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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India exercised sovereign right in Operation Sindoor, Birla tells Korean delegation
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to its Zero Tolerance policy against terrorism during a meeting with a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Korea, led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo Kyum, at Parliament House. Birla strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians were killed, and said such 'heinous acts shock the conscience of the international community.' He said that in light of Pakistan's continued inaction against terror infrastructure on its soil, India had exercised its sovereign right to respond. Briefing the Korean delegation on Operation Sindoor, Birla described India's response as 'measured, non-provocative, and aimed exclusively at dismantling terrorist infrastructure and neutralising threats.' He also stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's Zero Tolerance policy is being implemented 'resolutely through robust legislation and capable institutions.' Birla expressed hope for Korea's continued support in India's fight against terrorism. Thanking South Korea for condemning the Pahalgam attack, Birla also conveyed appreciation to the Speaker of the Korean National Assembly for the message of condolence following the Ahmedabad plane crash. He congratulated the people of Korea on the successful conduct of their presidential elections and extended greetings to President Lee Jae-myung, noting with appreciation his previous role as Chairman of the Korea-India Parliamentary Friendship Group. Birla said India values its shared commitment with Korea to democratic principles and noted that both countries have vibrant parliamentary systems that reflect the aspirations and diversity of their people. He also informed the delegation that the Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from July 21 to August 21, during which key national and global issues will be discussed, alongside legislative business. Highlighting the role of technology in governance, Birla said the Indian Parliament has adopted tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement. He expressed India's willingness to share this technological experience with Korea to strengthen democratic institutions. Birla welcomed the formation of a Korea-India Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Korean National Assembly and said a similar group is under consideration in the Indian Parliament. He hoped these platforms would further deepen parliamentary exchanges and cooperation. He said both countries, as democratic partners in the Indo-Pacific, would continue working together to ensure peace, security, and economic progress in the region.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Om Birla meets Korean delegation in Delhi, reaffirms India's stance against terror
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday reiterated India's firm stance against terrorism during a meeting with a visiting delegation from South Korea, led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo Kyum, at Parliament House in New the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 26 tourists, Birla said such acts demand a strong global slammed Pakistan for failing to act against terror groups operating on its soil and stressed that India had exercised its sovereign right through Operation Sindoor- targeted precision military strikes aimed solely at dismantling terrorist The Speaker further emphasised that the operation was measured, non-provocative, and aligned with India's policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. He expressed hope for continued Korean support of India's counter-terror came a day after the US designated Pakistan-based The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Tayyaba (LeT) offshoot which was involved in the April 22 attack in the Baisaran Valley, as a terrorist on Friday, claimed that it had already "dismantled" the terrorist network associated with the LeT and said any attempt to connect the Pahalgam attack to the now-defunct group was against the Birla thanked Korea for condemning the Pahalgam attack and for the message of condolence from the Korean National Assembly after the Ahmedabad plane crash. A total of 260 people, including 241 passengers and 12 crew members, died when Air India flight AI 171 crashed near Ahmedabad airport moments after it took off on June Korea on its recent Presidential election, Birla extended warm wishes to newly elected President Lee Jae-myung. He expressed confidence in stronger bilateral ties under Lee's leadership, noting the President's prior role as Chairman of the Korea-India Parliamentary Friendship Speaker of the lower house also highlighted how India's Parliament is integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence to improve governance, transparency, and public engagement. Birla offered to share India's expertise in this area with the formation of a Korea-India Parliamentary Friendship Group in Seoul, Birla said India is considering setting up a similar group to boost parliamentary exchanges and the meeting, Birla expressed confidence that India and Korea would continue to collaborate closely as democratic partners in the Indo-Pacific region, working together for peace, security, and economic development.- EndsMust Watch
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Parliament canteen menu in for healthy makeover
NEW DELHI: During this Monsoon Session, lawmakers can match any healthy discussions in Parliament with a healthy diet in the canteen. Ragi, millets, and jowar add a twist to traditional idlis and upmas, while grilled fish with vegetables is one of the culinary choices. To support healthier lifestyles, Parliament has unveiled a revamped 'Health Menu' in its canteens, aiming to offer meals that are appetising and rich in nutrition. Sources said the updated culinary offering combines traditional Indian cuisine with health-conscious options, promoting healthier lifestyle habits among MPs, officials, and visitors alike. The brainchild of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the revised menu and other subsidiary initiatives seek to enhance the health and well-being of visitors to the canteens. More varieties of fibre-rich salads and protein-packed soups, which are in high demand during the session, will be available, featuring mouth-watering organic flavours. However, traditional curries and elaborate 'thali' selections will, of course, continue to feature in the menu. A senior official told this newspaper, 'Almost every dish has been carefully crafted, after considering the benefits of the ingredients. The dishes are low in carbohydrates, sodium, and calories, while being rich in essential nutrients, fibre and protein. The Health Menu lists the calorie count alongside each item.'
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Parliament canteen rolls out curated ‘health menu'
In a wellness initiative taken up by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the Parliament canteen is set to roll out a 'health menu' ranging from ragi millet idli to fibre-rich salads and protein-packed soups. The revamped culinary offerings include delicious curries and elaborate 'thalis'. Also on offer are millet-based meals, fibre-rich salads and protein-packed soups, as part of a broader effort to support a healthy diet, senior officials said. The menu includes jowar upma, moong dal chilla and grilled fish with vegetables. Tradition with nutrition Each dish in this special menu that blends tradition with nutrition to promote healthier lifestyles in the corridors of power has been carefully crafted to be low in carbohydrates, sodium, and calories while remaining high in essential nutrients. Besides, the health menu has the number of calories mentioned against the names of the dishes. Millets thrust into the national spotlight during the UN-declared International Year of Millets in 2023, take the centrestage in the menu, including ragi millet idli with sambhar and chutney (270 kcal), jowar upma (206 kcal) and a sugar-free mix millet kheer (161 kcal). Popular Indian staples like chana chaat and moong dal chilla also feature prominently. There is also an array of non-vegetarian meals with lean options like grilled chicken with boiled vegetables (157 kcal) and grilled fish (378 kcal) on offer. The beverages menu include green and herbal teas, masala sattu and jaggery-flavoured mango panna replacing sugar-laden sodas and traditional sweets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his recent Mann Ki Baat address, stressed on the need for nationwide awareness and collective action to combat obesity. The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to commence on July 21.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Ragi Millet Idli To Grilled Fish: Parliament Gets New Health Menu For MPs
New Delhi: From ragi millet idli and jowar upma to moong dal chilla and grilled fish with vegetables, Parliament's new 'Health Menu' plans to serve up a plateful of nutrition for lawmakers, officials and visitors to the temple of democracy. Designed at the instance of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to support wellness without sacrificing flavour, the revamped culinary offerings aim to nourish parliamentarians and officials as they navigate long hours of debate and decision-making during Parliament's sessions. The Parliament canteen has rolled out this special menu that blends tradition with nutrition to promote healthier lifestyles in the corridors of power. Along with delicious curries and elaborate 'thalis', also on offer are millet-based meals, fibre-rich salads and protein-packed soups, part of a broader effort to support a healthy diet. Each dish has been carefully crafted to be low in carbohydrates, sodium, and calories while remaining high in essential nutrients. Besides, the Health Menu has the number of calories mentioned against the names of the dishes. "Each dish is carefully curated to meet the highest nutritional standards - low in carbohydrates, low in sodium and low in calories, while being high in fibre and rich in protein," the menu stated. Millets, thrust into the national spotlight during the UN-declared International Year of Millets in 2023, take the centrestage in the menu. Highlights include 'Ragi Millet Idli' with 'Sambhar' and 'Chutney' (270 kcal), 'Jowar Upma' (206 kcal) and a sugar-free 'Mix Millet Kheer' (161 kcal). Popular Indian staples like 'Chana Chaat' and 'Moong Dal Chilla' also feature prominently. For lighter snacks, MPs can choose from a range of colourful salads such as 'Barley' and 'Jowar Salad' (294 kcal) and 'Garden Fresh Salad' (113 kcal), alongside warming bowls of 'Roast Tomato' and 'Basil Shorba' and 'Vegetable Clear Soup'. Those preferring non-vegetarian meals have not been left out, with lean options like 'Grilled Chicken' with 'Boiled Vegetables' (157 kcal) and 'Grilled Fish' (378 kcal) on offer. The beverage menu mirrors this health-first approach with green and herbal teas, 'Masala Sattu' and jaggery-flavoured 'Mango Panna' replacing sugar-laden sodas and traditional sweets. Recognising the urgency of promoting healthier choices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his recent Mann Ki Baat address, stressed the need for nationwide awareness and collective action to combat obesity -- particularly through reducing edible oil consumption. The Lok Sabha Speaker has been organising regular health check-up camps for parliamentarians when the House is in session. Several experts have also delivered lectures on having a healthy lifestyle and diet for parliamentarians. Reinforcing this commitment, the government has launched several initiatives, including the Fit India Movement, National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), POSHAN Abhiyaan, Eat Right India and Khelo India
