Nayab Singh Saini took oath as Haryana's Chief Minister for the second time today, October 17, 2024, at Panchkula's Shalimar Ground, after leading the BJP to a historic third consecutive victory in the state assembly elections. The BJP secured 48 seats in the 90-member assembly. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior BJP leaders in attendance. Saini's swearing-in ceremony was attended by around 50,000 people, with special arrangements made for the event.

Nayab Singh Saini, a prominent OBC leader, is set to take oath as Haryana's Chief Minister for the second time, following BJP's third consecutive victory in the state assembly elections. Saini was unanimously elected as the BJP's Legislature Party leader, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in attendance. He subsequently met Governor Bandaru Dattatreya to stake his claim to form the government. The swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for today in Panchkula, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states, coinciding with Valmiki Jayanti.

Omar Abdullah takes oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, marking the Union Territory's first government in six years. Abdullah, a leader of the National Conference, takes office alongside Surinder Singh Choudhary, who has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister. Choudhary, an MLA who won against J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina in the Assembly elections, brings representation from the Jammu division to the new government. This development follows a significant political shift in the region and signifies the formation of a government after an extended period of direct rule by the central government.

The National Conference (NC) won 42 out of 90 seats in the recent Jammu and Kashmir elections, while the Congress party secured only six seats. Despite their alliance during the elections, the Congress will not join the new government led by Chief Minister-elect Omar Abdullah and has declined one ministerial position, opting to provide external support instead. Abdullah stated that the NC is in discussions with the Congress regarding its role. Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony, which will also include eight ministers taking the oath.

Omar Abdullah will be sworn in as the first chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir since it became a Union Territory, after his National Conference party won the region’s first Assembly election following the removal of Article 370. The oath-taking ceremony will be held today at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar at 11:30 am. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oath to Abdullah and his council of ministers. This is the first time a chief minister will assume office in the region since its reorganization in 2019.

The Centre has revoked President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir, paving the way for the appointment of a new Chief Minister. President Droupadi Murmu's notification cites the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, allowing for the restoration of local governance. President’s rule was initially imposed in 2018 after the collapse of the Mehbooba Mufti-led coalition government. This marks a significant shift as Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its first government in six years, following a prolonged period of central oversight due to political instability and security challenges in the region.

The Election Commission announced that Maharashtra will hold assembly elections in a single phase on November 20, while Jharkhand will vote in two phases on November 13 and 20. The vote counting will occur on November 23. In Maharashtra, the ruling Mahyuti alliance faces the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). In Jharkhand, the BJP seeks to challenge the incumbent JMM-led alliance. The 2019 polls saw BJP win the most seats in Maharashtra, while the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance triumphed in Jharkhand.

President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir was revoked on October 13, 2024, following the National Conference-Congress alliance's victory in the recent Assembly elections. Omar Abdullah, National Conference Vice President, will serve as the next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. The central rule had been in place since October 31, 2019, following the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories. A gazette notification from the Union Home Ministry confirmed the revocation of the President’s rule before Abdullah's appointment.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav as observers for the Haryana BJP legislature party meeting, set to elect the new Chief Minister. Caretaker CM Nayab Singh Saini, who won the Ladwa constituency by over 16,000 votes, is anticipated to be reappointed. The BJP defied expectations with a hat-trick victory, securing 48 out of 90 assembly seats. The new cabinet's oath-taking ceremony will occur on October 17, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP Chief Ministers.

NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead by three assailants in Mumbai’s Bandra area on Saturday night. Two suspects, Gurmail Singh (23) from Haryana and Dharamraj Kashyap (19) from Uttar Pradesh, have been arrested, while the search for a third accused is ongoing. The Mumbai Police is investigating the case, exploring angles like contract killing, business rivalry, and threats over a slum rehabilitation project. Reports suggest the involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with a possible motive to establish dominance in Mumbai. Siddique was rushed to Lilavati Hospital but was declared dead at 11:27 PM.