Morning Digest | Narendra Modi to take oath as Prime Minister for third consecutive term; CWC asks Rahul Gandhi to accept Leader of Opposition post in Lok Sabha, and more
The Hindu
The Hindu’s Morning Digest on June 9, 2024, gives a select list of stories to start the day
Narendra Modi to take oath as Prime Minister for third consecutive term
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is set to take oath on Sunday for a third straight term as the head of a coalition government after two full tenures in which the BJP enjoyed a majority on its own. India on Saturday announced that leaders of seven countries from its neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will attend the swearing-in ceremony scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday.
Narendra Modi’s coalition Ministry set to assume office today
Prime Minister Modi is all set to be sworn in with his Council of Ministers for a third successive term – a feat achieved only by India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru – albeit as the head of a coalition government. Massive preparations are underway for the ceremony to be held on Sunday evening at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt after Prime Minister Modi was elected leader of the NDA’s parliamentary party on Friday.
INDIA bloc partners should work cohesively, collectively: Kharge
Calling the people’s mandate in the Lok Sabha polls a “decisive rejection” of the politics of “divisiveness and hatred”, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also sounded a word of caution on the party’s “below par” performance in States where it is in government. In his opening remarks at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting here on Saturday, Mr. Kharge asserted that while celebrating a “revival”, the party should pause a little for it had not performed to its abilities and expectations in some States. “We could not repeat our performance in States where we had previously done well in Assembly elections and formed the government,” he said.
INDIA bloc leaders to jointly decide on attending PM’s oath-taking ceremony
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.