Union Cabinet recommends dissolution of 17th Lok Sabha
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Cabinet recommends dissolution of 17th Lok Sabha

India TV News  

A day after the election results were declared, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The NDA leaders are scheduled to meet at Prime Minister Modi's residence at 3:30 p.m. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced on his social media platform X that leaders of the INDIA bloc will meet around 6 p.m. in the national capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a third term, but the BJP will need to rely on the support of other parties in its coalition, including JD chief Nitish Kumar and TDP's chief Chandrababu Naidu. Next steps The recommendation for the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha will pave the way for the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha and the formation of a new government.

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Call for consensus: On the Prime Minister’s pledge and the 18th Lok Sabha
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Call for consensus: On the Prime Minister’s pledge and the 18th Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to govern by consensus even as the 18th Lok Sabha began its first session. The ruling National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition INDIA bloc have both reiterated their rhetoric on protecting the Constitution, which was one of the central themes of the recent campaign during the 2024 general election. In the 16th Lok Sabha, …

Lok Sabha session Highlights: Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow
6 months ago

Lok Sabha session Highlights: Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The proceedings of the First Session of the 18th Lok Sabha are underway, at the new Parliament building, in New Delhi. Lok Sabha session Highlights: The leaders of the Opposition bloc INDIA staged a protest outside the Parliament on Monday amid the oath-taking of newly elected MPs for the 18th Lok Sabha. Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath …

Lok Sabha session Highlights: Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow
6 months ago

Lok Sabha session Highlights: Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The proceedings of the First Session of the 18th Lok Sabha are underway, at the new Parliament building, in New Delhi. Lok Sabha session Highlights: The leaders of the Opposition bloc INDIA staged a protest outside the Parliament on Monday amid the oath-taking of newly elected MPs for the 18th Lok Sabha. Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath …

First session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin tomorrow, PM Modi to take oath
6 months ago

First session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin tomorrow, PM Modi to take oath

India Today  

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on Monday, which will see newly-elected MPs, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking the oath, followed by the election of Speaker and President Droupadi Murmu's address to a joint sitting of both the Houses. On Monday, President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath to Mahtab as the pro tem Speaker …

First session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin on June 24, conclude on July 3: Kiren Rijiju
6 months, 1 week ago

First session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin on June 24, conclude on July 3: Kiren Rijiju

Live Mint  

First session of 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24 and conclude on July 3, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. Posting on social media site X on June 12, Rijiju said the session will see the newly elected leaders taking oath or making affirmation of their membership of the Lok Sabha and electing the Speaker of the …

First session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24, says Kiren Rijiju
6 months, 1 week ago

First session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24, says Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24 and will continue till July 3, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Wednesday. The first three days of the Lok Sabha session will see the newly-elected members taking oath or making affirmation of their membership of the Lok Sabha and electing the Speaker of the House. …

First session of 18th Lok Sabha likely to commence around June 15: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

First session of 18th Lok Sabha likely to commence around June 15: Report

Hindustan Times  

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is likely to begin around June 15, sources said Friday. First session of 18th Lok Sabha likely to commence around June 15: Report The first session will commence in the third week of June with the oath-taking by the newly elected candidates as members of the House, the sources said, adding the …

65.79% turnout in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, says Election Commission
6 months, 2 weeks ago

65.79% turnout in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, says Election Commission

The Hindu  

The just-concluded Lok Sabha election saw a total voter turnout of 65.79%, the Election Commission of India said on Thursday. Mr. Kumar, along with the two other Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, met President Droupadi Murmu and submitted the list of MPs elected to the 18th Lok Sabha. “A copy of the notification issued by the …

Election Commission hands over list of winning Lok Sabha candidates to President Murmu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Commission hands over list of winning Lok Sabha candidates to President Murmu

The Hindu  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with two election commissioners on June 6 presented details of newly elected Lok Sabha members to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. CEC Rajiv Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, met the President at 4.30 pm, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. "A …

PM Modi Resigns, What Happens Next? How Is A New Government Formed? Explained
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi Resigns, What Happens Next? How Is A New Government Formed? Explained

News 18  

With the 2024 Lok Sabha Election results announced, the winning party, in this case, the NDA, will have to prove the support of the majority of MPs to form the government. A party or coalition must win 272 Lok Sabha seats, or a majority of at least 50%, in order to form a government. The party can form a government …

Will face challenges head on, Modi tells ex-Cabinet members
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Will face challenges head on, Modi tells ex-Cabinet members

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the final meeting of the outgoing Union Cabinet on Wednesday, spoke about the importance of facing challenges head-on, drawing inspiration from late BJP stalwart Atal Behari Vajpayee. As the Cabinet recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, Modi reflected on the need to derive lessons from adversities, urging his colleagues to remain …

NDA Meeting Live Updates: Narendra Modi formally elected as alliance leader
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NDA Meeting Live Updates: Narendra Modi formally elected as alliance leader

Hindustan Times  

NDA Meeting Live Updates: The Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha following a meeting at his residence. The Rashtrapati Bhavan has confirmed that President Murmu accepted the resignation and requested Modi and his ministers to continue in office until the new government is formed. Key NDA leaders, including TDP …

PM Modi submits resignation to President after cabinet recommends LS dissolution
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi submits resignation to President after cabinet recommends LS dissolution

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the last meeting of the outgoing Union cabinet which recommended dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, setting in motion the process of formation of the next government after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance won a narrow majority in the Lok Sabha. The BJP on its own got 240 seats …

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Highlights: PM Modi resigns, to continue as caretaker till new government swears in
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Highlights: PM Modi resigns, to continue as caretaker till new government swears in

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5 called on President Murmu and tendered his resignation along with the Union Council of Ministers after the Union Cabinet recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha. Mr. Modi and the Union Council of Ministers will continue in office till the new Government is formed at the request of the President, the Rashtrapati …

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 highlights: INDIA bloc halts BJP’s majority
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 highlights: INDIA bloc halts BJP’s majority

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is eyeing a third term while Congress is hoping for a revival with the help of a broader coalition. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 highlights: The Lok Sabha elections were conducted in seven phases: April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. The …

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 highlights: INDIA bloc halts BJP’s majority
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 highlights: INDIA bloc halts BJP’s majority

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is eyeing a third term while Congress is hoping for a revival with the help of a broader coalition. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 highlights: The Lok Sabha elections were conducted in seven phases: April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. The …

Lok Sabha election highlights: BJP's huddle at Nadda's house day before counting
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election highlights: BJP's huddle at Nadda's house day before counting

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha elections 2024 highlights: Welcome to our live blog! Exit polls prediction: • India Today-Axis My India Exit Poll: NDA: Predicted to win 361-401 seats. • Republic PMarq Exit Poll: NDA: Predicted to win 359 seats. • Republic Matrize Exit Poll: NDA: Predicted to win 353-368 seats. • NewsX Dynamics Exit Poll: NDA: Predicted to win 371 seats.

Lok Sabha election highlights: BJP's huddle at Nadda's house day before counting
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election highlights: BJP's huddle at Nadda's house day before counting

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha elections 2024 highlights: Welcome to our live blog! Exit polls prediction: • India Today-Axis My India Exit Poll: NDA: Predicted to win 361-401 seats. • Republic PMarq Exit Poll: NDA: Predicted to win 359 seats. • Republic Matrize Exit Poll: NDA: Predicted to win 353-368 seats. • NewsX Dynamics Exit Poll: NDA: Predicted to win 371 seats.

Lok Sabha poll highlights: INDIA bloc undermining electoral process, says BJP
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha poll highlights: INDIA bloc undermining electoral process, says BJP

Hindustan Times  

A security personnel carries an EVM to deposit at the strong room after the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha polls in Patna on June 2. Spanning seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the seventh phase of polling covered 57 constituencies, including the high-profile Varanasi seat in Uttar Pradesh, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is vying for …

Lok Sabha polls highlights: AAP's Somnath Bharti to go bald if Modi becomes PM
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls highlights: AAP's Somnath Bharti to go bald if Modi becomes PM

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: Voters queue up to cast their ballots at a polling station during the seventh and final phase of voting for general election in Chandigarh on June 1, 2024. Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: Voting for the final and seventh phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, which began at 7 am on Saturday, concluded …

Lok Sabha polls highlights: AAP's Somnath Bharti to go bald if Modi becomes PM
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls highlights: AAP's Somnath Bharti to go bald if Modi becomes PM

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: Voters queue up to cast their ballots at a polling station during the seventh and final phase of voting for general election in Chandigarh on June 1, 2024. Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: Voting for the final and seventh phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, which began at 7 am on Saturday, concluded …

Lok Sabha elections: PM Modi's maiden roadshow in Patna, Nitish also present
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections: PM Modi's maiden roadshow in Patna, Nitish also present

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP candidate from Patna Sahib constituency Ravi Shankar Prasad during an election campaign roadshow for the Lok Sabha elections in Patna on May 12. Lok Sabha elections 2024 LIVE: Sunday is the eve of the fourth leg of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, with as many as 96 parliamentary seats …

Lok Sabha elections Highlights: Powerful have united against me,' says PM Modi
8 months ago

Lok Sabha elections Highlights: Powerful have united against me,' says PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The first phase of Lok Sabha elections was held on April 19, involving 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union territories. The world's largest democracy's biggest festival, India's general elections, kicked off on Friday with the voting of the first of seven phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections. All eyes are on two major political alliances namely, the INDIA …

Lok Sabha elections Highlights: Powerful have united against me,' says PM Modi
8 months ago

Lok Sabha elections Highlights: Powerful have united against me,' says PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The first phase of Lok Sabha elections was held on April 19, involving 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union territories. The world's largest democracy's biggest festival, India's general elections, kicked off on Friday with the voting of the first of seven phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections. All eyes are on two major political alliances namely, the INDIA …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: NDA to win 38 seats in Bihar after Nitish's return, says India TV-CNX Opinion Poll
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: NDA to win 38 seats in Bihar after Nitish's return, says India TV-CNX Opinion Poll

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is set for a massive win in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections due in a few weeks. According to the India TV-CNX Opinion Poll, the NDA is projected to win 38 out of 40 parliamentary seats in the state. Image Source : INDIA TVIndia TV-CNX Opinion Poll: Bihar Here's the prediction for all …

Top news of the day: March 18, 2024
9 months ago

Top news of the day: March 18, 2024

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | NDA finalises seat-sharing agreement in Bihar The NDA, on March 18, finalised the seat-sharing agreement for the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar. Supreme Court orders ‘complete disclosure’ on electoral bonds from SBI The Supreme Court on March 18 asked the State of Bank of India to be “candid and fair” and not selective while …

Lok Sabha elections Phase 5: List of constituencies going for polls in fifth phase on May 20
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections Phase 5: List of constituencies going for polls in fifth phase on May 20

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 dates: Polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 will take place on May 20 in 49 seats across eight states and Union Territories. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with newly-appointed Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu announced the much-anticipated poll dates for the 2024 parliamentary polls. Complete Election …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates When And How To Watch India General Election Polls Schedule
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates When And How To Watch India General Election Polls Schedule

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates: The 18th Lok Sabha elections in India are likely to be held in April and May, marking the end of the current Lok Sabha session led by the National Democratic Alliance government. The 17th Lok Sabha elections in 2019 threw up a victory for the BJP-led NDA, which secured 353 out of 543 seats. The …

Parliamentary affairs: The Hindu Editorial on the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha
10 months, 1 week ago

Parliamentary affairs: The Hindu Editorial on the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

With the conclusion of the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha on Saturday, the bugle has been sounded and the battle lines drawn for the general election. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, in the Lok Sabha, cited the plight of Tamil fishermen, and, in the Rajya Sabha, focused on the Centre’s indifference towards the destruction caused by flooding in the …

Seen Reform, Transform, Perform in 5 Years: Modi
10 months, 1 week ago

Seen Reform, Transform, Perform in 5 Years: Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Emotions ran high as the members of the 17th Lok Sabha bid farewell on the last day of the Budget Session. Speaking at the farewell occasion in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the present Lok Sabha saw many game-changing reforms that will lay the foundation of a strong India. Speaking in Lok Sabha, Modi said the …

PM Modi addressed the House on last day of 17th Lok Sabha, here is what he said
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi addressed the House on last day of 17th Lok Sabha, here is what he said

Op India  

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the last day of the 17th Lok Sabha before the upcoming General elections. It is very rare that both reform and perform take place and we can see transformation right in front of our eyes…The country is experiencing this through the… pic.twitter.com/aWCVUSYl7i — ANI February 10, 2024 PM Modi …

17th Lok Sabha propelled the country towards big changes, says PM Modi on last day of LS
10 months, 2 weeks ago

17th Lok Sabha propelled the country towards big changes, says PM Modi on last day of LS

The Hindu  

On the last day of the 17th Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his valedictory remarks described its five-year tenure of as a “period of reform, perform, and transform” that propelled the country towards big changes, adding that the country “will bless the 17th Lok Sabha”. This is the last session of the Lok Sabha before the general election, …

Women quota bill, Article 370 scrapping: PM Modi recaps reforms by 17th Lok Sabha
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Women quota bill, Article 370 scrapping: PM Modi recaps reforms by 17th Lok Sabha

India Today  

Underlining that the mantra of the NDA government has been "reform, perform and transform", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the 17th Lok Sabha took several decisions that were waited for long by many generations and cited the scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and the ban on triple talaq. Addressing the last sitting of the 17th …

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi hold meeting with Bihar leaders ahead of Lok Sabha elections
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi hold meeting with Bihar leaders ahead of Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi held a meeting with Bihar leaders in New Delhi on Tuesday. According to reports, party General Secretary KC Venugopal and several leaders from the state attended the meeting to chalk out the strategy for the Lok Sabha elections scheduled to take place …

Parliament functioning registers a new low - The Hindu
1 year, 6 months ago

Parliament functioning registers a new low - The Hindu

The Hindu  

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s new Parliament building. The decline has been more in recent years with the 16th Lok Sabha and 17th Lok Sabha seeing fewer Bills being sent to Committees. Chart 3 | The chart shows the number of Bills passed by each Lok Sabha The latest Budget session was the sixth shortest Budget session …

Data | The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952
1 year, 8 months ago

Data | The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952

The Hindu  

The 17th Lok Sabha, which is entering its final year, has functioned for 230 sitting days so far. In this session, the Lok Sabha functioned for 33% of its scheduled time and the Rajya Sabha functioned for 24% as shown in Chart 2. Chart 3 The chart shows the number of Bills passed by each Lok Sabha The latest Budget …

PM Modi Says 2014-29 Period 'Very Important' for India, 18th Lok Sabha Will Take Country Ahead into New Decade
4 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi Says 2014-29 Period 'Very Important' for India, 18th Lok Sabha Will Take Country Ahead into New Decade

News 18  

Asserting that the 2014-29 period between the 16th to 18th Lok Sabha is “very important” for a young democracy like India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the last six years have been “historic” for the country’s development and a lot remains to be done in the remaining period. The 16th Lok Sabha has been historic for the country’s …

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