a long line of figures in the State who have transitioned from cinema to politics. In Tamil Nadu, the film world and politics have mutually benefited each other. The Dravidian movement changed the face of cinema. C. N. Annadurai, founder of the DMK, and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi deeply influenced Tamil cinema. Cinema became a medium to propagate ideas of social reform. The dialogues Karunanidhi penned for Parasakthi, starring Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role, marked a clear departure from a cinema that had been largely dominated by songs. This helped the DMK secure power in Tamil Nadu. Similarly, M. G. Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, used cinema to meticulously cultivate an image that later helped him in politics, going on to become the Chief Minister of the State. But does entering politics necessarily guarantee success? And how crucial has cinema been in defining the political landscape of Tamil Nadu? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashok Vardhan Shetty is one of the three members of the Justice Kurian Joseph Committee, appointed by the DMK government headed by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to study Union–State relations. The committee recently submitted Part 1 of its report to the Chief Minister, who has since tabled it in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.  Tamil Nadu has historically been very vocal about issues such as decentralisation, state autonomy and federalism. As early as 1969, the late Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi appointed the Justice Rajamannar Committee to examine the relationship between the Centre and the States.  Against this backdrop, we speak to Mr. Shetty understand the recommendations and ideas presented in the report.    Guest: Ashok Vardhan Shetty, Fomer IAS, Member of Justice Kurian Joseph High-Level Committed on Union-State Relations  Host: Bhagavathi Sampath K J  Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 | Intro00:48 | What is mentioned in M. K. Stalin's nomination affidavit?02:00 | Highlights from Seeman's nomination!02:56 | Family debts, TVS Excel, and key highlights from Vijay's nomination!04:54 | Noteworthy points in K. N. Nehru's nomination!05:38 | “Another Karur-like incident must not happen!” – Aadhav Arjuna raises concern07:27 | Police case registered against Vijay!08:21 | Case filed against TVK Poonamallee candidate Prakasham?09:22 | “DMK is the reason for BJP's growth!” – Seeman09:56 | CPM releases its candidate list!10:19 | Congress candidate list to be released today or tomorrow – Selvaperunthagai11:57 | BJP candidate list expected to be released today?12:14 | Why contest in Coimbatore? – Explanation by Senthil Balaji13:13 | “Modi… or our Chief Minister?” – Campaign by Udhayanidhi Stalin14:05 | Mansoor Ali Khan stages protest by lying on railway tracks at Kallakudi station!15:19 | Trichy: DMK councillor hacked to death?15:54 | Toll charges to increase across Tamil Nadu from midnight today!16:58 | Leander Paes joins BJP!17:34 | Assam: BJP releases election promises!18:37 | Kerala: BJP announces its promises!19:37 | Kerala: BJP–Left alliance? What does Rahul Gandhi say?20:37 | Sonia Gandhi returns home!20:44 | Bihar: 8 women killed in a stampede at Nalanda temple!21:14 | Will the Iran conflict come to an end soon?22:03 | எவன் பார்த்த வேலைடா?22:25 | கீச்சுகள்!22:47 | Today's Awards

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla about a petition before the Supreme Court of India that highlights a legal gap, leaving acid ingestion survivors outside the scope of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. Next, we turn to Bihar, where Nitish Kumar has moved to the Rajya Sabha, paving the way for a new Chief Minister after nearly two decades. The Indian Express' Deputy Editor Liz Mathew explains what this transition means for the BJP, JDU, and the state's political balance. (09:15)And in the end, we look at the death of an Indian student in Canada. Gurkirat Singh Manocha from Ujjain was allegedly assaulted and run over in Fort St. John, with authorities now investigating the incident. (19:35)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

During the birthday week of our honourable Chief Minister Muthuvel Karinanidhi Stalin aka M.K. Stalin, we talk about his journey as a politician and the pros and cons of his first term as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.Drive link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LTAyn76zS16eNQAjgKD9qegHQgy9tjxj?usp=sharingLeave your comments in the Instagram post of this episode to get featured in the next episode. Please follow/ subscribe to our podcast. Follow us on Instagram in the below links

The Chief Minister said his government will increase living standards in Kerala to match that of developed nations. "It's not impossible."----more----https://theprint.in/politics/eye-on-polls-vijayan-rolls-out-rs-800-crore-infra-projects-says-his-govts-vision-is-for-nava-kerala/2852550/

Last month, during the joint session of the Karnataka legislature, Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot walked out of the House after reading only a few lines of his customary address prepared by the State Cabinet. The Chief Minister accused the Governor of violating his constitutional obligation and indicated that the government was considering approaching the courts. The incident followed similar developments in two other Opposition-ruled States. In DMK-ruled Tamil Nadu, Governor R. N. Ravi walked out of the Assembly without delivering his inaugural address. In LDF-ruled Kerala, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar omitted portions of the speech cleared by the Pinarayi Vijayan Cabinet. Should the practice of Governors addressing the State legislatures be scrapped? Guests: P.D.T. Achary and Alok Prasanna Kumar  Host: Aaratrika Bhaumik Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AP correspondent Laurence Brooks reports on a plane crash in India that has killed a deputy chief minister.

In this episode of the Mashq Records Podcast, RJ Umar Nisar sits with Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, for an open and straightforward conversation about life, leadership, and the future of Kashmir.They talk about childhood, daily routines, happiness, stress, mistakes, and the pressure of governing a place as complex as Kashmir. Omar Abdullah shares his views on politics, peace, climate change, youth careers, social issues, national challenges, and the role of truth in public life. This conversation goes far beyond politics and press statements.Key topics in this episode:Childhood and early influencesMyths people believe about himHappiness, mental health, and personal fearsClimate change and its impact on KashmirMaking young people career-readyWhy he chose politicsWho actually holds power in KashmirPolitical mistakes and regretsReservation, bulldozer politics, and policy debatesKashmiri Pandit exodusFragile peace in the ValleyRising crime and social changes in IndiaMoney and manipulation in politicsAI, deepfakes, and the future of political messagingKashmir's next decade and the kind of leadership it needs... and much more....This episode is simple, honest, and made for young listeners who want to understand politics without noise or drama.© Mashq Records – PodcastHost: RJ Umar Nisar

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the upcoming elections in the state will be a fight to protect the nation (Swadesh) & own community (Swajati). He has also repeatedly vowed to 'push back illegal immigrants from Bangladesh'. These comments have been made by the Chief Minister ahead of Assembly Elections in the state. Watch 2016 #NationalInterest, where ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta argued how RSS changed Assam's political fault line from anti-outsider to anti-migrant to anti-Muslim infiltrator, and simply borrowed leadership from other parties. Read the text version here: https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/assams-35-year-saffronisation-2/544431/

India's rural areas are developing at an extraordinary rate, and it poses both challenges and extraordinary opportunities to rethink development at a large scale. Across the OECD, over nine in ten households are now connected to the Internet, but in rural regions connectivity still lags behind, with only about 89% of rural households having even a basic broadband connection. https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2024/11/oecd-digital-economy-outlook-2024-volume-2_9b2801fc.html India reflects these contrasts in its own way, but the speed of change is remarkable. Over the four years ending in December 2024, internet penetration in rural India surged from 59% to 78%, a jump that outpaced urban growth, which rose from 77% to 90% over the same period. https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/indias-rural-subscribers-to-primarily-drive-arpu-growth-in-fy26-crisil/121130745 Recorded live from the OECD Rural Development Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Shayne MacLachlan speaks with Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary to the Government in the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, about how India's fascinating track-record of rural transformation can offer practical lessons to policymakers everywhere. Tune in to hear how one of the world's most dynamic rural transformations is unfolding and what it means for the future of development. Dr. Shahid currently serves as Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (Local Self-Government). Over the course of his distinguished public service career, he has held several key leadership positions, including Secretary, Tribal Affairs, J&K Government; CEO, Mission Youth J&K; Managing Director, Skill Development & Livelihood Initiatives; and multiple tenures as District Development Commissioner/District Magistrate in Srinagar, Rajouri, Bandipora, Leh, Udhampur, Kathua, and Reasi. He has also served as Additional Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office, Director, Information & Public Relations, Managing Director, J&K Tourism Development Corporation, Additional Secretary, Planning & Development, Special Officer, Relief & Reconstruction Leh, and SDM Nowshera. Internationally, Dr. Shahid is recognized as a resource person on mobile indigenous communities, transhumance, and migration. He is a member of the UN Working Group for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and has represented India in international collaborations on pastoralism and migratory indigenous peoples in Albania (2021), Ethiopia (2021), and Italy (2022). As Public Affairs and Communications Manager, Shayne engages with policy issues concerning SMEs, tourism, culture, regions and cities to name a few. He has worked on a number of OECD campaigns including “Going Digital”, "Climate Action" and "I am the future of work". **** To learn more, visit OECD Latin American Rural Development Conference www.oecd.org/en/events/2025/11/…nt-conference.html and the OECD's work on Rural Development www.oecd.org/en/topics/policy-i…l-development.html. Find out more on these topics by reading Reinforcing Rural Resilience www.oecd.org/en/publications/re…e_7cd485e3-en.html and Rural Innovation Pathways www.oecd.org/en/publications/ru…s_c86de0f4-en.html. To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters