Modi wins support of coalition allies for third term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been backed to serve another term after a meeting with his National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The NDA, led by Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has secured a majority in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, with 286 seats. This is only the second time an Indian leader has retained power for a third term. Despite initial reports suggesting the BJP fell short of the majority mark, official results show that the coalition has surpassed the 272-seat threshold needed to form the next government.