Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after winning a third term, will embark on his first foreign trip to Italy to attend the G7 leaders’ Summit on June 14. The G7 includes the US, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan, with Italy currently holding the presidency. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, Modi will participate in an outreach session at the three-day Summit, which is expected to focus on the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

The RSS journal "Organiser" has called the 2024 Lok Sabha elections a "reality check" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi securing a third term. The BJP fell short of a majority, relying on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition. The piece by RSS member Ratan Sharda criticized the party's "overconfidence" and detachment from grassroots sentiments. Sharda noted that imposing candidates cost local support and hurt the party's standing, particularly in Maharashtra. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed the need for humility and social cohesion in political discourse.

In a remarkable comeback, N Chandrababu Naidu has been sworn in as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister for the fourth time, following his recent arrest in a money laundering case. The oath-taking ceremony witnessed the presence of PM Modi and other BJP leaders. Alongside, Pawan Kalyan and 23 others took the ministerial oath. The victory comes after the NDA secured a landslide victory in the state assembly polls, winning 164 out of 175 seats. Naidu emphasized his commitment to developing Amaravati as the sole capital.

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.