Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News

BJP, NCP spar over 'Organiser' article on poll results 

A war of words has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally, the Nationalist Congress Party, over an article published in Organiser.

Ex-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa may face arrest over sexual assault charges

Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa may be arrested in connection with a sexual assault case, according to the state's Home Minister G Parameshwara.

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal CM for 3rd term

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pema Khandu took oath as the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third term in a row on Thursday.

Odisha: BJP government approves reopening of Puri Jagannath Temple gates

In its first cabinet meeting, the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha has approved the reopening of all four gates of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.

Naseeruddin Shah wants PM Modi to wear 'skullcap': Here's why

Naseeruddin Shah recently shared his thoughts on Narendra Modi's third term as India's Prime Minister following the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

Pema Khandu to be Arunachal Pradesh CM once again

Pema Khandu was on Wednesday re-elected as the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh following a landslide victory for his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the state assembly polls.

4-time MLA Mohan Majhi becomes Odisha's 1st BJP CM 

Mohan Majhi on Wednesday took oath as the Bharatiya Janata Party's first chief minister in Odisha—ending Biju Janata Dal leader Naveen Patnaik's 24-year reign.

PM Modi's heartwarming gesture with Chiranjeevi during Pawan Kalyan's swearing-in

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader N Chandrababu Naidu as the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on Wednesday.

108 MPs of 18th LS vocal on LGBTQIA+ issues: Report 

As many as 108 out of the 543 newly elected MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha have been "vocal" about LGBTQIA+ issues, according to Pinklist India, a digital archive advocating for India's queer community.

'Modi barely escaped...': Rahul attacks PM over Lok Sabha results 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi—being credited for the party's surprisingly strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections—claimed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi narrowly avoided defeat in his Varanasi constituency.

Naidu takes oath as Andhra CM for 4th term 

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time on Wednesday.

Arunachal BJP to meet today to pick new CM

Newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers in Arunachal Pradesh are scheduled to meet on Wednesday in Itanagar to elect their legislative party leader.

Oath-taking ceremonies in Andhra, Odisha today; PM Modi to attend

4-time MLA Mohan Majhi is new Odisha CM

Mohan Majhi, a four-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Keonjhar, has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Odisha.

Power shift in UP? INDIA bloc MPs face criminal charges

The recent Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh (UP) saw a tight race between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, comprising of the Samajwadi Party and the Congress.

Race for Speaker's post heats up in Modi 3.0 Cabinet

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently deliberating on the appointment of the Lok Sabha Speaker following portfolio allocations in the Modi 3.0 government.

Modi Cabinet 3.0: Rahul calls out BJP for dynasty politics

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of practicing dynasty politics, dubbing the National Democratic Alliance ministry as a "parivar mandal" or family circle.

Gandhis to address 'thanksgiving' public meet for Amethi, Raebareli 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to address an "Aabhaar Sabha," a thanksgiving meeting for party workers from Raebareli and Amethi in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.

BJP searching for new chief as Nadda joins Modi Cabinet

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in search of a new party chief following JP Nadda's appointment to the Modi 3.0 Cabinet, where he will oversee the Health, Chemicals, and Fertilizers ministries.

Opposition slams BJP over Cabinet portfolio allocation

The opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has taken a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party and its National Democratic Alliance partners over the allocation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet.

Modi Cabinet 3.0: No change in Big 4; key takeaways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assigned portfolios to the Cabinet colleagues of his new National Democratic Alliance government, maintaining continuity in the big four ministries.

Actor-MP Suresh Gopi relinquishing ministerial role for films? His response 

Suresh Gopi, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) first-ever MP from Kerala, has disputed claims that he does not want to be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet.

Narendra Modi takes oath as PM for third consecutive time 

Narendra Modi took oath as India's Prime Minister for the third time on Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Patnaik's aide VK Pandian retires from politics after election drubbing 

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide, VK Pandian, has announced his retirement from active politics.

Swearing-in ceremony for first BJP government in Odisha rescheduled 

The swearing-in ceremony for the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha has been postponed from June 10 to June 12.

Narendra Modi's swearing-in: List of potential ministers in NDA Cabinet 

In the hours leading up to Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hosted a tea meeting at Modi's residence.

Congress President Kharge to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

The Congress has confirmed that its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, will be attending Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Slap row: Old post of Kangana supporting Will-Chris slap resurfaces

Just two days after the newly-elected BJP MP Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable at Chandigarh airport, an old social media post of the Bollywood actor has resurfaced.

Chhattisgarh: Man offers chopped-off finger at temple after NDA win 

In an extreme display of political devotion, a 30-year-old man from Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, severed his own finger and offered it at a temple following the National Democratic Alliance's victory in the Lok Sabha polls.

Kangana slapping case: CISF constable finds support in Vishal Dadlani 

Actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable, Kulwinder Kaur, at Chandigarh airport on Thursday.

PM Modi-led NDA to stake claim to form government today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to present his claim to form a new coalition government on Friday, following a meeting with the newly elected MPs of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Assam: BJP vs. BJP after losing Jorhat seat to Congress

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is facing internal criticism from his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), following a loss in the Jorhat Lok Sabha seat.

3 BJP MPs in touch with us, claims TMC

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has claimed that three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs from West Bengal are in contact with the party, an allegation the BJP has firmly refuted as "fake."

Congress leaders rally for Rahul to become leader of opposition

The Congress—which won 99 Lok Sabha seats—is now entitled to the leader of the opposition post in the Parliament.

Akhilesh Yadav, uncle Shivpal say 'BJP lost in Ayodhya because...'

The Samajwadi Party (SP) delivered a crushing defeat to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the recently-held Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh, a state considered the stronghold of the saffron party.

PM Modi's swearing-in shifted to Sunday evening

The swearing-in ceremony of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi—initially planned for Saturday—was rescheduled to Sunday evening.

NDA 3.0: BJP ally flags Agnipath resentment; may seek review

As the National Democratic Alliance gets ready to form the government for the third time with no party with full majority, Janata Dal (United)'s KC Tyagi voiced his party's intent to seek a review of the Centre's Agnipath scheme for armed forces recruitment.

Justin Trudeau congratulates Modi on re-election, stresses rule of law 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Indian PM Narendra Modi on his re-election on Thursday.

Which world leaders will attend PM Modi's swearing-in?

The members of the National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday extended support to incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the government for a third time.

Naveen Patnaik reacts as BJP ends BJD's 24-year-rule in Odisha 

Outgoing Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik addressed his party MLAs on Wednesday, following the defeat of his party, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recent assembly polls.