Chief Minister Champai Soren is set to resign today, paving the way for Hemant Soren's return as Jharkhand's top official. This comes days after Hemant Soren was released on bail. A unanimous decision was taken at a meeting of the JMM-led alliance, attended by Hemant Soren and Ghulam Ahmed Mir. Formalities for the new government formation will begin accordingly. Hemant Soren had stepped down as CM in January after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. His return is seen as a bid to project a unified command ahead of state elections.

On the final day of campaigning, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is touring England, Scotland, and Wales, making a last-minute pitch to voters. In South Wales, he emphasized the need for change, criticizing 14 years of Tory "chaos, divisions, and failure." Starmer accused the Tories of exhibiting chaos during their campaign, referencing their association with former PMs David Cameron, Liz Truss, and Boris Johnson. He urged voters to choose Labour, promising to "rebuild" and deliver for Britain. Starmer's message is clear: "It's time to turn the page" and bring about change.

During a 135-minute speech in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a glass of water to opposition MPs who disrupted proceedings with continuous slogans on the Manipur issue. The gesture came as Modi replied to debates on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address. The act, captured on camera, sparked widespread discussion on social media, with supporters praising Modi's composure. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla's sarcastic comment and various reactions highlighted the incident's impact. Modi's speech also saw him criticize Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of misleading claims and disrupting parliamentary decorum.

In a sharp speech in Lok Sabha, PM Narendra Modi criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling his actions "childish behavior" and "balak buddhi." Modi referenced Gandhi’s 2018 hug and wink incident, mocking it as "childish antics." He also accused the Congress of falsely portraying Hindus as violent. Amid opposition chants of "justice for Manipur," Modi urged Speaker Om Birla to address disruptions. The speech concluded with Modi's prayer for Gandhi to gain wisdom. The House was adjourned sine die after adopting the motion of thanks on the President’s address.

The Government is "Urgently" investigating the delay in delivery of postal ballots to thousands of voters ahead of Thursday's election. Conservative minister Maria Caulfield confirmed that several constituencies, including those of Cabinet ministers, have reported non-delivery of postal votes. Postal affairs minister Kevin Hollinrake is in direct contact with Royal Mail to ensure timely delivery. Extra resources are being deployed to sweep sorting offices and deliver the ballots. Affected voters can take their postal votes to polling stations on Thursday. The government is taking the issue seriously to ensure a smooth voting process.

Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and MP from Rae Bareli, has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding the reinstatement of expunged portions from his maiden speech as Leader of the Opposition. Gandhi criticized the Speaker's decision as "selective expunction" and claimed it violated parliamentary rules. He argued that the expunged remarks, including critiques of BJP policies, were within his rights under Article 105(1) of the Indian Constitution. Gandhi's move comes after parts of his speech, addressing issues like NEET and the Agnipath scheme, were removed, sparking controversy over freedom of speech in Parliament.

In a fiery Lok Sabha speech, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi declared, "Truth is expunged in Modi’s world," after parts of his address were removed. Gandhi criticized the BJP for allegedly spreading fear, hatred, and falsehoods under the guise of Hinduism during the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address. He argued that BJP’s actions do not represent all Hindus, emphasizing that all religions advocate courage and fearlessness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interrupted, stating that Gandhi’s remarks were an unfair portrayal of Hindu society, which Gandhi refuted by distinguishing BJP and RSS from the entire Hindu community.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the NDA's parliamentary party meeting, his first since taking office for a third term. He advised MPs to avoid behaving like Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. Modi also took a swipe at the Opposition, noting that no PM has won three consecutive terms since Jawaharlal Nehru, labeling himself a 'tea-seller'. The meeting comes as the BJP relies on allies after losing majority in recent polls. Modi's address highlights his party's strategy for the current parliamentary session. The meeting also discussed the Motion of Thanks to President Murmu's address.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticized Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks in Lok Sabha where he accused BJP leaders of not being Hindus due to their alleged involvement in "violence and hate." Jaishankar, addressing the Parliament, accused Gandhi of attacking Hindus and criticized his past actions, including comments on the Indian Army and tearing up of ordinances. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several cabinet ministers also intervened, highlighting the seriousness of Gandhi's statements. Gandhi defended his remarks, clarifying that he targeted the BJP, not the entire Hindu community, sparking a heated debate during the ongoing parliamentary session.

Rajya Sabha's discussion on the Motion of Thanks witnessed cheerful exchanges between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. Kharge, citing knee pain, humorously requested to speak while seated, prompting Dhankhar to agree jovially. Their friendly repartee, including Kharge's quip about Dhankhar "misleading" him, sparked laughter in the House. However, Dhankhar expunged Kharge's critical remarks on PM Modi and RSS, citing fairness. Despite the light moments, the session provided a break from recent contentious debates over issues like the NEET paper leak.