DH Evening Brief: New Parliament reflects aspirations of new India, says PM Modi; Politicians, sportspersons condemn detention of wrestlers
New Parliament building reflects aspirations of new India, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled the new Parliament building describing it as a “symbol of aspirations, hopes and dreams” of 140 crore people in an event that started with the installation of a now-contentious 'Sengol' and amid a boycott by 22 Opposition parties and detention of women wrestlers who wanted to hold a protest march towards the venue. Read more
RJD compares Parliament with coffin; BJP cries 'treason'
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Shakti Singh Yadav stirred a controversy on Sunday by comparing the new parliament building with a coffin, evokingsharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party which demanded the RJD leader be booked under the sedition law. Read more
Politicians and sportspersons condemn police action and detention of protesting wrestlers
The dramatic detention of protesting wrestlers by Delhi Police on Sunday was condemned by several politicians and former sportspersons who termed the act as "shame on the government". Read more
At least 33 'militants' killed so far in Manipur, says CM Biren Singh
Manipur CM N. Biren Singh told reporters in Imphal that at least 33 "militants" have been killed so far by security forces during their operations to check violent incidents and attacks on civilians. Read more
Coronation over, arrogant king is crushing voice of people: Rahul on police detaining wrestlers
The Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre over the detention of protesting wrestlers by the police as former party chief Rahul Gandhi said that with the "coronation" over, the "arrogant king is crushing the voice of the people" on the streets. Read more