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According to government sources, for the special Parliament session, rehearsal was done for one day in the old building and two days in the new building. 

The special session of Parliament called by the Centre to commemorate the 'Amrit Kaal' has once again raised the hopes of supporters of women's reservation.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 will replace the Indian Penal Code; the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023 will replace the Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 will be replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had informed the House on Wednesday that the prime minister will reply to the motion on August 10.

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday said his party will decide its stand on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after the government clarifies certain things, and also made a pitch for reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures.

The former Prime Minister saw in advance a report by the Commons Privileges Committee investigating if he misled the Commons over Downing Street lockdown parties, the BBC reported.

Dedicating it to the nation, PM Modi said that this is not just a complex but a symbol of the aspirations of the 140 crore Indians.

Wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik also clashed with police officials when they were stopped by police while marching towards the Parliament.

The newly-constructed Parliament building will be dedicated to the nation on Sunday, May 28 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla. The inauguration date of the new Parliament building, which symbolizes the spirit of self-reliant India, coincides with the birth anniversary of VD Savarkar. Ahead of the inauguration, let’s take a look at the iconic building.

Watch the first look of the majestic new Parliament building in Delhi, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28.

Reacting to Congress questioning former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda's decision to attend the event, he quipped, "Why do we need to follow Congress?

Amid boycott call by the Opposition, at least 25 political parties are going to participate in the inauguration ceremony. Several parties like BJD, TDP and YSRCP will be present for the inauguration.

In a statement, BJD's national spokesperson, Sasmit Patra said the President of India is the head of the state and the Parliament represents the 1.4 billion people of the country.

The bill was earlier passed by Lok Sabha on March 29 without discussion amid noisy protests by opposition, which has been seeking a probe in the Adani-Hindenburg issue by a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

As soon as Lok Sabha convened at 2 p.m., Rajendra Agrawal, who was in the Chair, asked for papers to be laid in the House.