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Topic: Parliament

‘Crooked thought, wicked party’ — Tamil Nadu BJP slams DMK minister’s tweet on Modi & sengol

DMK minister Mano Thangaraj tweeted image of PM prostrating before historic sceptre during inauguration of new Parliament building, with a caption that has sparked a row.

Our take on Parliament row, Manipur violence, Centre’s ordinance on Delhi—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

High-tech features, seating for 1,272 & historic ‘sengol’ — how new Parliament compares with old

Here’s a look at how new Parliament, designed by Gujarat-based architect Bimal Patel, is different from existing one designed by British architects Edward Lutyens & Herbert Baker.

How Chennai jewellers crafted ‘sengol’ for Nehru, forgot it & rediscovered it 7 decades later

Traditional sceptre is set to be installed next to Lok Sabha Speaker’s seat in the new Parliament building being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 May.

Modi right to inaugurate Parliament building. Opposition ignoring precedent set by Nehru

While it would be better for the Modi government to invite President Droupadi Murmu at the inauguration function as a matter of moral practice, it is not a legal requirement.

Opposition parties unite over boycott of new Parliament inauguration by PM Modi

Led by Congress, the opposition feels that the building should have been opened by the President or the Vice President.

‘Office of President reduced to tokenism’ — Kharge attacks Modi over Parliament inauguration

Congress chief says Ram Nath Kovind not invited for foundation-laying either, claims election of Dalit and tribal presidents seems to have been done only for ‘electoral reasons'.

On Camera

The killing of a Minnesota woman by ICE agent has awoken the ‘tech Left’

‘We all bear a collective responsibility to speak up and not be silent when we see things like the events of the last week,’ Jeff Dean, chief scientist at Google, wrote on X.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.