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Union Minister Hardeep Puri blasts Congress leaders over new Parliament opening controversy

It is known that hymn chanting, a havan, and a puja will be performed to commemorate the grand opening.

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Who should preside over the Opening of the new parliament-President or PM?

With the Opposition objecting to the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled for May 28, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticised Congress leaders for raking up the issue and selectively quoting articles in support of its arguments.

The basic grouse of the Congress has been that the new Parliament should have been inaugurated by the President of the country and not the Prime Minister. As per the programme put out by the government, the grand opening will follow the format of the groundbreaking ceremony in 2020 and will have Lok Sabha  Speaker Om Birla apart from PM Modi.

Ahead of the opening, hymn chanting, a havan, and a puja will be performed to commemorate it. The main programme is set to begin at 11.30 am and the rituals from early on. The Opposition has vowed to boycott the ceremony and questioned why the President was not inaugurating the new Parliament building while the Centre races against the clock to finish the preparation.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed in a tweet that it appears the Modi Government has ensured the election of the President of India from Dalit and tribal communities only for electoral reasons. He recalled that former President Ram Nath Kovind had not been invited for the new Parliament foundation-laying ceremony and President Droupadi Murmu has not been invited for the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

The senior Rajya Sabha MP reminded everyone that the President of India is the country’s highest constitutional authority and the Parliament is its highest legislative body. President Murmu is the sole representative of the government, the opposition, and every citizen, he noted.

In his reaction to tweets by Kharge, Manish Tewari and Shashi Tharoor, Union Minister Puri said the Congress leaders should desist from such behaviour and celebrate the opening of the new Parliament building. He charged that the Congress leaders were unable to appreciate the fact that the country needed a larger Parliament and did nothing to get it done, but now since it was getting done, they were protesting against it.

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Maharashtra TET 2026 postponed a day before exam after alleged paper leak, three arrested

Maharashtra postponed the MAHA TET 2026 examination after an alleged paper leak came to light in Thane district, leading to the arrest of three individuals

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The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) 2026, scheduled to be conducted on June 28, has been postponed following allegations of a question paper leak. The decision was announced after police uncovered material suspected to be linked to the examination during a raid in Thane district.

Authorities said the suspected leak came to light during an early morning operation in Bhiwandi, where individuals were allegedly found in possession of question papers that matched the actual examination material. Three people have been arrested in connection with the case, while further investigations are underway.

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) subsequently decided to postpone the examination to maintain the integrity and transparency of the recruitment process. Officials stated that a fresh date for the examination will be announced later. Candidates will be required to download new admit cards once the revised schedule is released.

According to officials, more than six lakh candidates were expected to appear for the examination across 1,700-plus centres in the state. The postponement, announced just a day before the test, has affected thousands of aspirants preparing for teaching positions in Maharashtra schools.

The incident has once again raised concerns over the security of competitive examinations in the state, with opposition parties criticising the government over recurring allegations of paper leaks.

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Strong earthquake tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, residents rush outdoors

Strong tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR after a powerful earthquake struck Afghanistan, triggering panic among residents.

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Residents across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced strong earthquake tremors on Saturday evening, prompting many people to rush out of homes, offices and high-rise buildings as a precaution.

The tremors, felt in several parts of Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and adjoining areas, caused panic among residents, although there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Witnesses said the shaking lasted for several seconds, leading many to evacuate buildings.

Tremors linked to powerful earthquake in Afghanistan

According to initial information, the tremors in northern India were triggered by a strong earthquake that struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The quake measured around 6.2 on the Richter scale and occurred at a considerable depth, allowing the tremors to be felt across a wide geographical area, including parts of north India and Kashmir.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation. No immediate reports of injuries or significant structural damage have emerged from Delhi-NCR so far. Officials have advised people to remain calm and follow safety protocols in the event of aftershocks.

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Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray share Mumbai-Nagpur flight amid Maharashtra political developments

Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray shared a Mumbai-Nagpur flight, drawing attention amid ongoing political developments in Maharashtra.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray were seen travelling on the same commercial flight from Mumbai to Nagpur, triggering fresh political discussions in the state.

The two leaders, who have remained political rivals in recent years, reportedly exchanged greetings and briefly interacted during the journey. Reacting to the unexpected encounter, Fadnavis remarked that the meeting of the leaders had become the “biggest news of the day”.

Thackeray was accompanied by his son and MLA Aaditya Thackeray, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and other senior leaders of the Shiv Sena (UBT). The flight came at a time when Maharashtra politics has witnessed significant developments, including recent defections from the Thackeray-led party.

The shared journey quickly sparked speculation in political circles. However, leaders from the ruling alliance played down the development, describing it as a routine interaction between political opponents rather than an indication of any new political understanding.

While the brief interaction generated considerable attention, no political discussions or meetings beyond customary greetings were officially reported.

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