Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

India elections 2024: 280 MPs elected for first time

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the largest party in the new Lok Sabha with 240 seats

India elections 2024: 280 MPs elected for first time

As the India elections are over, the 18th Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) in the country will include approximately 280 MPs elected for the first time, up from 267 first-time MPs in the 2019 elections.

A total of 263 newly elected MPs have previously served as members of Lok Sabha. Additionally, 16 MPs have been members of Rajya Sabha, and one MP has served seven terms in Lok Sabha, according to think-tank PRS Legislative Research.


Among the re-elected MPs, eight changed their constituency, and one was re-elected from two constituencies.

Nine re-elected MPs represented a different party in the 17th Lok Sabha, while eight others represented a party that split from their earlier party.

Out of the 53 ministers who contested, 35 have won.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the largest party in the new Lok Sabha with 240 seats. The next largest party is the Indian National Congress (INC) with 99 seats, followed by the Samajwadi Party with 37 seats.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) named Narendra Modi as its leader for a third consecutive term on Wednesday, a day after regaining power with a slim majority in the elections.

The NDA won 293 seats in the 543-member lower house of parliament, more than the 272 needed to form a government.

Modi, who has led Indian politics since 2014, will head a government reliant on regional allies, whose support has varied, potentially complicating the new cabinet’s reform plans.

More For You

Lamine Yamal Nicki Nicole romance

Lamine Yamal poses with Nicki Nicole in a heart-filled setting shared on Instagram

Lamine Yamal confirms Nicki Nicole romance after backlash over wild birthday party and nightclub rumours

Highlights:

  • Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal confirms romance with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole
  • The couple shared a romantic photo on Instagram with heart-themed décor
  • Yamal’s love life had drawn controversy after nightclub rumours and a birthday party scandal
  • Fans now turn focus to his football career as new season begins

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has confirmed his relationship with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole, settling weeks of speculation around his personal life. The 17-year-old, who made headlines this summer for his off-pitch controversies, posted a romantic picture with the Latin music star, using a heart emoji to signal the nature of their bond. The move shifts attention from gossip about his dating life to a more settled chapter as Barcelona’s season gets underway.

Lamine Yamal Nicki Nicole romance Lamine Yamal poses with Nicki Nicole in a heart-filled setting shared on Instagram X/@MrGafan

Keep ReadingShow less
Indian diaspora honours Pankajbhai Modi at Siddhashram Community Hub

Indian diaspora honours Pankajbhai Modi at Siddhashram Community Hub

The Siddhashram Community Hub in Harrow hosted a special gathering of devotion and culture as the Indian diaspora came together to honour Shri Pankajbhai Modi from Gujarat, India. Pankajbhai spent five days in London attending a Shiv Katha at Siddhashram in remembrance of the Air India Air Crash victims, an offering that resonated deeply with the audience.

The event took place on 22 August 2025 in the divine presence of HH Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji, whose vision and guidance have united communities across the UK. The occasion was further blessed by Param Pujya Shri Jogi Dada, Param Pujya Shri Maheshbhai Bhatt, and Shri Dhruv Bhatt.

Keep ReadingShow less
Zia-Yusuf-Getty

Zia Yusuf said the party would consider paying the Taliban to take back migrants who entered Britain illegally. (Photo: Getty Images)

Reform would pay Taliban to take back migrants, says Zia Yusuf

REFORM UK would consider paying the Taliban to take back migrants who entered Britain illegally, former party chairman Zia Yusuf has said.

Yusuf told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme he believed it was “quite reasonable” for the UK government to offer money to Afghanistan’s regime as part of a returns deal.

Keep ReadingShow less
Parineeti Priyanka Chopra pregnancy feud

Priyanka Chopra congratulates cousin Parineeti Chopra on her pregnancy

Instagram/parineetichopra

Parineeti Chopra pregnancy news prompts Priyanka Chopra to end feud buzz with heartfelt public gesture

Highlights:

  • Parineeti Chopra announced her first pregnancy with husband Raghav Chadha
  • Priyanka Chopra congratulated her cousin publicly, silencing feud rumours
  • Speculations about a rift began after Priyanka missed Parineeti’s wedding
  • Family posts suggest the Chopra sisters have put past rumours to rest

Parineeti Chopra’s pregnancy announcement has not only delighted fans but also ended speculation of a rift with cousin Priyanka Chopra. The actress revealed the news with a heartfelt post on Instagram, and Priyanka was among the first to respond, sending love and congratulations. The exchange came after months of rumours suggesting tensions between the Chopra sisters, fuelled by Priyanka missing Parineeti’s wedding in 2023.

Parineeti Priyanka Chopra pregnancy feud Priyanka Chopra congratulates cousin Parineeti Chopra on her pregnancy Instagram/parineetichopra

Keep ReadingShow less
Gmail hack warning

Passkeys and non-SMS two-factor authentication now critical for account safety

iStock

Google issues password warnings as "all 2.5 billion Gmail users are now at risk"

Highlights:

  • Hackers exploiting weak Gmail passwords in latest wave of attacks.
  • Google says most users still rely on outdated password security.
  • Passkeys and non-SMS two-factor authentication now critical for account safety.
  • Salesforce database breach linked to phishing and scam attempts.
  • Users urged to act immediately by changing passwords and upgrading security.

Google confirms passwords at risk

Google has confirmed that Gmail accounts are being targeted by hackers, with compromised passwords behind a significant number of successful intrusions. The company has warned that most users must now change their passwords to secure their accounts.

Recent reports suggest all 2.5 billion Gmail users may be at risk after a breach involving Google’s Salesforce database. Hackers are exploiting this exposure by posing as Google support staff in emails and phone calls, sometimes using AI tools to make the scams more convincing.

Keep ReadingShow less