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Top 10 world news: Modi takes oath as India's 16th prime minister, full list of cabinet ministers, and more

Top 10 world news: Modi takes oath as India's 16th prime minister, full list of cabinet ministers, and more

Top 10 world news

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).

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Narendra Modi takes oath as India's 16th prime minister, enters third term in a row

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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

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After winning his third term as Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modiput 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

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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

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At least 10 people are feared dead as a bus rolled down a gorgein the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmiron Sunday (Jun 9). The buswas returning from Shivkhoda temple to Katra.

S Jaishankar, face of India's assertive foreign policy, returns to cabinet

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In May 2019, when India's outgoing External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj dialed former Foreign Secretary Dr SJaishankar, 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

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A 39-year-old man from Poland who attacked Danish Prime MinisterMette Frederiksen was remandedin custody for 12 days on Saturday (June 8).

Amit Shah: Stalwart and vital cog in BJP machine takes oath as minister

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shahon 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

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Iran's interior ministry on Sunday (Jun 9) revealedthe final list of candidates approved by the Guardian Council to contestthe presidential election scheduled for June 28. The elections are taking place following the death of former presidentEbrahim Raisi ina 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

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Cricket giants India and Pakistan are ready for the biggest clash of the T20 WCin 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

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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).

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Prapti Upadhayay

Prapti Upadhayay is a New Delhi-based journalist who reports on key news developments across India and global affairs, with a special focus on US politics. When not writing, she en...Read More