Rain Delays Proceedings in Ahmedabad Ahead of Mega Finale

IPL 2023 will, fittingly, also contest for the silverware tonight at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Rahul Gandhi Gets 3-Year Passport Ahead Of US Trip Tomorrow

Agency News : New Delhi

During the second leg of the inauguration of the new Parliament building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative stamp and a special ₹75 coin during the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his belief that the structure will contribute to the establishment of political consensus and represent a liberation from the mentality of subjugation. In his message, conveyed by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, he expressed hope that the new building would effectively address the aspirations of the Indian people. Dhankhar also emphasized that the new Parliament building would bear witness to the progress and development of India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officiated the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released a special commemorative postage stamp and a ₹ 75 coin to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building. He released the coin and the stamp at the inauguration event held at the Lok Sabha chamber of the new Parliament building. According to a gazette notification by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Union Ministry of the Finance, the weight of the coin would be 34.65-35.35 grams. One side of the coin will bear the image of the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar in the centre, flanked by the word “Bharat” in Devanagari script and “INDIA” in English, it said. The rupee symbol “₹” and denominational value “75” in international numerals will also be inscribed below the Lion Capital. The other side of the coin will bear the image of the Parliament Complex and the year “2023” in international numerals below the image.

According to a gazette notification by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Union Ministry of the Finance, the weight of the coin would be 34.65-35.35 grams.

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad

The top-two teams of IPL 2023, fittingly, will also be contesting for the silverware tonight at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Defending champions GT, led by allrounder Hardik Pandya, topped the league stage winning 10 of their 14 matches to become the first team to qualify for the playoffs. Four-time winners CSK, led by wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni, finished second with eight victories from 14 matches and were the second team to advance into the playoffs. The two powerhouses clashed in the first qualifier at Chepauk Stadium where Chennai, backed by vociferous home fans, recorded an impressive 15-run win to enter a record-extending 10th final. A hurt GT then trained their eyes on the second qualifier where they took on Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL winners. And a dominating performance followed with GT thrashing MI by 62 runs to enter a second consecutive final. Whoever wins tonight, history will be made. CSK will join MI

‘Tonight’s Final is Going to be My

Last Game’: CSK Star Announces IPL Retirement, Says ‘No U-turn’

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu will be playing his last IPL match on Sunday night when his team will square off against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The veteran batter confirmed the development through a tweet hours before the season finale in Ahmedabad. Taking to Twitter, Rayudu said playing in the IPL has been quite a journey which he has enjoyed throughout. He also added that he won’t change his mind after making the announcement on Sunday. “2 great teams mi nd csk,204 matches,14 seasons,11 playoffs,8 finals,5 trophies. hopefully 6th tonight. It’s been quite a journey.I have decided that tonight’s final is going to be my last game in the Ipl.i truly hav enjoyed playing this great tournament.Thank u all. as the most successful IPL team in history should they win. On the other hand, if GT defend their title, they will become just the third franchise in IPL history to do so. Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (captain), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little, Srikar Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Odean Smith, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Pradeep Sangwan, Matthew Wade, Jayant Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Abhinav Manohar, Alzarri Joseph, Darshan Nalkande.

No u turn,” Rayudu tweeted. Rayudu made a roaring debut for Chennai in 2018, which also remains his best season in terms of runs. He scored 602 runs in 16 matches at a staggering strike rate of 151 and also notched up his only IPL century. The same year, CSK made a return after the 2-year ban and won the 3rd title. Rayudu was also a part of the winning team in 2021.

Rahul Gandhi had been cleared for a three-year passport after losing his privileges as an MP.

Agency News : New Delhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been granted a short-validity passport for three years, according to sources. The passport was issued following a no-objection certificate (NOC) from a Delhi court on Friday, a departure from the typical 10-year issuance period for ordinary passports. This decision was made after an objection was raised by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy. Mr Gandhi had surrendered his diplomatic passport after his

Emergent ACC Meeting on Asia Cup Venue Likely in ‘Next 7-10 Days’ disqualification as a Member of Parliament. The court’s decision was announced by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Vaibhav Mehta, who noted that while not granting the typical 10year passport, a three-year term would be granted. This decision comes amidst the ongoing National Herald case, where Mr Gandhi is an accused, and Mr Swamy is the complainant. The case is at a stage of crossexamination of the complainant in pre-charge evidence. Mr Gandhi has been regularly appearing either in person or through his counsel. The court, in its judgment, emphasised the need to balance public interests and the rights of the accused. It concluded that issuing a NOC for a three-year passport would be in line with the principles of justice. Mr Gandhi is set to visit the United States tomorrow, news agency PTI reported, where he will attend meetings and interact with university students in Washington.

Agency News : New Delhi

Adecision with regards to venue of Asia Cup 2023 is likely to be taken in the next ten days. The presidents of Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka Cricket Boards are in Ahmedabad to watch the IPL 2023 final on May 28, and a discussion on the sidelines of the title clash will help outline future course of action. After the BCCI SGM on May 27, Jay Shah, who is the ACC President, said there will be an update on the tournament after the meeting with ACC members.

“The future of the Asia Cup 2023 will be decided once we have a meeting with the ACC members (Test playing nations) and the Associate nations,” said Jay Shah. The ACC is likely to hold an emergent meeting in “next 7-10 days” and the views of other members will also be discussed there. No venue for the meeting has been decided yet and it could well be held virtually. “Emergent ACC meeting likely in next 7-10 days. In person or virtual but a meeting is likely to be called where views of other members of the ACC on Asia.

New

Parliament Inauguration PM Modi Says ‘Naya Sansad’ to Herald Rise of Developed India, Will Inspire World

Agency News : New Delhi

The new Parliament building is a reflection of new India’s aspirations, PM Narendra Modi said on Sunday, asserting that it will pave the way for empowering the poor and marginalised and herald the rise of a “developed India” that will inspire the progress of other nations. In a speech delivered from the grand and cavernous Lok Sabha hall decorated in peacock motif, Modi said the ultra-modern complex was the “need of the hour” in view of the expected increase in the number of MPs. Some moments in the developmental journey of a nation get immortalised, today is one such day, Modi said amid repeated thumping of desks by the audience. “More than just a building, the new Parliament encompasses the aspirations and dreams of 1.4 billion people. It sends a powerful message to the world

Arvind Kejriwal Meets AAP’s Satyendar Jain, Out Of Jail After A Year

Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jail had reportedly suffered a blood clot due to his head injury but is currently stable

Agency News : New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today met Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former minister Satyendar Jain at a hospital where he is being treated for a head injury. Mr Jain was in Tihar jail for nearly a year since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. He was granted interim bail for six weeks after he suffered a head injury in a fall in the prison bathroom. Mr Kejriwal shared pictures of his meeting with Mr Jain, where the party colleagues are seen embracing each other and chatting. “Met the brave man.....the hero,” the AAP national convener tweeted. In the pictures, Mr Jain’s head is bandaged and his left arm is in a sling. The former Delhi minister is under treatment at Lok Nayak Hospital. He had reportedly suffered a blood clot due to his head injury but is currently stable. Granting him interim bail, the Supreme Court had asked the AAP leader not to speak to media and said he should not leave the National Capital Region. The Enforcement Directorate’s case against Mr Jain is based on a complaint registered. about India’s unwavering determination,” he said and hailed the country’s democratic ethos. Modi inaugurated the new building this morning at a grand ceremony, which included a havan, a multifaith prayer ceremony and the installation of the Sengol in a special enclosure in the

Lok Sabha chamber. He later addressed a gathering of MPs and distinguished guests in the newly built Lok Sabha chamber that saw attendance from about 25 parties. About 20 opposition parties boycotted the event, accusing the PM of “sidelining” President Droupadi Murmu.

“I’m Happy I Didn’t Go”: Sharad Pawar On New Parliament Inauguration

The statement came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building.

Agency News : Pune

Nationalist Congress Party

(NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said that he was not happy to see the inauguration of the new Parliament building. The statement came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building. “I saw the event in the morning. I am happy I didn’t go there. I am worried after seeing whatever happened there. Are we taking the country backwards? Was this event for limited people only?,” said Sharad Pawar on the inauguration of the new Parliament with havan, multifaith prayers and ‘Sengol’. He said that whatever happened is the exact reverse of Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s concept of society. “What is happening there is exactly the reverse of what Pt Nehru who had a concept to make a society based on modern science. It’s the government’s responsibility to invite President and Vice president. Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla was present, but Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the head of Rajya Sabha, wasn’t there. Therefore the whole event looks like it was for a limited people ...,” he said. Mr Pawar further added that people have a special connection with the old parliament and nothing.

SUNVILLA SAMACHAR Editorial

How Congress Leadership Consistently Undermined Presidents of India

Justice Ramesh Dhanuka Sworn In As Chief Justice Of Bombay High Court

Suspected Insurgents Attack 5 Manipur Areas At Same Time, Encounters On

As the new building of the Parliament gets inaugurated on May 28 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian National Congress (INC) has decided to boycott this ceremony. One of the excuses given for this controversial step is that the Modi government is undermining the authority of the President of India. Actions speak louder than words! So let us take a look at how Congress has dealt with the institution of the President of India. It is a well-known fact that Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru never wanted Dr Rajendra Prasad to be the President of India. The correspondence between Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Prasad gives ample proof of Nehru’s reservations. Nehru was probably reluctant because Prasad was quite independent-minded and was not expected to toe Nehru’s line of thought. The correspondence between Nehru and Prasad on the Hindu Code Bill issue shows how Nehru was trying to undermine the President’s authority. Nehru tried to stop Prasad from attending the inaugural ceremony of Somnath Temple also. Indira Gandhi dragged the institution of President of India into Congress’ internal politics in 1969 Presidential elections. To defeat her opponents within the Congress Party known as ‘Syndicate’ she ensured defeat of Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy and victory of her candidate VV Giri. This was the first time when the institution of the President was dragged to settle the scores within the Congress party. The fall-out of this tug of war led by Indira Gandhi was a split in the Congress Party on 12 November 1969. The faction led by Indira came to be known as Congress (I) and the faction led by syndicate came to be known as Congress (O). Indira Gandhi. The tussle between Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Giani Zail Singh had spilled over the power corridors and made headlines all over the media. Senior Congress leaders like Arjun Singh were deployed to record conversations of the staff of Giani Zail Singh on the pretext of knowing his mind. These conversations were then leaked to the media to embarrass the President of India. KC Singh, a former diplomat, who was deputy secretary to the President of India (198387) has given a first-hand account of the stormy relationship between Rajiv and Zail Singh in The Indian President: An insider account of the Zail Singh years. “The fact that Rajiv Gandhi had been keeping the president unbriefed was also a poorly kept secret. The prime minister, by asserting to the contrary in the Parliament, had blatantly and contemptuously taken a public position on an issue that was being talked about openly. The President had been ignored, slighted and treated with ill-concealed contempt. He was beginning to redefine the boundaries that must be observed in relations between the prime minister and president.’ Singh adds, “The NehruGandhi family had imbibed lessons from the presidency of Rajendra Prasad. Pandit Nehru sometimes grated his teeth in private, even occasionally disagreed in public, as in the case of Hindu Personal Law reform, but never breached.

Agency News: Mumbai

Justice Ramesh D Dhanuka was on Sunday sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. He is due to demit office on May 30, upon attaining the age of 62, and will have a tenure as chief justice of effectively four days.

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais administered the oath of office to Justice Dhanuka at a brief swearing-in ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. Additional Chief

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais administered the oath of office to Justice Dhanuka at a brief swearing-in ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.

Secretary Manisha Mhaiskar

Patankar read out the warrant of appointment of the Chief Justice issued by India’s President Droupadi Murmu. The ceremony began and concluded with the national anthem played by the police band, a Raj Bhavan statement said. Leader of Opposition in the state Legislative Council Ambadas Danve, Mumbai Guardian Minister Deepak Kesarkar, family members of Justice Dhanuka.

Mild Earthquake Tremors Felt In Delhi, Neighbouring Areas

Agency News: New Delhi

Mild earthquake tremors were today felt in Delhi and neighbouring areas. There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage. The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds, occurred around 11.23 am, seismologists said.

Tremors were also felt in many parts of Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh.

According to India’s National Center for Seismology, an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 was reported near Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Sunday morning. The epicentre of the earthquake was 79 km southeast (SE) of Fayzabad, Afghanistan, the agency said.

- Kapilkumar M. Hirpara Editor

The earthquake struck at 11:19 AM IST at a depth of 220 km from the surface. Mild earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring areas on Sunday morning at around 11:30 am. There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage. According to reports, tremors were also felt in many parts of Punjab and Haryana. As per India’s National Center for Seismology, an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred