Modi sworn in as India’s PM for record 3rd time

Narendra Modi has taken oath as India’s prime minister for a record-equalling third time today.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers members at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the president.

Security arrangements have been beefed up in New Delhi with additional deployment of police, army and traffic personnel along with a three-layered security apparatus at the presidential residence.

Indian media reported that New Delhi has been declared a “no-fly zone” ahead of the oath-taking.