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Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as CM on June 12 at 9.27 am
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo Chandrababu Naidu is set to take the oath as the next Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12. The NDA alliance, comprising TDP, Jana Sena Party (JSP), and the BJP, won Andhra Pradesh in the 2019 elections. The alliance secured 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Naidu also praised BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the right leader at the right time.
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.
Need to balance regional, national goals: NDA allies
BJP allies N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar praised PM Modi at the NDA meeting. They emphased the need to balance regional aspirations with national objectives. The atmosphere was jovial, with leaders like H D Kumaraswamy and Eknath Shinde expressing support for Modi's leadership. Modi received accolades from allies like Chirag Paswan and Pawan Kalyan, with Naidu and Kumar stressing the importance of holistic development for all.
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.
Bharat will never bow down as long as...: Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan
Janasena Pary chief Pawan Kalyan has backed the proposal to name Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, stating that the country will never bow down to anyone as long as Modi remains the PM. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo N Chandrababu Naidu affirmed TDP's support for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and proposed Modi for the post, highlighting his vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Viksit Bharat. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Modi's leadership and said the NDA government received praise worldwide due to its efficient government.
Naidu and Nitish, BJP's slippery partners, emerge as kingmakers
As the BJP struggles to reach the majority mark in the Lok Sabha elections, allies TDP and JD(U) in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar emerge as potential kingmakers. Both parties have had tumultuous relationships with the BJP, adding uncertainty to the outcome and potentially impacting Modi's government and its agenda.
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Expect market to consolidate for some time: Vikas Khemani
So, I guess the frothy valuation stocks will come down, corrections will happen. Markets might consolidate for some time and to some extent it is healthy. Also, probably we will have a strong opposition so we will have to see what kind of reforms government is able to carry out in further.
"I can say with confidence...": PM Modi predicts NDA sweep in Andhra, Telangana; says never considered Jagan as ally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in a clean sweep for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh, stating that he never considered Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy as an ally. In an interview, PM Modi said that the current YSRCP government in the state led by Jagan Mohan Reddy wouldn't be re-elected, citing the state's economic challenges. He emphasized that the BJP and TDP are fighting the elections as partners in the NDA, with actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's JanaSena Party also supporting them.
PM Modi shouldn't pit OBCs, Dalits, Muslims against each other: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has been on an aggressive campaign, chasing a target of 20 Lok Sabha seats out of 28 for Congress in the state. In a chat with KR Balasubramanyam, he said INDIA bloc will do better than NDA, whose tally, he said, will not cross 200-220 seats. Edited excerpts:
Rajnath Singh offers assistance to Pakistan to combat terrorism
India has repeatedly emphasised that it will not tolerate cross-border terrorism and it cannot keep aside terrorism to improve ties with Islamabad. New Delhi has also said the onus is on Islamabad to create a conducive atmosphere in which there is no terror, hostility or violence.
BJP going to make a difference in Kerala politics forever in this election, says Prakash Javadekar
A day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates for the Lok Sabha polls, according to which Kerala will go to the polls on April 26, Javadekar met the media here and said the "churning in the minds of the voters" in the state is visible, and that it will translate into major gains for the BJP. He commented that the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) have no future in Kerala.
"He should stick to his word": RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar on his frequent flip-flops
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his frequent changes in allegiance, urging him to stay true to his current commitment. Kumar, who recently assured PM Modi of his continued alliance with the BJP-led NDA, has faced scrutiny for his shifting alliances. Tejashwi Yadav's comments come amidst Nitish Kumar's birthday celebrations, with politicians from various parties extending their greetings. Kumar, a key figure in Bihar politics, has been CM multiple times, often switching alliances between different parties.
I will remain with NDA forever, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar assures PM
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has pledged to remain with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) forever, despite his previous departure from the NDA. Kumar, who previously supported the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan, expressed confidence in the NDA's chances of winning over 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. He also praised the progress made in Bihar, stating that the government will make Bihar feel economically more empowered.
Nitish Kumar after latest U-turn: Will remain in NDA fold forever now
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed that he will remain in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and continue to work for the people of Bihar. He left the Mahagathbandhan and INDIA bloc to form a new government with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Kumar criticized the opposition alliance for not choosing another name and failing to decide on seat distribution.
Nitish Kumar swings back to NDA, again
Nitish Kumar has taken the oath as Bihar's chief minister for a record ninth time, following his departure from the grand alliance and INDIA bloc. BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha were appointed as deputy CMs. Other BJP leaders, including Prem Kumar, JDU's Vijay Choudhary, Vijendra Yadav and Shrawan Kumar, Santosh Kumar Suman, and independent legislator Sumit Singh, also took oath.
NDA celebrates 75 years of military glory
The NDA has the unique distinction of being the first joint training institution in the world that trains future officers of all three services in the spirit of jointmanship that proved essential to success on the battlefield during World War II.
His humour changed TV forever: An ode to Raju Srivastava, OG stand-up comedian
Srivastava made his debut in the entertainment industry in the late 1980s.
SAD, BSP form alliance for 2022 Punjab Assembly polls, say will rout 'non-performing' Congress
The Mayawati-led BSP will fight 20 of the 117 Assembly seats in Punjab, while the rest will be contested by the SAD, he said.
Softening of Himanta's punishment raises 'big question' on ECI's neutrality: CPI(M)
The ECI reduced the ban duration of Sarma after he tendered an "unconditional apology" and assured the poll panel that he would abide by the provisions of the model code.
UPA did better on economy than NDA: P Chidambaram
The last three years of the UPA, which exited in 2014, were less than modest, even in terms of growth, Jaitley said.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The pregnant pause lengthens forever
Vajpayee, the first non-Congress leader to serve five years as prime minister of India, started his political career in 1939 as a Swayamsevak of the RSS.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's five steps that changed India forever
Vajpayee was the first non-Congress prime minister to complete full term of five years. But that was not his only achievement.
Professor Gopinath Ravindran had free hand, but he lacked basic decency: Y Sudershan Rao
Gopinath Ravindran had enjoyed unlimited freedom in administration, finances and academic activities, says Y Sudershan Rao.
PMK attacks government for debate talk on Shiv Sena's Preamble demand
PMK today expressed shock over the Centre's willingness for a debate on the Preamble of the Constitution in the wake of a controversial advertisement.
Single-brand retail: DIPP sets maximum time frame of 90 days to process all pending applications
“We will ensure zero pendency of applications at DIPP and strict compliance to the timeline from now on,” a department official said.
Government of youth will come to power in 2014: Rahul Gandhi
“In 2014, a govt of the youth will be formed, which will change the country. It will bring change by empowering the last man in the queue,” Gandhi said.
Third front will rise at appropriate time: Chandrababu Naidu, Telugu Desam Party
The two parties are fighting. Modi is having the advantage as he won recently. Rahul is representing the present government at the centre.
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