In its first meeting, the Modi 3.0 Cabinet approved the construction of 3 crore additional houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). This decision aims to meet the growing housing needs in rural and urban areas. Since its launch in 2015-16, PMAY has already facilitated the construction of 4.21 crore houses for eligible families. The new initiative will ensure basic amenities like toilets, LPG, electricity, and water connections through integrated government schemes. The Cabinet meeting, held at the PM’s residence, signals a continued commitment to affordable housing.

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has been sent to Bengaluru Central Prison for 14 days by a special court in connection with the first of three sexual assault cases against him. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) brought him to court on Monday but didn't request more custody. The SIT may later seek his custody for the second case, as Revanna seeks anticipatory bail for the other two cases. He was previously in police custody after returning from Germany. Additionally, Revanna’s mother, Bhavani Revanna, was granted bail by the Karnataka High Court in a related kidnapping case and has been questioned by investigators.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have moved their voter thank-you event from Amethi to Raebareli, citing the intense heat as the reason for the change. The event, initially planned for Amethi, will now be held at the Bhuemau Guest House in Raebareli on Tuesday. Rahul Gandhi recently won the Rae Bareli constituency by defeating Uttar Pradesh minister Dinesh Pratap Singh in the Lok Sabha elections, while Congress' Kishori Lal Sharma secured the Amethi seat from Union minister Smriti Irani. Both Gandhis, along with the newly elected Amethi MP Sharma, will attend the program, confirmed Pradeep Singhal, the Congress' Amethi district unit chief.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended congratulations to Narendra Modi for securing a third consecutive term as India's Prime Minister. The message, delivered six days following the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the Lok Sabha elections, praised Modi's re-election. Shehbaz Sharif's felicitations underscore the diplomatic significance of the occasion, despite historical tensions between the two nations. The congratulatory note marks a rare acknowledgment from Pakistan's leadership amidst regional political dynamics. Sharif's message, albeit delayed, adds a nuanced dimension to cross-border relations.

Narendra Modi took oath as India's Prime Minister for a historic third term, mirroring Jawaharlal Nehru's record. The ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan witnessed the presence of top BJP aides and South Asian leaders, but China and Pakistan were notably absent. The new 30-member Cabinet includes familiar faces like Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Nirmala Sitharaman, alongside new additions. BJP's victory in 240 seats, supported by allies, secured the mandate. Modi's team composition signals continuity and change, aligning with his vision for India's future.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term by prioritizing farmers' welfare, signing the 'PM Kisan Nidhi' scheme file. His 72-member Union Council of Ministers, featuring notable leaders like Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, swiftly got to work with a Cabinet meeting. The agenda: requesting President Droupadi Murmu to summon a Parliament session, where she'll address both houses, laying out the government's vision. Yesterday's inauguration at Rashtrapati Bhavan saw President Murmu overseeing PM Modi and his cabinet's oath-taking, signaling the start of a new term with a focus on key national priorities.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Wayanad on June 12 amid local discontent regarding his possible resignation from the constituency to represent Raebareli in the Lok Sabha. The Congress-led United Democratic Front is hosting a reception for Gandhi, celebrating his recent victory with a margin of 3.6 lakh votes. Despite the public's concerns, Congress sources suggest Rahul will not make any announcements about retaining his Wayanad seat during the visit. Local leaders have expressed their desire for him to stay, or for Priyanka Gandhi to contest in his place if he resigns.

The Delhi Police has added IPC Section 201, for disappearing evidence and giving false information, against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar in the assault case involving AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar allegedly assaulted Maliwal at Kejriwal's official residence on May 13. Section 201 entails imprisonment of one-sixth of the punishment for the primary offense. An FIR was filed on May 16 under various IPC sections, including criminal intimidation, assault or criminal force on a woman with intent to disrobe, and attempt to commit culpable homicide. Maliwal, the former Delhi Commission for Women chief, accused Kumar of slapping and kicking her during her visit to meet Kejriwal.

The BJP has appointed Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav as central observers for selecting the new Chief Minister of Odisha. This was announced by Arun Singh, the BJP National General Secretary. Both ministers were sworn in at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 9. According to BJP spokesperson Dillip Mohanty, the swearing-in ceremony for Odisha’s new Chief Minister will be held on June 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. The BJP’s Parliamentary Board made this decision to oversee the election of the party's legislative leader in Odisha.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge was the only opposition leader from the INDIA bloc to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, citing his "constitutional duty" as Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. Kharge stated his presence was necessary but did not confirm if he would congratulate Modi. The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, chose to skip the event, calling the government formation "undemocratic and unconstitutional." Banerjee said the TMC did not receive an invitation and even if they did, they would not attend. She extended best wishes to the country and its people instead.