In the twilight hours of the national capital, India got its 16th prime minister when Narendra Modi was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9).

In other news,&nbsp;at least 10 people are feared dead as a bus rolled down a gorge in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (Jun 9). The bus was returning from Shivkhoda temple to Katra.&nbsp;

In news from around the world, much needed aid has finally been delivered into Gaza from a newly repaired US-built pier, US Central Command announced on Saturday (June 8).

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After winning his third term as Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi&nbsp;put together his council of ministers on June 9, where leaders included some experienced politicians from the NDA alliance. The 71 council of ministers took oaths of their office and pledged to work for the betterment of the country.

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Several Indian celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor, and newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9).

In the twilight hours of the national capital, India got its 16th prime minister when Narendra Modi was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9).

In the twilight hours of the national capital, India got its 16th prime minister when Narendra Modi was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9). In other news, at least 10 people are feared dead as a bus rolled down a gorge in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (Jun 9). The bus was returning from Shivkhoda temple to Katra. In news from around the world, much needed aid has finally been delivered into Gaza from a newly repaired US-built pier, US Central Command announced on Saturday (June 8). Click on the headlines to read more Narendra Modi takes oath as India's 16th prime minister, enters third term in a row In the twilight hours of the national capital, India got its 16th prime minister when Narendra Modi was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9). Check out full list of PM Modi's Council of Ministers for his 3rd term in power After winning his third term as Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi put together his council of ministers on June 9, where leaders included some experienced politicians from the NDA alliance. The 71 council of ministers took oaths of their office and pledged to work for the betterment of the country. US resumes humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza via repaired pier The much needed aid has finally been delivered into Gaza from a newly repaired US-built pier, US Central Command announced on Saturday (June 8). Three dead in Jammu-Kashmir after bus falls in gorge, terror attack suspected At least 10 people are feared dead as a bus rolled down a gorge in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (Jun 9). The bus was returning from Shivkhoda temple to Katra. S Jaishankar, face of India's assertive foreign policy, returns to cabinet In May 2019, when India's outgoing External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj dialed former Foreign Secretary Dr S Jaishankar, the latter was buying books at a famous Khan Market bookstore in New Delhi. Swaraj's call took Jaishankar by surprise. Polish man who attacked Danish PM Frederiksen remanded in 12-day custody A 39-year-old man from Poland who attacked Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was remanded in custody for 12 days on Saturday (June 8). Amit Shah: Stalwart and vital cog in BJP machine takes oath as minister Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah on Sunday (Jun 9) took oath as a minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet. Shah registered a stunning victory in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat of Gujarat by a huge margin of more than 744,000 votes. He defeated his nearest Congress rival, Sonal Patel to retain the constituency. Iran finalises six candidates for June 28 presidential polls, several high-profile names disqualified Iran's interior ministry on Sunday (Jun 9) revealed the final list of candidates approved by the Guardian Council to contest the presidential election scheduled for June 28. The elections are taking place following the death of former president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19, along with his foreign minister. IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024, Live Updates: India march towards 50 after poor start Cricket giants India and Pakistan are ready for the biggest clash of the T20 WC in New York. Two teams with rich history and a T20 WC title in their kitty will write a new chapter in this famous rivalry. Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar at Narendra Modi's oath taking ceremony Several Indian celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor, and newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9).

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Narendra Modi will be sworn in as India's prime minister for a third consecutive time on Sunday (June 9). The grand event will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan at 7.15 pm IST.&nbsp;Alongside, members of his council of ministers will also take their oath.

The Polish man who attacked Danish Prime Minister&nbsp;Mette Frederiksen was on Saturday remanded&nbsp;in custody for 12 days. The man was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time, and said he was unaware that the victim was Denmark's PM.

In other news from around the world, nine months after 26-year-old Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from a music festival-turned-killing field in southern Israel, she returned to a Tel Aviv hospital to see her terminally ill mother. Argamani became one of the&nbsp;most recognised faces of the 'Bring Them Home' campaign.&nbsp;

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Hours before the scheduled swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, Narendra Modi, the outgoing prime minister and National Democratic Alliance's leader in the Lok Sabha paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, the slain national icon's resting place in the capital.

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Narendra Modi will be sworn in as India's prime minister for a third consecutive time on Sunday (June 9). The grand event will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan at 7.

Narendra Modi will be sworn in as India's prime minister for a third consecutive time on Sunday (June 9). The grand event will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan at 7.15 pm IST. Alongside, members of his council of ministers will also take their oath. The Polish man who attacked Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was on Saturday remanded in custody for 12 days. The man was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time, and said he was unaware that the victim was Denmark's PM. In other news from around the world, nine months after 26-year-old Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from a music festival-turned-killing field in southern Israel, she returned to a Tel Aviv hospital to see her terminally ill mother. Argamani became one of the most recognised faces of the 'Bring Them Home' campaign. Click on the headlines to read more: Modi 3.0 to be sworn-in with focus on 'Neighbourhood First' foreign policy plank Hours before the scheduled swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, Narendra Modi, the outgoing prime minister and National Democratic Alliance's leader in the Lok Sabha paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, the slain national icon's resting place in the capital. Polish man who attacked Danish PM Frederiksen remanded in 12-day custody A 39-year-old man from Poland who attacked Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was on Saturday (June 8) remanded in custody for 12 days. Citing the police, a report by the news agency Reuters on Sunday said that the man was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time and said he was unaware that the victim was Denmark's prime minister. Israeli hostage Noa Argamani rescued just in time to see terminally ailing mother Nine months after 26-year-old Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from a music festival-turned-killing field in southern Israel, she returned at a Tel Aviv hospital to see her terminally ill mother. One of the most recognised faces of 'Bring Them Home' campaign, Argamani was among over 250 people taken captives by Hamas when they attacked Israel on October 7. Rishi Sunak promises hundreds of million in mental health benefits if re-elected The UK Conservatives led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have pledged 730 million pounds ($927mn) to expand mental health treatment within the ambit of the National Health Service, a move aimed to woo the voters ahead of July 4 General Elections in which incumbent Tories continue to trail behind Labour Party. Watch | EU Parliament elections: Voting underway on the third day of elections ×

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Leaders of seven countries have been invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has issued a video statement hours after it was reported that she was&nbsp;slapped by a CISF staff at the Chandigarh airport. Ranaut, who won the Lok Sabha elections for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi,&nbsp;revealed that after the security check, the CISF staff slapped her and hurled abuses.

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Seven countries have been invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. PM Modi has personally reached out to several leaders from these countries, extending invitations that have now been formally sent.

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Hours after it was reported that a CISF guard slapped actress and newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport, the actress issued a video statement and assured her concerned fans that she was "safe."&nbsp;Kangana revealed that post security check, a woman guard hit Kangana on her face and hurled abuses at her.

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A former production inspector for a Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, who reportedly worked for 12 years in the company, has raised serious concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft. The person Known by the nickname "Showstopper", and identified as Santiago Paredes, claims that the company is producing planes with numerous defects. Paredes has described them as "ticking time bombs."

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The Janata Dal (United) said on Thursday (June 6) that it was offering unconditional support to National Democratic Alliance (NDA) but placed a few of its demands. Speaking to the news agency ANI, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi said that his party wants the shortcomings in the Agnipath scheme&nbsp;to be discussed in detail. 
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A Bengaluru court on Thursday (Jun 6) extended former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna's police custody till June 10 in connection with the sexual assault case.&nbsp;A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the allegations against Revanna earlier had sought his custody in the first FIR registered against him in Holenarasipura.&nbsp;

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China was among other nations that congratulated Narendra Modi on the Lok Sabha Election win and said it was "ready to work" with its neighbour. But Modi's response to Taiwan's congratulatory message has angered China, with Beijing lodging&nbsp;a protest with India.&nbsp;

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines may have fuelled a rise in excess deaths reported in the United States and other Western countries in the three years since the pandemic, a latest study claimed.&nbsp;Published in BMJ Public Health on Monday (Jun 4), the study explored excess mortality in the Western World, including Australia, from 2020 until 2022.&nbsp;

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On the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star in the north Indian state of Punjab, some members of the Sikh community on Thursday (June 6) raised pro-Khalistan slogans within the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, the site of the military operation to weed out separatists.

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Banknotes in Britain, bearing the image of King Charles III, went into circulation for the first time on Wednesday- two years after he was crowned after his mother Queen Elizabeth's death.&nbsp;The four banknotes with the king's portrait on the front carry values of £5 ($6.4), £10, £20 and £50.

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Leaders of seven countries have been invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Leaders of seven countries have been invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has issued a video statement hours after it was reported that she was slapped by a CISF staff at the Chandigarh airport. Ranaut, who won the Lok Sabha elections for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, revealed that after the security check, the CISF staff slapped her and hurled abuses. In other news from around the world, a former production inspector for a Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems has raised serious concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft. Click on the headlines to read more: EXCLUSIVE: Seven countries invited for Indian PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony this weekend Seven countries have been invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. PM Modi has personally reached out to several leaders from these countries, extending invitations that have now been formally sent. Kangana Ranaut issues statement after slapping incident: How do we handle terrorism in Punjab? Hours after it was reported that a CISF guard slapped actress and newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport, the actress issued a video statement and assured her concerned fans that she was "safe." Kangana revealed that post security check, a woman guard hit Kangana on her face and hurled abuses at her. Boeing-linked 'showstopper' says plane-maker producing 'ticking time bombs' A former production inspector for a Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, who reportedly worked for 12 years in the company, has raised serious concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft. The person Known by the nickname "Showstopper", and identified as Santiago Paredes, claims that the company is producing planes with numerous defects. Paredes has described them as "ticking time bombs." JD(U) places its demands for unconditional support to NDA: Details here The Janata Dal (United) said on Thursday (June 6) that it was offering unconditional support to National Democratic Alliance (NDA) but placed a few of its demands. Speaking to the news agency ANI, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi said that his party wants the shortcomings in the Agnipath scheme to be discussed in detail. Karnataka sex abuse case: Prajwal Revanna's custody extended till June 10 A Bengaluru court on Thursday (Jun 6) extended former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna's police custody till June 10 in connection with the sexual assault case. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the allegations against Revanna earlier had sought his custody in the first FIR registered against him in Holenarasipura. Modi's response to Taiwanese president on India election victory angers China China was among other nations that congratulated Narendra Modi on the Lok Sabha Election win and said it was "ready to work" with its neighbour. But Modi's response to Taiwan's congratulatory message has angered China, with Beijing lodging a protest with India. COVID-19 vaccines may have caused rise in excess deaths since pandemic, study claims Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines may have fuelled a rise in excess deaths reported in the United States and other Western countries in the three years since the pandemic, a latest study claimed. Published in BMJ Public Health on Monday (Jun 4), the study explored excess mortality in the Western World, including Australia, from 2020 until 2022. Operation Blue Star anniversary marked by pro-Khalistan slogans at Golden Temple On the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star in the north Indian state of Punjab, some members of the Sikh community on Thursday (June 6) raised pro-Khalistan slogans within the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, the site of the military operation to weed out separatists. UK starts using new currency notes bearing image of King Charles III Banknotes in Britain, bearing the image of King Charles III, went into circulation for the first time on Wednesday- two years after he was crowned after his mother Queen Elizabeth's death. The four banknotes with the king's portrait on the front carry values of £5 ($6.4), £10, £20 and £50. Premier League clubs deliver verdict on scrapping VAR for 2024-25 season Premier League clubs have voted to keep Video Assistant Referees (VAR) for the 2024-25 season after a vote was held at the annual general meeting in Harrogate on Thursday (Jun 6). The proposal was put forth by Wolverhampton Wanderers last month that triggered the voting.

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Seven countries have been invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. PM Modi has personally reached out to several leaders from these countries, extending invitations that have now been formally sent. The grand event at Rashtrapati Bhawan will mark the beginning of Modi's third consecutive term.&nbsp;

Maldives: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has been invited to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath ceremony. President Muizzu, who took office last year, congratulated Prime Minister Modi and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for their victory in the 2024 Indian General Elections. In a social media message, he stated, "I look forward to working together to advance our shared interests in pursuit of shared prosperity and stability for our two countries."&nbsp;&nbsp;While no public confirmation has come from President Muizzu's office, if he travels to Delhi, this will mark his first visit to India since assuming office.

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Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his electoral victory during a phone call between the 2 leaders. A statement from the Sri Lankan government said, "During the conversation, PM Modi invited President Wickremesinghe to his swearing-in ceremony, which the President accepted." During Wednesday's telephonic call, the two leaders noted the significant progress that has taken place in implementing the Vision Document issued during the visit of President Wickremesinghe to New Delhi in July 2023. The Sri Lankan President travels to Delhi on 9th June.&nbsp;

Bangladesh: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accepted Modi's invitation during a telephone conversation. Noorelahi Mina, Deputy Press Secretary to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, confirmed the acceptance who was quoted by United News of Bangladesh. Bangladesh PM was among the first world leaders to send a written congratulatory message to PM Modi on the election win. PM Hasina is expected to reach Delhi on Saturday and leave on Monday.&nbsp;

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I thank Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her warm wishes. India and Bangladesh share historic relations, which have seen unprecedented growth in the last decade. I look forward to working together to further strengthen our people-centric partnership. <a href="https://twitter.com/BDMOFA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BDMOFA</a>
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Bhutan: Bhutanese leadership has been invited to be guests at the ceremony. PM Modi has spoken to both Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay. Earlier this year, PM Modi travelled to Bhutan, which was his last foreign visit during his 2nd term. India and Bhutan are working on rail connectivity.

Nepal: Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, is also confirmed to attend the ceremony in Delhi. PM Prachanda had called Narendra Modi to wish him on the electoral success. An Indian readout of the talks said, "Nepal shares deep-rooted cultural and civilizational links with India and remains a special partner in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy".&nbsp;Congratulations&nbsp;poured in from all political parties, cutting across party lines in Nepal for PM Modi.

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Mauritius: Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth called PM Modi on Wednesday, congratulating him on his election victory. Prime Minister Modi thanked his counterpart and "reaffirmed his continued commitment to further strengthen the special relationship between India and Mauritius", an Indian readout on the talks said. Prime Minister Jugnauth was the first global leader to congratulate Modi on his victory on June 4th.&nbsp;

Seychelles: The Indian Ocean Country has been invited to be the guest at the Modi 3.0 inauguration. The Indian Origin President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan, sent a message of&nbsp;congratulations&nbsp;to Prime Minister Modi. In his message, he said, "This outcome is a testament to the confidence that the Indian people place in your visionary leadership and the remarkable progress that India has made under your stewardship, as well as the high regard in which you are held."

Seven countries have been invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Seven countries have been invited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony this weekend. The invited nations from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean include—Seychelles, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. PM Modi has personally reached out to several leaders from these countries, extending invitations that have now been formally sent. The grand event at Rashtrapati Bhawan will mark the beginning of Modi's third consecutive term. Maldives: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has been invited to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath ceremony. President Muizzu, who took office last year, congratulated Prime Minister Modi and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for their victory in the 2024 Indian General Elections. In a social media message, he stated, "I look forward to working together to advance our shared interests in pursuit of shared prosperity and stability for our two countries." While no public confirmation has come from President Muizzu's office, if he travels to Delhi, this will mark his first visit to India since assuming office. Also read | Maldives President Muizzu invited to Indian PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his electoral victory during a phone call between the 2 leaders. A statement from the Sri Lankan government said, "During the conversation, PM Modi invited President Wickremesinghe to his swearing-in ceremony, which the President accepted." During Wednesday's telephonic call, the two leaders noted the significant progress that has taken place in implementing the Vision Document issued during the visit of President Wickremesinghe to New Delhi in July 2023. The Sri Lankan President travels to Delhi on 9th June. Bangladesh: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accepted Modi's invitation during a telephone conversation. Noorelahi Mina, Deputy Press Secretary to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, confirmed the acceptance who was quoted by United News of Bangladesh. Bangladesh PM was among the first world leaders to send a written congratulatory message to PM Modi on the election win. PM Hasina is expected to reach Delhi on Saturday and leave on Monday. I thank Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her warm wishes. India and Bangladesh share historic relations, which have seen unprecedented growth in the last decade. I look forward to working together to further strengthen our people-centric partnership. @BDMOFA — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2024 × Bhutan: Bhutanese leadership has been invited to be guests at the ceremony. PM Modi has spoken to both Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay. Earlier this year, PM Modi travelled to Bhutan, which was his last foreign visit during his 2nd term. India and Bhutan are working on rail connectivity. Nepal: Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, is also confirmed to attend the ceremony in Delhi. PM Prachanda had called Narendra Modi to wish him on the electoral success. An Indian readout of the talks said, "Nepal shares deep-rooted cultural and civilizational links with India and remains a special partner in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy". Congratulations poured in from all political parties, cutting across party lines in Nepal for PM Modi. Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on the electoral success of BJP and NDA in the Loksabha elections for the third consecutive term. We are happy to note the successful completion of the world’s largest democratic exercise with enthusiastic participation of the people of India. — ☭ Comrade Prachanda (@cmprachanda) June 4, 2024 × Mauritius: Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth called PM Modi on Wednesday, congratulating him on his election victory. Prime Minister Modi thanked his counterpart and "reaffirmed his continued commitment to further strengthen the special relationship between India and Mauritius", an Indian readout on the talks said. Prime Minister Jugnauth was the first global leader to congratulate Modi on his victory on June 4th. Seychelles: The Indian Ocean Country has been invited to be the guest at the Modi 3.0 inauguration. The Indian Origin President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan, sent a message of congratulations to Prime Minister Modi. In his message, he said, "This outcome is a testament to the confidence that the Indian people place in your visionary leadership and the remarkable progress that India has made under your stewardship, as well as the high regard in which you are held."

EXCLUSIVE: Seven countries invited for Indian PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony this weekend