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In the new Parliament building, premium hand-knotted carpets weaved laboriously by as many as 900 artisans from Uttar Pradesh for a whopping “10 lakh man-hours” will adorn the floors of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The new Parliament building, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, will showcase exquisite motifs of national bird peacock and national flower lotus in the carpets of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, respectively. Obeetee Carpets, the over-100-year-old Indian company behind the project, said weavers crafted more than 150 carpets each for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha “before stitching them into a single carpet in the form of a semi-circle to sync with the architecture of each of the Houses spread across 35,000 square feet of area”. “The weavers had to craft the carpets for halls measuring up to 17,500 square feet each. This posed a significant challenge for the design team, as they had to meticulously craft the carpet in separate pieces and seamlessly join them

09:00 (IST) New Parliament Building Inauguration LIVE First phase of inauguration ceremony over The national anthem will be sung in the Lok Sabha chamber in front of all the dignitaries, including Prime Minister Modi, to kick off the ceremony's second part. 08:27 (IST) New Parliament Building Inauguration LIVE PM Modi unveils plaque to mark the inauguration of new Parliament building The plaque commemorating the opening of the new Parliament building is unveiled by PM Modi. #WATCH | PM Modi unveils the plaque to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building pic.twitter.com/quaSAS7xq6 — ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2023 08:23 (IST) New Parliament Building Inauguration LIVE PM Modi commends the workforce PM Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the employees who contributed to the creation and construction of the new Parliament House. Additionally, he unveiled the plaque commemorating the opening of the new Parliament building. #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi felic

With the grand inauguration of the new Parliament building today, thousands of police personnel have been deployed in Lutyens’ Delhi in and around the new Parliament building complex. Meanwhile, wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar, barely two kilometres away, have decided to carry on with their “Mahapanchayat” no matter what. The police, on the other hand, are on high alert to ensure that no protestor moves toward the new Parliament complex as permission has not been granted to hold the “Mahila Mahapanchayat”. A senior police officer has informed that security in the area has been beefed up by enhancing police deployment, placing multiple barricades and sufficient police pickets. In addition to this, intensive patrolling is being carried out in the national capital and its bordering areas. #WATCH | Delhi: Security visuals from Badarpur border ahead of new Parliament house inauguration ceremony. pic.twitter.com/zaRTiXqmd5 — ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2023 Farmer leader Rakesh Tikai

07:07 (IST) New Parliament Building Inauguration LIVE Sengol was disrespected, says PM ahead of new Parliament inauguration “It would have been good if the holy  Sengol  would have been given due respect and an honourable position after independence,” PM Narendra Modi said on Saturday after receiving the sacred sceptre from Adheenams (priests) handed over the sacred sceptre to him, on the eve of the inauguration of the new Parliament building. “But this Sengol was kept on display as a walking stick in Anand Bhavan, Prayagraj. Your ‘sevak’ and our Govt have brought the Sengol out of Anand Bhavan,” he added. Read More 07:01 (IST) New Parliament Building Inauguration LIVE Bollywood star Akshay Kumar congratulates PM Modi Akshar Kumar, a Bollywood actor, tweeted his congratulations to PM Modi and stated that he was "proud to see this glorious new building of the Parliament." Proud to see this glorious new building of the Parliament. May this forever be an iconic sy

Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kumar Dahal will visit India next week to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an effort to strengthen the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. The visit will “further strengthen the age-old, multifaceted, and cordial relations between Nepal and India,” Nepal’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday. Rt Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is paying an official visit to India on 31 May 2023 at the cordial invitation of the Prime Minister of India, H. E. Shri Narendra Modi. More on PR link below: https://t.co/LWqedpPqrk @NPSaudnc @PaudyalBR @sewa_lamsal — MOFA of Nepal 🇳🇵 (@MofaNepal) May 27, 2023 This will mark Dahal’s first official foreign trip since he assumed office in December 2022. He has previously visited India thrice during his earlier tenures. Dahal, a 68-year-old former Maoist rebel leader who goes by the name Prachanda, meaning “fierce”, will also meet other senior Indian offici

As violence in Manipur takes a new turn, Army Chief Manoj Pande will visit the north-eastern state on Saturday to review the situation, army officials said. The Army Chief would be briefed by the Eastern Command officials and accordingly, measures will be taken to bring the situation under control. General Pande’s visit comes as the Indian Army and Assam Rifles beefed up security in the region. Both the security teams in Imphal East and Churchandpur prevented the firing incidents between the two communities, where some armed miscreants opened fire and ran towards higher reaches, the Army said. However, there were no reports of casualties and further operations were underway. Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that the state has witnessed 60 deaths owing to the violence while many have fled to the neighbouring state of Mizoram. Earlier on Friday, Chief Minister Biren Singh informed that additional security forces had been brought into the state and security personnel consisting

Dogs are considered to be a man’s best friend for a reason. These furballs have the ability to brighten anyone’s gloomy day with their sweet gestures. A dog can be more than just a companion; it can also be a protector, helper and lifesaver. Talking of the bond between the two, a video of a dog sitting on the lap of an auto-rickshaw driver in Bengaluru traffic recently went viral. The video has received many reactions from social media users. The clip was shared by Alka Pal on Instagram who goes by the name ‘alka_itis’. The video The video shows an auto-rickshaw stuck in Bengaluru traffic and a dog resting on the driver’s lap. The man seems to move his mouth as if talking to the dog while the dog sits incredibly at ease as it watches the traffic outside. The special bond between humans and dogs is highlighted in this video Further in the video, after wiping his hands with a cloth, the driver goes on to wipe the dog’s face with it. The man’s selfless gesture has undoubtedly touched e

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is all set to embark upon his three-day visit to Nigeria where he will also attend the swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Singh will attend the event on May 29. During his visit, Singh will also meet the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari in a reception hosted by him on May 28, according to an official statement by the ministry. With this, Singh will mark his first visit as a defence minister to the West African nation. The Defence Minister’s visit to the West African nation will be an important landmark in building the strong bonds of friendship between the two countries. Considering the growing defence cooperation between India and Nigeria, senior officers of the Ministry of Defence and the top leadership of important Defence PSUs will accompany Rajnath Singh. They will hold meetings with the representatives from the Nigerian industry and the Armed Forces to identify the equipment and platforms, through which the Indian

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to withdraw the Rs 2000 banknotes from circulation. However, the existing notes will still retain their status as legal tender, as stated by the RBI. In the midst of this decision by the central bank, a hilarious situation has recently occurred where a woman had an amusing encounter with a shopkeeper who refused to accept her Rs 2,000 note. Despite the RBI’s assurance that the notes would remain legal tender, some shopkeepers and petrol pumps have been reluctant to accept them. The woman’s humorous interaction with the shopkeeper added to the frenzy surrounding the situation. On Twitter, a user shared a screenshot of a funny conversation with her friend. Her friend messaged her about a frustrating experience of trying to buy Lays Gourmet chips but facing rejection from the shopkeeper for offering a Rs 2,000 note. Frustrated, she explained that the note was still valid until 30 September. However, the shopkeeper pointed out that the note was

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary on Saturday. “On his death anniversary, I pay tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,” he tweeted. On his death anniversary, I pay tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2023 Meanwhile, Congress leaders paid their respects to Nehru on his 59th death anniversary at an event held at Shanti Van in New Delhi. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, party’s General Secretary KC Venugopal and former MP Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to the former PM. “Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy stands tall, like a beacon, illuminating the idea of India and the values he dedicated his life for – Freedom, Democracy, Secularism & Modernity. His vision and values always guide our conscience and actions,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy stands tall, like a beacon, illuminating the idea of India and the values he dedica

Indian airline carrier Go Air announced on Saturday that all of its operations will remain suspended till the end of the month assuring that passengers will receive a full refund on their previous bookings. “Due to operational reasons, Go First flights until May 30, 2023, are cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused,” Go Air tweeted. “A full refund will be issued to the original mode of payment shortly. We acknowledge the flight cancellations might have disrupted your travel plans and we are committed to providing all the assistance we can. As you are aware, the company has filed an application for immediate resolution and revival of operations, We will be able to resume booking shortly. We thank you for your patience,” the statement added. Due to operational reasons, Go First flights until 30th May 2023 are cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and request customers to visit https://t.co/W9zQ6X3vmu for more information. For any queries or concerns, plea

In a shocking incident from Chhattisgarh, a government employee allegedly had 21 lakh litres of water pumped out of a reservoir after his mobile phone fell into it in the state’s Kanker district. The employee identified as food inspector Rajesh Vishwas was suspended for the colossal waste of water in the peak of summer at the Paralkot reservoir last weekend. The incident came to light on Friday, an official told PTI. Vishwas had gone to the reservoir for an outing with his friends on 21 May when his mobile phone fell into a waste weir, a channel that carries away surplus water, while taking a selfie, the official said. Vishwas allegedly roped in villagers and got diesel pumps to empty the water from the dam till his mobile phone was retrieved on Thursday, he added. The whole exercise lasted for three days. After the matter came to light, Kanker Collector Priyanka Shukla sought a report in this regard, following which the official was suspended, he said. The collector also issued

Supreme Court has declined the PIL seeking a direction that the new Parliament building should be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on 28th May. The petitioner refers to Article 79 of the Constitution which says that Parliament consists of the President and the two houses. It is pointed out that the President, the first citizen of the nation, has the power to summon and prorogue the Parliament sessions. It is the President who appoints the Prime Minister and other Ministers and all executive actions are taken in the name of the President. It is argued that not inviting the President to the ceremony is a humiliation and a violation of the Constitution, a report by LiveLaw cited Earlier, a plea was filed by advocate Jaya Sukin in the top court seeking a direction to the Lok Sabha secretariat for the inauguration of the new Parliament building by President Droupadi Murmu. Read all the  Latest News ,  Trending News ,  Cricket News ,  Bollywood News , India News  and  Entertainmen

Amid the controversy Centre’s ordinance on the transfer of bureaucrats in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday sought time to meet Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to get the party’s support in the Delhi services ordinance issue. Kejriwal said that he sought time today to meet Congress president and Rahul Gandhi to seek Cong support in the Parliament against an “undemocratic and unconstitutional” ordinance passed by the BJP-ruled centre. Kejriwal tweeted: “Sought time this morning to meet Cong President Sh Kharge ji and Sh Rahul Gandhi ji to seek Cong support in Parl against undemocratic n unconstitutional ordinance passed by BJP govt and also to discuss general assault on federal structure and prevailing political situation.” Sought time this morning to meet Cong President Sh Kharge ji and Sh Rahul Gandhi ji to seek Cong support in Parl against undemocratic n unconstitutional ordinance passed by BJP govt and also to discuss general a

The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendra Jain on medical grounds. The former cabinet minister has been in custody since May 2022 over his alleged involvement in a money laundering case. The order was passed by a vacation bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice PS Narasimha. Jain has been granted interim bail for six weeks to seek treatment in a private hospital. The apex court also ordered the ex-minister to “make any statement to the media” on the issue. Meanwhile, the bench also rejected the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) objection that the AIIMS Delhi should independently evaluate him. This is a developing story. Refresh for more updates. Read all the  Latest News ,  Trending News ,  Cricket News ,  Bollywood News , India News  and  Entertainment News  here. Follow us on  Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Instagram . from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/COYtEhJ FP Staff

As violence in Manipur rages on, forcing several people to displace from their homes and seek temporary rehabilitation in the neighboring state of Mizoram, the government of Mizoram has assured that children from the violence-hit state can continue their schooling there. Sub-divisional educational officers and principals of state-run higher secondary schools said in a letter sent to all district and school authorities to allow the displaced students to be enrolled in state-run and government-aided schools if they seek admission. “The recent turmoil in Manipur has caused a large-scale influx of internally displaced children into Mizoram. It is therefore requested that all district and school authorities allow admission even if proper documentation can’t be provided for the children if and when they solicit admission to schools,” the letter written by education department director Lalsangliana said. Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), the state’s apex student body, has held talks with the governm

India has slammed Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari after he accused New Delhi of ‘abusing’ G20 Presidency by holding meeting in Kashmir. In a sharp retort, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha said that Pakistan “should make arrangements for food et cetera for its people. It is essential that civic amenities are restored there. India has moved much ahead from concerns like these.” #Watch | #G20 presidency is a matter of pride for us. The presence of UN representatives here indicates that the world wants India to host such events: J&K LG Manoj Sinha responds to a question from a foreign journalist on #Pak saying #India “abusing” G20 presidency with #Kashmir … pic.twitter.com/BwkHBXwdPY — The Times Of India (@timesofindia) May 23, 2023 He further said that G20 presidency is a matter of pride for India. “The presence of UN representatives here (Kashmir) indicates that the world wants India to host such events, he added. On Monday, Bhutto Zardari had criticise