Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, handling Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, and Environment and Forests portfolios. Kalyan, the JanaSena Party chief, won his first Assembly seat in Pithapuram. In the N Chandrababu Naidu-led government, Dr. P Narayana retains Urban Development, while K Atchennaidu oversees Agriculture. N Lokesh Naidu, Naidu's son, takes charge of IT and HRD. Satya Kumar Yadav from BJP leads Health and Family Welfare. Three women ministers have been given significant portfolios in this new cabinet.

Ajit Doval has been reappointed as National Security Adviser (NSA) by the Modi government, with his term starting from June 10, 2024. A retired IPS officer, Doval first became NSA in 2014 and will continue to advise on national and international security. Dr. PK Mishra, a retired IAS officer, has also been reappointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Their appointments are co-terminus with the term of PM Modi or until further orders. Doval, known for his distinguished service, previously served as IB Chief and received the Kirti Chakra in 1988.

Pema Khandu took oath as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third time following the BJP's win in the Assembly elections. The ceremony in Itanagar was led by Governor KT Parnaik and attended by key leaders including Amit Shah and JP Nadda. Eleven other cabinet members were also sworn in, with Chowna Mein as the Deputy Chief Minister. Among the ministers are Biyuram Waghe, Nyato Dukam, and Pasang Dorjee Sona. Dasanglu Pul, widow of former Chief Minister Kalikho Pul, became a minister, marking the first time in decades that a woman has been part of the Arunachal cabinet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after winning a third term, will embark on his first foreign trip to Italy to attend the G7 leaders’ Summit on June 14. The G7 includes the US, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan, with Italy currently holding the presidency. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, Modi will participate in an outreach session at the three-day Summit, which is expected to focus on the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

The RSS journal "Organiser" has called the 2024 Lok Sabha elections a "reality check" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi securing a third term. The BJP fell short of a majority, relying on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition. The piece by RSS member Ratan Sharda criticized the party's "overconfidence" and detachment from grassroots sentiments. Sharda noted that imposing candidates cost local support and hurt the party's standing, particularly in Maharashtra. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed the need for humility and social cohesion in political discourse.

In a remarkable comeback, N Chandrababu Naidu has been sworn in as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister for the fourth time, following his recent arrest in a money laundering case. The oath-taking ceremony witnessed the presence of PM Modi and other BJP leaders. Alongside, Pawan Kalyan and 23 others took the ministerial oath. The victory comes after the NDA secured a landslide victory in the state assembly polls, winning 164 out of 175 seats. Naidu emphasized his commitment to developing Amaravati as the sole capital.

TDP president Chandrababu Naidu took oath as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, along with his council of ministers. The ceremony saw prominent figures like PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP chief JP Nadda, and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan and Naidu's son Nara Lokesh also took oath. Tollywood stars Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Mohan Babu, and Tamil superstar Rajnikanth attended the event. The TDP-led alliance, including BJP and Janasena, won the Assembly polls with 164 out of 175 seats and secured 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats.

Nitin Gadkari, serving his third term as Union Minister, vows swift infrastructure development in India. He assumes charge of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, joined by Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra. Gadkari thanks PM Narendra Modi for the reappointment, envisioning world-class infrastructure under Modi's guidance. During his previous tenure, national highway construction surged by 143%. Gadkari's initiatives include launching the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme for car safety ratings. His return signals a continued focus on infrastructure growth, promising a brighter future for India's transportation network.

Kangana Ranaut, the newly-elected BJP Lok Sabha MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, visited Sadhguru's Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. During her visit, she shared photos on Instagram, including one with Sadhguru, who blessed her by placing his palm on her head. Another photo showed Kangana praying in front of the Adiyogi Shiva statue, which she captioned, "My happy place." Dressed in a pink saree, she expressed her joy and reverence at the spiritual site.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third-term swearing-in was followed by ceremonies in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. N Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party will take oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at 11:27 am near Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada. Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan may become Deputy Chief Minister. Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the event. In the evening, tribal leader Mohan Charan Majhi will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Odisha. Both events will see top BJP leaders in attendance.