Modi govt 3.0 highlights: Safeguarding border will remain topmost priority, says Rajnath Singh

Cabinet ministers Updates: From PM addressing the PMO staff to the formulation of the new Lok Sabha, here are the latest updates

4:52 PM

Will take nation to new heights, says PM Modi to PMO staff

We have one goal, which is nation first, one motivation, 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047; my every moment is for country, PM Modi told the PMO staff today. 

4:42 PM

News update: PM Modi interacts with PMO staff, says office timing does not bind us

PM Modi received a warm welcome at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in South Block, New Delhi today.

4:30 PM

Karnataka Cong slams NDA for 'not including state's BC/Dalit MPs in Cabinet'

Karnataka senior Congress leader and Home Minister  G Parameshwara slammed the NDA government today for not including MPs from backward classes and Dalit communities from the state in the Union Cabinet. "It looks like they (BJP/NDA) don't want backward classes and Dalit communities. Several people from such communities have been elected to the state from that party," Parameshwara said.

 

3:38 PM

BJP's Kerala MP Suresh Gopi clarifies rumours about him quitting Modi's cabinet

Amid swirling rumours,  BJP MP Suresh Gopi reportedly refuted the claim that he willl quit the Modi cabinet."A few media platforms are spreading the incorrect news that I am going to resign from the Council of Ministers of the Modi Government. This is grossly incorrect. Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji we are committed to the development and prosperity of Kerala," BJP MP Suresh Gopi posted on X. Suresh Gopi is the first and the only BJP MP from Kerala. He bagged the win from Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency.

3:27 PM

NDA allies have united to help India become the third-largest economy, says TDP leader Krishna Prasad Tenneti

TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti stated that as Andhra Pradesh is the youngest state, an infrastructure-driven economy is crucial for its development.

3:05 PM

News update: Bhupendra Yadav to oversee selection of Odisha chief minister

3:03 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Suresh Gopi: Meet the ministers in Modi govt 3.0

The Modi Cabinet has 27 ministers from Other Backward Classes, 10 from Scheduled Castes, five from Scheduled Tribes, and five from minority groups. Eigtheen senior ministers will be heading the ministries. Click here to read a detailed story on the Cabinet ministers in the newly elected NDA government.

2:41 PM

Prem Singh Tamang to be sworn in as Sikkim CM for second term today

Sikkim Chief Minister Designate Prem Singh Tamang will take oath as the Sikkim chief minister for the second consecutive term today.

2:22 PM

Grateful to PM Modi for two Cabinet minister posts for Kerala, says state BJP chief

Kerala BJP chief  K Surendran said that PM Modi's decision to appoint two ministers from Kerala to the Union Cabinet was significant for the state. Surendran also underscored that the saffrom party would emerge as the primary contender in local body and assembly elections.

2:12 PM

News update: PM Modi applauded by PMO officials as he takes charge after swearing-in ceremony

1:57 PM

Not surprised that Ajit Pawar-led NCP didn't get berth in Modi's cabinet, says NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule

NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule stated she was not surprised that the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) did not get a berth in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet.

1:39 PM

Here is how international media outlets covered Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony

According to the NYT, “As a humbled Narendra Modi was sworn in on Sunday for a third term as India’s prime minister, the political air in New Delhi appeared transformed.” Read here for more detailed story.

1:19 PM

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his third consecutive oath-taking after the NDA formed the new goverment post the Lok Sabha polls. Sharif wrote on X: “Felicitations to @narendramodi on taking the oath as the Prime Minister of India.”

1:06 PM

A matter of luck that PM Modi has given us opportunity to work again in his team: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

"It is a matter of luck that PM Modi has shown faith in us and given us the opportunity to work again in his team. We thank him for this," says Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

1:01 PM

Modi government 3.0 Cabinet LIVE: S Jaishankar meets Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Delhi

Union Cabinet Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in the national capital. S Jaishankar took oath on June 9 as a member of PM Modi's cabinet.