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  Why did DK Shivakumar take oath facing East? Here's what his astrologer suggested

  Karnataka | June 03, 2026 21:04 IST

  Traditionally, the stage within Lok Bhavan's 'Glass House' faces the west direction, however, DK Shivakumar wished to take his oath while facing east. Consequently, a stage was set up on the eastern side of the Glass House to accommodate this preference.

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  DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka's 18th CM, G Parameshwara sworn in as Deputy CM | Video

  Karnataka | June 03, 2026 23:41 IST

  Carrying a copy of the Constitution of India, DK Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Comprehensive security arrangements have been made. Since it is an indoor event with limited seating capacity, entry was restricted to invited guests only.

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  Development for women, farmers, youth: Here's what DK Shivakumar said on his vision for Karnataka

  Karnataka | June 02, 2026 23:59 IST

  DK Shivakumar spoke about his elevation and said, "It was not a dream. It was a dedication. Dedication with hard work. So it was a tough, troubling time."

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  Karnataka: Priyank Kharge, Siddaramaiah's son among others to take oath with DK Shivakumar today

  Karnataka | June 02, 2026 23:59 IST

  Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Congress president, is scheduled to be sworn in as chief minister along with some members of the Council of Ministers at 4.05 pm on June 3 at the Lok Bhavan premises. He was officially elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka on May 30.

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  Shivakumar elected Congress legislature party leader, to take oath as Karnataka CM on June 3

  Karnataka | May 30, 2026 18:51 IST

  Earlier in the day, Shivakumar met the Governor to informally discuss the swearing-in of the new CM and council of Ministers, as the latter is expected to leave for Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district later in the day to attend Vice President's event there on Sunday.

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  Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of oath-taking: 'New govt would prioritise manifesto implementation'

  Assam | May 12, 2026 7:02 IST

  The Chief Minister-designate, Himanta Biswa Sarma, is scheduled to be sworn in at 11:40 am on May 12, 2026, at Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati.

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  Puducherry: Rangasamy meets Lt Guv, stakes claim to form govt, oath-taking likely on May 13

  India | May 08, 2026 23:41 IST

  In the recently concluded Assembly polls, the All India NR Congress emerged victorious in 12 out of the 16 seats it contested and the BJP won four of the 10 seats it fought.

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  Samrat Choudhary's first remarks after being selected as Bihar CM: Will serve people with integrity

  Bihar | April 14, 2026 16:47 IST

  Samrat Choudhary said this is not merely a position for him, but a sacred opportunity to serve the people of Bihar and to realize their trust and dreams. He pledged to live up to the expectations of every citizen with absolute integrity, dedication, and honesty.

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  Nitish Kumar takes oath as chief minister of Bihar for record 10th time in Patna

  Bihar | November 20, 2025 13:26 IST

  Nitish Kumar takes oath: The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president J P Nadda and several other top leaders of NDA. The event was also attended by chief ministers of several NDA ruled states.

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  Jagdeep Dhankhar makes first public appearance after resignation as Vice President: Watch

  India | September 12, 2025 10:37 IST

  Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President of India to prioritise his health and follow medical advice. He stated that the decision was effective immediately in the interest of his well-being.

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  Kamal Haasan takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP, begins parliamentary journey with DMK backing

  India | July 25, 2025 11:31 IST

  Hassan's induction into the Upper House is widely seen as a reward from the DMK for MNM’s support during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in which the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) swept all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu.

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  President Murmu approves BR Gavai as 52nd Chief Justice of India, oath taking on May 14

  India | April 29, 2025 23:31 IST

  Justice BR Gavai has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, becoming the second CJI from the Scheduled Caste community, with his oath scheduled for May 14, 2025.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla amends rules, bars MPs from raising slogans during oath

  India | July 03, 2024 22:19 IST

  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has amended the rules days after the oath-taking of MP-elects in the Lok Sabha where slogans were hurled even after the Speaker directed not to do so.

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  Chandrababu Naidu becomes Andhra Pradesh CM for record fourth term with Jana Sena, BJP in alliance

  India | June 12, 2024 14:30 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda and Nitin Gadkari, former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, NCP leader Praful Patel and several other leaders attended the oath-taking ceremony.

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  Maldives President Muizzu invited for oath-taking ceremony of PM Modi: Reports

  World | June 06, 2024 18:26 IST

  Muizzu was invited a day after he congratulated Modi following the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Lok Sabha Elections victory. 

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  Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif returns to parliament after 7 years, takes oath as ordinary lawmaker | WATCH

  World | February 29, 2024 17:22 IST

  After a disappointing performance in Pakistan's elections, Nawaz Sharif abandoned his claim to becoming the next PM to his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif. He returned to the Parliament after seven years, following his ouster and a four-year exile in London.

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  Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar takes oath as Pakistan's 8th caretaker Prime Minister

  World | August 14, 2023 20:38 IST

  Pakistan President Arif Alvi administered the oath to Kakar at the Aiwan-i-Sadr, in Islamabad in the presence of many dignitaries including former PM Shehbaz Sharif.

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  3 Indian-origin Singaporeans among 9 take oath as nominated members of Parliament

  World | August 02, 2023 20:36 IST

  The three distinguished Indian-origin NMPs of the Singapore Parliament are Raj Joshua Thomas, Parekh Nimil Rajnikant and Chandradas Usha Ranee.

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  Karnataka: Siddaramaiah holds 1st Cabinet meeting, gives 'in-principle' nod to honour poll promises

  Elections | May 21, 2023 6:17 IST

  First Karnataka Cabinet meet: CM Siddaramaiah in his first Cabinet meeting gave an in-principle approval to implement its poll promises, estimated to cost the exchequer about Rs 50,000 crore annually.

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  Pramod Sawant takes oath as Chief Minister of Goa for second term

  India | March 29, 2022 11:56 IST

  Pramod Sawant was handpicked by the BJP to head the government in Goa after the demise of Manohar Parrikar in 2019. This is his second term as the CM.