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Nirmala Sitharaman assumes charge of Finance Ministry, to ensure 'ease of living'
Nirmala Sitharaman took charge of Finance Ministry for her second consecutive term and isset to present FY '25 Budget defining Modi 3.0 government's priorities. She was greeted by officials upon reaching office. Her previous tasks included base corporate tax cut, managing economy during Covid-19, and fiscal consolidation. Sitharaman, born in Madurai, pursued economics before entering politics.
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.
BJP MP Shankar Lalwani wins from Indore by record margin of 11.75 lakh votes, NOTA creates record
BJP's sitting MP Shankar Lalwani won by a record margin in Indore, with NOTA playing a significant role in the Lok Sabha elections. Union Minister Virendra Kumar also emerged victorious in Tikamgarh.
UP to face assembly bypolls for 8 seats as MLAs win Lok Sabha polls
Nine legislators from UP, including eight MLAs, won in the Lok Sabha elections. The Samajwadi Party secured 37 out of 80 seats in UP, with the BJP winning 33 seats. Congress and allies also claimed seats in the politically crucial state.
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Teesri baar Modi sarkar, or a twist in the tale? What ground reports from Varanasi suggest
Before May 30, Varanasi buzzed with political activity as BJP members campaigned for the upcoming elections. PM Modi seeks re-election from the city, with development projects and voter outreach strategies in place. Residents express mixed sentiments on the impact of the city's transformation under Modi's leadership.
Campaigning ends for 13 Lok Sabha seats in UP
Campaigning for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, including PM Narendra Modi's Varanasi, and a state Assembly by-election ended on Thursday. Voting will take place on June 1, marking the seventh and final phase of elections across India. The prominent candidates include PM Modi, Union ministers Anupriya Patel and Mahendra Nath Pandey, and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan. Key campaign issues centered on allegations of Muslim reservations and the construction of the Ram temple. The BJP emphasized these points, while the Opposition focused on "saving the Constitution." A total of 144 candidates are contesting in this phase.
Choice between those who constructed Ram Temple and those who opened fire at Ram bhakts: Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah criticized opposition parties for blaming EVMs, expressed confidence in BJP's majority. He questioned the opposition's lack of a clear PM candidate and emphasized India's stance on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Shah also promised a new mega sugar mill in Maharajganj if BJP returns to power.
Cement, infra are key sectors to look at because of prospect of policy continuity: Pankaj Pandey
Pankaj Pandey discusses the impact of the incumbent government's majority on the market, focusing on earnings, Budget expectations, and sector performance post-elections. Pandey further says once this monsoon gets over the focus will shift towards the overall infra spend side. Cement has not seen much of a price performance and key players like ACC, Ambuja, UltraTech or JK Cement are going to experience a slightly better growth rate than the industry.
Congress won't get main opposition status after June 4: Union minister Pankaj Chaudhary
Union minister and BJP candidate Pankaj Chaudhary claimed that the Congress will not secure enough seats to become the main opposition party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, predicting the BJP will win over 400 seats, including 80 from Uttar Pradesh. Chaudhary, a prominent Kurmi community leader, emphasized the BJP's appeal across all castes and dismissed concerns about divided Kurmi votes in his constituency.
During Cong-SP rule, day began with news of scams, ended with terror blasts: Adityanath
The chief minister's remark came during a public meeting at Pipraich in Gorakhpur parliamentary constituency where he was seeking votes for BJP candidate and sitting MP Ravi Kishan Shukla.
BJP moves SC against Calcutta HC order on advertisements during Lok Sabha polls
The BJP challenged a Calcutta High Court order in the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a directive preventing them from publishing ads violating the Model Code of Conduct during the Lok Sabha election process. The Court refused to interfere with the original order until June 4, citing the need to adhere to ethical boundaries in political advertising.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his wife cast their vote in Lucknow, urge citizens to participate
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with his wife, cast their votes in Lucknow during the Lok Sabha elections, stressing the importance of voter turnout and expressing confidence in the NDA's aim to secure 400 seats.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh seeks third straight win from BJP's Bastion Lucknow
Lucknow Lok Sabha seat has remained a stronghold for the BJP for more than three decades, primarily due to the enduring popularity of its longest-serving MP, the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, vying for his third consecutive term here, expresses confidence in the continuity of this trend. He campaigns on the basis of his contributions to the network of roads and flyovers in the rapidly expanding and urbanizing Uttar Pradesh capital, alongside emphasizing the 'development plank' championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bihar Lok Sabha Elections: It's Nishad against Nishad in battle of turncoats in Muzaffarpur
In Bihar's Muzaffarpur, known for its shahi litchi, the upcoming general election features an intriguing battle between two Nishads. The BJP's decision to replace its sitting MP, Ajay Nishad, with Raj Bhushan Choudhari Nishad, previously from the opposition, has added spice to the contest. Ajay, now with the Congress, is hoping to break his family's 28-year hold on the seat. The BJP, on the other hand, aims to secure the crucial Nishad votes, traditionally a VIP stronghold. With both alliances strategizing to expand their voter bases, the election outcome remains uncertain.
Etawah: As day of voting looms, UP's storied Kanshi-Mulayam lab braces itself for a reckoning
It was in Etawah where during the height of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, Kanshi Ram's victory over BJP's Ram Singh Verma and Janta Party's Ram Singh Shakya marked a significant moment in the experiment of Dalit-OBC solidarity experiment.
'Congress Ka Hath Kale Dhan Ke Sath': BJP's Pratul Shah Deo after ED finds over Rs 20 cr from Minister's personal secretary's household help
BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo accused the Congress of involvement in black money operations after the Enforcement Directorate recovered over Rs 20 crore from the household help of Sanjiv Lal, Personal Secretary to Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam, a Congress leader. Deo called for action from the Election Commission, suggesting that the large sum could be linked to attempts to influence ongoing elections.
Rae Bareli poll: Priyanka Gandhi to meet Congress workers
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra supports Rahul's campaign in Rae Bareli and Amethi, guiding party workers and nominees for the upcoming general election. Rahul shifted to Rae Bareli from Amethi, facing Dinesh Pratap Singh in the election.
LS polls: Its candidate gone to BJP, Congress urges voters to hit NOTA in Indore
Congress ousted from Indore contest, urges voters to choose NOTA. BJP criticizes. Akshay Kanti Bam joins BJP against Shankar Lalwani. Indore to vote on May 13. Janhit Party vows to clean up the city.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Local factors an issue in Muzaffarnagar
Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Muzaffarnagar has five assembly segments - Budhana, Charthawal, Muzaffarnagar, Khatauli and Sardhana. BJP has only one MLA from Muzaffarnagar while SP has two MLAs from Sardhana and Charthawal. RLD has two MLAs from Khatauli and Budhana.
Poll power play: What enables Jats to wield outsize political influence in western UP?
Jats decide the fate of as many as 10 seats in the region. Their financial clout is a big factor in swaying poll outcomes. That's why political parties leave no stone unturned while trying to woo western UP's Jats.
Still associated with socialist ideology: Ex-PM Chandra Shekhar's son fielded by BJP in LS polls
Neeraj Shekhar, linked with socialist ideology, contests for BJP in Ballia, UP. Criticizes SP for straying from Ram Manohar Lohia's principles. Family ties with socialism. Chandra Shekhar's legacy continues in politics.
As Lok Sabha election battle heats up, 'garbage', 'trash bins' become part of political discourse in Madhya Pradesh
Amid an exodus of Congress leaders to the BJP in Madhya Pradesh before the Lok Sabha polls, terms like 'garbage' and 'trash bins' became part of the political discourse. The opposition targeted turncoats while the ruling party hit back. Both parties have engaged in a war of words.
MP govt transfers 100 IAS, IPS officers in bureaucratic reshuffle ahead of LS polls
In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Madhya Pradesh government led by the BJP has shuffled 100 IAS and IPS officers. The move includes new postings for 51 IAS and 49 IPS officers, as well as transfers for several State Administrative Service (SAS) officers. The shuffle also involves appointing new collectors for Shahdol, Guna, Panna, and Singrauli districts, and new divisional commissioners for Ujjain and Shahdol. The Opposition Congress has criticized the transfers, alleging they are politically motivated.
More Congress leaders cross over to BJP in MP
The leaders officially changed their political allegiance in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. The Election Commission will announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.
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.
Why people go to Maldives? Just to flaunt on social media, believes Pankaj Tripathi
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, promoting his film 'Main Atal Hoon,' advocates for Lakshadweep over the Maldives, criticizing the latter as a destination chosen solely for social media displays.
AAP releases 2nd list of 29 candidates for MP polls; question mark over electoral alliance of INDIA bloc allies in state
The AAP and the Congress, two key members of the opposition INDIA bloc, have not yet decided whether they will fight the polls as alliance partners or not in the MP elections. After a meeting in Delhi during last month, INDIA bloc had announced a joint rally in Bhopal in the first week of October but MP Congress chief Kamal Nath later said that it has been cancelled.
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