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Updated May 26th, 2023 at 23:15 IST

India News LIVE | Karnataka Cabinet expansion: 24 ministers to be inducted on Saturday

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by the petitioner in connection with the new parliament building inauguration and rapped up the petitioner. New Parliament Inauguration schedule accessed. Karnataka Cabinet expansion on May 27. Read All the updates here:

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11: 15 IST, May 26th 2023

Former Lok Sabha speaker and ex-Maharashtra chief minister Manohar Joshi's health is improving slowly and he has regained partial consciousness, his son said on Friday. 

Joshi (85) was admitted to the PD Hinduja hospital on Monday after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
 

10: 37 IST, May 26th 2023

List of 24 Congress MLAs who are expected to take oath as the ministers in the Karnataka cabinet, on 27th May.

 

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8: 52 IST, May 26th 2023

The expansion of the Maharashtra cabinet will take place soon, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday.

He was replying to media queries on cabinet expansion of the state government, which took charge on June 30 with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Fadnavis being sworn in.
 

8: 49 IST, May 26th 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a day-long conclave on 'Nine years of Seva, Sushasan, Garib Kalyan' (service, good governance and welfare of poor) organised by Doordarshan on Saturday.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur will be the guest of honour at the conference that will feature panel discussions on three themes India Surging Ahead, Jan, Jan ka Vishwas (peoples' confidence) and Yuva Shakti: Galvanising India.
 

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7: 44 IST, May 26th 2023

National Investigation Agency (NIA) moves Delhi High Court seeking the death penalty for Yasin Malik (chief of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front) in a terror funding case. The trial Court sentenced him to life imprisonment last year.

7: 07 IST, May 26th 2023

Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao to skip the NITI Aayog meeting which will take place tomorrow. CM KCR will meet Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and other MPs in Hyderabad tomorrow, sources said.

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5: 49 IST, May 26th 2023

In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the new Parliament building will make every Indian proud while sharing a clip of the Sansad Bhavan. 

"I have a special request- share this video with your own voice-over, which conveys your thoughts. I will re-Tweet some of them. Don’t forget to use #MyParliamentMyPride," PM Modi said.

5: 28 IST, May 26th 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by USD 6.052 billion to USD 593.477 billion during the week ended May 19, RBI said on Friday.

The drop in the kitty has snapped two consecutive weeks of increases. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had increased by USD 3.5 billion to take the overall quantum just shy of USD 600 billion.

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5: 08 IST, May 26th 2023

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and NC leader Omar Abdullah said, "Setting aside the brouhaha about the inauguration for a moment, this building is a welcome addition. The old Parliament House has served us well but as someone who has worked there for a few years, a lot of us often spoke amongst ourselves about the need for a new & improved parliament building. Better late than never is all I’ll say & this one looks pretty damn impressive."

4: 59 IST, May 26th 2023
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4: 36 IST, May 26th 2023

In an open letter, 270 eminent citizens, including retired bureaucrats and retired armed forces officers, condemned the behaviour of opposition parties indulging in a boycott of the new Parliament building inauguration.

4: 29 IST, May 26th 2023

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Friday slammed the Congress and Gandhi family for putting Sengol in some corner of a museum as Nehru's "walking stick".

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4: 08 IST, May 26th 2023

This is not a Tamil tradition but an Indian tradition, Cholas emperor is one of the greatest emperors in the world. Cholas emperor used to have the ‘Sengol’ ceremony. PM Modi is capable and he is holding the 'Sengol'," said Devanathan Yadav, Founder-President, Inthiya Makkal Kalvi Munnetra Kazhagam on the controversy over the inauguration of the New Parliament building by PM Modi.

3: 41 IST, May 26th 2023

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to boycott NITI Ayog meeting, writes a letter to PM Narendra Modi saying "People are asking, if the PM doesn't abide by the SC then where will people go for justice? What's the point of attending the NITI Ayog meeting when cooperative federalism is a joke."

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3: 25 IST, May 26th 2023

After issuing a  notice to Pakistan, India on Friday reviewed all projects in Indus Basin. Deputy NDA Vikram Misri reviewed the progress in power projects in Indus Basin. The second meeting of the Task Force to ensure the exercise of India's rights under the Indus Waters Treaty took place in Srinagar.

2: 42 IST, May 26th 2023

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday addressed a press briefing at party headquarters in New Delhi on the completion of 9 years of Narendra Modi-led Central government. The former Union Minister highlighted the development work and achievement of the government stating that India is now among the Top 5 nations globally under PM Modi's leadership.

 

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2: 42 IST, May 26th 2023

Tamil Nadu Congress veteran Pannai T Chockalingam countered senior party leader Jairam Ramesh’s claim of lack of ‘documentary evidence’ of Rajagopalachari, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Lord Mountbatten involved in the introduction of the Sengol as a symbol of the transfer of power on August 14, 1947. Chockalingam said it was the last Governor General of India, C Rajagopalachari, who advised PM Jawaharlal Nehru to hold the Sengol ceremony and that it should be presided over by the Thiruvavaduthurai Aadeenam monastery.  READ MORE

2: 27 IST, May 26th 2023

Go First Airlines has released a statement informing that the flights will be cancelled until May 28, due to operational reasons.

 

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2: 27 IST, May 26th 2023

NDPP leader TR Zeliang addressed the new Parliament building inauguration row, and said, "Everyone should appreciate the building of the new Parliament and I congratulate the Govt of India for the concept. Whoever will inaugurate is not important. A new building is to come up and a new development has taken place in such a short span of time."

1: 54 IST, May 26th 2023

Panic erupted on an Asiana Airlines flight en route to the South Korean city of Daegu on Friday when a male passenger unlatched the emergency door mid-air, sending roaring winds into the cabin and buffetting fellow travellers. The Asiana Airlines OZ8124 departed Jeju Islands on the morning of Friday.

While it is unclear when exactly the incident happened during the one-hour flight, the door was blasted open moments before the aircraft was expected to touch down at the Daegu International Airport, according to Yonhap news agency. The plane safely landed with all 194 passengers alive, although half a dozen of them experienced breathing issues due to the depressurization. READ MORE

 

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1: 39 IST, May 26th 2023

Former Karnataka CM & JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy Now, they (Congress) are showing a lot of respect and affection for the President. Why did they put a candidate against her? Now they are saying that they (BJP) are insulting Adivasis. All this is only to divert the people's attention and gain votes from a section of society. 

1: 16 IST, May 26th 2023

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court partly allows Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking NOC for issuance of a fresh ordinary passport. The court has granted NOC for 3 years.

 

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1: 11 IST, May 26th 2023

Amid the Opposition's call for the boycott of the upcoming inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building on May 28, Union Ministers have urged the Opposition parties to reconsider their decision and join to inauguration event to celebrate the "festival of democracy".

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that no one should politicise this. The new Parliament is a symbol of democracy and the aspiration of all Indians. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that it should not become an issue of conflict. There is a limit to politicising anything. READ MORE

1: 00 IST, May 26th 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by the petitioner in connection with the new parliament building inauguration and rapped up the petitioner for directly approaching the Apex Court instead of the High Court. The hearing came in connection with the Petition filed by Advocate CR Jaya Sukin as party-in-person seeking direction that the new parliament building should be inaugurated by the President of India instead of the Prime Minister.

The two-judge bench comprising Justices JK Maheshwari and PS Narasimha expressed disinclination to entertain the filed Public Interest Litigation. READ MORE

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1: 00 IST, May 26th 2023

The head priest of Madurai Adheenam, Sri Harihara Desika Swamigal who will be presenting the ‘Sengol’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of the new parliament building, said that the PM should return to power in 2024.

"PM Modi is a leader who got global appreciation. He is doing good things for people. Again in 2024 he has to become PM and should guide people. We are all so proud as world leaders are appreciating our PM Modi. I will be meeting PM Modi and presenting the 'Sengol' to him on the inauguration of the new Parliament building," the head priest added. READ MORE

1: 00 IST, May 26th 2023

Odisha minister Pramila Malik slammed Congress over criticising party's decision to attend the inauguration of the new Parliament building. She said, "Let Congress say whatever they want. BJD is only answerable to the public and will work for them. We will do what is good for the public".

While BJD MP Amar Pattnaik stated, "Our party president Naveen Patnaik has taken this decision that BJD will attend the inaugural function of the new building of the Parliament".

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12: 19 IST, May 26th 2023

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Calcutta High Court order directing CBI probe against Abhishek Banerjee, lists the matter on July 10. Supreme Court stays cost imposed against Abhishek Banerjee by Calcutta High Court.

12: 16 IST, May 26th 2023

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Friday reserved the order on an application moved by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking NOC for issuance of a fresh ordinary passport.

After noting down the submissions of both sides, the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vaibhav Mehta said that he would pass the appropriate order at 1 pm today. This comes in connection with the hearing on a plea for a fresh passport by Rahul Gandhi, an accused in the National Herald case, on May 26.

Gandhi had moved the court Tuesday seeking a 'no objection certificate' to secure a fresh "ordinary passport" after having surrendered his diplomatic travel document upon his disqualification as an MP.
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vaibhav Mehta posted the matter on Friday for the filling of written submissions and the arguments of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy.
 

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11: 54 IST, May 26th 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Congress' claims on Sengol stating that it was a gift to Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.  Taking to Twitter, Amit Shah asked, "Why does the Congress party hate Indian traditions and culture so much? A sacred Sengol was given to Pandit Nehru by a holy Saivite Mutt from Tamil Nadu to symbolize India’s freedom but it was banished to a museum as a ‘walking stick".
He further said, "Now, Congress has heaped another shameful insult. The Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam, a holy Saivite Mutt, itself spoke about the importance of the Sengol at the time of India’s freedom. Congress is calling Adheenam’s history as BOGUS! Congress needs to reflect on their behaviour".

11: 45 IST, May 26th 2023

Supreme Court grants AAP leader Satyendar Jain interim bail for six weeks on medical grounds with conditions. He cannot leave Delhi without permission and cannot make any statement before the media.

 

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11: 17 IST, May 26th 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah arrived at 10, Janpath On Friday morning and met former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi.

 

11: 17 IST, May 26th 2023

Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal have sought time to meet Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi to seek Congress support in Parliament against the undemocratic and unconstitutional ordinance passed by the BJP govt and also to discuss the general assault on the federal structure and prevailing political situation.

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11: 12 IST, May 26th 2023

As per the notification released, the Curfew in eastern and West Manipur has been relaxed from 5 am to 12 noon for today (May 26). People can move out of their residences subject to the condition that they will not be allowed to gather for any purpose other than to purchase essential items. including medicines and food supplies.

 

11: 12 IST, May 26th 2023

 The newly-elected Congress government in Karnataka will be witnessing another 24 ministers taking oath on May 27 (Saturday), as per the sources. Amid the cabinet expansion, the names of the ministers have been finalised in the meeting that was held between Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar and AICC high command on Thursday in the national capital. As per sources, the swearing-in ceremony will take tomorrow and it will be held at 11.45 AM at Raj Bhavan. Both Karnataka CM and his Deputy might meet Rahul Gandhi today for a final sign-off. READ MORE

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10: 56 IST, May 26th 2023

A two-benched judge of the Supreme Court- Justices JK Maheshwari and PS Narasimha will be shortly hearing the PIL in connection with the direction seeking the inauguration of the new Parliament building by President Droupadi Murmu, who is the "first citizen of India and the head of the institution". The petition says the respondents--the Lok Sabha secretariat and the Union of India--are "humiliating" the president by not inviting her for the inauguration.

The petition by an apex court lawyer comes amid a massive controversy over the scheduled inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Some 20 opposition parties have decided to boycott the ceremony to protest the "sidelining" of the President.

 

10: 45 IST, May 26th 2023

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL that was filed on Thursday seeking a direction to the Lok Sabha secretariat for the inauguration of the new Parliament building by President Droupadi Murmu, who is the "first citizen of India and the head of the institution". The petition says the respondents--the Lok Sabha secretariat and the Union of India--are "humiliating" the president by not inviting her for the inauguration.

The petition by an apex court lawyer comes amid a massive controversy over the scheduled inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Some 20 opposition parties have decided to boycott the ceremony to protest the "sidelining" of the President.

 

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10: 31 IST, May 26th 2023

Punjab CM and AAP leader Bhagwant Mann has decided not to attend the meeting alleging discrimination for rural funds with the state. After an ongoing political tussle with the centre govt with aap, the Punjab govt has boycotted the Niti Aayog meeting which is scheduled for tomorrow

The meeting will be presided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi where deliberation will take place over several issues including, health, skill development, women empowerment and infrastructure development, with an aim to make India a developed nation by 2047. 

9: 40 IST, May 26th 2023

The Rajasthan political crisis seems to be unending as CM Ashok Gehlot lashed out at Sachin Pilot in connection with the paper leak case. While addressing a public rally, Gehlot said, "There are many states where paper leak incidents happen. We made a law in Rajasthan and sent 200 people to jail. Since the opposition does not have any issue, it has started talking about the paper leak and is saying to give compensation to them (the candidates). What would you call it? Wouldn't this be called intellectual bankruptcy"

 

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9: 27 IST, May 26th 2023

A chargesheet will be filed against deceased mafia Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case.

 

9: 14 IST, May 26th 2023

A team of Arunachal Pradesh Police led by Sub Inspector Pema Wangchu (District Tawang) solved the burglary case of Luguthang Monastery wherein the Golden Holy Book (ser Choi) was stolen, with the arrest of 4 persons & recovery of the stolen property from Meragoh village after a 9-hour trek.

(Image: ANI)

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9: 14 IST, May 26th 2023

Income Tax raids are being conducted across Tamil Nadu in around 40 locations, informed sources. The searches are being held at various Government contractors' residences and offices who have alleged connections with Minister Senthil Balaji. Raids are currently underway in Chennai, Karur and other places. More details awaited.

8: 39 IST, May 26th 2023

In honour of the inauguration of the new Parliament building, the Union Finance Ministry has announced the minting of a special Rs 75 coin. With the inscription 'Parliament Complex' and an image of the new building, this commemorative coin aims to mark the historic occasion. Set to be unveiled on May 28 during the inauguration ceremony, this commemorative coin holds symbolic significance and serves as a tangible representation of the new chapter in India's democratic journey. READ MORE

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8: 39 IST, May 26th 2023

India is set to get its new Parliament on May 28. With 1,272 seats for legislators, the temple of the world's biggest democracy is bigger and has features the newest tech. While the inauguration of the new Parliament has become politicised with leaders of Opposition parties deciding to boycott the historic event because Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate it, there is immense anticipation for the new structure.

Invitations have been extended to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil, Congress president and leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and leaders of opposition parties. READ MORE

8: 18 IST, May 26th 2023

As preparations are underway for the installation of the sacred and historic 'Sengol'-- a five feet long sceptre, in the new Parliament House, a heated debate has emerged with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan denouncing the symbol as a representation of monarchy rather than democracy.  In an interview with ANI, the DMK leader argued that the tradition of granting Sengol is rooted in the authority of mutts, which symbolises a monarchical system. READ MORE

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8: 18 IST, May 26th 2023

No king is sovereign and Dharma is Supreme, said S Gurumurthy, describing the symbolism of the Sengol -- the staff that has been dug up from the annals of history to be placed in the new Parliament on May 28. Talking about the significance of the Sengol with Republic Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Gurumurthy, thought leader and editor of the Thuglak Magazine, said the sceptre was chosen by the last Indian Governor General C Rajagopalachari to represent the transfer of power from the British government, represented by Lord Mountbatten, to Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister.  READ MORE

7: 22 IST, May 26th 2023

The Bajrang Dal on Wednesday staged a protest in an Ahmedabad multiplex directed against the upcoming film, The Creator - Sarjanhar. The protest was staged to prevent the film's future release claiming that it was pushing a narrative in favour of 'love jihad'. Producer Rajesh Karate Guruji has also reacted to these claims sharing his stance on the same. READ MORE

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7: 22 IST, May 26th 2023

The new Parliament building will be inaugurated on May 28 where historic Sengol will be handed over to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the high priests of the Shaivite order. The inauguration ceremony will begin with an early morning havan and a multi-religion prayer. The present building of the Sansad Bhavan was completed in 1927 and is now 96 years old. Over the years, the old building was found to be inadequate for present-day requirements. As Sunday approaches, here's how the new Parliament building is different from the old Sansad Bhavan. READ MORE

7: 22 IST, May 26th 2023

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Wayil Truss Bridge on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway in Ganderbal on Thursday. He said, "During the G20 meeting, the entire world witnessed the inspiring socio-economic progress of J&K. Our continuous efforts to boost the tourism sector is attracting the attention of the entire world".

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Published May 26th, 2023 at 07:22 IST

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