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Delhi: 2 killed, 1 critical after building collapses in Kabir Nagar

The deceased have been identified as Arshad, 30, and Tauhid, 20. The third worker, Rehan, 22, was critically injured in the incident. | Latest News Delhi Key Points

Hindustan Times

Delhiites can get properties booked for action ‘regularised’ as MCD House clears AAP's proposal; Check steps here

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi House approved a proposal for the regularisation of booked properties in Delhi while the BJP accused the AAP of opening new avenues of corruption. Check the steps outlined for the regularisation process here. Key Points

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Is your living space making you sick?

India News: Discover how Sick building Syndrome is affecting your health and productivity. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and solutions for a healthier living space. Read more on []. Key Points

Times Of India

10 killed in massive apartment fire in Spain, victims' families recall horror

Ten people were killed in a massive fire that broke out in an apartment block in Spain's Valencia. Families of the victims recalled the moment when the blaze engulfed the apartment. Key Points

India Today

4 dead after building housing several Syrian refugees collapses in Lebanon's capital

Four people were killed and three others were injured after a building housing a majority of Syrian citizens collapsed in Beirut late on Monday. The building collapsed after days of heavy rainfall. Key Points

India Today

ABC airs Only Murders in the building Season 1: Check out complete episode release schedule and more

ABC is set to air Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. The first season premiered on January 2, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. Key Points

Economic Times

Firefighters search for those trapped after corner of NYC building collapses

The Fire Department said it was called around 3:40 p.m. about a corner collapse at a building near the University Heights neighborhood. | World News Key Points

Hindustan Times

Air India leases 620,000 square feet in Gurgaon for training centre

The airline will pay an annual rental of about Rs 60 crore, and it has leased the property for a period of 21 years, said people close to the development. They said the developer will construct the building, named E-novation Centre, as per the specifications laid out by the airline. According to documents accessed through floorTap.com, a marketplace for commercial properties, the building will be leased by Innovative Techno Park Ltd. Key Points

Economic Times

After New Parliament, Uttar Pradesh may also get a new Assembly. Three locations identified

Three locations are being considered, including a 160-acre site near Chak Gajaria farms on Sultanpur Road, the area currently occupied by the DGP headquarters and the Lucknow Zoo in Narhi, and the expansion of the new Lok Bhawan building to incorporate Darul Shafa. The government aims to have the new building ready before 2027 and has allocated a symbolic budget of Rs 50 crore for the project. Key Points

Economic Times

Delhi PG fire: MCD orders survey to check for violations

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has started a survey of all paying guest accommodations in the Civil Lines zone after a fire broke out in a women's PG accommodation. MCD will focus on the norms of the Delhi Master Plan 2021 and the height of buildings during the survey. There are no specific norms for operating a PG facility in residential areas and the corporation does not issue PG licenses. MCD has said that if the height of the PG building is more than 9m and accommodates more than 20 people, a fire NOC is mandatory. | Latest News Delhi Key Points

Hindustan Times

More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno

A fire at a wedding party in Iraq's Nineveh province has left over 100 people dead and 150 injured. The fire, which broke out after fireworks were lit during the celebration, ripped through a large events hall. Preliminary information suggests that the building was made of highly flammable construction materials, contributing to its rapid collapse. Ambulances and medical crews have been dispatched to the site by federal Iraqi authorities and Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. The search for survivors is ongoing. Key Points

Economic Times

Death toll from building fire in South Africa's Johannesburg rises to 73

Videos have emerged from the scene in which large orange coloured flames are consuming the lower levels of the five storey building. The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday, Emergency Management Services (EMS) said. Key Points

Business Today

Soon, enjoy a guided tour of Himachal governor’s official residence

Named after Edward Barnes, the commander-in-chief of British India, this timber-framed building had until now remained out of bounds for the public. The decision to allow members of the public to have a guided tour of the building was taken after a high-level meeting chaired by governor Shiv Pratap Shukla. Key Points

Hindustan Times

X marks the spot: San Francisco launches investigation into Elon Musk's Giant 'X' sign on Twitter HQ

Elon Musk faces scrutiny from San Francisco officials over an unauthorized ‘X’ sign installed atop the former Twitter headquarters, part of his efforts to rebrand the platform. Authorities demand permits for building alterations for compliance. Key Points

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PM Modi inaugurates new integrated terminal building of Port Blair airport

PM Modi virtually inaugurated the new integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday. The state-of-the-art terminal is equipped to handle 1,200 passengers during peak hours and around 40 lakh passengers annually. Key Points

India Today

PM Modi to inaugurate Port Blair airport's new terminal building today, says ‘will ensure easier travel to…’

PM Modi will virtually inaugurate the new integrated terminal building at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair today. The terminal has been built at a cost of ₹710 crore and will handle 50 lakh passengers annually. Key Points

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Pics: New terminal building at Port Blair airport ahead of inauguration by PM

The new facility, constructed at a cost of around Rs 710 crore, aims to enhance connectivity to the island, a union territory. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) noted that boosting connectivity infrastructure has been a major focus of the government. Key Points

India Today

16 vehicles damaged as pavement caves in amid digging in adjoining plot in Mohali

The incident took place at IT City Industrial Area in Sector 83, Mohali, around 12:45 pm when several employees were working in the adjoining plot. As per information, a basement was being constructed for which the digging was done beyond permissible limits, triggering the collapse. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Two sets of optics from a Sunday morning

Optics matters as much in statist ceremonies as it does in weddings. Removing agitators protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and demanding his arrest for alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers, was part of a hygiene exercise in the same vein as removing that embarrassing ex of the bride who has gatecrashed. Key Points

The Economic Times

Sculptor’s art in new Parliament building wows Anand Mahindra

Anand Mahindra shared a tweet where he praised a sculptor for his art in the new Parliament building. Take a look at what the industrialist has to say.  | Trending Key Points

Hindustan Times

Parliament building inauguration: On their biggest day, backroom team watches from the last row

For the past month, officials felt the building was ready, but small details like the metallic grill on the exterior and signages were placed just days ago. Now, the building was ready, but the systems, including water and rain-water harvesting, needed a month’s time to stabilise. Key Points

The Indian Express

RJD makes coffin jibe at new Parliament building; BJP says register treason charge

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party has compared the new Parliament building in India to a coffin on Twitter, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the building to the nation on Sunday. The RJD's comment has drawn criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party, with leader Sushil Modi calling for a case of treason to be registered. Key Points

Economic Times

Hema Malini shares inside photos from ‘beautiful new Parliament building’, Ranveer Singh and Sonu Sood call it ‘my Parliament, my pride’

India's new Parliament building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. Hema Malini shared some inside glimpses. Key Points

The Indian Express

Hema Malini visits new Parliament building, shares inside pics

All from Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sonu Sood to Ranveer Singh have praised the new Parliament building on Twitter. Hema Malini shared inside pictures. | Bollywood Key Points

Hindustan Times

#Politics | RJD compares new Parliament building to a coffin, draws flak

Opposition leaders Jairam Ramesh and Swami Prasad Maurya also criticise Parliament building inauguration. “If the BJP government had faith in India as a secular sovereign nation, then all the religious leaders of the country … should have been invited.” Key Points

The Indian Express

Inauguration of new Parliament begins with havan, sengol, multi-faith prayer service

After receiving the sceptre from the priests, the PM then placed it in a glass case behind the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s seat, with Birla standing next to him. Modi also unveiled a plaque declaring the new building “dedicated to the nation”. Key Points

The Indian Express

India's new Parliament: A portal to Indian heritage and ethos

India on Sunday will get its new Parliament building--a triangle-shaped house for the country's legislature which is being seen as the government's effort to shed the nation's colonial past. The inauguration ceremony for the new building and its interiors is heavily coloured in ancient Indian culture, traditions and symbols, resembling the day of inauguration, birth anniversary of Hindutva icon Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Key Points

Economic Times

Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar provide voice-overs for new Parliament building video after PM Modi's request

Superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar shared videos with their voice-overs expressing their thoughts on the new Parliament building, which will be inaugurated on Sunday. PM Narendra Modi retweeted their posts. The PM had on May 26 shared the original video and made a "special request" to people to share it with their voice-overs. Key Points

India Today

'Bekaar hai...': Nitish Kumar questions need for new Parliament building, says 'old is historic'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28 (Sunday). Meanwhile, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has raised questions over the need for the new building and said the existing one is historic. Key Points

India Today

New Parliament building will make every Indian proud, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26 said the new Parliament building will make every Indian proud, and shared a video of the newly-constructed complex. Posting the video on Twitter, Mr. Modi also urged people to share the video with their voiceover, using the hashtag ‘My Parliament My Pride’. Key Points

The Hindu