News18 Afternoon Digest: Modi Likely To Take Oath As PM On June 9 & Other Top Stories
News18 Afternoon Digest: Modi Likely To Take Oath As PM On June 9 & Other Top Stories
We are also covering: JD(U) wants review of Agniveer Scheme, TDP wants at least four berths in Modi Cabinet 3.0, How BJP MP Lallu Singh’s constitution remark speeded up the countdown to his loss, and other stories.

In today’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Modi’s oath-taking ceremony, demands of NDA and INDIA bloc partners, Maharashtra politics, Anil Kapoor’s Bigg Boss OTT 3, and other top stories.

Election Results 2024 LIVE: Modi Likely To Take Oath As PM On June 9; BJP Asks All MPs, CMs To Reach Delhi By Tonight

Leaders of neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, are all set to board their flights to Delhi to attend Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony on Sunday evening at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Senior BJP leaders are set to participate in a meeting at Amit Shah’s residence, sources said. Also, the Chief Election Commissioner and his team are set to meet President Droupadi Murmu to submit the list of newly elected members. Following this, the process of forming the government will commence. READ MORE

JD(U) Wants Review Of Agnipath Scheme, Backs UCC, One Nation One Election

Nitish Kumar-led Janta Dal-United (JD-U) wants the upcoming National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government to review the ‘shortcomings’ in the Agnipath scheme, which has impacted the Lok Sabha election 2024. However, in a massive boost for the upcoming government, JD(U) spokesperson KC Tyagi said his party would extend support to Bharatiya Janata Party’s two of the biggest poll promises– ‘One Nation, One Election,’ and Uniform Civil Code. READ MORE

What Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu Want In Return For Supporting BJP? Is Special Category Status On Table?

The fractured mandate in the Lok Sabha election has put spotlight on the role of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu and Janata Dal (United)’s Nitish Kumar in government formation at the Centre. In return, the leaders are likely to revive their past demands for special status for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. READ MORE

‘Contender & Disrupter’: Will Rahul Gandhi be Leader of Opposition? Cong Wants Him to Take PM Head-on

The Congress, which won 99 seats alone, is now entitled to the post of leader of the opposition in Parliament. Pressure is now mounting on Rahul Gandhi, who has so far been silent, to take up this role after a competent performance in the Lok Sabha elections. READ MORE

Did Sonu Nigam Slam Ayodhya Voters For Not Supporting BJP? Here’s the Truth Behind Viral Post

Singer Sonu Nigam slammed social media users and a section of the media after they presumed he commented on BJP’s defeat in Faizabad, which houses Ayodhya and the newly built Ram Mandir. Earlier this week, the Lok Sabha Elections results were announced. While BJP won in several constituencies, the political party lost in Ayodhya. Sonu’s namesake, Sonu Nigam Singh, took to X and slammed UP voters for not supporting BJP. The post blew up with everyone presuming the man commenting on the matter was Sonu Nigam the singer. READ MORE

Anil Kapoor’s Bigg Boss OTT 3 To Begin June 21, Actor Says ‘Can’t Wait To Bring My Own Flavour’

Bigg Boss OTT is all set to return with its third season and this time, Anil Kapoor will be hosting the show. The makers left everyone surprised when they announced that Salman Khan had been replaced by Anil Kapoor as the popular show’s host. Bigg Boss OTT 3 will premiere on JioCinema Premium from June 21 onwards. READ MORE

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