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BJP to start nationwide organisational rejig soon
Sources said the party's Parliamentary Board may extend Nadda's tenure till the election process for his replacement is complete. They, however, added that it is for the party's top brass to take the final call and they may appoint a "working president" till his replacement is elected.
House cat, not leopard: Delhi Police on mysterious animal spotted during Modi Cabinet oath-taking ceremony. Watch viral video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third consecutive term, matching Jawaharlal Nehru's record. Dignitaries from neighboring countries attended the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. An animal sighted during MP Durga Das's oath drew social media attention. President Droupadi Murmu administered oaths to Modi, 30 cabinet ministers, 36 Ministers of State, and five MoS with independent charge from the NDA.
Narendra Modi, Cabinet take oath: Check Team Modi 3.0
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office for the third time on Sunday. The ceremony was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
Narendra Modi takes oath as PM for third straight term; Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other leaders sworn-in as ministers
PM Modi oath ceremony: Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time on Sunday. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office.
Modi meets likely ministers in his new govt over tea
On Sunday evening, alongside Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, new faces like Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and Ravneet Singh Bittu may join the Union Council of Ministers. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and others are anticipated to remain part of the government. Speculations abound about potential inclusions from Shiv Sena, including Prataprao Jadhav, and BJP, like C R Paatil and Jyotiraditya Scindia
HDK, Chirag, Manjhi, Shinde, Ajit & Jayant could have one ministry each
Top BJP leaders, including Nadda and Shah, met with NDA partners to discuss cabinet formation. The meeting involved leaders from JD(U), TDP, and Shiv Sena. Potential ministers from various parties were considered, with JD(S), LJP, HAM, Shiv Sena, NCP, RLD, and Apna Dal (S) likely to have representation. Bihar's cabinet allocation was also addressed, with a formula reportedly agreed upon.
Wipro’s COO Amit Choudhary resigns; Sanjeev Jain appointed as successor
Sanjeev Jain joined Wipro in 2023 as the global head of business operations after his stint at Cognizant, GE, IBM and Kyndryl Holdings (IBM spin-off). He will report to new CEO and MD Srinivas Pallia.
BJP holds meet to finalise second list of Lok Sabha candidates
In the CEC meeting, the BJP leaders discussed candidates for eight Lok Sabha seats of Andhra Pradesh. Sources told ET that several names, including state BJP president D Purandeswari, Y Satya Kumar, former CM Kiran Kumar Reddy, CM Ramesh, YS Chowdary were in the list of candidates for Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha elections. BJP has allied with Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena for the LS as well as assembly elections in the state. While the party leadership also discussed candidates for Odisha, a discussion of alliance with BJD is still going on.
BJP's first list of candidates for 2024 Lok Sabha Polls out; PM Modi to contest from Varanasi. Check full list here
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its initial list of candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, featuring over 195 names. Notable figures include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 34 Union Ministers and Minister of States, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and two former Chief Ministers. The list includes 28 women, 27 SC, 57 OBC candidates, and 47 candidates below 50 years of age.
Lok Sabha Polls: People will bless BJP with 370 seats as it abrogated Article 370; NDA to get over 400 seats, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has predicted that the BJP will secure 370 seats and the NDA more than 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Shah also stated that the Congress and other opposition parties have realized they will be in the opposition benches again. He further indicated that more parties may join the ruling coalition. Shah also discussed issues such as the Ram temple, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), and the Uniform Civil Code.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to meet PM Modi, Amit Shah in Delhi
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is scheduled to meet PM Modi, Amit Shah, and BJP national president JP Nadda in Delhi on Wednesday, sources said. The meeting is taking place five days ahead of the Nitish Kumar's government's scheduled floor test which is on February 12. Nitish is also likely to meet veteran BJP leader LK Advani.
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 9th time, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha sworn-in as dy CMs
Nitish Kumar took oath as the new chief minister of Bihar on Sunday, with the support of the BJP. This decision came shortly after Kumar had tendered his resignation. Alongside BJP officials, Nitish staked a claim to form the new government.
Bloc government on verge of collapse; BJP keeps Nitish Kumar waiting
The INDIA bloc government in Bihar may be on its last legs as the estrangement between lead parties JDU and RJD looks complete with breakdown in communication. Chief minister Nitish Kumar and deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav attended the Republic Day celebrations in Patna on Friday morning but refrained from exchanging pleasantries.
Chirag Paswan terms as 'hypothetical' speculations of BJP joining hands with Nitish
Amid political uncertainty in Bihar, former LJP president Chirag Paswan reveals ongoing communication with top BJP leaders. While discussing the state's crucial days ahead, Paswan, now heading Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), emphasizes their commitment to the NDA alliance. Paswan refrains from commenting on the acceptability of Nitish Kumar as an alliance partner, dismissing such questions as hypothetical. The political landscape suggests a potential realignment, with speculation around Nitish Kumar exploring options with the BJP, a move Paswan addresses with skepticism.
Lok Sabha polls 2024: PM Modi likely to kick-start election rally from Bihar's Bettiah on January 13
Lok Sabha polls 2024: The BJP has formulated extensive plans for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, aiming for victory in all 40 seats. PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President JP Nadda are slated to address several rallies in Bihar during January and February. Key rallies are anticipated after January 15 when campaigning restrictions are lifted.
Peace deal to be inked with pro-talks ULFA faction on Friday
The hardline faction of ULFA, led by Paresh Baruah, will not be part of the agreement. Baruah has been opposing the peace talks which was started by Rajkhowa-led ULFA faction in 2011. The ULFA was formed in 1979 with the demand for a "sovereign Assam".
PM Modi rally in Bihar as opposition meets on 12th
"PM Modi will address several programmes across the country on the completion of nine years in government. We have requested for a PM's programme in June and we have been assured of the same," Samrat Choudhary, Bihar BJP president, told ET.
Sincere gratitude to Karnataka people for giving BJP chance to serve them for many years: Amit Shah
The Congress returned to power on its own in Karnataka after 10 years, knocking the BJP off its only southern perch on Saturday as voters decisively backed the grand old party desperately seeking electoral revival ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Amit Shah speaks to Bihar governor on communal violence in state, additional forces to be sent
The Indian Union Home Ministry has sent additional paramilitary forces to Bihar following a request from the state government, in response to communal violence that broke during the Ram Navami celebrations. Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his concern over such incidents and spoke with Bihar’s governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, to assess the situation.
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