In Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Cabinet, six former Chief Ministers have been appointed to significant ministries. Shivraj Singh Chauhan, ex-MP Chief Minister, now heads the Agriculture Ministry. Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar is in charge of Power and Urban Affairs. Jitan Ram Manjhi, former Bihar CM, leads the MSME Ministry. Rajnath Singh retains Defence, while Sarbananda Sonowal, ex-Assam CM, oversees Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. The ex-Karnataka CM from JDS manages Heavy Industries and Steel. Key portfolios were also retained by Amit Shah (Home), Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance), and others.

In a significant reshuffle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils key appointments in his cabinet, maintaining a semblance of continuity. Amit Shah secures the Home Affairs portfolio, while stalwarts like Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar retain Defence and External Affairs respectively. Noteworthy is the elevation of Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Agriculture Minister, underlining a focus on agrarian reforms. Nirmala Sitharaman continues her stewardship over Finance, ensuring fiscal stability. Additionally, BJP President JP Nadda assumes Health, while allies secure strategic roles. With Modi overseeing policy imperatives, the administration aspires for streamlined governance and inclusive growth.

In a harrowing attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, survivors recounted how they pretended to be dead to avoid further gunfire. Six to seven masked terrorists opened fire on the bus, which later fell into a gorge. Despite the fall, the assailants continued shooting to ensure no survivors. The attack killed 10 and injured 33. Authorities have launched a massive search operation using drones and forensic teams. The National Investigation Agency is probing the incident, linking it to recent attacks in Rajouri and Poonch.

In a warm gesture, Sonia Gandhi, accompanied by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony. The meeting, marked by smiles and hugs, focused on strengthening India-Bangladesh relations. Hasina, who recently began her fifth term as PM, discussed mutual cooperation and extended an invitation to Modi to visit Bangladesh. This visit follows Hasina’s congratulatory meeting with Modi and attendance at the ceremony alongside other South Asian leaders.

In its first meeting, the Modi 3.0 Cabinet approved the construction of 3 crore additional houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). This decision aims to meet the growing housing needs in rural and urban areas. Since its launch in 2015-16, PMAY has already facilitated the construction of 4.21 crore houses for eligible families. The new initiative will ensure basic amenities like toilets, LPG, electricity, and water connections through integrated government schemes. The Cabinet meeting, held at the PM’s residence, signals a continued commitment to affordable housing.

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has been sent to Bengaluru Central Prison for 14 days by a special court in connection with the first of three sexual assault cases against him. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) brought him to court on Monday but didn't request more custody. The SIT may later seek his custody for the second case, as Revanna seeks anticipatory bail for the other two cases. He was previously in police custody after returning from Germany. Additionally, Revanna’s mother, Bhavani Revanna, was granted bail by the Karnataka High Court in a related kidnapping case and has been questioned by investigators.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have moved their voter thank-you event from Amethi to Raebareli, citing the intense heat as the reason for the change. The event, initially planned for Amethi, will now be held at the Bhuemau Guest House in Raebareli on Tuesday. Rahul Gandhi recently won the Rae Bareli constituency by defeating Uttar Pradesh minister Dinesh Pratap Singh in the Lok Sabha elections, while Congress' Kishori Lal Sharma secured the Amethi seat from Union minister Smriti Irani. Both Gandhis, along with the newly elected Amethi MP Sharma, will attend the program, confirmed Pradeep Singhal, the Congress' Amethi district unit chief.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended congratulations to Narendra Modi for securing a third consecutive term as India's Prime Minister. The message, delivered six days following the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the Lok Sabha elections, praised Modi's re-election. Shehbaz Sharif's felicitations underscore the diplomatic significance of the occasion, despite historical tensions between the two nations. The congratulatory note marks a rare acknowledgment from Pakistan's leadership amidst regional political dynamics. Sharif's message, albeit delayed, adds a nuanced dimension to cross-border relations.

Narendra Modi took oath as India's Prime Minister for a historic third term, mirroring Jawaharlal Nehru's record. The ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan witnessed the presence of top BJP aides and South Asian leaders, but China and Pakistan were notably absent. The new 30-member Cabinet includes familiar faces like Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Nirmala Sitharaman, alongside new additions. BJP's victory in 240 seats, supported by allies, secured the mandate. Modi's team composition signals continuity and change, aligning with his vision for India's future.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term by prioritizing farmers' welfare, signing the 'PM Kisan Nidhi' scheme file. His 72-member Union Council of Ministers, featuring notable leaders like Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, swiftly got to work with a Cabinet meeting. The agenda: requesting President Droupadi Murmu to summon a Parliament session, where she'll address both houses, laying out the government's vision. Yesterday's inauguration at Rashtrapati Bhavan saw President Murmu overseeing PM Modi and his cabinet's oath-taking, signaling the start of a new term with a focus on key national priorities.