Gandhi made the remarks after the prime minister gifted the Melody candies to Giorgia Meloni, bringing back the “Melodi” phrase associated with the two leaders that has time and again garnered attention on social media.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has given assurance that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will investigate into the Twisha Sharma death case. This came after the family of the deceased met the CM at the state secretariat on Wednesday.

There has been speculation that members from a faction of the AIADMK, which has backed the TVK, could be rewarded with ministerial positions during an upcoming cabinet expansion.