Nitheesha Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student from Hyderabad, was found safe in California after being missing for a week. Kandula, a student at California State University, San Bernardino, went missing on May 28. The Los Angeles Police confirmed her safety on Tuesday. Chief John Guttierez announced her discovery on social media, without giving further details. The police had earlier urged anyone with information to come forward. Kandula's disappearance had worried the Indian community, highlighting similar cases of missing students in the US.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the new government quickly. This came after the NDA alliance won 292 Lok Sabha seats. Key leaders, including Modi, Kumar, and Chandrababu Naidu, met in Delhi. The BJP-led alliance will meet President Droupadi Murmu to claim the right to form the government. Modi, who resigned earlier today, is expected to take oath as PM for the third time on June 8. The meeting discussed the swift formation of a new government with a significant role for BJP's allies.

Following the BJP-led NDA's historic third-term victory, over 50 world leaders, including Israel's Netanyahu and Ukraine's Zelenskyy, extended their congratulations to PM Narendra Modi. Leaders from neighboring countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Maldives, as well as global figures from Italy, Japan, and the US, praised Modi's leadership and India's democratic process. The BJP secured 240 seats, emerging as the largest party in the 543-member Lok Sabha. With allies, the NDA reached the 272-majority mark. Modi's re-election signifies continued global recognition of India's growing influence and stable governance.

AAP MP Sandeep Pathak highlighted narrow victory margins in Delhi's recent general election, despite BJP's continued dominance since 2014. Addressing a press conference, Pathak noted an increased AAP vote share in Punjab, where the party won three seats, up from one in the previous Lok Sabha elections. Emphasizing the INDIA bloc's resilience against challenging conditions, Pathak asserted that the election was about the country's welfare over party interests. Despite BJP's extensive efforts, they fell short of a majority. Pathak reaffirmed AAP's commitment to countering dictatorship and vowed to continue fighting for the nation's interests.

As the NDA gears up for a third term, Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar submitted letters of support in an NDA meeting. President Droupadi Murmu accepted the Union Council of Ministers' resignation and dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha, effective until June 16. Modi is set to meet the President to stake claim to form the new government, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 8. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena's Shinde faction seeks two ministerial berths in the new Cabinet. Modi emphasized the cyclical nature of victory and defeat in politics during his last Cabinet meeting.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will meet President Droupadi Murmu to stake claim for forming the government under Narendra Modi's leadership after winning 292 Lok Sabha seats. Key NDA leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, gathered in Delhi to deliberate on the next steps. The BJP secured 240 seats, relying on allies like JDU and TDP to surpass the majority mark. Modi is set to form his third consecutive government, with the new Cabinet expected to reflect a greater role for coalition partners.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing NDA leaders in the final Cabinet meeting, acknowledged the election outcome, emphasizing that winning and losing are inherent in politics. BJP's tally of 240 seats fell short of the 272-majority mark, prompting reliance on NDA's 53 seats. Modi expressed gratitude to Union Ministers for their decade-long dedication. Following the meeting, he submitted his resignation to the President and will be sworn in for a new term on Saturday. Despite BJP's reduced count, Modi remains optimistic, citing ongoing commitment to governance.

China congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his election victory, expressing readiness to work with India. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning highlighted the importance of a "healthy and stable" China-India relationship for regional and global peace. This comes despite strained ties since the 2020 Ladakh border standoff. Modi's BJP-led NDA secured 272 seats with allies, ensuring a majority. Leaders from Israel, Ukraine, and several South Asian countries also extended congratulations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledged to strengthen Italy-India cooperation. The BJP won 240 of the 543 Lok Sabha seats, emerging as the largest party.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed that his party will remain with the BJP-led NDA after a decisive victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections. The TDP and its allies, BJP and Jana Sena Party (JsP), won 164 of the 175 assembly seats. Naidu praised his coalition partners and attributed their success to unity and strategic alliance-building. Despite speculation of an invitation from the INDIA bloc, Naidu reaffirmed his commitment to the NDA and emphasized a focus on development and restoring Andhra Pradesh's glory. The TDP also secured 16 Lok Sabha seats, contributing to a total of 21 for the alliance.

Donald Trump secured the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, despite his recent conviction for falsifying business records. Trump dominated the final state primaries, winning 85% of the vote in New Mexico and 91% in Montana. Former rival Nikki Haley, who ended her campaign months ago, still garnered notable support, with 9% in New Mexico and significant percentages in other states. Analysts are uncertain if this minority support for Haley could impact Trump in the general election against President Joe Biden, or if her supporters will ultimately back Trump in November.