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India should focus on engaging with smaller neighbours keeping China in mind, says Parliamentary panel
The Standing Committee on External Affairs, in its report presented in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday on the subject of India’s "Neighbourhood First" policy, said that it is a dynamic policy that "adjusts to our renewed interests in the region while evolving according to regional circumstances".
UCC bill in Monsoon session unlikely, Congress questions Parliamentary panel's intent in discussing issue
According to sources aware of the developments, the Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, which held its first meeting on the UCC, saw the Congress questioning the panel's timing behind discussing the contentious issue. Congress Lok Sabha member Manickam Tagore sought to know from the committee, the real intent behind discussing the UCC at a time when several state assembly elections are lined up during the next few months.
Parliament's Monsoon Session to commence from July 20
In a tweet, Joshi, who also holds the portfolio of Coal and Mines said, "Monsoon Session, 2023 of Parliament will commence from 20th July and continue till 11th August. Urge all parties to contribute towards productive discussions on Legislative Business and other items.
'Akhand Bharat' map issue not political, Pak has no capability to understand matter: Jaishankar
The minister said this in response to a question on the issue being raised in friendly neighbouring countries like Nepal and Bangladesh. "The (external affairs ministry) spokesperson (Arindam Bagchi) has already explained that the map depicts the spread of the Ashokan empire," Jaishankar said when asked about the controversy over it.
Watch | PM Modi installs 'Sengol' in new Parliament House
Modi arrived in Parliament premises and offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. He then along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla participated in the puja for the inauguration of the new building. PM Modi then took the 'Sengol' and walked towards the new Parliament House with the Adheerams of several Mutts from Tamil Nadu to install it in the new building.
WATCH | PM Modi bows down before 'Sengol' ahead of placing it in new Parliament House
PM Modi, who arrived at the Parliament premises early in the day first participated in the 'puja' and 'havan' along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. After performing the puja amid Vedic chants, PM Modi bowed down before the 'Sengol' as a mark of respect and also to mark the beginning of the inauguration of the new Parliament building.
Let new Parliament be cradle of empowerment, & propel India to new heights of progress: PM Modi
"As the new building of India's Parliament is inaugurated, our hearts and minds are filled with pride, hope and promise. May this iconic building be a cradle of empowerment, igniting dreams and nurturing them into reality. May it propel our great nation to new heights of progress," Modi said in a tweet while attaching the photographs of the inauguration of the new Parliament House.
Oppn's 'politics' over new Parliament House an insult to people's mandate: Shah
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to dedicate the newly-constructed Parliament building to the nation on May 28, but the opposition is playing petty politics by boycotting the event," Shah said here. He claimed that the people of the entire country wanted that a new temple of democracy is built for the creation of a 'New India', where.
PM Modi takes swipe at Oppn for boycotting Parliament inauguration
Addressing the party workers here after his arrival from three nation tour of Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia, PM Modi said, "You all will be happy to know that Australian Prime Minister (Anthony Albanese) attended the Indian Community programme which is a matter of pride for us. "Not only this, the programme was also.
BJD to attend new Parliament House inauguration ceremony
"BJD believes that these constitutional institutions should be above any issue which may affect their sanctity and honour. Such issues can always be debated later in the Parliament. Hence, the BJD will be a part of this momentous occasion," Patra said.Notably, 19 Opposition parties, including the Congress and many regional parties.
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