India This Week ~ June 2, 2023
India This Week ~ June 2, 2023
India This Week ~ June 2, 2023
PM Modi dedicates new Parliament building to the nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Parliament building to the nation by unveiling the plaque during the inauguration ceremony. The new building features state-of-the-art facilities and can accommodate 888 members in the Lok Sabha, addressing the space constraints faced by the previous building. The inauguration ceremony included traditional rituals and the installation of the sacred 'Sengol' symbol.
(Source: India This Week, Page 1)
Indian-origin student shot dead in Philadelphia
A 21-year-old Indian-origin student, Jude Chacko, was shot dead in Philadelphia while returning from work. This unfortunate incident marks the second such case this year where an Indian-origin student was targeted and killed in the US. Investigations are ongoing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
(Source: India This Week, Page 1)
Cabinet nod to Inter-Ministerial Committee for world's largest grain storage plan
The Union Cabinet approved the formation of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for facilitating the world's largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector. The scheme aims to construct storage facilities with a capacity of 2,000 tonnes in every block, costing Rs 1 lakh crore. This initiative will enhance food security and distribution efficiency.
(Source: India This Week, Page 2)
