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8:07 PM

Canada not trying to provoke India, but want answers over separatist leader murder, says Justin Trudeau

Amid escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, sparked by the recent murder of an Indian separatist leader on Canadian soil, security measures around the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi have been significantly heightened. The move follows India's expulsion of a senior Canadian diplomat, mirroring Canada's expulsion of a senior Indian diplomat in a tit-for-tat response.

 

8:06 PM

24 flights per day in September due to abrupt resignations of 43 pilots: Akasa Air

Akasa Air tells Delhi HC today that it has cancelled 24 flights per day in September due to abrupt resignations of 43 pilots. "There is a state of crisis today...If these resignations continue, we expect to cancel total 600-700 flights in September," it says.

 

2:55 PM

We must adopt differential approach to reduce maternal, new-born, child deaths: WHO Regional Director

The health officials and experts, began deliberating strategies and interventions on Tuesday, to address gaps in quality and equitable health services and further accelerate the reduction of maternal, new-born and child deaths in the WHO South-East Asia Region.

"The Region has made significant gains in mortality reduction but progress within countries has been uneven. We must adopt a differential approach to further reduce maternal, newborn, and child mortality based on their contextual priorities, available resources and new WHO guidelines and standards," said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia.

2:41 PM

RS chairman adjourns proceedings for 30 mins to interact with floor leaders

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday adjourned House proceedings for 30 minutes till 2.47 pm to interact with floor leaders of various political parties on "an important issue".

Soon after the national anthem, as the House met for the first time in the new Parliament building, the chairman adjourned the proceedings.

2:36 PM

Om Birla adjourns Lok Sabha amid ruckus from Opposition over Women's Reservation Bill

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned the Lok Sabha till Wednesday, 11 am amid ruckus from Opposition after the Law Minister tabled the Women's Reservation Bill in the Parliament.

 

2:14 PM

Excellent democratic traditions should be maintained in new Parliament: Sumitra Mahajan

Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan has welcomed the shifting of Parliament from the old building and expressed the hope that the excellent democratic traditions will be upheld in the new building.

Amid frequent ruckus in Parliament and state assemblies, Mahajan stressed that more attention should be given to the principle of "discuss, debate and decide" in a democratic system.

1:58 PM

I-T dept extends ITR filing deadline for charitable trusts till Nov 30

The Income Tax Department has extended the income tax return filing deadline for charitable trusts, religious institutions and professional bodies by one month till November 30.

Also, the due date for furnishing audit reports for 2022-23 by a fund, trust, institution or any university or educational institution or medical institution in Form 10B/10BB has been extended by a month till October 31, 2023.

1:44 PM

Move to new Parliament building beginning of new future, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged Members of Parliament to reaffirm the commitment to make India a developed nation by 2047 and described the move to the new Parliament building as a new beginning towards a new future.

He was addressing a gathering of MPs at the historic Central Hall of the old Parliament building during a function to commemorate the rich legacy of the Parliament of India.

1:22 PM

Proud of moment when women get equal share in India's future: Maneka Gandhi

BJP MP Maneka Gandhi on Tuesday said she is proud to be part of the moment when the government will be giving women "an equal share in future of India."

Maneka Gandhi, who has served as minister for women and child development in past, talked about the power of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' slogan of the government, and social schemes like Jan Dhan and Ujjwala Yojana.

1:03 PM

Brazil's Lula pitches nation and himself as fresh leader for Global south

Brazil is back. That has been Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's refrain for the better part of the last year, with the president deploying the snappy slogan to cast Brazil and himself as a leader of the Global South no longer content to abide the world's outdated workings.

Last year, Lula thwarted the reelection bid of the far-right Jair Bolsonaro, who showed little interest in geopolitics or diplomacy during his four years in office. Lula, by contrast, has crisscrossed the globe and visited 21 countries in recent months, from the United States to China, Italy to India, Argentina to Angola.

12:37 PM

Govt will introduce Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha today: Sources

The women's Reservation Bill is likelt to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today during the ongoing special session of the Parliament and in Rajya Sabha on September 21, government sources said.

This comes as the Cabinet on Monday approved the Women's Reservation Bill, sources said.

12:18 PM

Here's what Maharashtra CM Shinde had to say on the Women's Reservation Bill

On the Women's Reservation Bill, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, "Whatever decision PM Narendra Modi takes, it will be for the benefit of the country. We welcome his decision."

 

12:16 PM

India's parliamentary journey marked by excellent achievements, difficult challenges: Union minister Joshi

Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Tuesday gathered at the historic Central Hall of the old Parliament building for a function to commemorate the rich legacy of the Parliament of India.

Addressing the gathering, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said the function also commemorates the last sitting of the two Houses in the old building on Monday.

12:03 PM

Hunter Biden on the offensive against Republicans, could be tricky for president

Hunter Biden has gone on the offensive against his Republican critics, arguing in a new lawsuit that although he is the son of the president of the United States, he shouldn't be treated differently than any other American.

The lawsuit against the IRS is only the latest in a series of counterpunches by the president's son. But while Hunter Biden's lawyers might think that an aggressive approach is the best legal strategy for Biden the son, that might not be what's best for Biden the father as he seeks reelection and tries to keep the public focused on his policy achievements.

11:49 AM

New Parliament will fulfill PM's dream of Naya Bharat: BJP's Deepak Prakash

Ahead of the start of the special parliament session in the new building in the national capital, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Deepak Prakash said on Tuesday that the new Parliament building will fulfill the dreams of 'Naya Bharat', envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"It will fulfill the dream of 'Naya Bharat', the dream which was imagined by Prime Minister Modi. We are fortunate to witness this. It will also signify the aspirations of the 140 crore Bharatiyas. We are grateful to PM Modi", Prakash told ANI.