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]Opposition parties may meet in Patna on June 12 to chart LS polls plan
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:34 AM IST
The grand alliance leaders familiar with development said more than 18 like-minded Opposition parties will attend the Patna meeting
Raids on TN min: I-T dept terms attack on officials ‘deliberate’
The raids against minister Senthil Balaji have been ongoing for three consecutive days, with searches taking place in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Karur districts.
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chennai
Mann Ki Baat: Savarkar could not stand mindset of slavery, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, saying his personality exuded strength and his fearless nature could not tolerate the mindset of slavery.
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:28 AM IST
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Cop among 5 killed, 12 injured as fresh clashes rock Manipur
The development came on a day when the Manipur government said that at least 40 Kuki armed militants have been killed by security forces in the last four days
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:28 AM IST
Parliament inauguration matter of pride and joy for all Indians: President
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday welcomed the inauguration of the Parliament building and said that she was happy that the prime minister, who is the symbol of Parliament’s trust, unveiled the new structure.
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:17 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Over half of all cultivated land now has irrigation access for first time
In 2022-23, of the 141 million hectares of gross sown area in the country, nearly 73 million hectares, or 52%, had irrigation access
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:36 AM IST
Modi treated Parliament inauguration like his coronation: Opposition
Opposition parties on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating the new Parliament building, and accused him of “snatching the right” from the President.
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Heart of democracy beats in a new home
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new Parliament building on Sunday, with increased seating and state-of-the-art facilities. The ceremony, which included multi-faith prayers and the installation of a ceremonial sceptre, was boycotted by 22 opposition parties who had demanded that the President, rather than the Prime Minister, should have presided over the event. The new building, which cost ?971 crore ($130 million) to build, will replace the iconic circular building that was inaugurated in 1927.
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:11 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Modi felicitates workers who built Parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated 11 workers involved in the construction of the new Parliament building, gifting them traditional shawls and mementos. Modi also interacted with the workers. The construction of the complex provided employment to 60,000 workers.
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:11 AM IST
Saptarshi Das, New Delhi
Fresh clashes rock Manipur; 40 ‘terrorists’ killed, says CM
At least 40 Kuki militants have been killed in a security operation in Manipur's Imphal valley. The state has been hit by ethnic violence since the Manipur high court directed on April 27 that the Meities, the dominant community in the state, should be included in the Scheduled Tribes list. The violence has left 74 dead, over 200 injured and more than 1,000 homes burnt. Internet services have been shut for the past 25 days. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is due to visit Manipur on Monday to hold talks with stakeholders to restore calm.
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:10 AM IST
Modi meets CMs of BJP-governed states
PM Modi met with BJP chief ministers of various states to take stock of governance and administrative issues, and preparations for the next year's general election.
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
IPEF members agree on supply chain deal to cut China reliance
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has reached a deal on supply chain resilience and diversification, with 14 participant countries, including the US and India, agreeing to information-sharing and coordinated crisis response. The group will establish an IPEF supply chain council, supply chain crisis response network, and labour rights advisory network. The deal aims to increase the resilience, efficiency, productivity, sustainability, transparency, diversification, security, fairness, and inclusivity of supply chains. The agreement is subject to domestic approval processes and translation into a final text.
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:03 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
'Sengol' installation to PM Modi's address: Highlights of new parliament launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday inaugurated the new Parliament building.
Published on May 28, 2023 11:03 PM IST
Wrestlers protest: Delhi Police registers FIR over ‘rioting’
Chaos ensued at Jantar Mantar after protesting wrestlers were detained while trying to march to the new parliament building which was being inaugurated.
Published on May 28, 2023 10:50 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aryan Prakash
'Even God is fed up': RJD's salvo as idols at Mahakal Lok corridor collapse
The first phase of the Mahakal Lok corridor project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October last year.
Published on May 28, 2023 10:33 PM IST
Watch: Light, laser show at new Parliament building following inauguration
The laser show explained new Parliament building's features and showcased visuals related to the Parliament's history.
Published on May 28, 2023 10:25 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Morphed photo of ‘smiling wrestlers’ viral? Bajrang Punia shares original
Chaotic scenes were witnessed at the dharna site at Jantar Mantar, barely three kilometres from where the new Parliament building was inaugurated by PM Modi.
Published on May 28, 2023 09:30 PM IST
Daily brief: Nitish Kumar likely to chair opposition parties meet on June 12
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Updated on May 28, 2023 08:54 PM IST
Key Opposition meet likely on June 12 in Patna: CM Nitish Kumar
The Grand Alliance (GA) leaders familiar with the development said that more than 18 like-minded parties will attend the meeting.
Updated on May 28, 2023 08:28 PM IST
PM Modi to flag off Northeast's 1st Vande Bharat Express tomorrow. Details here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off Northeast India's first Vande Bharat Express train on May 29.
Published on May 28, 2023 08:18 PM IST
40 suspected Kuki militants killed by security forces in Manipur: CM Biren Singh
According to state government officials, operations against the armed militants are still ongoing, and the casualty figures could increase.
Updated on May 28, 2023 07:33 PM IST
DCW issues notice to Delhi Police seeking WFI chief's arrest, wrestlers' release
The dramatic detention of protesting wrestlers by Delhi Police on Sunday was condemned by several politicians who termed the act as “shameful.”
Published on May 28, 2023 07:17 PM IST
'BJP-RSS lies exposed': Kharge on new parliament inauguration, wrestlers protest
The Congress earlier trained guns at the Centre for “taking away” the right of the President to inaugurate the Parliament.
Updated on May 28, 2023 06:52 PM IST
Congress attacks PM Modi with old 'can't see you upset' remark for Vinesh Phogat
The opposition Congress has been hitting out at PM Modi and the Centre over the ongoing protests by the wrestlers against former WFI chief.
Updated on May 28, 2023 07:01 PM IST
Cong shows PM Modi in miniature before Nehru, BJP hits back
Currently, Congress and BJP are engaged in a controversy related to Sengol being symbolized as a transfer of Power.
Published on May 28, 2023 06:07 PM IST
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‘Worried seeing that…happy didn't go’: Sharad Pawar on Parliament launch rituals
The inauguration rituals involved havan and the installation of a ceremonial sceptre by PM Modi in the presence of high priests of the Shaivite order.
Published on May 28, 2023 05:40 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
‘Govt shames itself’: Priyanka Chaturvedi on police detaining wrestlers
Several wrestlers have been protesting against former WFI chief, demanding his arrest for the alleged sexual harassment of several women grapplers.
Published on May 28, 2023 05:39 PM IST
‘Trouble for PM in coming times’: Gehlot on new parliament inauguration boycott
Congress is among the 20 opposition parties which boycotted the inauguration of new parliament building by PM Modi.
Published on May 28, 2023 05:25 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Evening brief: J&K's Hurriyat opposes NIA’s death penalty plea to Yasin Mali
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on May 28, 2023 05:03 PM IST
'Starting point towards excellence': Amit Shah on new Parliament inauguration
Amit Shah said the 'Sengol' (sceptre) installed in the new Parliament building by Modi bridges India's cultural heritage with its present.
Published on May 28, 2023 04:43 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
