News Highlights: Army, Assam Rifles intensify operations across Manipur as miscreants flee to higher reaches

Thank you for staying with DH as we brought you the major updates throughout the day. Early in the day, we had the Centre announcing a special Rs 75 coin for Parliament inauguration and the SC granting interim bail to jailed AAP leader Satyendar Jain on medical grounds. In a good news, we had IMD forecasting a normal monsoon for the year. By the evening, we had seen the first glimpses of the new Parliament even as the protesting wrestlers said they will do 'Mahila Samman Mahapanchayat' on the inauguration day. Do join us tomorrow again for the latest updates from the nation and the world. Good night.

Kurmis pelt stones on convoy of West Bengal minister Birbaha Hansda in Jhargram

Supporters of the Kurmi tribe attacked the convoy of state minister Birbaha Hansda in Jhargram. Stones were pelted on the convoy of the minister after TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's convoy passed from the area.

Under-trial prisoner kills self in Tihar jail

An Under Trial Prisoner, Imran, 29, committed suicide by hanging himself in the common bathroom of ward 6 of central Jail no. 04 of Tihar Prison in Delhi.

He was declared dead by an on-duty doctor, Prison officialssaid.

Army, Assam Rifles intensify operations across Manipur as miscreants flee to higher reaches

Army & Assam Rifles have intensified domination across Manipur. Both teams in Imphal East & Churachandpur prevented firing incidents between the two communities. Armed miscreants fired & ran towards higher reaches. No casualties. Operations underway: Indian Army

12 die in Rajasthan due to storm

As per the reports, 12 people have dies in Rajasthan's Tonkso far in different areas due to the storm, some have been injured and damages happened to a few houses. We are conducting a survey and we will be providing relief materials to people soon. We’re providing medical assistance to the injured and those people whose houses have been destroyed, we’re shifting them to shelters, said Chinmayi Gopal, District Collector of Tonk

Protesting wrestlers to hold 'Mahila Samman Mahapanchayat' on May 28 in front of the new Parliament building

Australian leader of Opposition says politicians in his country are jealous of Indian PM

In Australia, the Leader of Opposition Dutton has accused Australian politicians of being jealous of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi since none of them could gather a crowd of 20,000 and make them chant their surnames.

PM Modi shares video of new Parliament, tells people to do voice-over on it conveying their thoughts

UPSC contemplates criminal, disciplinary penal action against two candidates for claiming selection in civil services exam

UPSC contemplates criminal, disciplinary penal action against two candidates for claiming selection in civil services exam, PTI reported quotingofficials. The announcement came after reports of two seperate incidents of two candidates claiming selection on the same rank.

King of Cambodia to visit India on May 30, to meet PM, President, VP

A state visit of the King of Cambodia to take place on 30th May 2023. He will meet the President, Vice President and Prime Minister. EAM will also call on him. President will hold a banquet in honour of the king: Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), MEA

Centre sets up committee to review & monitor progress of cheetah reintroduction programme

Centre has set up 11-member high-level steering committee to review & monitor progress of cheetah reintroduction programme and provide suggestions on opening of cheetah habitat for eco-tourism, says theNational Tiger Conservation Authority memo

Task force meets in Srinagar to review Indus Waters Treaty

Second meeting of Task Force to ensure exercise of India's rights under the Indus Waters Treaty took place in Srinagar today. Meeting was chaired by Vikram Misri, Dy. National Security Advisor, who took stock of the progress made on various Hydro Power Projects in Jammu & Kashmir. (ANI)

Monsoon likely to be normal this year, says IMD

India is likely to receive normal monsoon rains in 2023 despite the likely emergence of the El Nino weather phenomenon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

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Man held after opening emergency door of Asiana Airlines plane, flight lands safely

A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a South Korean flight Friday, causing air to gust inside the cabin before the plane landed safely, airline and government officials said.

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80 police officials of Tihar Jail transferred

80 police officials of Tihar Jail have been transferred, including 5 Deputy Superintendents, 9 Assistant Superintendents, 8 Head Wardens and 50 Wardens in the Tillu Tajpuriya murder case: Tihar Officials (ANI)

Go First extends flight cancellation till May 28

Rahul Gandhi gets NOC from court for fresh passport

A Delhi court on Friday partially allowed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking a no objection certificate (NOC) for issuance of a fresh ordinary passport. Read more

Air India's Delhi-Vancouver flight returns after technical issue

Air India flight AI185 from Delhi to Vancouver returned to Delhi following a technical issue shortly after takeoff. The aircraft landed back safely at Delhi Airport. The Aircraft will leave at 1:30 pm: Air India Spokesperson (ANI)

India witnessing 'snowball effect'; to grow exponentially: WEF chief Borge Brende

India is expected to clock the highest growth among the world's big economies this year and the country's economy is witnessing the "famous snowball effect" that will lead to more investments and more jobs, according to World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende.

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Jailed AAP leader Satyendar Jain to be released on medical grounds: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday granted an interim bail to AAP leader Satyendar Jain on medical grounds with conditions. The court allowed Jain to undergo treatment in hospital of his choice and asked him to produce medical records.

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Punjab govt likely to boycott Niti Aayog meeting tomorrow

Punjab government is likely to boycott the Niti Aayog meeting scheduled for tomorrow. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written a note, alleging that the central government was not taking care of the interests of Punjab. In the last August meeting, CM had raised issues related to RDF, stubble and farmers, to which the central govt allegedly did not pay any attention: Sources (ANI)

Services row: Kejriwal to seek Congress's support against Centre's ordinance

Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has sought time to meet Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi to seek Congress support in Parliament against the ordinance passed by the BJP-led Centre government. (ANI)

Curfew partially relaxed in violence-hit Manipur

Curfew relaxed in violence-hit parts of Manipur from 5 am to 12 noon on 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. (ANI)

Centre to mint ₹75 coin to mark inauguration of new Parliament building

A special Rs 75 coin will be launched to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday. The commemorative coin will also be a tribute to India's 75 years of Independence, the ministry said.

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Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji supporters vandalise car in Karur

Clash breaks out between DMK workers and I-T officials in Tamil Nadu's Karur

Clash has broken out between DMK workers and I-T officials, who came to search the premises of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji's brother Ashok, in Karur district. (ANI)

IT raids being held across 40 locations in Tamil Nadu

IT raids across Tamil Nadu in around 40 locations at various Government contractors' residences and offices who have alleged connection with Minister Senthil Balaji. Raids are currently underway in Chennai, Karur and other places: Sources (ANI)

Elon Musk's brain implant firm—Neuralink—gets FDA nod for human trials

Neuralink Corp, Elon Musk’s brain-implant company, said it received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to conduct human clinical trials. Read more

Death of six cheetahs at Kuno prompts NTCA to set up high-power committee to monitor project

The NTCA - the nodal agency of the project - on Thursday formed a screening committee comprising of 11 members, headed by Dr. Rajesh Gopal, Secretary General of Global Tiger Forum and R. N. Mehrotra, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forest of Rajasthan. Read more

Early morning havan, multi-religion prayer to precede formal inauguration of new Parliament building

Delhi Village Development Board approves 118 schemes worth Rs 242.12 crore

The Delhi Village Development Board on Thursday approved 118 schemes worth Rs 242.12 crore, officials said.

Development work related to roads, drains, water bodies, community centres, parks, crematoriums and sports grounds, etc. will be completed under these schemes, they said.

UP has become 'sangam' of sportspersons: PM Modi after inaugurating Khelo India University Games

Uttar Pradesh has become a 'sangam' of sportspersons from across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday after inaugurating the Khelo India University Games.

Addressing the inaugural event virtually, Modi said the Commonwealth Games scam demonstrated the approach of the previous government towards sports.

The scam surfaced during the tenure of the Congress-led UPA II government in 2010.