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"Eyes of the country's millions of women are upon us all": PM Modi urges Opposition to support Women's Reservation bill

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 2:21:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged all political parties to rise above differences and support the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. ... read..

PNGRB's new LPG pipeline expansion plan to attract investment of Rs 12,500 crores

New Delhi, | April 17, 2026 2:21:52 PM IST

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) of India on Friday said it has opened bidding for the development of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipeline infrastructure in a significant way to eliminate bulk movement to the extent possible. ... read..

India replaces China in US smartphone supply chain, captures 40% share: Report

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:39 PM IST

India has emerged as a key supplier of smartphones to the United States, meeting about 40 per cent of the demand that was earlier fulfilled by China, according to a recent report by McKinsey & Company. ... read..

Natural Resources Defence Council to convene 2nd edition of Global Heat and Cooling Forum in India

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:32 PM IST

As India enters another heat season, the Global Heat & Cooling Forum (GHCF) 2026 will bring together government, policymakers, scientists, development institutions, and industry leaders in the capital to address extreme heat and sustainable cooling be ... read..

"Attempt to create fear": Dharmendra Pradhan targets Naveen Patnaik's remarks over 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:30 PM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday dismissed concerns raised by Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik over the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, saying the apprehensions appeared to be an "attempt to create fear" and were not befitting of ... read..

SC rejects Pawan Khera's plea to extend transit bail, asks Assam Court to decide case independently

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea seeking to extend transit anticipatory bail, granted to him earlier by the Telangana High Court, till Tuesday on the ground of enabling him approach any jurisdictional court in Assam ... read..

BJP MPs hold meeting at HM Shah's house ahead of Women's Reservation Bill passing in LS

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:27 PM IST

As Parliament started discussion on the amendments to the Women's Reservation Act and the Delimitation Bill, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Friday held a meeting at Home Minister Amit Shah's residence. ... read..

Dwarka Accident case: Court reserves order on plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to minor driver

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:23 PM IST

the Dwarka court on Friday reserved its order on a plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to minor accsued in the Dwarka accident case. The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) granted regular bail to the minor on March 10, 2026. ... read..

Assam, Bengal tea producers urge PM Modi to withdraw notification mandating 50% sale through auctions

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:15 PM IST

Four of India's leading tea producers from Assam and West Bengal on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw or amend the notification mandating them to sell not less than 50 per cent of their annual production through public tea auctions. ... read..

IICA begins induction training for International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) officers in Manesar

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:13 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) initiated a one-week induction training programme for Assistant Managers of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) at its campus in Manesar. ... read..

KC Venugopal says Treasury benches treating Parliament like "rubber stamp" as Govt notifies Women's Reservation Act amid debate

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:09 PM IST

The Union Law and Justice Ministry has notified the Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam Act, which grants 33 per cent of reservation to women in Parliament, even as the Lower House continued to debate amendments to its implementation for 2029 elections. ... read..

MeitY selects 10 Indian AI startups to spearhead second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme

New Delhi, | April 17, 2026 1:52:08 PM IST

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday said it has selected 10 cutting-edge Indian artificial intelligence startups for the second cohort of the IndianAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme, an international initiative ... read..

"Need to utilize our abundant coal reserves," says Coal Ministry Secy as Govt launches 15th round of commercial mine auctions

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:04 PM IST

The Ministry of Coal announced the launch of the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on Friday during a stakeholder consultation aimed at achieving energy security. ... read..

Women's Reservation Bill will "certainly be passed" today: Union Minister Annpurna Devi

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:22:31 PM IST

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi on Thursday said the Women's Reservation Bill will "certainly be passed" in the Lok Sabha, adding that the Prime Minister and Home Minister had addressed opposition concerns. ... read..

"Will tear fabric of federalism": Cong MP Shashi Tharoor in Lok Sabha, says Delimitation Bill will be political demonetisation, "Don't do it"

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:22:29 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said linking women's reservation to the delimitation exercise is "holding aspirations of Indian women hostage" and warned that delimitation could "tear the fabric of federalism," urging that it be discussed in detail a ... read..

Paytm Foundation launches second 'Wisdom on Wheels' mobile learning bus to expand digital and computer education across Odisha

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:22:22 PM IST

Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), India's full stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, and a leading financial services distribution company, and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, announced that its CSR arm ... read..

"Govt started countdown on women's reservation, delimitation in panic, fluster": Samajwadi MP Rajeev Rai

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:22:16 PM IST

During the second day on Friday of discussions in Parliament on the timeline for implementing Women's reservation, and the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha seats, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai on Friday claimed that the Centre pushed a countdown for its ... read..

Dwarka Police bust drug peddlers, seize 123 grams of Heroin worth ?20 lakh

Dwarka (New Delhi) | April 17, 2026 12:52:47 PM IST

In a major anti-drug operation under the campaign "Nashe par lagaam, desh ko salaam", Dwarka District Police arrested two heroin suppliers and recovered 123 grams of high-quality heroin worth around ?20 lakh. ... read..

Women financially active but lack tailored advice, reveals HSBC report

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 12:52:44 PM IST

Women are actively engaged in managing their finances but continue to face gaps in financial guidance, so a more tailored, life-stage-based advisory solution is needed, according to a study report by HSBC. ... read..

Pet custody cannot be treated like property, emotional bond must be considered: Delhi High Court

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 12:52:37 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that the custody of animals cannot be treated on par with inanimate property, emphasising that the emotional bond between pets and their caregivers must be given due consideration while deciding such disputes. ... read..

Vedanta's claim of being highest bidder 'false narrative', RP tells NCLAT in Jaypee Associates insolvency case

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 12:52:31 PM IST

Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the Resolution Professional (RP) of Jaypee Associates, on Friday told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that a "false and sensational narrative" is being created around Vedanta's being ... read..

Kakoli Ghosh, Manickam Tagore, KC Venugopal, P Chidambaram to ensure all INDIA block MPs to be present for Parliament session: sources

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 12:22:14 PM IST

As Parliament started discussion on the amendments to the Women's reservation act, and Delimitation Bill, Congress leaders Kakoli Ghosh, Manickam Tagore, KC Venugopal, and P Chidambaram are ensuring the presence of all INDIA block MPs in the House, source ... read..

PM Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge welcome Harivansh for third term as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 12:22:11 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Friday re-elected RS MP Harivansh as the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, welcoming him for a third term. ... read..

Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest person on Bloomberg Billionaires Index

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 12:22:09 PM IST

Gautam Adani has overtaken Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest person, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. ... read..

"Bringing delimitation as a facade, bulldozing other Bill is matter of concern, we're opposing only that": Karti Chidambaram

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 12:22:06 PM IST

Asserting that DMK always supported the Women's Reservation Bill, Congress leader Karti Chidambaram on Friday said that "bringing the delimitation Bill as a facade" and bulldozing the other bill is a "matter of concern" and they are opposing only that. ... read..

"Greatest assault on the federal structure": DMK MP Kanimozhi criticises delimitation in Lok Sabha, says HM's assurance contrary to Bill

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 12:22:02 PM IST

DMK MP Kanimozhi on Friday criticised the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, calling the delimitation process to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha, the "greatest assault on the federal structure." ... read..

India's share of global GDP projected to rise to 7% by 2050 amid private alternatives market growth: McKinsey

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 12:21:59 PM IST

India's share of global GDP is projected to rise from 3.7 per cent in 2025 to 7.0 per cent by 2050. This shift marks the country's increasing significance as a destination for alternatives investors seeking diversified long-term growth, according to a rep ... read..

ED raids Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora's premises, 12 other locations in FEMA probe

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:52:30 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at the residence of Punjab minister and MLA Sanjeev Arora, his son Kavya Arora, and his two business partners across Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab in connection with an ongoing investigation ... read..

Parliament Session: Oppn MPs from Telangana protest against Tejasvi Surya's remarks in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:52:24 AM IST

Opposition MPs from Telangana protested against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya outside Parliament on Friday, for comparing the formation of the state to the partition of India and accusing Congress of dividing Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Delhi Police arrest absconding accused persons in Brigadier assault case

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:52:21 AM IST

The absconding accused persons in the Brigadier assault case have been arrested by the Delhi police. ... read..

"Instead of talking, we did something for Bharat Mata": Shashank Mani Tripathi on Women's Reservation bill

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:52:15 AM IST

BJP MP Shashank Mani Tripathi on Friday said the Women's Reservation Bill is a historic step and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appealing to the Opposition to ensure its passage. ... read..

"Delimitation an attack on federal structure": Congress MP Manickam Tagore calls PM Modi's address "jumla"

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:52:13 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday called the delimitation process, increasing the number of seats in the Lok Sabha, an attack on the federal structure and the Constitution. ... read..

Delhi: Patient rescued after attempting to jump from hospital balcony in Karkardooma

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:52:04 AM IST

A patient climbed onto the fifth-floor balcony and threatened to jump from the balcony at Deepak Kailash Hospital in the Karkardooma area of Delhi on Friday morning, officials said. ... read..

"This is a process... don't make it an issue": Kiren Rijiju on Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:52:01 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill is a procedural process and urged that it should not be politicised. ... read..

'Not even a single rupee?': Kejriwal questions ED raids on AAP leaders

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:22:19 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hit out at the Centre over repeated Enforcement Directorate raids on party leaders, asking how much black money had been recovered from the searches. ... read..

"Decided to organise nationwide events": Neeraj Shekhar on his father Chandra Shekhar's birth centenary

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:22:17 AM IST

Son of former PM Chandra Shekhar and BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar on Friday said nationwide events will be held to mark the birth centenary of Chandra Shekhar, beginning with tributes at his memorial in the national capital. ... read..

"Why are they trying to erase history on women's reservation bill?": SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav slams Centre

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:22:15 AM IST

Ahead of the passing of the Amendments to the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav accused the Central government of trying to "erase history", saying that the bill has already received unanimous support ... read..

India's trade deficit to stay elevated amid structural pressure on trade balance: Nuvama

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 11:22:10 AM IST

India's trade deficit outlook remains under pressure despite a temporary narrowing in March, with weak export momentum and rising import demand likely to keep the imbalance elevated in the near term, according to a report by Nuvama. ... read..

Celebrate Akshaya Tritiya with 24k Digital Gold on PhonePe

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 10:51:59 AM IST

This Akshaya Triritya, PhonePe enables users to embrace the tradition of buying gold with its seamless, secure, and transparent Digital Gold offering. Users can purchase 99.99% purity-certified 24K Digital Gold on the PhonePe platform, from leading and tr ... read..

"Ready for women's reservation on existing 543 seats": KC Venugopal urges Centre to withdraw Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 10:51:51 AM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Friday urged the government to withdraw the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 and implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, without changing the number of seats in the Lok Sabha. ... read..

Parliament Session: INDIA bloc MPs to hold meeting to chalk out floor strategy over Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 10:22:27 AM IST

The INDIA bloc MPs are scheduled to hold a meeting at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber in Parliament at 10 am on Friday to chalk out the strategy for the Floor of the House. ... read..

Indian markets open lower amid cautious sentiment; global cues mixed on ceasefire news

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 10:22:24 AM IST

Indian equity benchmarks opened in the red on Friday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid mixed global cues, though markets showed signs of picking up pace shortly after the opening session. ... read..

"Delimitation Bill like a 'sales pitch' of insurance salesman": Karti Chidambaram

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 9:52:23 AM IST

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram on Friday took a jibe at the Central government over the proposed Delimitation Bill, saying it is akin to a "sales pitch" of an insurance sales match, with the oral assurances not matching the "fine print" of the Bill. ... read..

"Known for his ability to speak out against bad governance": Giriraj Singh pays tribute to former PM Chandra Shekhar

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 9:52:20 AM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a fearless leader who stood firmly against poor governance. ... read..

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan pays tribute to former PM Chandra Shekhar on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 9:52:18 AM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday paid tribute to the former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on the occasion of his 100th birth anniversary. ... read..

"If it is not delinked, we will not support it": Congress MP Mallu Ravi on Women's Reservation Bill, calls it party's "brainchild"

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 9:52:15 AM IST

Congress MP Mallu Ravi said his party will support the Women's Reservation Bill only if it is delinked from the proposed Delimitation Bill. ... read..

MoPNG refutes misleading claims of LPG shortage, assures domestic supply stability

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 9:22:37 AM IST

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) refuted reports on Friday claiming that India's Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply might require four years to recover, describing such assertions as misleading and inaccurate. ... read..

FSSAI orders strict vigilance against illegal fruit ripening agents across states

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 9:22:36 AM IST

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered strict enforcement across states to intensify action against illegal fruit ripening agents, reiterating that the use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits such as mangoes, ... read..

'Mass leader with courage': PM Modi pays tribute to Chandra Shekhar on birth anniversary

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 9:22:29 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on his birth anniversary, calling this year the start of the late leader's centenary year. ... read..

Piyush Goyal engages with South Korean, Austrian leadership to deepen economic ties

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 8:52:27 AM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, advanced India's trade agenda through a series of diplomatic engagements on Thursday, holding a virtual meeting with South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and an in-person session with Austrian Fede ... read..

Parliament special session Day 2: Lok Sabha to consider Delimitation Bill, Amendments to Women Reservation Bill for passing

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 8:52:13 AM IST

Lok Sabha on Friday is set to continue discussion and vote on the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which provides 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament and State Assemblies, along with the Union Ter ... read..

Akasa Air aircraft returned to bay in Delhi after contact by another airline's plane

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 8:22:03 AM IST

An Akasa Air aircraft operating flight from Delhi to Hyderabad had to return to the bay on Thursday and all passengers and crew disembarked safely. ... read..

"Against integrity of Country": Congress on Delimitation Bill

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 7:22:34 AM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari ha said that the entire opposition is supporting the Women's Reservation Bill, but "this attempt in the name of the Delimitation Bill is against the integrity of the country." ... read..

If Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills become law, opposition's voice will be reduced to nothing in this House": Asaduddin Owaisi

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 4:52:16 AM IST

During the special session of Parliament on Thursday, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stood in strong opposition to the introduction of the Women's Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bill, saying that "if these bills become law, the opposition's voice will be ... read..

CBI doesn't dispute any of key facts pointed out by Arvind Kejriwal in his recusal plea: AAP

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 4:22:18 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday filed its response in the Delhi High Court to the fresh affidavit submitted by AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal under his recusal plea in the so-called liquor policy case. ... read..

"It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that women get 33% reservation in Parliament": Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 3:22:31 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday appealed to the political parties to support the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that it is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that "women get 33 per cent reservation in Parliament and sta ... read..

Several key road projects expected to be completed next year in Uttarakhand

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:48 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that modern roads are the lifeline of any state. In line with this vision, the Prime Minister is focusing on expanding road infrastructure a ... read..

Around 10.10 lakh passengers have travelled to India since February 28 from region amid West Asia tensions, says Govt

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:45 AM IST

The government continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said. ... read..

Plea in SC seeks to declare forced religious conversions threat to national integration; cites TCS Nasik case

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:38 AM IST

Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay on Thursday filed a plea before the Supreme Court seeking directions to declare forced and deceitful religious conversions as a serious threat to national integration. ... read..

Good briefing with Foreign Secretary on Iran conflict: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:34 AM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday described the recent parliamentary committee briefing with the Foreign Secretary on the Iran conflict and wider regional developments as "very good", saying members raised detailed questions on India's strategic inte ... read..

"We have not made any changes to Delimitation Commission...": Amit Shah responds to Priyanka Gandhi's remarks

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 1:52:32 AM IST

Amid opposition's strong reservation over Delimitation Bill, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Modi government has not made any changes to the formula for composition of Delimitation Commission and the norms are same as during the Co ... read..

Austrian Chancellor calls on President Murmu; both leaders hail strengthening strategic, innovation ties

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:52:32 PM IST

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, underscoring the strengthening strategic partnership between the two nations. ... read..

Government has decided to conduct a caste census, misinformation should not be spread: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:52:24 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday took a dig at the opposition leaders in Lok Sabha who alleged that the government is keen on implementing the women's reservation Act on basis of 2011 census as it does not want to hold caste census and said "misi ... read..

"Jagan chooses submission over standing up for his people": Manickam Tagore slams YSRCP chief over delimitation stance

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:52:22 PM IST

Amid a row over the delimitation Bill, Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday accused YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of compromising Andhra Pradesh's future by aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the delimitation issue. ... read..

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger passes away at 48

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:22:48 PM IST

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has passed away at the age of 48, marking the end of a career that saw him feature for several top European clubs and earn recognition as one of Austria's most experienced shot-stoppers. ... read..

"Raha Trinamool, toh phir milenge": Amit Malviya claims Mamata Banerjee conceding defeat ahead of Assembly polls

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:22:44 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party national IT chief Amit Malviya on Thursday claimed that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is conceding defeat ahead of the upcoming assembly polls, scheduled to be conducted in two phases on April 23 and 29. ... read..

Hockey Madhya Pradesh emerges as talent hub for Indian Hockey with 29 medals in 16 years

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:22:39 PM IST

Hockey Madhya Pradesh has established itself as one of the most consistent performers at the Hockey India National Championships, securing 29 medals across categories over the last 16 years. ... read..

RHFL, RCFL bank fraud money laundering case: Court sends two former Reliance executives to ED custody for 5 days

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:22:32 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday remanded two former Reliance (ADAG) group companies' senior executives, Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna, in ED custody. They have been arrested in Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance ... read..

Assembly seats will increase by about 50% if three new bills passed by Parliament: Sources

By Deepika Rathour Chauhan

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:22:25 PM IST

With the government intending to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 as part of its push to implement the women's reservation Act from 2029 general elections, sources said that there will be subsequent expansion of assembly seats if the ... read..

"Many states including Tamil Nadu will lose out": Karti Chidambaram on Delimitation Bill

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:52:29 PM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has said that reservation for women should be implemented within the existing strength of the Lok Sabha. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi slams government over new bills in Lok Sabha, says architechture being created to strengthen BJP

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:52:28 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday attacked the government over manner in which it is seeking to implement the Women's Reservation Act, saying OBCs are being deprived of their rights, influence of some states is being reduced and an archite ... read..

SC rejects plea against ECI's decision to transfer officers in WB post poll announcement

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:52:06 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea filed by a West Bengal resident challenging the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s decision to transfer a batch of senior IAS and IPS officers from the state to other states following the announcement of Ass ... read..

"Once they get 2/3 majority, they will change the Constitution": Kapil Sibal warns amid debate in Parliament over amendment bills

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:22:27 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday alleged that the 2026 Women's Reservation and Delimitation Amendment bills are a 'political ploy' of the ruling BJP-led NDA government to secure a 2/3 majority in the 2029 General Elections and "alter" the Constituti ... read..

"Tight slap in face of BJP": TMC claims 'landmark victory' after SC direction to ECI on WB SIR

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:22:21 PM IST

As the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to issue a supplementary revised list, which will include voters in the electoral roll if their appeals succeed before the cut-off dates in West Bengal, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday ... read..

CCI gives clean chit to Adani Enterprises, Adani Green in solar tender probe

New Delhi, | April 16, 2026 9:52:19 PM IST

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given a clean chit to Adani Enterprises Ltd and Adani Green Energy Limited in a case related to a Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) tender, finding no prima facie evidence of anti-competitive conduct or ... read..

"Talk to South India, Northeast, Goa, other smaller states": Shashi Tharoor tells Centre over Delimitation move

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 9:22:00 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday raised concerns over linking delimitation with women's reservation, saying the government should have a broader consultation on the issue, especially with southern and smaller states. ... read..

CBI opposes Kejriwal affidavit on judge's family, flags 'social media campaign' and risks to judiciary

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:52:30 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday opposed AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's affidavit raising concerns over Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's children being empanelled as Central Government counsel, telling the Delhi High Court that accepting s ... read..

"PM Modi's personality is rooted in equality": Kangana Ranaut calls Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill a "moment of celebration"

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:52:22 PM IST

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut termed the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill, 2026, as "historic". ... read..

"This is a right belonging to women": Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:52:20 PM IST

Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje on Thursday extended support to the Centre's move to implement the Women's Reservation Bill by the Lok Sabha elections 2029. ... read..

Government using women's reservation as a weapon to sabotage democracy: KC Venugopal in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:52:19 PM IST

Congress leader KC Venugopal on Thursday called upon the government to withdraw the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 in its current form and convene an all-party meeting to evolve a consensus. ... read..

PM Modi, Macron stress upon need to urgently restore safety, freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:52:15 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephonic call from French President Emmanuel Macron. ... read..

SC directs ECI to allow claimants to vote in WB polls if tribunals clear names before polling day

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:52:12 PM IST

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure that wherever claims of excluded voters are allowed by the Appellate Tribunals before the polling dates between April 23 and 29, their names are incorporated in a supplementar ... read..

Amit Shah says opposition creating false narrative new Lok Sabha bills harming power of southern states, cites figures

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:22:06 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday sought to allay apprehensions of opposition members about the Southern states losing their influence as a result of increase in seats in the Lok Sabha to implement the women's reservation Act and said while there ... read..

Women's quota essential for national development, not just one party: Union MoS Raksha Khadse

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:22:05 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, on Thursday, emphasised that the Women's Reservation Bill is a collective necessity for the country's growth, transcending political boundaries. ... read..

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlights clean sport initiatives at WADA conference

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:21:59 PM IST

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday underscored India's commitment to clean sports and strengthening the national sports ecosystem through key policy initiatives, while addressing the WADA Intelligence and Investigatio ... read..

Amit Shah says opposition creating false narrative on new Lok Sabha bills, cites figures to reject claims of decline in influence of southern states

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:21:56 PM IST

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