With Narendra Modi's swearing-in for a third term as Prime Minister imminent, speculation grows over cabinet allocations in the BJP-led NDA. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal (United) are lobbying for multiple key positions, including MoS Finance. TDP’s Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar met with Modi, pushing for significant representation. Naidu emphasized unity and vigilance among TDP MPs. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena is likely to propose Pratap Rao Jadhav for a central ministerial post, bypassing Shrikant Shinde. Modi’s formal election as NDA leader and the subsequent oath-taking are scheduled for the upcoming weekend.

As the NDA prepares to elect Narendra Modi as its leader for a third term, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu has called a meeting with his newly elected MPs. Scheduled before the NDA assembly, this meeting aims to unify the TDP's stance and discuss parliamentary strategy. Naidu emphasized the importance of cohesion and vigilance on Andhra Pradesh issues, urging MPs to present a united front. Following this, TDP MPs will join other NDA members to endorse Modi’s leadership and support his claim to form the government. Modi’s swearing-in is expected on June 9, with senior leaders expediting the formation process.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is heading to Bengaluru to appear before a special court on June 7. He's responding to defamation allegations filed by the Karnataka BJP over purportedly derogatory ads in newspapers prior to the 2023 state assembly election. Rahul Gandhi was seen at Delhi airport, en route to Bengaluru for the hearing. The Karnataka Congress has confirmed his attendance at the City Civil Court at 10:30 am. This legal confrontation highlights the continuing political rivalry between the Congress and BJP in Karnataka.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams piloted the Boeing Starliner to a successful docking with the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday. This achievement marks a historic milestone, making Williams the first woman to pilot a new crewed spacecraft on its maiden voyage. Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore were warmly welcomed by the ISS astronauts, with Williams celebrating her third trip to the station with a joyful dance. She expressed gratitude for the warm reception, describing the crew as "another family." This mission marks a significant step forward in space exploration.

 In anticipation of Narendra Modi's third term, discussions are underway within the BJP-led NDA. Today, the newly elected MPs will meet to elect Modi as their leader. Following this, Modi, along with senior NDA members like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, is expected to meet the President to stake claim to form the government. Nitish Kumar of JD-U may demand five Cabinet berths, adding complexity to the allocation of ministerial portfolios. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and J P Nadda are engaging in talks with allies to devise a fair distribution of power within the new government.

The USA pulled off a shocking win against Pakistan in a T20 World Cup match at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, on Thursday. Choosing to bowl first, the USA limited Pakistan to 159/7 with strong bowling from Nosthush Kenjige and Saurabh Netravalkar. Monank Patel, Aaron Jones, and Andries Gous made key contributions with the bat, while Nitish Kumar hit a crucial four on the final ball to tie the game. In the Super Over, the USA defended 18 runs, taking advantage of Pakistan's errors to claim a historic victory. This win places the USA at the top of the Group A standings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in on Sunday evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Special guests include sanitation workers, transgender individuals, laborers from the Central Vista Project, and beneficiaries of government schemes. Railway employees from Vande Bharat and Metro services, as well as "Viksit Bharat" ambassadors, will also attend. Over 8,000 guests are expected. Modi's allies confirmed his leadership at a key meeting in Delhi. South Asian leaders, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, will be present at the ceremony.

Newly elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will meet on June 7 to elect Narendra Modi as their leader, setting the stage for his third term as Prime Minister. The swearing-in ceremony is likely on June 9. After Modi's election as NDA leader, senior alliance members like TDP's N. Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar will accompany him to meet President Droupadi Murmu, presenting her with the list of supporting parliamentarians, according to alliance sources.

Kulwinder Kaur, a security officer at Chandigarh airport, allegedly slapped BJP MP Kangana Ranaut. Kaur reacted to Ranaut’s past comment that farmers were protesting for Rs 100, a remark that offended Kaur, whose mother was among the protesters. This incident occurred while Ranaut, who recently won the Mandi seat in Himachal Pradesh, was traveling to Delhi. Kaur, from a family of farmers, felt Ranaut disrespected farmers with her statement. Following the altercation, Kaur has been suspended and is facing a police case.

Bollywood actor and MP-elect Kangana Ranaut accused a CISF constable, Kulwinder Kaur, of slapping her at Chandigarh Airport. Ranaut claimed the constable argued with her, allegedly provoked by her comments during the farmers' protest. The constable, Kulwinder Kaur, has been suspended, and an FIR filed against her. A probe panel is investigating Ranaut's claim. Ranaut expressed concerns over rising extremism in Punjab. The incident sparked political controversy, with leaders condemning the assault. Ranaut, who won the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, met CISF officials in Delhi to discuss the incident.