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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidImMPWn3yZ4nv" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 28) addressed his 101st edition of "Mann ki Baat" — a radio programme that he routinely uses to communicate with the masses. During the address, PM Modi touched upon various topics, including his recent visit to Hiroshima, Japan for the G7 summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Just a few days back I was in Hiroshima in Japan. There I got the opportunity to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. It was an emotional experience. When we cherish the memories of history, it helps the coming generations a lot," said PM Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This Sunday's edition comes on the same day as when PM Modi inaugurated the new parliament building and dedicated it to the nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, last month, the radio show hit its 100th episode which was broadcast live at the United Nations as well. Speaking about the longevity of the programme, PM Modi termed it akin to his 'second century'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' is the beginning of the second century. Last month we all celebrated its special century. Your participation is the biggest strength of this programme," he said</p>

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<p>"When 'Mann Ki Baat' was broadcast, at that time in different countries of the world, in different time zones... Somewhere it was evening and somewhere it was late night. Despite this, a large number of people made time to listen to the 100th episode."</p>

<p>During the address, the BJP leader paid tribute to Indian freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his 140th birth anniversary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Veer Savarkar's personality was one of firmness and magnanimity. His fearless and self-respecting nature did not like the mentality of slavery at all. Not only the freedom movement, whatever Veer Savarkar did for social equality and social justice is remembered even today," PM Modi said.</p>

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<p>PM Modi addresses the nation's citizens on a variety of topics on his radio programme, "Mann Ki Baat." It debuted on October 3, 2014, and it currently airs on the All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) network at 11 am on the last Sunday of every month.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 28) addressed his 101st edition of "Mann ki Baat" — a radio programme that he routinely uses to communicate with the masses.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 28) addressed his 101st edition of "Mann ki Baat" — a radio programme that he routinely uses to communicate with the masses. During the address, PM Modi touched upon various topics, including his recent visit to Hiroshima, Japan for the G7 summit. “Just a few days back I was in Hiroshima in Japan. There I got the opportunity to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. It was an emotional experience. When we cherish the memories of history, it helps the coming generations a lot," said PM Modi. This Sunday's edition comes on the same day as when PM Modi inaugurated the new parliament building and dedicated it to the nation. Notably, last month, the radio show hit its 100th episode which was broadcast live at the United Nations as well. Speaking about the longevity of the programme, PM Modi termed it akin to his 'second century'. "This episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' is the beginning of the second century. Last month we all celebrated its special century. Your participation is the biggest strength of this programme," he said ALSO READ | 'Mann Ki Baat' goes global! Indian PM Modi's radio show to be aired in UN "When 'Mann Ki Baat' was broadcast, at that time in different countries of the world, in different time zones... Somewhere it was evening and somewhere it was late night. Despite this, a large number of people made time to listen to the 100th episode." During the address, the BJP leader paid tribute to Indian freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his 140th birth anniversary. “Veer Savarkar's personality was one of firmness and magnanimity. His fearless and self-respecting nature did not like the mentality of slavery at all. Not only the freedom movement, whatever Veer Savarkar did for social equality and social justice is remembered even today," PM Modi said. WATCH | Mann Ki Baat 100th episode : Indian PM recalls ‘selfie with daughter’ campaign × What is 'Mann Ki Baat' all about? PM Modi addresses the nation's citizens on a variety of topics on his radio programme, "Mann Ki Baat." It debuted on October 3, 2014, and it currently airs on the All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) network at 11 am on the last Sunday of every month. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck at 79 kilometres southeast (SE) of Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Sunday morning, as per India's National Centre for Seismology. The epicentre was at a depth of 220 kilometres under the earth's surface.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Earthquake of Magnitude:5.2, Occurred on 28-05-2023, 11:19:55 IST, Lat: 36.56 &amp; Long: 71.13, Depth: 220 Km ,Location: Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App <a href="https://t.co/KyNMxeUdi9">https://t.co/KyNMxeUdi9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ndmaindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndmaindia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Indiametdept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Indiametdept</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dr_Mishra1966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dr_Mishra1966</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewslive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DDNewslive</a> <a href="https://t.co/LnP2nm7rpV">pic.twitter.com/LnP2nm7rpV</a></p>
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<p>According to preliminary information shared by&nbsp;European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake was reported to be of magnitude 5.9&nbsp;was felt 70 km east-southeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan.</p>

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<p>The quake occurred at around 10.19 am as the&nbsp;tremors&nbsp;were also felt&nbsp;in various locations around Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu &amp; Kashmir. The tremors lasted for a few seconds. However, no instance of any casualty, injuries or damage has been reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>6.5 earthquake hit Indian subcontinent in March</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In late March, a powerful earthquake of 6.5 magnitude struck the Indian subcontinent. The earthquakes, which had their origin in Afghanistan's Hindukush mountain range, were felt in New Delhi and other parts of the National Capital Region as well as in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. The severe earthquake claimed the lives of over a dozen people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Centre for Seismology of India estimated that the earthquake's epicentre was 156 kilometres under the surface of the planet. At 4:17 PM (Greenwich Mean Time or 10:17 PM Indian Standard Time), earthquake tremors were reported which lasted for few minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh all experienced earthquake tremors. The earthquake shocks in Pakistan were felt in the capital Islamabad as well as the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.&nbsp;</p>

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An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck at 79 kilometres southeast (SE) of Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Sunday morning, as per India's National Centre for Seismology. The epicentre was at a depth of 220 kilometres under the earth's surface.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck at 79 kilometres southeast (SE) of Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Sunday morning, as per India's National Centre for Seismology. The epicentre was at a depth of 220 kilometres under the earth's surface. Earthquake of Magnitude:5.2, Occurred on 28-05-2023, 11:19:55 IST, Lat: 36.56 & Long: 71.13, Depth: 220 Km ,Location: Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/KyNMxeUdi9 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @Dr_Mishra1966 @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/LnP2nm7rpV — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) May 28, 2023 × According to preliminary information shared by European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake was reported to be of magnitude 5.9 was felt 70 km east-southeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan. ⚠Preliminary info: M5.9 #earthquake (#زلزله, #землетрясение) about 70 km SE of #Fayzabad (#Afghanistan) 6 min ago (local time 10:19:57). Updates at: 📱https://t.co/LBaVNedgF9 🌐https://t.co/AXvOM7I4Th 🖥https://t.co/wPtMW5ND1t pic.twitter.com/aQvXMyWVoJ — EMSC (@LastQuake) May 28, 2023 × The quake occurred at around 10.19 am as the tremors were also felt in various locations around Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir. The tremors lasted for a few seconds. However, no instance of any casualty, injuries or damage has been reported. 6.5 earthquake hit Indian subcontinent in March In late March, a powerful earthquake of 6.5 magnitude struck the Indian subcontinent. The earthquakes, which had their origin in Afghanistan's Hindukush mountain range, were felt in New Delhi and other parts of the National Capital Region as well as in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. The severe earthquake claimed the lives of over a dozen people. The National Centre for Seismology of India estimated that the earthquake's epicentre was 156 kilometres under the surface of the planet. At 4:17 PM (Greenwich Mean Time or 10:17 PM Indian Standard Time), earthquake tremors were reported which lasted for few minutes. Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh all experienced earthquake tremors. The earthquake shocks in Pakistan were felt in the capital Islamabad as well as the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. (This is a developing story.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Police in India's Jammu and Kashmir arrested a terrorist belonging to Lashkar-e-Taeba outfit, officials said on Saturday.</p>

<p>"On specific information regarding the movement of terrorists in village Nagbal Chandoosa, a joint MVCP was established by Police &amp; Army (52RR) at Shranz Crossing Nagbal Chandoosa. During checking, one suspected person who was coming from Shrunz towards Nagbal Chandoosa tried to flee after noticing a joint naka party but was apprehended tactfully," a police spokesperson said in an official statement.</p>

<p>The arrested terrorist has been identified as Mohd Ashraf Mir, a resident of Laridoora Chandoosa locality, reports in the local media said.</p>

<p>During the search, one grenade was recovered from his possession.</p>

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<p>Earlier on Friday, May 26, India's&nbsp;security forces arrested an associate of the banned terror group Hizbul Mujahideen along with a Chinese grenade in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The terror associate was identified as Mohd Yousaf Chouhan of Chhar Cherji village in Kishtwar.</p>

<h2><strong>Search operations, grenade findings follow&nbsp;in several regions</strong></h2>

<p>Police teams along with the Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a search operation in Cherji, Chicha and Padyarna areas of the district and arrested the Hizbul associate, they said.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Pak's Abdul Rehman Makki named as Global Terrorist</strong></p>

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<p>On his disclosure, police recovered one Chinese grenade from Cherji area, the officials said. A major search operation has been launched in the area to nab active terrorists of the district and further develop leads into the case, they added.</p>

<h2><strong>Security situation improved in Jammu and Kashmir</strong></h2>

<p>The proactive approach of security forces in the aftermath of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/explained-times-when-pulwama-terror-attack-became-a-flashpoint-in-indian-politics-583788">2019 Pulwama terror attack</a> has led to a huge improvement in the situation in Kashmir, a senior CRPF official had said on the fourth anniversary of the strike that killed 40 personnel of the paramilitary force.</p>

<p>In the attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in the south Kashmir district on this day in 2019, an explosive-laden vehicle hit a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy at Lethpora when it was heading from Jammu to Srinagar on National Highway-44.</p>

<p>"The situation in Kashmir has improved post the Pulwama attack. Stone pelting incidents do not take place anymore while ‘hartals’ have come to an end. Record tourists are arriving in Kashmir," CRPF Inspector General (Operations) M S Bhatia told reporters after a wreath laying ceremony at the Pulwama Martyrs’ Memorial, around 21 kilometres from Srinagar earlier this year.</p>

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Police in India's Jammu and Kashmir arrested a terrorist belonging to Lashkar-e-Taeba outfit, officials said on Saturday. "On specific information regarding the movement of terrorists in village Nagbal Chandoosa, a joint MVCP was established by Police & Army (52RR) at Shranz Crossing Nagbal Chandoosa.

Police in India's Jammu and Kashmir arrested a terrorist belonging to Lashkar-e-Taeba outfit, officials said on Saturday. "On specific information regarding the movement of terrorists in village Nagbal Chandoosa, a joint MVCP was established by Police & Army (52RR) at Shranz Crossing Nagbal Chandoosa. During checking, one suspected person who was coming from Shrunz towards Nagbal Chandoosa tried to flee after noticing a joint naka party but was apprehended tactfully," a police spokesperson said in an official statement. The arrested terrorist has been identified as Mohd Ashraf Mir, a resident of Laridoora Chandoosa locality, reports in the local media said. During the search, one grenade was recovered from his possession. ALSO READ | India: 2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter, second operation in 24 hours Earlier on Friday, May 26, India's security forces arrested an associate of the banned terror group Hizbul Mujahideen along with a Chinese grenade in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The terror associate was identified as Mohd Yousaf Chouhan of Chhar Cherji village in Kishtwar. Search operations, grenade findings follow in several regions Police teams along with the Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a search operation in Cherji, Chicha and Padyarna areas of the district and arrested the Hizbul associate, they said. ALSO WATCH | Pak's Abdul Rehman Makki named as Global Terrorist × On his disclosure, police recovered one Chinese grenade from Cherji area, the officials said. A major search operation has been launched in the area to nab active terrorists of the district and further develop leads into the case, they added. Security situation improved in Jammu and Kashmir The proactive approach of security forces in the aftermath of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack has led to a huge improvement in the situation in Kashmir, a senior CRPF official had said on the fourth anniversary of the strike that killed 40 personnel of the paramilitary force. In the attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in the south Kashmir district on this day in 2019, an explosive-laden vehicle hit a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy at Lethpora when it was heading from Jammu to Srinagar on National Highway-44. "The situation in Kashmir has improved post the Pulwama attack. Stone pelting incidents do not take place anymore while ‘hartals’ have come to an end. Record tourists are arriving in Kashmir," CRPF Inspector General (Operations) M S Bhatia told reporters after a wreath laying ceremony at the Pulwama Martyrs’ Memorial, around 21 kilometres from Srinagar earlier this year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India's top anti-terror agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) busted an ISIS-linked terror module on Saturday, May 27. The NIA arrested three people in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh following overnight raids at 13 locations in Jabalpur, over 800 km south of New Delhi.</p>

<p>The arrests were made in an intelligence-led joint operation with the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Madhya Pradesh Police.</p>

<h2><b>India ISIS-linked terror module bust: Who are the arrested men?</b></h2>

<p>An official cited by Press Trust of India&nbsp;identified the arrested trio as Syed Mamoor Ali, Mohammad Adil Khan and Mohammad Shahid. The three of them will reportedly be&nbsp;produced before the NIA special court in Bhopal, the state capital of Madhya Pradesh.</p>

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<p>A host of sharp-edged weapons, ammunition (including prohibited bore), incriminating documents and digital devices were also seized during the searches, the NIA spokesperson said.</p>

<p>The NIA had, on May 24, registered a case, during its investigations into the pro-ISIS activities of Khan, who came to the agency’s notice in August last year.</p>

<p>"The NIA learnt that he and his associates were involved in disseminating ISIS propaganda through social media platforms, as well as through on-ground 'Dawah' programmes, in order to unleash violent terror attacks in India at the instance of ISIS. The module had been conducting meetings in local masjids and houses and hatching plans and conspiracies to spread terror in the country," the spokesperson said.</p>

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<p>The official said the investigations revealed that the three accused were highly radicalised and wanted&nbsp;to carry out violent "jihad".</p>

<p>"They were engaged in collecting funds, disseminating ISIS propaganda material, motivating and recruiting youth, and trying to procure arms and ammunition with the objective of carrying out terrorist acts," the spokesperson said.</p>

<p>The official said Ali had created a local group by the name of ‘Fisabilillah’ and was also operating a WhatsApp group by the same name. "Along with his associates, he was trying to procure pistols and was in contact with a Jabalpur-based illegal arms supplier for this purpose." A staunch ISIS follower and supporter, the NIA said Khan had managed to assemble an active group of Jabalpur-based like-minded radicalised individuals.</p>

<p>"Some of the module members were already contemplating Hijrat (flight) to conflict theatres, while others had plans to form a local outfit for carrying out violent jihad in India," the spokesperson said.</p>

<p>The official said Khan was also running multiple YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp channels for&nbsp;recruiting youth into the ISIS fold.</p>

<p>"Investigations further showed that Shahid had also planned to procure weapons including pistols, improvised explosive devices and even grenades for violent attacks in India," the spokesperson said.</p>

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India's top anti-terror agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) busted an ISIS-linked terror module on Saturday, May 27. The NIA arrested three people in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh following overnight raids at 13 locations in Jabalpur, over 800 km south of New Delhi.

India's top anti-terror agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) busted an ISIS-linked terror module on Saturday, May 27. The NIA arrested three people in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh following overnight raids at 13 locations in Jabalpur, over 800 km south of New Delhi. The arrests were made in an intelligence-led joint operation with the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Madhya Pradesh Police. India ISIS-linked terror module bust: Who are the arrested men? An official cited by Press Trust of India identified the arrested trio as Syed Mamoor Ali, Mohammad Adil Khan and Mohammad Shahid. The three of them will reportedly be produced before the NIA special court in Bhopal, the state capital of Madhya Pradesh. ALSO READ | India: 16 arrested for links with radical outfit HUT, says Madhya Pradesh Police A host of sharp-edged weapons, ammunition (including prohibited bore), incriminating documents and digital devices were also seized during the searches, the NIA spokesperson said. The NIA had, on May 24, registered a case, during its investigations into the pro-ISIS activities of Khan, who came to the agency’s notice in August last year. "The NIA learnt that he and his associates were involved in disseminating ISIS propaganda through social media platforms, as well as through on-ground 'Dawah' programmes, in order to unleash violent terror attacks in India at the instance of ISIS. The module had been conducting meetings in local masjids and houses and hatching plans and conspiracies to spread terror in the country," the spokesperson said. ALSO WATCH | Police of New Delhi, India bust terror module × The official said the investigations revealed that the three accused were highly radicalised and wanted to carry out violent "jihad". "They were engaged in collecting funds, disseminating ISIS propaganda material, motivating and recruiting youth, and trying to procure arms and ammunition with the objective of carrying out terrorist acts," the spokesperson said. The official said Ali had created a local group by the name of ‘Fisabilillah’ and was also operating a WhatsApp group by the same name. "Along with his associates, he was trying to procure pistols and was in contact with a Jabalpur-based illegal arms supplier for this purpose." A staunch ISIS follower and supporter, the NIA said Khan had managed to assemble an active group of Jabalpur-based like-minded radicalised individuals. "Some of the module members were already contemplating Hijrat (flight) to conflict theatres, while others had plans to form a local outfit for carrying out violent jihad in India," the spokesperson said. The official said Khan was also running multiple YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp channels for recruiting youth into the ISIS fold. "Investigations further showed that Shahid had also planned to procure weapons including pistols, improvised explosive devices and even grenades for violent attacks in India," the spokesperson said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah will kick off a day-long conclave on ‘Nine Years of Seva, Sushasan, Garib Kalyan’ (Service, good governance, and welfare of poor) held by Doordarshan on Saturday (May 27).</p>

<p>Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, will be the keynote speaker at the conference, which will include panel discussions on three themes: India Surging Ahead, Jan, Jan ka Vishwas (people's confidence), and Yuva Shakti: Galvanising India, as per PTI reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Industry leaders Sunil Bharti Mittal, Sangita Reddy, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Ritesh Agarwal, Debjani Ghosh, actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rishab Shetty, sarod exponent Aman Ali Bangash, and athletes Nikhat Zareen, Viren Rasquinha, and Akhil Kumar will take part in the panel discussions.</p>

<p>A booklet detailing the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the previous nine years will be released.</p>

<h2><strong>New parliament row</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the newly built parliament building would be inaugurated&nbsp;on Sunday (May 28).&nbsp;Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and invited him to the inauguration of the new parliament building.</p>

<p>As per&nbsp;a Lok Sabha release, the new parliament building in the national capital has been completed and "symbolises the spirit of self-reliance in India"</p>

<p>"The lack of space was being experienced in the current building as per the present requirements. In both the Houses, there was also&nbsp;a lack of convenient arrangements for the sitting of MPs which was affecting the efficiency of the members," the release said.</p>

<p>The current Parliament building was erected in 1927, making it about 100 years old.</p>

<p>The Centre has invited all present members of both houses of Parliament, as well as ministers, secretaries, chief ministers, and administrators of Union Territories for the inauguration.</p>

<h2><strong>Opposition plans boycott</strong></h2>

<p>However, as many as 20 parties have voiced their intention to boycott the event, including the Congress, CPI, AAP, and Trinamool Congress.</p>

<p>In a joint statement, the opposition parties said, “The inauguration of a new parliament building is a momentous occasion. Despite our belief that the government is threatening democracy, and our disapproval of the autocratic manner in which the new parliament was built, we were open to sinking our differences and marking this occasion. However, Prime Minister Modi’s decision to inaugurate the new parliament building himself, completely sidelining President Murmu, is not only a grave insult but a direct assault on our democracy which demands a commensurate response."</p>

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will kick off a day-long conclave on ‘Nine Years of Seva, Sushasan, Garib Kalyan’ (Service, good governance, and welfare of poor) held by Doordarshan on Saturday (May 27).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will kick off a day-long conclave on ‘Nine Years of Seva, Sushasan, Garib Kalyan’ (Service, good governance, and welfare of poor) held by Doordarshan on Saturday (May 27). Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, will be the keynote speaker at the conference, which will include panel discussions on three themes: India Surging Ahead, Jan, Jan ka Vishwas (people's confidence), and Yuva Shakti: Galvanising India, as per PTI reports. Industry leaders Sunil Bharti Mittal, Sangita Reddy, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Ritesh Agarwal, Debjani Ghosh, actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rishab Shetty, sarod exponent Aman Ali Bangash, and athletes Nikhat Zareen, Viren Rasquinha, and Akhil Kumar will take part in the panel discussions. A booklet detailing the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the previous nine years will be released. New parliament row Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the newly built parliament building would be inaugurated on Sunday (May 28). Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and invited him to the inauguration of the new parliament building. As per a Lok Sabha release, the new parliament building in the national capital has been completed and "symbolises the spirit of self-reliance in India" "The lack of space was being experienced in the current building as per the present requirements. In both the Houses, there was also a lack of convenient arrangements for the sitting of MPs which was affecting the efficiency of the members," the release said. The current Parliament building was erected in 1927, making it about 100 years old. The Centre has invited all present members of both houses of Parliament, as well as ministers, secretaries, chief ministers, and administrators of Union Territories for the inauguration. Opposition plans boycott However, as many as 20 parties have voiced their intention to boycott the event, including the Congress, CPI, AAP, and Trinamool Congress. In a joint statement, the opposition parties said, “The inauguration of a new parliament building is a momentous occasion. Despite our belief that the government is threatening democracy, and our disapproval of the autocratic manner in which the new parliament was built, we were open to sinking our differences and marking this occasion. However, Prime Minister Modi’s decision to inaugurate the new parliament building himself, completely sidelining President Murmu, is not only a grave insult but a direct assault on our democracy which demands a commensurate response." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The prime minister of Nepal will be on an official visit to India from the 31st of May to the 3rd of June at the invitation of prime minister Narendra Modi. India and Nepal share unique ties of friendship and cooperation, characterized by an open border and deep-rooted people-to-people contacts of kinship and culture.

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A Chhattisgarh government official was demoted on Friday, May 26, after it was discovered that he had drained a reservoir over the course of two days, beginning on May 2, in order to look for a new phone. The Samsung S23 super phone, which costs Rs 95,000, belongs to Rajesh Vishwas, 32, a food inspector in the state's Kanker district in the town of Pakhanjur.

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India plans to push back against "agenda-driven", "neo-colonial" country rankings produced by global agencies on topics like governance and press freedom, a key advisor to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Reuters in an interview on Friday.

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<p>A total number of 24 MLA's were sworn in as ministers in the cabinet &nbsp;expansion in Indian state of Karnataka on Saturday. This comes a week after chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and eight other ministers took the oath of office.</p>

<p>The overall strength of the cabinet now stands at 34, which is the maximum number permitted by law.&nbsp; Among those who were sworn in by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot were N. Rajanna, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, Shivanand Patil, HK Patil, Krishna Byregowda, N Chaluvarayaswamy, K Venkateshtake, Dr HC Mahadevappa, and Eshwar Khandre.</p>

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<p>The list of these 24 lawmakers was released on Friday. In attendance at the oath-taking ceremony were Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar. Meanwhile, the supporters of Karnataka Congress leader Rudrappa Lamani's held demonstrations outside the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office. They were demanding that Lamani must be given a ministerial post in the cabinet.</p>

<p>The sole female minister in Siddaramaiah's cabinet, Lakshmi Hebbalkar, took the oath of office today. The Belagavi Rural MP is new to the cabinet&nbsp;but is a close aide&nbsp;of DK Shivakumar.</p>

<p>Santhosh Lad, a former minister for Information and Infrastructure Development, and Rahim Khan, the Congress' winning candidate&nbsp;from Bidar and the only other Muslim in Siddaramaiah's cabinet, were also sworn in today.</p>

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<p>Mankal Vaidya&nbsp;too took his oath of office as a first-time&nbsp;cabinet minister. He had won in the elections from the Bhatkal constituency. He was accompanied by D Sudhakar, whose followers have staged many rallies recently calling for their leader to be appointed to a ministerial&nbsp;position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Siddaramaiah reinstated Shivaraj Sangappa Tangadagi, who had previously been dismissed in 2016 along with 13 other individuals.&nbsp;Tangadagi had&nbsp;won&nbsp;the Kanakagiri assembly seat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dinesh Gundu Rao of the Congress was sworn in as a minister today in Raj Bhavan. He is the lone brahmin politician in Siddaramaiah's cabinet. He is a prominent figure and a former head of the state Congress. He narrowly defeated Sapthagiri Gowda of the BJP to keep his Gandhi Nagar Assembly constituency seat. Rao had won by a razor-thin margin of only 105 votes.</p>

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<p>In the 224-member Karnataka Assembly elections held on May 10, the opposition Congress party defeated the incumbent BJP, which won 66 seats in the southern state.&nbsp;</p>

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A total number of 24 MLA's were sworn in as ministers in the cabinet expansion in Indian state of Karnataka on Saturday. This comes a week after chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and eight other ministers took the oath of office.

A total number of 24 MLA's were sworn in as ministers in the cabinet expansion in Indian state of Karnataka on Saturday. This comes a week after chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and eight other ministers took the oath of office. The overall strength of the cabinet now stands at 34, which is the maximum number permitted by law. Among those who were sworn in by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot were N. Rajanna, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, Shivanand Patil, HK Patil, Krishna Byregowda, N Chaluvarayaswamy, K Venkateshtake, Dr HC Mahadevappa, and Eshwar Khandre. Also Read | Night train connecting Brussels-Berlin starts operations. Push for less polluting alternatives to air travel The list of these 24 lawmakers was released on Friday. In attendance at the oath-taking ceremony were Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar. Meanwhile, the supporters of Karnataka Congress leader Rudrappa Lamani's held demonstrations outside the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office. They were demanding that Lamani must be given a ministerial post in the cabinet. The sole female minister in Siddaramaiah's cabinet, Lakshmi Hebbalkar, took the oath of office today. The Belagavi Rural MP is new to the cabinet but is a close aide of DK Shivakumar. Santhosh Lad, a former minister for Information and Infrastructure Development, and Rahim Khan, the Congress' winning candidate from Bidar and the only other Muslim in Siddaramaiah's cabinet, were also sworn in today. Also Read | Aid worker arrives in Belgium after prisoner swap with Iranian diplomat Mankal Vaidya too took his oath of office as a first-time cabinet minister. He had won in the elections from the Bhatkal constituency. He was accompanied by D Sudhakar, whose followers have staged many rallies recently calling for their leader to be appointed to a ministerial position. Siddaramaiah reinstated Shivaraj Sangappa Tangadagi, who had previously been dismissed in 2016 along with 13 other individuals. Tangadagi had won the Kanakagiri assembly seat. Dinesh Gundu Rao of the Congress was sworn in as a minister today in Raj Bhavan. He is the lone brahmin politician in Siddaramaiah's cabinet. He is a prominent figure and a former head of the state Congress. He narrowly defeated Sapthagiri Gowda of the BJP to keep his Gandhi Nagar Assembly constituency seat. Rao had won by a razor-thin margin of only 105 votes. Watch | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate new parliament on May 28 × On May 2, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar took their oaths as chief minister and deputy, respectively, along with eight other ministers. After negotiations with the party's central leadership, the Chief Minister and Shivakumar expanded the Karnataka cabinet. In the 224-member Karnataka Assembly elections held on May 10, the opposition Congress party defeated the incumbent BJP, which won 66 seats in the southern state. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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The news has been all about India's new Parliament building. This time, a public interest lawsuit asking that the president of India, who also serves as the head of the Indian State and not simply the Indian government, perform the opening of the new Parliament building was posted on the gates of the Supreme Court.

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