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When Modi remembered Nehru

  Today is Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru’s 50th death anniversary. The first Prime Minister of Independent India and the architect of Modern India, he was responsible for developing the country post the Independence era. Mr Narendra Modi the 15th Prime Minister of India paid his respects to the leader via a tweet “I pay my tributes to our 1st Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his Punya Tithi”, after assuming office as the 15th Prime Minister of India yesterday at a grand ceremony held in an open air ceremony at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan in New Delhi.

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Narendra Modi Sworn in as 15th Prime Minister

Narendra Modi Sworn 15th PM of India Live

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Prime Minister Modi Cabinet Ministers-Portfolios

  Narendra Modi takes oath as 15th Prime Minister of India around 6 pm today.His cabinet has 24 cabinet rank ministers, 10 ministers with independent charge, and 11 ministers of state.   Cabinet Ministers: Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitli, M.Venkaiah Naidu, Nithin Gadkari, DV Sadananda Gouda, Uma Bharathi, Nazma Heftullah, Gopinath Munde, Ramvilas Pashwan, Kalraj Mishra, Menka Gandhi, Ananth Kumar, Ravi Shankar Prasad,Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Ananth Geethe, HK Badal, Narendar Singh Thomar, Juwal Oram, Radha Mohan Singh, D.Gehlat, smrithi Irani, Dr. Harsha Vardhan.   Ministers with Independent charge: VK Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, Prakash Jawadekar, Piyush Goel, Dr.Jitendra Singh, Sadanada Sonawal, Rao Indrajith Singh, Santosh Kumar Jangwar, Sripada Nayak, Dharmendra Pradhan.   Minister of State: GM Siddeshwar, Manoj Sinha, Upendra Kushwa, P.Radha Krishnan, Kiren Rijuju, Kishan Sargujjar, Sanjeev Balyav, Manshukbhai Danjibhai Sawa, Raosaheb Dadarao Danwe, Vishnudev Sahai, Sudarshan Bhagat.   Portfolios likely to be allotted to Ministers in Modi cabinet. Rajnath Singh- Home Ministry, Sushma Swaraj- Foreign Affairs Sadanand Goud- Railways Ashok Gajapathiraju- Civil Aviation Venkaiah Naidu- Rural development Arun Jaitli- Finance and Defense Nithin Gadkari-Surface Transport and Shipping Ravishankar Prasad- Telecommunications and Law Radha Mohan-Agriculture Ramvilas Pashwan- Food and Civil Supplies Nazma Heftullah- Minority Anantha Kumar- Parlaimentary Affairs   Menaka Gandhi- Women and child welfare Smrithi Irani- Human Resources Nirmala Sitaraman-Commercial (Independent charge) Piyush Goel- Electricity and Coal (Independent charge) Prakasha Jawadekar- Communications and Broadcasting (Independent charge)        

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Modi’s tentative Compact Cabinet

      As PM designate Narendra Modi who will be sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of India, it is said that he will head a 45 member cabinet comprising of a Total of 24 cabinet ministers, 10 Independent charges and 11 MoS .Mr Nripendra Misra is designated to be principal secretary to the PM. Rajnath Singh might get the home ministry portfolio, Piyush Goel might head Oil and Energy ministry.   While the other probable contenders who could get berth in his cabinet include:Union Cabinet it is: Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley, Nitin Gadkari, Sushma Swaraj, Venkaiah Naidu, Sadanand Gowda, Uma Bharti, Najma Heptullah, Gopinath Munde, Ramvilas Paswan, Kalraj Mishra, Maneka Gandhi, Ananth Kumar, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Anant Geete, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Narendra Singh Tomar, Jual Oram, Radha Mohan Singh, Thawar Chand Gehlot, Smriti Irani, Dr. Harshvardhan List of MoS (Independent Charge) - VK Singh, Rao Inderjit Singh, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Shripad Naik, Dharmendra Pradhan, Sarbananda Sonowal, Prakash Javadekar, Piyush Goel, Dr.Jitendra Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, G.M. Siddeshwara, Manoj Sinha, Upendra Kushwaha, Pon Radhakrishnan, Kiren Rijiju, Krishan Pal Gujjar, Sanjeev Baliyan, Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava. The key to the cabinet would be to keep the top layer minimal and increase the grass root level base of administration.Leader from the SAARC countries including Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have started pouring in for the Swearing in Ceremony .AICC Chief Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are also likely to attend the swearing in ceremony which is slated to happen at 6:00 PM.

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Rajnikanth to skip Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

  Kollywood superstar Rajnikanth is one among those film stars, who is invited to attend Narendra Modi’s swearing in ceremony to be held today. However, he is not attending the function, because his fans and some students have staged dharna in front of his house yesterday night, demanding him not to attend the function in protest against Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa presence in the function. All the political parties in Tamilnadu, except BJP have been strongly opposing inviting of Sri Lanka president Rajapaksa. So, Rajnikanth is also not attending the function, obeying his fans demand.

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Mahanadu Meetings on 27, 28

  TDP is making elaborate arrangements for its annual fair of Mahanadu meetings marking the occasion of its founder president Late NTR's Birthday. This year also TDP will conduct Mahanadu meetings at Gandipet, Hyderabad on 27th and 28th. Before that, TDP will hold mini Mahanadu meetings at district level, where separate resolutions on local issues and state level issues will be passed. Later, they will be presented in main Mahanadu meetings at Hyderabad for further discussion and approval. This time TDP is celebrating Mahanadu meetings with full its full spirits as it is returns to power after a long interval of 10 years. Moreover, TDP has to shoulder full responsibility of building new capital and infrastructure for Andhra Pradesh state, while fulfilling its election promises that need crores of rupees. So, TDP is expected to brainstorm on these issues during its Mahanadu Meetings, apart from several other issues.

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Ghoraknath express accident- Death toll 20

      There has been a major rail accident in Santh Kabirnagar in the state of Uttar Pradesh where the Gorakhnath express rammed into a stationery goods train. The incident occurred this morning when the express train came on the same track near Churaid Railway Station, as per the rail authorities there. Around 20 people have reportedly died in the accident and more than 50 people have been severely injured in this accident. The railway authorities have reached the spot and rescue operations have started. Around 6 coaches have been damaged in this incident and the number of injured could rise after more confirmed reports come in.

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Modi Cabinet Ministers Names

  Narendra Modi Cabinet Ministers’ list has been handed over to President Pranab Mukharji today. Therefore, the concerned persons are being informed by the President’s office to make themselves available for oath taking ceremony along with Modi today evening.   According to latest information the persons likely joining Modi cabinet are: BJP president Rajnath Singh-Home Ministry, Nithin Gadkari-Railways and Road Transport, Arun Jaitli- Finance, Sushma Swaraj- Foreign Affairs, Ravi Shankar Prasad Communications and Broadcasting, Harsha Vardhan- Health, Ministry. Arun Shouri may be appointed as deputy Chairman of Planning Commission lead by Narendra Modi himself. M.Venkaiah Naidu, Bandaru Dattatreya, Ashok Gajapathi Raju from Andhra and Telangana states, Menaka Gandhi, VK Singh, Piyush Goel and few others will be joining in Modi’s cabinet.

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Two students from AP scaled Everest Mountain

In a rare feat, two students Maalawath Poorna and Sadhanapalli Anand have scaled Everest Mountain on Sunday morning. While, Poorna (13) is studying class 9th in Tadwai Gurukula School in Nizamabad, Anand (18) is Inter first year student studying in Khammam. Poorna’s parents are daily wage labor and Anand’s father is a cycle mechanic. They both scaled the world’s tallest mountain Everest on Sunday morning around 6 AM and hoisted Indian Flag there. They also planted Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar and former IAS officer Shankaran’s photos there. Poorna also creates a new world record of youngest mountaineer, who climbed Everest Mountain. Poorna and Anand have rigorous training for around two months at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute for climbing Mount Everest. According to latest reports they both have safely reached the base camp-3 a short while ago and are expected to reach ground level by tomorrow early morning.  

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Pak and Sri Lanka released Indian prisoners from jails

  BJP has invited all the members of SARC to grace Narendra Modi’s swearing in ceremony function to be held at Rashtrapathi Bhavan tomorrow. All of they, including Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have agreed to grace the function. The hardliners in Pakistan Army and the political circles have objected Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif not to attend the function, because Modi and his party is representing communal BJP.   However, brushing aside their objections Nawaz Sharif is also attending Modi’s swearing in ceremony tomorrow. On this occasion he has ordered for the release of all 132 Indian prisoners from the Pakistan jails immediately, thus hinting that his government would like to maintain cordial relations with Modi government. Sri Lankan President Mahindra Rajapaksa also issues similar orders for the release of all the Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan jails immediately. However, all the political parties in Tamilnadu including ruling AIADMK lead by Tamilnadu Chief Minister Kum Jayalalitha are planning to boycott Modi’s swearing in ceremony, in protest against inviting Sri Lankan president Rajapaksa, who ordered for the military action against LTTE cadres, during which thousands of innocent Tamil people were brutally killed. However, BJP ignores their objections and ready to give him a warm welcome.

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TDP to get only one Union Minister post

  NDA alliance partner TDP will get only one Union Minister post in Narendra Modi’s cabinet. TDP president Chandrababu also confirmed this report to his MPs today morning. Actually, so far it was reported that Modi has proposed one Cabinet two Minister of state posts to each five MPs of his NDA alliance partners. Since, TDP has 17 MPs it expects three union minister posts to it. However, during the last round of talks held between Modi, BJP leaders and Chandrababu Naidu on yesterday night, Modi told them that he wants to form a small cabinet with 20 ministers. So, he offered only one Union minister post to TDP. So, now Chandrababu has to choose one from two senior leaders Ashok Gajapati Raju and Sujana Chowdary. According to latest information, Chandrababu opts for Ashok Gajapati Raju as he is the senior most leaders in the party.

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AP Electrical Employees on strike mode

  While, Andhra Pradesh state is all set to divide into two states as Andhra and Telangana on the appointed day of June 2nd, all the associations of state Electrical Board went on lightning strike from Saturday, demanding to implement the wage revision agreement. AP Electrical Board JAC representatives told the media that they will continue strike till PRC is approved. Transco CMD Suresh Chanda and Genco MD K.Vijayanand hold talks with the JAC representatives on Sunday morning, but in vain. Later, Governor Narasimhan reviewed the situation and is reported to be approved 27 per cent hike in employees’ wages. However, Telangana electrical JAC leaders are not happy with Governor’s decision as they are expecting a minimum 32 per cent hike in the wages. Hence, they are planning to continue strike. Transco and Genco managements may hold a final round of talks on Sunday evening.

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YCP MP quits party, join TDP

  Nandyala YCP MP SPY Reddy, who few months ago migrated from Congress to YCP again jumped fence today. He joined TDP in the presence of party president Chandrababu at Andhra Bhavan in New Delhi today. Along with him, Neelakantam husband of Kurnool YCP MP Butta Renuka also joined TDP today. Hence, it is understood that his wife also joins TDP. Senior TDP leader CM Ramesh told the media that they assume Renuka also joined TDP with her husband’s admission into party.   SPY Reddy said that he joins TDP only for developing his constituency and he has no grudges with Jagan Mohan Reddy or any one in YCP. He expressed full confidence that he can get re-elected with huge majority, if he is disqualified by YCP.

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Chandrababu picks Ramudu and Krishna rao

  Chandrababu Naidu has picked IYR Krishna rao, the 1977 batch IAS officer as the Chief Secretary and senior IPS officer Ramudu as the new DGP of Andhra Pradesh state. He introduced Krishna rao to Governor Narasimhan. Krishna rao has vast experience and served the government in different positions ranging from Sub Collector to Principle Secretary. Chandrababu also finalized the names of IAS officer Ajay Sahani and Prasada rao as Assistant Secretary and as Home Secretary of the state simultaneously.

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Militants attack India Embassy in Afghanistan

  Three Taliban militants have attacked the Indian Embassy in Hearth in Afghanistan around 12.30 pm today. The three militants equipped with AK 47 rifles have tried to barge into barge into Indian Embassy opening fire on the security guards. However, the guards, who are on high alert have hit back at them. Out of the three, two militants were killed in the fierce gun battle. According to latest reports, security personals are still engaged in the gun battle with the lone militant. Sujatha Singh, secretary of External Affairs Ministry has declared that all the staff members inside the Indian Embassy are safe and unhurt. She appealed her Afghan counterpart to send additional forces to the spot to bring the situation under control.

Kiran Bedi may join BJP soon

  Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, who proved her mettle as efficient and honest officer is interested to join BJP. She wants to take active part in development of the nation working together with Narendra Modi. She confirmed this in her latest tweet message posted in her micro blogging site. However, she leaves her mentor Anna Hazare in deep shock, who is opposing both BJP and Congress parties. According to latest reports, she may be inducted into BJP once Modi take oath as Prime Minister of the country on May 26th. She may be fielded as BJP Chief Minister Candidate for Delhi state, once the present Assembly is dissolved and elections are declared. Otherwise, she may be given some relative post in Modi’s government.

Chandrababu oath taking ceremony likely to be delayed

  According to latest information, Chandrababu is planning to take charge as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 9th instead of June 2nd or 3rd as reported by the media. The reason for the delay is that he was advised by the Pundits to take oath on auspicious day of Dashami that comes on June 8th. If so, even after Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states are separated on June 2nd, AP state has to remain under governor ruling for one more week, whereas Telangana will have its own government from the day one of its formation as KCR is planning to take oath on June 2nd itself. However, Chandrababu or his party leaders have not confirmed this report about delay in oath taking ceremony.

Change in Bihar Political Equations

  The political equations in Bihar state have suddenly changed after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar quits owing moral responsibility to his party defeat in the Loksabha elections held recently. Soon after he quits, his enemy Laloo Prasad Yadav, who until then is fighting with his government by tooth and nail, has offered an unconditional support to it, thus leaving everyone surprised. Political analysts are saying that his move is intended to create rift within ruling JDU party and not to keep it afloat. However, Laloo says that he is offering his party support to JDU to prevent communal forces (BJP) the power in Bihar.   However, he has some other intentions also in extending support to his rival party. After defeated by BJP in Loksabha elections, he plans to send his wife Rabridevi to Rajya Sabha. Since his party lacks sufficient MLAs to support her candidature, Laloo plans to take JDU MLAs support. So, he has offered (un)conditional support to JDU government. But, the latest development is Nitish Kumar and JDU president Sharad Yadav both are planning to shift to Rajya Sabha. If so, JDU may not be able to extend its support to Rabridevi to grab a seat in Rajya Sabha. So, Laloo’s support to JDU government is also may not continue for a long. He may withdraw his party support to it any time.

Sonia Gandhi resigns to NMML

  Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi have offered to resign to their posts during a party meeting recently, but their loyalists have unanimously opposed their offer. They not even agrees for her proposal to make former minister Kamal Nath as party parliamentary leader. They argue that except Sonia and Rahul no one else deserves the top posts in the party. However, people are still expecting Sonia and Rahul Gandhi quit their posts for the sake of the party, but so far no such decision has been announced.   However, she has resigned to two other posts that she has been holding for a long time. She is a member of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. She is also member of National Committee formed under the culture ministry. She resigned to both her memberships on Thursday. However, she did not gave any reason for her resignation.