[

India News

]

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

Nitish Kumar has been negotiating with different political parties ever since he severed ties with the BJP in August last year

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.

Director of Income Tax Sivasankaran said the attack on the officials during raids related to Senthil Balaji was a “deliberate” act. (PTI)
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:34 AM IST
By, 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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:28 AM IST
By, New Delhi:

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

Indian Army jawans repaired the Wainem Bridge after unidentified miscreants damaged and dislocated its three panels. (ANI)
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.

President Droupadi Murmu expressed satisfaction that the Parliament inauguration was done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:17 AM IST
By, 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

The increase in irrigation cover, especially in dryland agricultural zones of states, such as Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, will help mitigate the increasing impacts of drier summers and patchy monsoons that are partly linked to the climate crisis, analysts say. (File photo for representation)
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.

The new Parliament building was inaugurated on Sunday. (AFP)
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:14 AM IST
By, 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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks after the inauguration of the new Parliament building in New Delhi on Sunday. (AP)
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:11 AM IST
By, 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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitates workers in New Delhi on Sunday. (PIB)
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:11 AM IST
BySaptarshi 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.

Smoke billows from a fire that broke out amid clashes between armed groups and security forces in Manipur on Sunday. (PTI)
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:10 AM IST
By, , Guwahati/ Kolkata

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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda during the 'Mukhyamantri Parishad' meeting at party headquarters, in New Delhi on Sunday. (BJP)
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:06 AM IST
By, 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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) event, in Tokyo. (ANI)
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:03 AM IST
By, 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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi carrying the Sengol, a Tamil sceptre during the inauguration ceremony of the new parliament building in New Delhi.(AFP)
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.

Wrestlers Sangeeta Phogat and Vinesh Phogat being detained during the protest march from Jantar Mantar to New Parliament House.(ANI)
Published on May 28, 2023 10:50 PM IST
By | 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.

Collapsed idols at Ujjain's Mahakal Lok corridor.(Twitter)
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.

Light and laser show at the new Parliament buidling on Sunday evening.(ANI)
Published on May 28, 2023 10:25 PM IST
By | 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.

A viral image of protesting wrestlers.(Twitter)
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.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (PTI)
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.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Monday met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi (File Photo)
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.

Vande Bharat Express train (File Photo)
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.

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh (Twitter Photo)
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.”

Police personnel drag wrestler Sangeeta Phogat to detain her during the protest march from Jantar Mantar to New Parliament House.(ANI)
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.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.(ANI)
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.

Old clip of PM Modi interacting with wrestlers (Twitter/Congress)
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.

BJP's official Twitter handle shared a picture of Jawahar Lal Nehru pointing out
Published on May 28, 2023 06:07 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

‘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.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar . (HT FILE PHOTO)
Published on May 28, 2023 05:40 PM IST
By | 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.

File Photo: Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi (Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
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.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said 20 parties that hold importance in democracy had to boycott new parliament inauguration under compulsion.(HT file)
Published on May 28, 2023 05:25 PM IST
By | 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.

Yasin Malik (ANI file photo)
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.

Union home minister Amit Shah (ANI)
Published on May 28, 2023 04:43 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
SHARE
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • ...
Story Saved
Live Score
×
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
My Offers
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Monday, May 29, 2023
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Register Free and get Exciting Deals