In what is being speculated as preparation for Lok Sabha elections 2019, Bharatiya Janata Party removes MP and former Minister Major General BC Khanduri from the chairman of the standing committee on Defence on Tuesday. The latest round of reshuffle in Parliamentary panels witnesses removal of two important BJP’s Member[Read More…]
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Why couldn’t JD(U) be part of Modi’s new cabinet?
Ever since the cabinet rejig happened on 3 September, Nitish Kumar’s party, JD(U)’s non-entry into the Modi cabinet has remained a big talking point. The Bihar CM has played it down saying that it was never discussed. However, sources said that the PM spoke to Nitish at least twice ahead[Read More…]
Nirmala Sitharaman as defence minister is an “excellent” choice: Defense expert PK Sehgal
Nirmala Sitharaman as defence minister is an “excellent” choice in the cabinet reshuffle feels defense expert PK Sehgal. “I think it is an excellent choice. She is focused, committed, hardworking leader,” he said. Sitharaman will prove to be an outstanding defense minister and has established herself as a persevering leader,[Read More…]
‘New ministers senior citizens’ club’: Congress on cabinet rejig
The Congress on Sunday took a jibe at the induction of four former bureaucrats in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new cabinet, and said that this showed he did not trust his political colleagues. Manish Tewari, Congress spokesperson, described the 9 new ministers as a “senior citizens’ club”, pointing out that[Read More…]
Nirmala Sitharaman is India’s new defence minister
After being promoted to the union cabinet today, Nirmala Sitharaman has been made the country’s new defence minister. She takes charge of the ministry from Arun Jaitley, who has been saying for a long time that he would like to focus his attention entirely on the finance ministry. Sitharaman is[Read More…]
Piyush Goyal likely to get rewarded with railways in the Cabinet reshuffle
According to the reports carried by leading various houses, presently Union Minister for power, Piyush Goyal is all set to for an elevation to a full-fledged cabinet portfolio. The Minister of State with independent charge for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy, has been considered for long as among the[Read More…]
Dharmendra Pradhan, Nirmala Sitharaman, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Piyush Goyal promoted to union cabinet
Four ministers were promoted to the cabinet rank and nine new ministers took oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday morning following the cabinet reshuffling. The focus is now on who PM Modi will pick to be the new defence and railways ministers. Ministers from the Janata Dal United, will[Read More…]
All you need to know about your new cabinet
If the speculation turns out true, these names will be included in the Modi’s cabinet 3.0. Here’s a glimpse into the background of the expected new cabinet ministers. Shiv Pratap Shukla Shiv Pratap Shukla is a Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh. He is a Member of the Parliamentary Standing[Read More…]
Modi sets pitch for his third cabinet rejig
In what is being seen as an attempt to accommodate Janta Dal United (JD(U)) in the cabinet, the Modi ministry is set for a major rejig on Sunday. This is the third and speculated to be the last cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the general elections in[Read More…]
Ahead of cabinet reshuffle, PM Modi is ‘very happy’ with Gadkari’s work
If sources are to be believed, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is “very happy” with the performance of highways minister, Nitin Gadkari, and has decided against tinkering with his portfolio in Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday. PM Modi and BJP chief, Amit Shah, had earlier toyed with the idea of moving Gadkari[Read More…]
If reshuffling is done on basis of work, PM Modi should also be included: Congress
As the centre is ready for a cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, the Congress on Saturday said that if it is being done on the basis of work, then Prime Minister Narendra Modi should also be included in it. “If reshuffling is happening on the basis of work, then Prime Minister[Read More…]
Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday: Swearing in at 10 am on the same day
Cabinet reshuffle and expansion will take place on Sunday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Beijing for the BRICS summit. The Cabinet reshuffle will be at 10 am on Sunday morning. The newly appointed ministers will be sworn in on the same day. Senior ministers Rajiv Pratap Rudy[Read More…]
Amidst cabinet reshuffle speculations, 8 union ministers meet BJP president Amit Shah
Eight union ministers met with BJP president, Amit Shah, on Thursday, leading to an increased speculation about an impending cabinet reshuffle. Though the ministers met with Shah possibly about the upcoming Gujarat polls, finance minister, Arun Jaitley dropped hints about a reshuffle. Jaitley even jokingly remarked that he hoped he[Read More…]
Cabinet expansion soon to take place after formal ADMK merger
The BJP government is waiting for the formal announcement of the merger of the two ADMK factions before announcing the much-awaited cabinet expansion. Sources tell NewsCode that BJP will get a greater weightage with this expansion. “This will possibly be the last reshuffle before the next general elections. Political sensitivities for[Read More…]
Off the Record with Mayur Shekhar Jha: Decoding Cabinet Reshuffle
What message did PM Modi send out with the cabinet reshuffle? Find out on Off the Record with Mayur Shekhar Jha.
PM Modi’s Cabinet makeover: The complete list
Former human resource development minister Smriti Irani has been shifted from the to the textile ministry. Prakash Javadekar, elevated to a Cabinet rank, will hold the portfolio now. List of Cabinet Ministers: Arun Jaitley: Finance and Corporate Affairs Rajnath Singh: Home Affairs Sushma Swaraj: External Affairs Manohar Parrikar: Defence Venkaiah[Read More…]
The new faces of PM Modi’s Cabinet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet expansion will see 19 new ministers being inducted based on talent. On Tuesday morning, Modi said, “This is not reshuffle, but an expansion. Cabinet expansion is a natural thing to do. As long as I am judged for my work, I am happy.” Minister of[Read More…]
The new faces of PM Modi’s Cabinet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet expansion will see 19 new ministers being inducted based on talent. On Tuesday morning, Modi said, “This is not reshuffle, but an expansion. Cabinet expansion is a natural thing to do. As long as I am judged for my work, I am happy.” Minister of[Read More…]
Cabinet reshuffle: Opposition says “cosmetic changes” will not help Modi
The opposition parties, Congress and Aam Admi Party (AAP) launched a scathing attack on the ruling government’s decision for a cabinet reshuffle. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will announce major changes in his cabinet on July 5. Congress leader Tom Vadakkan dubbed it to be a ‘futile exercise’ and said[Read More…]