Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath for his third term today, along with 72 ministers. The new coalition government includes 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 with independent charge, and 36 Ministers of State. The portfolios will be announced later. Notable ministers sworn in include Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Nirmala Sitharaman. HD Kumaraswamy of Janata Dal (Secular) was the first ally leader to take the oath. Leaders from neighboring countries attended the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Modi, 73, is the second Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to serve three consecutive terms.

During the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, BJP's NDA allies joined the Union government. JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy and ex-Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi were among those sworn in. Other allies, including TDP's Ram Mohan Naidu and JD(U)'s Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also took oath. The BJP-led NDA secured 293 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, with BJP holding 240 seats. The breakdown of ministerial berths shows BJP with 61 and allies with 11, including TDP, JD(U), LJP, JD(S), Shiv Sena, RPI(A), RLD, Apna Dal, and HAM.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan graced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third-term swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi. Sporting a sleek black ensemble, SRK's arrival at Rashtrapati Bhavan garnered attention, captured in a viral video. Alongside notable figures like Akshay Kumar and Kangana Ranaut, SRK exchanged greetings with businessman Gautam Adani. As Modi embarked on his new term, wishes poured in from industry peers like Ajay Devgn and Anil Kapoor. Rajinikanth also marked his presence at the historic event. SRK's appearance added glitz to the political affair, resonating widely across social media.

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, hailed as 'Mama' and 'Bhaiyya' by the people, took oath as a Union Cabinet Minister, marking his debut in the central government. Amidst thunderous applause, Chouhan, known for his extensive political experience and welfare schemes, joins PM Modi's cabinet. Winning from Vidisha with a massive margin, Chouhan's popularity soared, attributing his victory to the people's affection. As the longest-serving Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, his entry into the Union Cabinet resonates with his commitment to public service and leadership.

As Narendra Modi takes oath for a third term, some key ministers from his previous cabinet have been dropped. Anurag Thakur and Smriti Irani are among those not included. Thakur, who won the Hamirpur seat, and Irani, who lost her Amethi seat, were not at the PM’s residence for the pre-swearing-in tea. Rajeev Chandrashekhar and Parshottam Rupala are also missing from the new list. Despite controversies and defeats, these leaders secured significant votes but did not make it into Modi’s 3.0 cabinet. The new ministers will be sworn in at 7:15 PM by President Droupadi Murmu.

Industrialists Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, along with Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, and Akshay Kumar, graced the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan. PM Modi, set to embark on his third consecutive term, will lead a diverse cabinet of over 65 ministers. Notable attendees also include Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, and other world leaders. The event marks a historic moment as PM Modi becomes the first three-term Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru, solidifying India's political landscape.

Narendra Modi is set to be sworn in for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister today at 7:15 PM at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This marks a significant milestone as he equals Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of three straight terms. Unlike his previous tenures, Modi will now lead a coalition government, with the BJP securing 240 seats and the NDA 293 in the Lok Sabha elections, short of a majority. Top BJP and NDA leaders, including Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari, will join Modi’s cabinet. The event will see attendance from leaders of neighboring countries and diverse Indian communities.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony today after consulting with INDIA bloc partners. Held at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 7:15 PM, the ceremony will see President Droupadi Murmu administer the oath to Modi and his ministers. Despite the decision by Kharge, Trinamool Congress, another INDIA bloc member, has opted not to attend the event. Earlier, the Congress Working Committee proposed Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, with Sonia Gandhi accepting the role of Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson.

In a major political shakeup, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik's close aide, V K Pandian, has quit active politics following the party's defeat in Odisha's Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. The BJP ended BJD’s 24-year rule by securing 78 seats in the 147-member assembly, while BJD won 51, Congress 14, CPI (M) one, and Independents three. The BJP also swept all 20 Lok Sabha seats in the state, with Congress taking one. Pandian, absent from public view since the defeat, did not join Patnaik during the resignation submission or the subsequent party meeting. Patnaik defended Pandian, calling criticism against him “unfortunate” and praising his “excellent job.”

Several NDA leaders, including Chirag Paswan, Piyush Goyal, S Jaishankar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and HD Kumaraswamy, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence ahead of his evening swearing-in ceremony. During the meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, Modi emphasized the immediate implementation of the 100-day action plan and urged his colleagues to expedite pending departmental projects. He outlined a five-year roadmap and stressed the goal of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. The meeting highlighted the government's commitment to swift and decisive action in its upcoming term.