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Top Headlines: New Parliament inauguration, deal to raise US debt ceiling

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Catch updates on the new Parliament building inauguration here

New Parliament building: PM Modi felicitates workers who constructed it

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A day after the wife of slain leader Praveen Nettaru was terminated, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said, Nutan Kumar will be reappointed to her job on "humanitarian" grounds

Karnataka CM reappoints slain BJP leader's wife on humanitarian grounds

US President Joe Biden

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke directly Saturday evening as they raced to strike an agreement that would resolve the looming debt crisis ahead of a June 5 deadline and avert a catastrophic US default.
Biden also spoke earlier in the day with Democratic leaders in Congress to discuss the status of the talks, according to three people familiar with the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. But the two sides have not reached a deal yet.
"Big, thorny issues remain, one of the top negotiators, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., told reporters in the evening.
Some of those outstanding issues he said the president and speaker have to resolve at that level.
The Republican House speaker gathered top allies behind closed doors at the Capitol as negotiators pushed for a deal that would raise the nation's borrowing limit and avoid a first-ever default on the federal debt, while also making spending

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke directly Saturday evening as they raced to strike an agreement that would resolve the looming debt crisis ahead of a June 5 deadline and avert a catastrophic US default.

Biden, McCarthy speak on debt crisis; GOP negotiator says issues remain

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At least 11 people have been reported dead while 13 others sustained injuries in a snow avalanche that hit Gilgit Baltistan's Astore district, according to the GBDMA

11 people dead, 13 injured in avalanche in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan

Narendra Modi, PM Modi

Responding to superstar Shah Rukh Khan's congratulatory tweet on the new Parliament building, PM Modi said that the actor has "beautifully expressed" his thoughts

Beautifully expressed: PM Modi after SRK congratulates on new Parliament

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar addresses a press conference.

Sharad Pawar

NCP president Sharad Pawar said that he stands with the opposition parties' call for boycotting the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament on May 28

New Parliament row: Sharad Pawar stands with Opposition on boycott call

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at the Parliament House during the Budget Session, in New Delhi.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said that he is ready to face a narco test and urged the protesting wrestlers not to hold any kind of agitation near the new Parliament building

Urge wrestlers not to protest near new Parliament: Brij Bhushan Singh

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Around 100 students at a government school in Bihar's Araria district fell sick after consuming a mid-day meal in which a dead snake was found on Saturday

100 students fall sick after snake found in mid-day meal in Bihar's Araria

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

The Odisha government on Saturday said it has approached the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for taking assistance from the FBI to investigate the murder of minister Naba Kishore Das.
In a statement, the government said assistant sub-inspector of police Gopal Krishna Das, who allegedly shot the minister dead at a public function in January, told the investigators that he was taking medicine for mental illness.
However, medical experts found him mentally fit but suggested further examination, it said.
As it is a very important, sensitive and rare case, it was decided to use the best techniques and experts to help in the investigation, the statement said.
In order to clearly establish that the accused has sound mental health, the Crime Branch decided to approach the Behavioural Analysis Unit of FBI, which has the best experts and equipment for such criminal investigation, it said.
Accordingly, the state Home Department approached the MHA for the assistance of FBI for the help in the 

The Odisha government on Saturday said it has approached the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for taking assistance from the FBI to investigate the murder of minister Naba Kishore Das.

Wrote to Centre for FBI's assistance in minister's murder case: Odisha govt

From US to Australia, investors from 21 nations get angeltax exemption. Watch the video to dive into the details and explore what exactly this angel tax is all about.

21 nations get angel tax exemption. Here’s what this means

21 nations get angel tax exemption. Here's what this means

The Narendra Modi government completes 9 years in power. Here's a look at major events in these 9 years.

9 Years of PM Modi | A look at the major events

Did you know RBI under Raghuram Rajan floated the idea of introducing Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 notes in 2014?
Watch the video to know the tale of inflation, demonetisation, and counterfeiting concerns.

RBI's Rs 10,000 note proposal: Inflation, demonetisation, and counterfeiting worries

If you think 2000 rupee note was the highest denomination of Indian currency, time to get your facts checked! Watch the video to know more

Don’t miss | Rs 2000 was not the highest denomination note in India

Don't miss | Rs 2000 was not the highest denomination note in India

Lava debuts MediaTek Dimensity 7050 system-on-chip in India with the launch of Agni 2 5G smartphone.

Lava Agni 2 5G: Unboxing & hands-on | Best phone in sub-Rs 25,000 segment?

Rahul Gandhi takes a late-night truck rides to interact with truck drivers. Watch the video to know more.

Rahul Gandhi's late-night truck talk with drivers

Now you can get your 2000 rupee notes exchanged from banks till September 30, 2023. Watch the video to know the rules and more

Must watch | How to get your Rs 2000 note exchanged | Important rules

Business Standard brings to you an Insight Out discussion on navigating risk and building resilience to potential adverse scenarios in the financial sector

Insights on building resilience in uncertain times

Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully carried out engagement of sea skimming supersonic target.

Watch: Indian Navy's INS Mormugao intercepts sea-skimming supersonic target

To get a sense of what does the public think of the recent RBI announcement Business Standard spoke to Delhi-NCR people. Watch the video to know what they said.

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