TDP president Chandrababu Naidu took oath as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, along with his council of ministers. The ceremony saw prominent figures like PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP chief JP Nadda, and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan and Naidu's son Nara Lokesh also took oath. Tollywood stars Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Mohan Babu, and Tamil superstar Rajnikanth attended the event. The TDP-led alliance, including BJP and Janasena, won the Assembly polls with 164 out of 175 seats and secured 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats.

Nitin Gadkari, serving his third term as Union Minister, vows swift infrastructure development in India. He assumes charge of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, joined by Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra. Gadkari thanks PM Narendra Modi for the reappointment, envisioning world-class infrastructure under Modi's guidance. During his previous tenure, national highway construction surged by 143%. Gadkari's initiatives include launching the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme for car safety ratings. His return signals a continued focus on infrastructure growth, promising a brighter future for India's transportation network.

Kangana Ranaut, the newly-elected BJP Lok Sabha MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, visited Sadhguru's Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. During her visit, she shared photos on Instagram, including one with Sadhguru, who blessed her by placing his palm on her head. Another photo showed Kangana praying in front of the Adiyogi Shiva statue, which she captioned, "My happy place." Dressed in a pink saree, she expressed her joy and reverence at the spiritual site.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third-term swearing-in was followed by ceremonies in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. N Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party will take oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at 11:27 am near Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada. Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan may become Deputy Chief Minister. Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the event. In the evening, tribal leader Mohan Charan Majhi will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Odisha. Both events will see top BJP leaders in attendance.

The Congress narrowly retained the Leader of Opposition (LoP) post in the Rajya Sabha after members K.C. Venugopal and Deepender Hooda transitioned to the Lok Sabha. Despite losing two seats, Congress maintains 26 members, just above the 25-member threshold required to hold the LoP post, currently held by Mallikarjun Kharge. Recent Lok Sabha victories caused 10 Rajya Sabha vacancies: seven from BJP, two from Congress, and one from RJD. The BJP, the largest party with 90 seats, will fill these vacancies, prompting a new Leader of the House due to Piyush Goyal's exit.

Pravati Parida, a first-time BJP MLA from Nimapara, is set to become Odisha's first female Deputy Chief Minister. Parida, a lawyer and former women’s wing president of the BJP in Odisha, won her seat in the recent state assembly elections. She will share the deputy CM role with KV Singh Deo, alongside the newly appointed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Parida’s legal background includes an LLB from Utkal University and advocacy at the Odisha High Court. Her appointment, marking a significant milestone in Odisha's political landscape, is part of the BJP's strategy for leadership in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people for their support in the Lok Sabha polls and asked them to remove the 'Modi Ka Parivar' slogan from their social media profiles. In a post on X, he expressed gratitude for the affection shown during the campaign. Modi noted the NDA's third consecutive majority and emphasized the continued bond as one family striving for India's progress. He introduced the slogan in Telangana earlier this year, which many, including top BJP leaders, adopted. Modi assured that while display names may change, the unity and commitment to India’s development remain strong.

Mohan Charan Majhi, 52, has been named the next Chief Minister of Odisha by the BJP. Majhi is the third tribal to hold this position. He will be supported by two deputy CMs: Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida. Majhi, who represents Keonjhar Sadar, was chosen unanimously at a BJP meeting. Known for his role in exposing a major mining scam, Majhi has been a key figure in Odisha politics. The BJP celebrated his appointment with slogans praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the new CM. Majhi will take the oath on Wednesday.

Chandrababu Naidu, leader of the Telugu Desam Party, will take the oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12. The event promises to be a star-studded affair, with renowned actors like Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Rajinikanth, and Allu Arjun expected to attend. Naidu’s allies, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, will also be present. This high-profile ceremony follows Naidu’s TDP securing a decisive victory in the state elections, with 135 out of 175 seats, ousting Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP.

Six newly-elected MPs from the INDIA bloc in Uttar Pradesh are facing serious criminal charges, potentially jeopardizing their parliamentary seats. Among them is Ghazipur MP Afzal Ansari, who is appealing a four-year conviction under the Gangster Act. Other MPs include Dharmendra Yadav of Azamgarh with multiple charges, Babu Singh Kushwaha of Jaunpur linked to the NRHM scam, and Rambhual Nishad of Sultanpur with eight cases. If convicted, these MPs could lose their membership, altering the balance of power in the state, which saw INDIA bloc win 43 of the 80 seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections.