India News LIVE: Sacred Sengol handed over to PM Modi in Delhi

The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an intrusion bid from Pakistan and recovered a drone flying into Amritsar late on Saturday. 

"The traditional symbol of Tamil power - the scepter - will shine in India's new parliament building," Rajinikanth tweeted. "My sincere thanks to the honorable Bharat Pratham Narendra Modi who made Tamilians proud." 

இந்திய நாட்டின் புதிய பாராளுமன்றக் கட்டடத்தில் ஜொலிக்கப் போகும் தமிழர்களின் ஆட்சி அதிகாரத்தின் பாரம்பரிய அடையாளம் - செங்கோல்.#தமிழன்டா

தமிழர்களுக்குப் பெருமை சேர்த்த மதிப்பிற்குரிய பாரதப்பிரதமர் @narendramodi அவர்களுக்கு என் மனமார்ந்த நன்றி.

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth)

PM Shri @narendramodi seeks the blessing of the Adheenams before the Sengol installation in new Parliament House. https://t.co/LNlUAzf0c6

— BJP (@BJP4India)

Justifying the Opposition's call to boycott the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building despite the Supreme Court's order, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said, "I have been a Member of Parliament for years. We used to sit in the House but we got to know about the construction of the new Parliament building through newspapers. While taking such an important decision, the members should have been spoken to, but that didn't happen."

"After the construction of the new building was completed, we demanded that the use of the new Parliament should commence in the presence of the President, but it didn't happen. The inauguration should have been done by the President but they didn't agree to it. Therefore, some senior leaders in the Opposition have decided that we should not go to the programme and I support their decision," he added. 

"Not only CPI but 19 Opposition parties are boycotting this function. Parliament is a composite unit, headed by the President of India. The PM is only a leader of the government. In all rightness, respecting the Constitution of India, the President of India must inaugurate the new Parliament building," said CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury. 

#WATCH | "Not only CPI but 19 Opposition parties are boycotting this function...Parliament is a composite unit, headed by the President of India. The PM is only a leader of the Govt...In all rightness, respecting the Constitution of India, the President of India must inaugurate… pic.twitter.com/ZYI7MxpSDc

— ANI (@ANI)

PM Modi received the sacred 'Sengol' from the Adheenams ahead of its installation in New Parliament on May 28.

#WATCH | Delhi | Ahead of the inauguration ceremony of #NewParliamentBuilding, PM Narendra Modi meets the Adheenams at his residence and takes their blessings. The Adheenams handover the #Sengol to the Prime Minister pic.twitter.com/Vvnzhidk24

— ANI (@ANI)

Delhi | Ahead of the inauguration ceremony of #NewParliamentBuilding, PM Narendra Modi meets the Adheenams at his residence and takes their blessings. The Adheenams hand over the #Sengol to the Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/MLpbjLPbDR

— ANI (@ANI)

Prime Minister in the NITI Aayog meet talked about the importance of skilling people with a view to meet global requirements, supporting MSMEs, developing the tourism potential of the country, reducing compliances at the State level including decriminalisation of minor offences, creation of Ekta Malls. He also spoke about Nari Shakti and highlighted the significance of women-led development. 

"The theme (of the meeting) was Viksit Bharat...Why is Viksit Bharat so important at this point? It is important because India is at a takeoff moment. We are not only the largest country by population but also the 5th largest economy. The fifth is going to become the third in a couple of years," BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog said after the 8th Governing Council meeting on Saturday. 

Demography is in our favour not just in terms of the total number of people but also in terms of the number of youthful people. India will have about 20% of the world's working-age population in a couple of years and it is going to be the largest provider of working-age people… pic.twitter.com/7KekrbNgzz

— ANI (@ANI)

"The party hereby dissolves the present organisation in the state of Goa with immediate effect, except for the position of State President. Shri Amit Palekar will continue to function as the State President," an official release from the AAP read. "The new organisational structure will be announced soon," it further read. 

⚠️ ANNOUNCEMENT ⚠️

The party hereby dissolves the present organisation in the state of Goa with immediate effect, except for the position of State President

Shri @AmitPalekar10 will continue to function as the State President.

The new organisational structure will be announced… pic.twitter.com/E6ozGYBAxI

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty)

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has busted an ISIS-linked terror module in an intelligence-led joint operation with the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Madhya Pradesh Police and arrested three persons in this regard.

The three persons identified as Syed Mamoor Ali, Mohammad Adil Khan and Mohammad Shahid have been arrested from Jabalpur and will be produced in the NIA Special Court in Bhopal today, said an official release.

According to the release, the arrests took place after overnight raids were conducted at 13 locations in Jabalpur on May 26-27. The release further stated, "Investigations revealed that the three accused were highly radicalised and were determined 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."

(With agency inputs)

BJP MP and senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani claims that the Sengol was described as 'gift to Nehru' for misappropriation and coverup.

Anand Bhavan the Nehru family home ( now owned by the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Trust with Sonia Gandhi as its President) in which the #Sengol was displayed before its recovery for its restoration to Parliament is already embroiled in a house tax issue for Rs 4.35 crores with the…

— Mahesh Jethmalani (@JethmalaniM)

Delhi's former education minister Manish Sisodia admitted to destroying the phones to get rid of the evidence in the Excise policy scam case, sources revealed. In its chargesheet, CBI mentioned that Sisodia used three mobile handsets from January 1, 2020 to July 19, 2022 and two of them were destroyed. The same was confirmed by Sisodia, the CBI noted. "Wilful disposal of handsets containing
incriminating evidence related to the Policy is another incriminating circumstance against Manish Sisodia," the agency said. 

To deliver justice to the people of Delhi, he (KCR), his party and his govt are with us. This is not just about Delhi, but about saving the democracy of the nation...his(KCR) support has provided a lot of strength to us..." Delhi CM Kejriwal said. 

#WATCH | Hyderabad..." To deliver justice to the people of Delhi, he (KCR), his party and his govt are with us. This is not just about Delhi, but about saving the democracy of the nation...his(KCR) support has provided a lot of strength to us...": Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in a… pic.twitter.com/qr72ji33U0

— ANI (@ANI)

Hon'ble CM of Delhi Shri @ArvindKejriwal and Punjab CM @BhagwantMann Addressing an Important Press Conference | LIVE https://t.co/yddu6zLDAq

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty)

The Delhi police has filed a status report over the plea filed by female wrestlers in Rouse Avenue court against WFI president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh. The police said that it recorded the statements of the protestors under Crpc section 164 and the next hearing has been scheduled for June 27. The court said that the status report filed so far should be given to the counsel for the wrestlers. Rouse Avenue Court earlier sought a status report from Delhi Police on the plea of ​​the wrestlers.

Hitting out at the opposition for not attending the Niti Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that, "Skipping Niti Aayog meetings by opposition parties will impact growth of our country." 

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's international fame is making the opposition jealous," he said. 

"Niti aayog meeting will discuss main issues of the people's states so obviously it will be affected. There are many impacts of the Niti Aayog meeting done in the past," he added. 

Prasad further stated that how vast number of topics are going to be covered in the Niti Aayog meeting. 

"Coordination is important in topics like this," he further said. 

Delhi | The New Parliament building will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow, May 28. #NewParliamentBuilding pic.twitter.com/cEamIniCQV

— ANI (@ANI)

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the 8th Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog on the theme of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India' at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, Delhi. pic.twitter.com/6W0igz0WD8

— ANI (@ANI)

The 8th Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog chaired by PM Modi has started. The meeting under the theme 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India' is being held at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, Delhi.

#WATCH | The new Parliament building is going to be inaugurated tomorrow. People who are trying to 'Gherao' the Parliament tomorrow should rethink this and the opposition parties who have decided to boycott the inaugural ceremony should reconsider their decision. I believe our… pic.twitter.com/ToMpZJrYnu

— ANI (@ANI)

SC Advocate Vineet Jindal alleged incitful comments against Delhi Chief Minsiter Arvind Kerjiwal and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, filing complaint against both the leaders. 

| I would surely attend the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building if I was in Delhi. The opposition should praise the government to build the new Parliament in record time, whereas they are criticising the govt. I am strictly against the opposition boycotting this: Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad

In the aftermath of the recent spurt in violence, Army & Assam Rifles have launched large-scale combing operations in vulnerable flash points as also the higher reaches surrounding Imphal Valley. Continuing with operations, Army and Assam Rifles have launched multiple search operations in areas of Kangchuk, Motbung, Saikul, Pukhao & Sagolmang in Manipur to track down any armed insurgents operating in these areas: Indian Army

Kerala is a peaceful place compared to other states in our country. A peaceful atmosphere prevails here. Communal disturbances and loss of life are happening in many places. Nothing like that happens in Kerala. Our country is a breeding ground of secularism: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

A staff of about 70 policemen of Delhi Police have been deployed around the new Parliament building for the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building. ACP rank officers are monitoring through CCTV. Security will be deployed around the new Parliament building for 24 hours: Delhi Police Sources

Maharashtra | Sakinaka PS registered a case under relevant sections of IPC against RTI activist Gulam Qazi and took him into custody for allegedly making derogatory remarks against PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on social media: Mumbai Police

Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, will be on an official visit to India from 31 May to 03 June at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be the first bilateral visit abroad by Nepal PM after assuming office in December 2022. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation: Ministry of External Affairs

What was the need for a new Parliament? The earlier building was a historic one. I have repeatedly said that the people in power will change the history of this country. There was no sense to attend the NITI Aayog meeting today and also the inauguration of the new Parliament building tomorrow: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

A total of four flights were diverted to Jaipur this morning due to bad weather. All flights were coming to Delhi from different cities: Airport official

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Nigeria between May 28-30 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect of the West African nation Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Rajnath Singh will attend the swearing-in ceremony at Eagle Square in Abuja on 29th May. He will also meet the outgoing Nigerian President Mr Muhammadu Buhari during a reception hosted by him on 28th May.

Delhi: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath leaves to attend the eighth governing council meeting of Niti Aayog chaired by PM Narendra Modi on the theme of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India' at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, Delhi

Army chief General Manoj Pande will be visiting Manipur today to review the security situation in view of the recent violence there. He would be briefed by the Eastern Command officials on the measures taken to bring the situation under control: Indian Army officials

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel leaves his residence to attend the eighth governing council meeting of Niti Aayog chaired by PM Narendra Modi on the theme of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India' at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, Delhi

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami leaves to attend the eighth governing council meeting of Niti Aayog chaired by PM Narendra Modi on the theme of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India' at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, Delhi

Delhi: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan leaves to attend the eighth governing council meeting of Niti Aayog chaired by PM Narendra Modi on the theme of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India' at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, Delhi

#WATCH | Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma leaves from his residence to attend the eighth governing council meeting of Niti Aayog chaired by PM Narendra Modi on the theme of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India' at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, Delhi pic.twitter.com/14IiaWTxN3

— ANI (@ANI)

#WATCH | Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde speaks on the new Parliament building inauguration row. pic.twitter.com/7XXnID8XdD

— ANI (@ANI)

Income Tax officials conducted searches at the offices of a prominent real estate company, KM Kohinoor Group, Hyderabad. Premises of promotor Mohammad Ahmad Quadri at Banjara Hills and other premises were covered in this search. Corporate offices and site offices were covered in the search. IT sleuths seized various documents like account logbooks, payment receipts, flats and plots sold to clients, hard disks and digital equipment from the company’s offices and the MD’s residences: Sources

#WATCH | Gujarat: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar visited Shri Chhotubhai Purani Degree College of Physical Education in Rajpipla, Narmada pic.twitter.com/00RuVOQMEM

— ANI (@ANI)

21 Adheenams leave for Delhi from Chennai airport to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the new parliament building.

With the Sengol to be installed in the new Parliament building on May 28 during its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 20 ‘aadeenams’ from Tamil Nadu, including Tiruvavaduthurai, Perur and Madurai have been invited for the event. 

#WATCH | 21 Adheenams leave for Delhi from Chennai airport to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the new parliament building. pic.twitter.com/cUKRSG9ktG

— ANI (@ANI)

Bengaluru: Congress leader Madhu Bangarappa to take oath as Karnataka Minister. "I am very happy that the people of Karnataka have given a clear verdict in favour of Congress. We are going to deliver what he had promised," said Madhu Bangarappa

Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) has been notified to introduce Bodo as a medium of instruction for Higher Secondary Arts courses from 2023-24. In a notification, AHSEC said that Institutions willing to offer a Bodo medium of instruction to students are required to intimate AHSEC immediately.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party leaders Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and others pay floral tribute to India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary, at his memorial Shanti Van in Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the Niti Aayog’s 8th governing council meeting on Saturday. 

The council, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the chairman of the Niti Aayog, includes all state chief ministers and lieutenant governors (LGs) of Union territories. It is expected to discuss the road map for a “Viksit Bharat” (developed India) around eight key themes -- MSMEs, infrastructure and investment, minimising compliances, women empowerment, health and nutrition, skill development, and social infrastructure, per the government officials.

At least five chief ministers have decided to skip the eighth Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog to be held in Delhi today. According to reports, the CMs of the different states who will skip the meeting include Delhi’s Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann (both Aam Aadmi Party), Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal (Trinamool Congress), Nitish Kumar of Bihar (Janata Dal United), K Chandrashekar Rao of Telangana (Bharat Rashtra Samithi), and MK Stalin of Tamil Nadu (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam).