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Narendra Modi and Amit Shah shape cabinet ahead of swearing in ceremony

Sources said Modi government 2.0 is likely to have representation from most allies and showcase the party's newfound strength in different regions.

Talent deficit biggest challenge for Modi as he builds new council of ministers

Modi may want to tackle criticism of a 'weak bench strength' while ensuring an eclectic mix of veterans, fresh faces & representatives from key regions and allies.

New Modi govt could see ministries merging to push ‘minimum govt, maximum governance’ goal

Modi govt is expected to merge key infrastructure ministries such as highways, shipping, railways and aviation or health and pharmaceuticals.

Modi govt set to appoint 9 lateral entrants as joint secretaries by June-end

The experts shortlisted by the UPSC for lateral entry into the IAS will undergo a 3-week training programme at the Indian Institute of Public Administration.

First session of 17th Lok Sabha expected to start on 6 June

A pro-tem speaker of the Lok Sabha will administer the oath of office to all the newly elected MPs before the Speaker’s election, sources said.

After Modi govt’s national security poll pitch, intel says Maoists regrouping in 4 states

Maoist cadres aren't just regrouping but also shifting their base. They are believed to be working on new strategies, say intelligence sources.

P S Golay, chief of SKM party, takes oath as Sikkim chief minister

P. S. Golay’s Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won the assembly election by a slim 2-seat margin.

Smriti Irani urges BJP workers in Amethi to exercise restraint after the death of her aide

In the first incident of post-poll violence in Uttar Pradesh, a close aide of Irani was shot dead by two unidentified men.

Time for India to regain rightful position in world order, says PM Modi in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Modi also expressed grief over the death of 22 students in Surat building fire tragedy.

Narendra Modi to be sworn as prime minister for second term on 30 May

President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

On Camera

Lebanon gadget attacks aren’t just a foreign problem—India is at risk too

The entire electromagnetic spectrum, including radio frequencies and the internet, poses potential security risks for India’s defence, scientific, and economic systems.

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Indian envoy in Oman dons Army combat print for photo ops, sparks controversy

Ambassador Amit Narang wore combat uniform at closing ceremony of India-Oman joint military exercise. Only serving personnel can wear service uniforms, say veterans.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?