Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Wayanad on June 12 amid local discontent regarding his possible resignation from the constituency to represent Raebareli in the Lok Sabha. The Congress-led United Democratic Front is hosting a reception for Gandhi, celebrating his recent victory with a margin of 3.6 lakh votes. Despite the public's concerns, Congress sources suggest Rahul will not make any announcements about retaining his Wayanad seat during the visit. Local leaders have expressed their desire for him to stay, or for Priyanka Gandhi to contest in his place if he resigns.

The Delhi Police has added IPC Section 201, for disappearing evidence and giving false information, against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar in the assault case involving AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar allegedly assaulted Maliwal at Kejriwal's official residence on May 13. Section 201 entails imprisonment of one-sixth of the punishment for the primary offense. An FIR was filed on May 16 under various IPC sections, including criminal intimidation, assault or criminal force on a woman with intent to disrobe, and attempt to commit culpable homicide. Maliwal, the former Delhi Commission for Women chief, accused Kumar of slapping and kicking her during her visit to meet Kejriwal.

The BJP has appointed Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav as central observers for selecting the new Chief Minister of Odisha. This was announced by Arun Singh, the BJP National General Secretary. Both ministers were sworn in at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 9. According to BJP spokesperson Dillip Mohanty, the swearing-in ceremony for Odisha’s new Chief Minister will be held on June 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. The BJP’s Parliamentary Board made this decision to oversee the election of the party's legislative leader in Odisha.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge was the only opposition leader from the INDIA bloc to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, citing his "constitutional duty" as Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. Kharge stated his presence was necessary but did not confirm if he would congratulate Modi. The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, chose to skip the event, calling the government formation "undemocratic and unconstitutional." Banerjee said the TMC did not receive an invitation and even if they did, they would not attend. She extended best wishes to the country and its people instead.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath for his third term today, along with 72 ministers. The new coalition government includes 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 with independent charge, and 36 Ministers of State. The portfolios will be announced later. Notable ministers sworn in include Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Nirmala Sitharaman. HD Kumaraswamy of Janata Dal (Secular) was the first ally leader to take the oath. Leaders from neighboring countries attended the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Modi, 73, is the second Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to serve three consecutive terms.

During the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, BJP's NDA allies joined the Union government. JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy and ex-Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi were among those sworn in. Other allies, including TDP's Ram Mohan Naidu and JD(U)'s Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also took oath. The BJP-led NDA secured 293 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, with BJP holding 240 seats. The breakdown of ministerial berths shows BJP with 61 and allies with 11, including TDP, JD(U), LJP, JD(S), Shiv Sena, RPI(A), RLD, Apna Dal, and HAM.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan graced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third-term swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi. Sporting a sleek black ensemble, SRK's arrival at Rashtrapati Bhavan garnered attention, captured in a viral video. Alongside notable figures like Akshay Kumar and Kangana Ranaut, SRK exchanged greetings with businessman Gautam Adani. As Modi embarked on his new term, wishes poured in from industry peers like Ajay Devgn and Anil Kapoor. Rajinikanth also marked his presence at the historic event. SRK's appearance added glitz to the political affair, resonating widely across social media.

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, hailed as 'Mama' and 'Bhaiyya' by the people, took oath as a Union Cabinet Minister, marking his debut in the central government. Amidst thunderous applause, Chouhan, known for his extensive political experience and welfare schemes, joins PM Modi's cabinet. Winning from Vidisha with a massive margin, Chouhan's popularity soared, attributing his victory to the people's affection. As the longest-serving Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, his entry into the Union Cabinet resonates with his commitment to public service and leadership.

As Narendra Modi takes oath for a third term, some key ministers from his previous cabinet have been dropped. Anurag Thakur and Smriti Irani are among those not included. Thakur, who won the Hamirpur seat, and Irani, who lost her Amethi seat, were not at the PM’s residence for the pre-swearing-in tea. Rajeev Chandrashekhar and Parshottam Rupala are also missing from the new list. Despite controversies and defeats, these leaders secured significant votes but did not make it into Modi’s 3.0 cabinet. The new ministers will be sworn in at 7:15 PM by President Droupadi Murmu.

Industrialists Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, along with Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, and Akshay Kumar, graced the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan. PM Modi, set to embark on his third consecutive term, will lead a diverse cabinet of over 65 ministers. Notable attendees also include Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, and other world leaders. The event marks a historic moment as PM Modi becomes the first three-term Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru, solidifying India's political landscape.