NDA DELEGATION
"Ours is not a political alliance, it is a time-tested friendship": PM Modi on meeting with Shiv Sena MPs
The Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Ajit Pawar MPs congratulated Narendra Modi on taking the oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term following the Lok Sabha polls. Taking to 'X', PM Modi wrote, "Had a great meeting with Shiv Sena MPs. Ours is not a political alliance--it is a time-tested friendship, bound together by common ideals and a shared vision for India's development."
Tamil Nadu: Death toll in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy rises to 65
The AIADMK General Secretary leads a hunger strike demanding a CBI inquiry into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, highlighting concerns over the Chief Minister's actions.
PM Modi meets US delegations who visited Dalai Lama despite China's objection
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a US Congressional delegation on Thursday after their visit to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala earlier this week. The delegation, including former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, congratulated PM Modi on his third consecutive term and expressed appreciation for India's recent elections.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha protests Shivraj Singh Chouhan's appointment as Agriculture Minister
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) protested against the NDA government's decision to allocate the Ministry of Agriculture to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, holding him responsible for the killing of six farmers in Mandsaur in 2017. SKM denounced the government's handling of agrarian crisis, demanding MSP reforms. They plan to unite farmers for further action.
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.
"Chandrababu Naidu will properly deal with central govt...": TDP MP-elect Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy
Telugu Desam Party 's(TDP) MP-elect from Ongole Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh, Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy said that party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu will 'deal' with the central government with the party being 'partisan' in the NDA dispensation at the Centre.
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Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat ahead of swearing-in as PM
Around 1,100 traffic police personnel of the Delhi Police have been deployed and an advisory has been issued to the public for the traffic movement route arrangements have been made for the delegates as part of the arrangements for Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's oath ceremony on Sunday.
Posters of Narendra Modi put up in Delhi ahead of his swearing-in ceremony
Under Modi's leadership, the NDA is set to form the government at the Centre once again. This is an extraordinary event as Narendra Modi is the only leader after former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who has been elected for a third consecutive term after completing the full tenure of each previous term
Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi expresses confidence in stability of BJP-led NDA govt
In an interview with ANI, the former CM of Bihar said, "One who treads on the difficult path has a speciality to reach his destination, not the one who treads on an easier path. This scenario matches exactly with the third term of Narendra Modi Ji. Initially, it was Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, who reigned for the third consecutive term as Prime Minister. After 62 years, this day has come again for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he will complete his full term."
NDA elects Modi as PM, head of coalition and Leader of the House in Lok Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Narendra Modi as the next Prime Minister of India after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) submitted letters of support. The appointment was confirmed by Rashtrapati Bhavan, stating that Modi will lead the 18th Lok Sabha. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for June 9.
President Droupadi Murmu appoints Narendra Modi as PM for third term on unanimous NDA support
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Narendra Modi as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term after the NDA submitted letters of support. The swearing-in is set for June 9. Modi vowed to continue working for India's development and praised the NDA's success and unity. Senior leaders like Rajnath Singh and coalition partners endorsed Modi's leadership. The NDA emphasized its principles and stability, contrasting with opposition conflicts, as Modi visited BJP veterans and former President Ram Nath Kovind to reinforce alliance unity.
Agniveer scheme: NDA ally JD(U) seeks removal of problems in defence program
As the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) strategizes for government formation, the JD(U), a crucial party, has voiced its opposition to the Agniveer scheme. Launched in June 2022, the government's defense program aims to rapidly induct personnel in order to lower the age profile across the three services.
From Sheikh Hasina to Wickremesingh: Check full list of global leaders that will attend Modi's oath ceremony
Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony: The people cited above said top leaders of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Mauritius are likely to be among the foreign leaders to be invited for Modi's oath-taking ceremony. The media division of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office said Modi invited him to the swearing-in ceremony. It said Wickremesinghe accepted the invite.
Congress meets Election Commission, complains about delay in website updates
Congress leaders met the Election Commission of India to address delays in website updates during the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
BJP leaders hold meeting on eve of Lok Sabha poll counting
Senior BJP leaders, including Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, held a meeting to discuss the party's performance in the Lok Sabha polls and its preparation for the counting of votes on June 4.
BJP objects to Akhilesh Yadav's remarks, asks EC to take strict action against attempts to spread anarchy on result day
A high-level BJP delegation, including UP's deputy CMs and state ministers, met with the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, expressing concerns about potential unrest during the Lok Sabha vote counting on Tuesday, particularly from the Samajwadi Party. They cited remarks made by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav as a catalyst for potential agitation. The BJP urged the Election Commission to prevent any attempts to disrupt the vote counting process and ensure peace. This plea came just before the vote counting began.
Lok Sabha Election Results: EC responds to 'laapataa gentlemen' remark; says demand by multi-party delegations addressed
The Election Commission of India held a press conference in Delhi on Monday, just a day before the vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. In a recent turn of events, the EC took action following a public statement by Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on social media. Ramesh claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had contacted 150 District Magistrates just before the scheduled vote counting on June 4.
Wait till June 4: Kalpana Soren stays hopeful despite Exit polls predicting BJP landslide
Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's wife, Kalpana Soren, hinted at revealing crucial information on June 4 after INDIA bloc and Congress meetings.
Congress, INDIA bloc trying to undermine electoral process, alleges BJP; urges EC to take action
The BJP has accused the Congress and other members of the INDIA bloc, along with certain civil society groups, of attempting to undermine the integrity of India's electoral process. In a statement on Sunday, the BJP alleged that these groups were trying to incite violence and unrest during the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha polls on June 4. A delegation from the BJP, including Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal, met with the Election Commission to raise their concerns and urge the EC to take action against those responsible for these alleged attempts.
Restoration of J&K statehood is "solemn promise" we have made, will stand by it: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his commitment to restore statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting record voter turnout in Srinagar as a positive sign. Emphasising progress since abrogation of Article 370, Modi envisioned a peaceful, prosperous future for the region, aiming to make J&K a hub of culture, knowledge, and technological innovation.
Hassan Case: CM rejects demands for CBI probe, reiterates faith in State Police
Siddaramaiah refuses CBI, trusts State Police in women abuse case. JDS protests video circulation. Revanna probed for assault. BJP reign not given to CBI. Gowda criticizes CBI.
Hassan Explicit Videos: DK behind distribution of 25,000 pen drives, JDS complains to Governor demanding CBI probe
JDS delegation, led by HD Kumaraswamy, urged Governor Gehlot for a CBI probe into explicit videos circulation. They accused DK Shivakumar of distributing videos in public and criticized the biased SIT probe.
Polling in 93 Lok Sabha seats on Tuesday; PM Modi, Amit Shah to cast vote in Gandhinagar
With the BJP bagging Surat unopposed, 25 seats in Prime Minister Modi's home state of Gujarat will go to polls on May 7, besides 11 seats in Maharashtra, 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, the remaining 14 of the 28 in Karnataka, seven in Chhattisgarh, five in Bihar, four each in Assam and West Bengal, and all two in Goa.
In old Mysuru region, Shivakumar and Gowdas fight for Vokkaliga leadership
This time, the JDS first family also has the heft of the BJP. The former prime minister and his son have been campaigning for both JDS and BJP candidates. The region accounts for 11 seats, and how it votes will determine the relative strength of the two camps, and Shivakumar's own clout in his party as he nurses chief ministerial ambitions.
JP Nadda hails Modi's leadership for BJP's big rise, says party will score hat-trick of Lok Sabha wins
In his speech, Nadda noted that the BJP ruled only around five states before Modi's rise in 2014 and it is in power in 12 states now. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is in power in 17 states, he said. The BJP retained power for a second term in Uttar Pradesh with a big win in 2022, broke the trend of incumbent party being voted out in Uttarakhand and recently won assembly elections in three states -- Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan --when many thought it improbable, he said.
Over 11,500 delegates to participate in two-day BJP national council meeting starting in Delhi on Saturday
The BJP is hosting a two-day national council meeting in Delhi, gathering party leaders, elected officials, and delegates from across the country ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other national BJP office-bearers will attend the event, which aims to energize party workers and prepare them for the elections.
AIADMK snaps ties; BJP remains hopeful of patchup
The AIADMK has ended its alliance with the BJP after a resolution was passed unanimously at a party meeting. Tensions between the two parties had been growing, and the final straw was the Tamil Nadu BJP chief's remarks about about the former chief minister CN Annadurai The exit of the AIADMK is a setback for the BJP's plans to expand in South India ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election. However, BJP leaders remain optimistic about their growth in Tamil Nadu.
Congress, Thackeray Faction of Sena uneasy as Pawar set to give award to Modi today
Congress and the Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena have disapproved of Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar handing over Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award at a meeting in Pune on Tuesday. The MVA constituents said that it would send the wrong message to the people. Modi's BJP had weaned away a faction of NCP recently.
'NDA ministers visited Manipur before polls, INDIA delegation on ground after violence': Congress
Congress criticized the BJP government for its lack of action after the recent violence in Manipur. Jairam Ramesh, Congress' General Secretary communication in-charge, tweeted that NDA Union Ministers visited Manipur often in the run-up to the 2022 Assembly elections, but after the violence, only the Union Home Minister visited with no impact to show.
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