The ruling Mahayuti alliance is set for their third straight term in Maharashtra as they lead with 234 seats. PM Modi has praised their victory, while CM Eknath Shinde and Dy CM Ajit Pawar express their gratitude to the people. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc is leading with 56 seats in Jharkhand, with JMM's Hemant and Kalpana Soren emerging as winners. In Maharashtra, BJP has won 125 seats, Shiv Sena has won 55, and NCP has won 40, while in Jharkhand, the BJP has won 24. Despite some internal disputes, the alliance has come out victorious with a strong lead in both states.
The highly anticipated assembly elections in Haryana are underway, with voters heading to the polls to determine the fate of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and other key candidates including Vinesh Phogat. The BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is seeking a third consecutive term, while the Congress is hoping to make a comeback after a decade. The state is also seeing intense competition from other parties such as AAP, INLD, BSP, JJP and Azad Samaj Party. Stay tuned to NDTV for live updates on the election results and follow the latest news from India and across the world.
In his first Independence Day speech of his third term, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed both ideological and political issues, calling for a "secular civil code" and advocating for simultaneous elections at both the national and state levels. By framing the BJP's call for a common civil code as a push for a "secular civil code", Modi aimed to rebut opposition claims that the party's goal is to replace Muslim personal law. Despite falling short of a majority in the Lok Sabha, Modi emphasized the need for continuity and unity through simultaneous elections.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to open a consulate in Ranpur and initiate e-medical visa facility for Bangladeshi citizens, during bilateral talks with his counterpart Sheikh Hasina. This will be Sheikh Hasina's first State Visit to India since Narendra Modi came to power for a third straight term. The two leaders also discussed cooperation in various fields, with Modi highlighting Bangladesh as India's biggest development partner. This move is expected to further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP workers with chants of "Jai Jagannath" after the party secured a majority in the Odisha assembly and Lok Sabha elections. Modi declared that this will be the first time the land of Lord Jagannath will have a BJP Chief Minister. He also expressed gratitude to the public for voting NDA to a third term in Parliament, as the alliance was set to win 290 seats. The PM also highlighted the party's performance in other states and praised the sacrifices made by BJP workers in Kerala.
After being sworn in for his third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former President Pratibha Patil and former PMs Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda to seek their blessings. The newly formed Modi government 3.0 held its first cabinet meeting, which was attended by many of the 72 ministers assigned to their respective portfolios. The cabinet includes notable minority representatives and sees familiar faces retaining top ministries, while also assigning new ministers to important roles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit on Friday, his first international trip since taking office for the third term. His agenda includes addressing global issues and fostering cooperation among world leaders. However, the statement released by his office made no mention of scheduled bilateral meetings with G7 or other participating leaders. Meanwhile, leaders of the G7 nations are facing domestic turmoil but remain determined to make a difference on the world stage.
In an important move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the first day of his record third term, authorized the disbursement of the 17th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. This scheme aims to provide financial support of Rs 6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers through direct bank transfers. The inauguration ceremony, attended by a diverse array of domestic and international dignitaries, highlighted the strength of India's democracy and peaceful power transition, with PM Modi joining the elite league of leaders securing three successive terms. Stay updated with all the latest news on business, markets, technology, and auto on Zeebiz.com.
Manohar Lal Khattar, who was previously the Chief Minister of Haryana, has been entrusted with the important role of Minister of Housing and Urban Development and Energy in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. With the aim of transforming India into a developed nation, Khattar has expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for his trust and has vowed to fulfill his responsibilities with utmost dedication. Before entering politics, Khattar was an RSS pracharak and is also a close friend of PM Modi.
The portfolios for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Council of Ministers have been announced with a focus on maintaining continuity in key areas while also introducing changes. The Cabinet Cabinet on Security remains unchanged, while former Chief Ministers have been inducted to bring their experience and expertise to the national level. The BJP has kept key portfolios, signaling a mix of continuity and change in the Modi government's third term.