Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is widely expected to step down, hosted a breakfast for his cabinet colleagues at his official residence in Bengaluru on Thursday. (Pics/PTI)

In a significant political development, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the induction of Bacchu Kadu into Shiv Sena and named him as a candidate for the Maharashtra Legislative Council. (Pics/Shiv Sena)