Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Swears In Ceremony Live Updates: Outgoing CM Siddaramaiah, along with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were present during the swearing-in ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.
Kerala CM V D Satheesan Oath Ceremony LIVE Updates: The Congress-led UDF returned to power after winning 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly, while the LDF secured 35 seats and the BJP won three in the elections held on April 9.
Earlier in the day, tankers, with capacities ranging from 3,000-10,000 litres, were sprinkling water on the ground. “Kareeb 20,000 seat lagegi. Bohot log aane waale hain (We have set up 20,000 chairs. A lot of people are expected to come),” said a worker on the ground.
This comes after the legislative assembly witnessed a month-long impasse between Governor C V Ananda Bose and the ruling Trinamool Congress over the oath-taking ceremony.
The Lok Sabha witnessed a display of linguistic diversity on Monday, with the newly elected MPs taking their oaths in English and Indian languages, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Dogri, Bengali, Assamese and Odia.
Members of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin taking oath today. Lok Sabha terms begin from the day the EC declares the results of the elections, but to participate or vote in the House, MPs must first take oath.
The BJP has struck a regional balance with its choices. While Majhi, the CM-elect, is from Keonjhar in north Odisha, Singh Deo is from the erstwhile royal family of Patnagarh in west Odisha, and Pardi is from the coastal Puri district.
Offices of the President, Chief Ministers and judges require oath-taking ceremonies for signifying the formal assumption of power. How was the text of the oaths arrived at, and can it be changed?
The oath ceremony is scheduled at 10 am and is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, chief ministers of BJP-ruled states and senior NDA leaders
Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.
