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  NCP's Praful Patel declines MoS berth in Modi 3.0 Cabinet, BJP says 'wait for remedial measures'

  India | June 09, 2024 18:50 IST

  The Ajit Pawar-led NCP, part of the ruling alliance in Maharashtra along with the BJP and the Shiv Sena, performed poorly in the Lok Sabha polls, managing to win just one seat (Raigad) from the four it contested.

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  Jairam Ramesh's big hit at Modi 3.0 ahead of oath-taking

  India | June 09, 2024 18:41 IST

  Calling PM Modi one-third prime minister, Congress leader asked him about his stance on billionaire tax. He said PM Modi has a chance to show whether he stands with the common people, or with billionaires.

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  India has grown spectacularly under PM Modi's leadership: Bhutan's Tobgay ahead of swearing-in event

  World | June 09, 2024 17:38 IST

  Noting that India has made spectacular development in the last 10 years, Tobgay said foreign policy was India's strongest accomplishments under PM Modi. Tobgay is one of the distinguished leaders invited to India as Modi will take oath for a historic third term on Sunday.

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  PM swearing-in: Transgender community members, sanitation workers, labourers to attend ceremony

  India | June 09, 2024 17:45 IST

  PM Modi swearing-in: Leaders from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean Region are also among the dignitaries and special invitees expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the prime minister and his council of ministers.

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  After supporting Rahul Gandhi and Kejriwal, Pak's Fawad Chaudhry calls for 'friendship' with India

  World | June 09, 2024 16:52 IST

  Chaudhry had earlier criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the Indian leader and his "extreme ideology" need to be defeated. He also extended support to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP's Arvind Kejriwal during the elections.

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  Watch: First visuals of PM-designate Narendra Modi's tea meet with NDA leaders ahead of swearing-in

  India | June 09, 2024 13:53 IST

  Narendra Modi's today's 'tea-meet' with NDA leaders is a custom he has followed before the Cabinet formation exercise since 2014. The swearing-in will begin at 7:15 pm today.

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  Congress leader Kharge to attend swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Modi: Sources

  India | June 09, 2024 12:56 IST

  Mallikarjun Kharge was called by BJP leader Pralhad Joshi late last night to invite him to the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi.

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  Maldives President receives warm welcome as he lands in New Delhi for Modi's swearing-in event

  World | June 09, 2024 12:08 IST

  It is learnt that India has already sent invites to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and some other leaders of the countries chosen to grace the ceremony.

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  Modi Govt 3.0: List of probable candidates to be inducted in Cabinet

  India | June 09, 2024 15:06 IST

  As the Modi government 3.0 prepares for its swearing-in ceremony, speculation mounts over the distribution of ministerial positions among NDA allies, with key leaders expected to take prominent roles.

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  PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ahead of swearing-in ceremony | WATCH

  India | June 09, 2024 8:39 IST

  The swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers following the General Elections 2024 will be held today (09 June 2024). On the occasion, leaders from India’s neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region have been cordially invited as distinguished guests.

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  Modi Govt 3.0 takes charge, Rajnath, Shah, Nadda, Gadkari, Shivraj, Chirag inducted

  India | June 10, 2024 0:22 IST

  Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony LIVE UPDATES: Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Amit Shah also took oath as cabinet ministers, while party president JP Nadda returned to the cabinet after 5 years, indicating Prime Minister's focus on continuity and experience.

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  Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in India ahead of Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony

  India | June 08, 2024 13:10 IST

  The Bangladeshi PM was scheduled to leave for India at 11 am on Saturday and will return on June 10 after attending Modi's oath-taking ceremony. Hasina is also expected to hold an important meeting on the sidelines of the swearing-in event, according to a Bangladeshi minister.

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  'Would be honoured': Maldives President Muizzu on attending PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony

  World | June 08, 2024 12:23 IST

  This would be Muizzu's first visit to India after the recent months witnessed a strained in the relations between India and the Maldives. Muizzu had demanded the expulsion of Indian troops from the island nation, which was completed ahead of the May 10 deadline set by the Maldivian President.

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  Why Pakistan has not congratulated PM Modi on historic third term? Islamabad gives evasive reply

  World | June 08, 2024 12:09 IST

  Narendra Modi will take oath to become India's Prime Minister for the third consecutive time on June 9 and several leaders from South Asian countries have been invited to the ceremony. Despite wishes from leaders of over 50 countries, Pakistan is yet to congratulate PM Modi on his third term.

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  PM Modi guarantees stability not just in India but entire South Asia: Pakistani-American businessman

  World | June 08, 2024 11:14 IST

  Pakistani-American leader Sajid Tarar told PTI that PM Modi's re-election can result in an improvement of ties between neighbouring rivals India and Pakistan. He also expressed disappointment that Pakistan has not officially congratulated PM Modi on his historic re-election.

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  Asia's first female loco pilot Surekha Yadav to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony

  India | June 07, 2024 18:49 IST

  Surekha Yadav, who is originally from Satara district in Maharashtra, is also the first woman train driver in India who started her career in 1988.

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  Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Report

  World | June 07, 2024 17:40 IST

  Muizzu had congratulated PM Modi on his re-election and voiced his desire to work with the Indian leader to advance bilateral ties. PM Modi's oath ceremony is also expected to witness the presence of leaders from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Mauritius, and Seychelles.

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  'Utterly unjustified': Taiwan reacts to China's protest over 'cordial exchange' with PM Modi

  World | June 07, 2024 15:41 IST

  China protested over PM Modi's response to Taiwan President's congratulatory message, where the Indian leader said he looked forward to "closer ties". China asserted that India has diplomatic relations with China and should refrain from doing things that violate the one-China principle.

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  PM Modi meets LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi before staking claim to form NDA government

  India | June 07, 2024 16:42 IST

  In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, BJP on its own failed to conceive the absolute majority. However, the NDA managed to get 293 seats, clearing the way for the formation of government under PM Modi for the third consecutive term.

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  Chirag Paswan hugs PM Modi, congratulates him for leading NDA to historic third term

  India | June 07, 2024 13:19 IST

  All newly-elected MPs of BJP-led NDA unanimously elected Narendra Modi as their leader, and he will take oath on Sunday. Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fell short of a majority mark in this year's Lok Sabha elections, the NDA secured 293 seats, above the magic number of 272 seats.