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Main structure of new Parliament completed, finishing work in progress: Tata Projects CEO

August 28, 2022 8:48 pm

Tata Projects Ltd is constructing the new Parliament building which will have a grand constitution hall to showcase India's democratic heritage, a lounge for members of Parliament, a library, multiple committee rooms, dining areas and ample parking space.

Goa govt to hold 'bhoomi poojan' of soil, to be sent to new Parliament building in Delhi

July 27, 2022 9:44 am

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the programme will be held through the Goa Government’s art and culture department.

PM Narendra Modi unveils national emblem, Opposition slams 'show'

July 12, 2022 1:19 pm

The metal sculpture has been built in Aurangabad, Jaipur and Delhi by artists Sunil Deore and Lakshman Vyas. The earlier design incorporated a spire atop the building and was replaced with the Ashoka Emblem in 2020.

Delhi: Man arrested for forging pass to enter Parliament building

October 24, 2021 7:59 pm

The police said the accused, identified as Babloo Kumar Arya, was posing as a personal secretary of a member of Parliament (MP). He allegedly stole the pass of a friend who used to work at the Parliament two years ago, created a scanned copy of it and edited the details.

Lung power, with acoustics on the House

August 15, 2021 9:53 am

Chakshu Roy writes: Herbert Baker, the architect of Parliament House, was aware of the critical role of acoustics in the legislative chambers.

Is it not fair to ask if PM Modi exists in a different reality to the one the rest of us inhabit?

December 13, 2020 4:08 pm

Is it just that sort of moment when Indian reality becomes so surreal that it is hard to see clearly what reality is any more. Through the fog of surrealism what is clear is that the voice of ‘the people’ is not being heard.

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New Parliament building: Supreme Court allows foundation laying, but no construction, razing for now

December 08, 2020 8:10 am

A bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar expressed displeasure at the Centre for deciding to proceed with construction work on the new Parliament while litigation on this is still pending.

Tata Projects Ltd wins bid to construct new parliament building at Rs 861 crore

September 16, 2020 6:33 pm

The new Parliament building will be constructed close to the existing one under the Central Vista redevelopment project, and it is expected to be completed in 21 months.

CRPF jawan fires "accidental" shots inside Parliament House

November 11, 2014 9:01 pm

Officials said the firing, in which at least four bullets were fired, occured when the trooper was alone near the armoury and was about to surrender his weapon back.

Target in Shabaab raid was planner of foreign attacks

October 08, 2013 3:48 am

The pre-dawn,seaside SEAL raid Saturday targeted Abdulkadir Mohamed Abdulkadir.