A journalist for 20 years before becoming an ORF fellow, Ashok Malik kept a low-profile during his tenure. He was part of the team seen to be key Modi supporters who played a key role in the 2014 campaign. read more

A Rashtrapati Bhavan press communique said the appointments of Mishra and Devvrat will come into effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices. read more

Mansukh Mandaviya had also cycled to the Rashtrapati Bhavan in May to take an oath as a minister for another term in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. read more

Recalling the recent general elections as the world’s largest democratic exercise, the prime minister said that it is now time for everyone to work for the development of India. read more

The interim speaker is appointed by Rashtrapati Bhavan on the basis of his or her experience in parliament. read more

PM Modi’s first bilateral meeting, amongst the five scheduled for Friday, was with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at the Hyderabad House in Delhi, according to ANI. read more

The around 110-minute-long programme was gustily cheered on by Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters with chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” (which the Telangana MP, G Kishan Reddy, managed to incorporate into his oath), “Har Har Mahadev” and “Modi,... read more

Smriti Irani, who beat Rahul Gandhi in Amethi in Lok Sabha elections 2019, takes oath as cabinet minister read more

The BJP has refrained from making any official comment about the likely members of the government, with its leaders asserting that it is the prime minister’s prerogative. read more

Samosas, rajbhog, lemon and fruit tart, paneer dishes, tea and coffee will be on the menu at the high tea, which will be open to all the 6,000 people present at the oath-taking ceremony. read more

Three-tier security will be functional all through the ceremony, which is expected to be attendfed by 8000 people, with the inner most ring provided by the VIP and Rashtrapati Bhavan security. read more

The mega event, held in Rashtrapati Bhavan’s forecourt, was attended by 6000 people among them dignitaries, world leaders, film and sports stars and common people. read more

Narendra Modi Swearing-in LIVE Updates: Narendra Modi took oath as prime minister for his second consecutive term at 7 pm today. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won Lok Sabha elections 2019 with a clear majority. read more

For the biggest ceremony ever at the presidential mansion, where around 6,000 invitees including foreign delegates and VIP invitees will gather, no professional chefs or hotels have been hired. read more

Leaders of SAARC nations like Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and Bhutan’s prime minister Lotay Tshering have confirmed their participation at the event. Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will also be present... read more