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The Times of India Andhra BJP chief among probable LS Speaker picks

Andhra Pradesh BJP president Daggubati Purandeswari is a probable candidate for the Speaker post in the 18th Lok Sabha.

The Times of India Pradhan and Oram inductions throw open Odisha CM race

The Odisha chief ministership contenders include Brajarajnagar MLA Suresh Pujari, BJP's state president Manmohan Samal, Mukesh Mahaling, and Rabi Naik, with potential surprise pick Naik from Kuchinda. Pujari emerged as a frontrunner after Dharmendra Pradhan and Jual Oram joined PM Modi's Cabinet.

The Times of India Modi 3.0 cabinet: BJP train rolls on, with berths for allies

The recent formation of the ministry, much like its previous iterations, featured unexpected inclusions and exclusions. However, upon closer examination, some of these decisions appeared less perplexing than they initially seemed. Consider Jagat Prakash Nadda, for example. Although it was anticipated that he would be given a suitable position following the conclusion of his extended term as BJP chief later this month, few predicted his return to the cabinet on Sunday.

The Times of India 2 berths for Kerala signal BJP goals

BJP aims to strengthen its presence in Kerala by appointing two ministers, including George Kurian, a key figure in the party. The allocation of ministerial berths to represent both Hindu and Christian faces is strategic for BJP's goals in the state.

The Times of India 2 berths for Kerala signal BJP goals

BJP aims to strengthen its presence in Kerala by appointing two ministers, including George Kurian, a key figure in the party. The allocation of ministerial berths to represent both Hindu and Christian faces is strategic for BJP's goals in the state.

The Times of India Most seniors in ministry, new face likely for BJP chief

Senior party functionaries, including J P Nadda, Bhupender Yadav, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, have been inducted into the Cabinet, leaving a vacancy for the next BJP president.

The Times of India Amaravati works restart on Naidu nudge

Andhra Pradesh authorities are speeding up projects in the new capital Amaravati under the incoming TDP-led NDA govt, following instructions from CM-designate N Chandrababu Naidu.

The Times of India In a first, no Muslim takes oath as minister

This was the first time that no Muslim MP has been sworn in as a minister following the election. Notably, the outgoing council of ministers did not include a Muslim minister after Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was not re-elected to the Rajya Sabha. Historically, the council of ministers sworn in after each general election included at least one Muslim MP.

The Times of India Can't accept 'demotion', will wait for new offer, says NCP

The NDA leadership on Sunday rejected deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's request to appoint NCP Rajya Sabha member Praful Patel as a cabinet minister. Although Ajit Pawar and Patel have accepted the NDA's decision, they have resolved "to wait until remedial measures are taken as soon as possible."

The Times of India Can't accept 'demotion', will wait for new offer, says NCP

The NDA leadership on Sunday rejected deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's request to appoint NCP Rajya Sabha member Praful Patel as a cabinet minister. Although Ajit Pawar and Patel have accepted the NDA's decision, they have resolved "to wait until remedial measures are taken as soon as possible."

The Times of India Can't accept 'demotion', will wait for new offer, says NCP

The NDA leadership on Sunday rejected deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's request to appoint NCP Rajya Sabha member Praful Patel as a cabinet minister. Although Ajit Pawar and Patel have accepted the NDA's decision, they have resolved "to wait until remedial measures are taken as soon as possible."

The Times of India 2 bags with woman’s body parts found on train

Dismembered body parts of a woman found in bags in a train compartment near Indore. Victim believed from Nagda-Mhow passenger train route. Forensic expert BL Mandloi to conduct autopsy for murder weapon identification.