Oath Taking
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Why did DK Shivakumar take oath facing East? Here's what his astrologer suggested
Karnataka | Jun 26, 2026, 04:55 PM ISTTraditionally, 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 | Jun 03, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTCarrying 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 | Jun 02, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTDK 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 | Jun 02, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTShivakumar, 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, 06:51 PM ISTEarlier 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, 07:02 AM ISTThe 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, 11:41 PM ISTIn 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 | Apr 14, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTSamrat 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 | Nov 20, 2025, 01:26 PM ISTNitish 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 | Sep 12, 2025, 10:37 AM ISTJagdeep 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 | Jul 25, 2025, 11:31 AM ISTHassan'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 | Apr 29, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTJustice 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 | Jul 03, 2024, 10:19 PM ISTLok 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 | Jun 12, 2024, 02:30 PM ISTPrime 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 | Jun 06, 2024, 06:26 PM ISTMuizzu 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 | Feb 29, 2024, 05:22 PM ISTAfter 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 | Aug 14, 2023, 08:38 PM ISTPakistan 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 | Aug 02, 2023, 08:36 PM ISTThe 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, 06:17 AM ISTFirst 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 | Mar 29, 2022, 11:56 AM ISTPramod 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.