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"Snatching away women's rights": Vijender Gupta slams Opposition over Constitution Amendment Bill falls in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 11:52:32 AM IST

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Sunday slammed the Opposition for opposing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, accusing them of "snatching away women's rights". ... read..

PM was confident Bill would pass as Oppn backed it in 2023, says Manoj Tiwari after Women's Reservation Bill fails in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 11:52:25 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was confident that the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which linked women's reservation to delimitation, would pass in Parliament. He also acc ... read..

Govt clears 'Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool' with Rs 12,980 cr sovereign guarantee

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 11:52:21 AM IST

The Union Cabinet approved the proposal for the creation of a domestic insurance pool, namely 'Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool' (BMI pool) with a sovereign guarantee of Rs. 12,980 crores to facilitate continuous maritime insurance coverages. The pool ensur ... read..

Fire breaks out at bank in Delhi's Ashok Vihar; three fire tenders rushed to spot

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 10:52:07 AM IST

A fire broke out at a bank in the Ashok Vihar area of northwest Delhi, prompting the deployment of three fire tenders to the spot, officials said. ... read..

PM Modi speaks to Pawan Kalyan post surgery, wishes good health

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 10:52:03 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and prayed for his good health after the Janasena Party chief underwent surgery. ... read..

Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh calls PM Modi's address to nation a "campaign speech"

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 10:51:58 AM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on reservation for women legislators, calling it a "campaign speech" and questioning the timing and intent behind the legislative process. ... read..

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Gold, silver trade seen topping Rs 20,000 cr despite record prices and decline in volumes

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 9:51:38 AM IST

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 is set to deliver record-value sales of precious metals even as sky-high prices reshape how India buys gold and silver, with trade expected to exceed Rs 20,000 crore, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). ... read..

Delhi: Dwarka AATS arrests two Lagarpuria gang members after gunfire exchange in Shyam Vihar

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 9:51:37 AM IST

In a swift operation, the Dwarka Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhi Police arrested two suspected members of the Lagarpuria gang, who were wanted in connection with a shooting incident after a brief gunfire exchange in the Shyam Vihar area, officials s ... read..

Movie review: How 'The Drama' became my personal 'Dhurandhar' detox

By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 8:51:52 AM IST

If you've glanced at a screen lately, you've likely been swallowed whole by the 'Dhurandhar' phenomenon. Between the box office spreadsheets and the endless AI fan edits, the fatigue is real. Last week, I hit my limit. I didn't want high-octane stunts or ... read..

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan leaves for Sri Lanka on his first foreign visit

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 7:51:56 AM IST

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday departed for Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit, marking his first foreign visit since assuming office. ... read..

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan departs for his first bilateral visit to Sri Lanka

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 7:22:00 AM IST

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday departed for Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit, marking his first bilateral engagement with the island nation since assuming office. ... read..

"PM spoke not as head of govt but as a campaigner": Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 5:22:00 AM IST

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Saturday launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his address to the nation, saying that "Prime Minister spoke not as the head of government but as a campaigner." ... read..

Women may forget everything, but will never forget insult to their pride: PM Modi

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 4:22:03 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Opposition for blocking the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that they "crushed" their dreams despite the government's sincere efforts.PM Modi pointed out that defeat of this bill is a direct blow to the self-respe ... read..

"We did not have numbers, that does not mean we lost...our resolve is intact": PM Modi on defeat of women's quota amendment bill in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 2:52:13 AM IST

Stating that the BJP-led government will remove every obstacle in the path of women's reservation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the ruling alliance's resolve to empower women is intact and the defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill in ... read..

PM Modi expresses grief at death of former Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Punj

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 2:52:11 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his grief at the death of former Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Punj, calling him a "prolific writer, thinker and public intellectual" who made a rich contribution to the world of media. ... read..

"PM Modi's speech full of mudslinging, and outright lies": Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | April 19, 2026 1:22:08 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday strongly criticised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address, saying that he turned an official address to the nation into a political speech, "full of mudslinging ... read..

Centre approves 20 lakh MT potato procurement in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 11:52:17 PM IST

In a decision offering substantial relief to farmers, the Centre has formally approved the procurement of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh, alongside chana procurement operations in Andhra Pradesh, and an important extension of the tur (pigeon pea) procurement t ... read..

Delhi: Court records statement of former MLA Alka Lamba in protest case

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 11:52:13 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday recorded the statement of former MLA Alka Lamba in a protest case lodged against her by the Delhi Police. The court has framed charges against her in this case. ... read..

Haryana CM reviews infrastructure projects, directs departments to expedite work

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 11:52:09 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today chaired a high-level PRAGATI review meeting to assess the progress of major ongoing development projects costing over Rs 5 crore each across the state. ... read..

CAQM reviews enforcement actions across NCR; 162 inspections conducted

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 11:22:22 PM IST

The 129th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas was held on April 17 to review enforcement actions and inspections carried out across the National Capital Region (NCR) between M ... read..

Delhi Police cracks Rs 1 cr blind burglary case in Madhu Vihar; arrests 5

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 11:22:10 PM IST

With the arrest of five accused, police on Saturday claimed to have solve a blind burglary case of approximately Rs 1 crore at a house in Arya Nagar Apartment, Madhu Vihar. ... read..

"Women will never forget this insult": PM Modi slams opposition for "clapping, thumping" after Women's Reservation Bill defeat

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 10:52:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grave disappointment with "dynastic" opposition parties, expressing "shock and grief" over their behaviour in the Lok Sabha after the defeat of the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill on Friday. ... read..

"Imandar prayas ki bhrun hatya...": PM Modi slams Congress, opposition parties over defeat of Women's Reservation Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 10:52:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a hard-hitting attack on Congress and its allies over the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at tweaking women's reservation, saying they have committed "bhrun hatya" of the endeavor in the Parli ... read..

"Sheer hypocrisy": Jairam Ramesh blasts PM Modi's "distress address" over legislative defeat

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 10:52:02 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his address criticising the opposition for not favouring the Constitution Amendment Bill that sought to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850 and subsequently, ... read..

"India comeback? Why not": Kaif backs Bhuvneshwar after heroics for RCB

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 10:22:11 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has hailed veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar following his heroics against the Delhi Capitals (DC) and noted that the pacer is still swinging the ball and troubling top batsmen. ... read..

India condemns attack on French UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon; demands accountability

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 10:22:02 PM IST

India on Saturday issued a stern condemnation following a deadly attack on French UN Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). ... read..

Delhi: CBI arrests Superintendent of posts in bribery case

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 9:52:22 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Superintendent of Post, Department of Post, in New Delhi for allegedly demanding and accepting Rs 10,000 from the complainants, an official statement released on Saturday said. ... read..

"Uniform minimum wage of Rs 26,000 per month across Delhi NCR need of the hour": MA Baby writes to PM Modi amid workers' protests

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 9:52:20 PM IST

CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding a uniform minimum wage of at least Rs 26,000 per month across Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) for factory and gig workers. ... read..

Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK's veteren D Jayakumar clashes with DMK's entrant Subair Khan in battle for coastal bellwether seat Royapuram

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 9:52:14 PM IST

As the Tamil Nadu assembly polls approach, Royapuram constituency stands as a vital political heartland in North Chennai. ... read..

"Congress, its allies are continuously lying on delimitation...": PM Modi in Address to Nation

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 9:52:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Congress and its allies of lying on the Delimitation Bill which was among the legislations brought in Lok Sabha to tweak women's reservation and said the government had made it clear that neither the pr ... read..

"Women's Power Bill could not pass in Parliament, I apologize to all mothers and sisters": PM Modi in Address to Nation

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 9:21:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the opposition parties for defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha to tweak women's reservation and apologised to the "mothers and sisters" in the country saying "Women's Power Bill could not ... read..

Justice after 26 years: Delhi Court convicts CBI Joint Director, retired ACP for malicious 2000 raid

By Dhiraj Beniwal

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 9:21:44 PM IST

In a landmark judgment addressing the abuse of power by high-ranking officials, the Tis Hazari Court on Saturday convicted a sitting Joint Director of the CBI and a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for assault, criminal trespass, and mischie ... read..

India lodges protest with Iran over firing incident on Indian vessel; Iranian envoy called to MEA

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 8:52:12 PM IST

India on Saturday lodged a protest with the Iran's Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali over the incident of firing on an Indian vessel in Strait of Hormuz. ... read..

Court reserves order on ED's plea for confiscation of Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari's properties

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 8:52:10 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday reserved an order on the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s plea for confiscation of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari's properties. ... read..

Rajnath Singh chairs 4th meeting of Informal Group of Ministers over West Asia conflict

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 8:22:13 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the fourth meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on the West Asia situation was held today, noting that the NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking swif ... read..

Shipping Minister Sonowal hails PM Modi for 'Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool' to bolster India's shipping industry against global volatility

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 8:22:10 PM IST

In a major policy intervention by the PM Modi-led government, the Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a domestic maritime insurance pool with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore. ... read..

Iranian envoy called to MEA over firing incident on Indian vessel at Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 8:21:59 PM IST

India on Saturday lodged a protest with the Iran's Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali over the incident of firing on an Indian vessel in Strait of Hormuz. ... read..

Bangladesh's Tangail Saree tradition takes centre stage in New Delhi

By Kajal Kanhaua

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 8:21:57 PM IST

An exposition celebrating Bangladesh's rich handloom saree heritage was organised at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into one of South Asia's most refined textile traditions. ... read..

"BJP stands exposed before people of Odisha": Naveen Patnaik after bill linking women's quota with delimitation defeated in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 7:52:10 PM IST

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said that Biju Janata Dal has always stood for women's empowerment and slammed the BJP-led government for having linked the bill to tweak women's quota with delimitation, saying BJD is firmly agains ... read..

Over 17.25 lakh 5 kg LPG cylinders sold since March 23 amid supply push: Govt

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 7:22:16 PM IST

More than 17.25 lakh 5 kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders have been sold across the country since March 23, 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Saturday, highlighting measures to ensure availability of cooking fuel amid the current situ ... read..

Opposition united to defeat ordinary women of country: Smiriti Irani after Women's Reservation Bill setback

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 7:22:12 PM IST

Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Saturday unleashed a scathing critique of the Opposition on Saturday, following the dramatic failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. ... read..

AFI panel to ensure good quality synthetic tracks are laid in county

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 7:22:09 PM IST

The AFI (Athletics Federation of India) panel will closely monitor and ensure good quality synthetic tracks are laid in the country in the near future, says Adille Sumariwalla. ... read..

Rashid Khan blessed with baby boy

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 7:22:07 PM IST

Afghanistan bowler Rashid Khan has been blessed with a baby boy. ... read..

"Public won't forgive opposition": Arjun Ram Meghwal on Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 7:22:05 PM IST

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday strongly criticised the Opposition a day after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, alleging that they "disrespected" women's empowerment. ... read..

Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer seeks interim bail to meet his ailing father

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 7:22:02 PM IST

Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Rashid Engineer has moved court seeking interim bail to meet his ailing father. He is seeking one month's interim bail to meet his father, who is seriously ill and hospitalised. ... read..

Consumer discretionary firms likely to post strong Q4 growth on demand recovery: Report

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 6:52:26 PM IST

Consumer discretionary companies are expected to post strong revenue and earnings growth in the March quarter of FY26, supported by a recovery in demand across segments, according to a report by HDFC Securities. ... read..

Delhi Police detain BJP MPs, deploy water cannon to disperse women workers protesting against Opposition

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 6:52:25 PM IST

Delhi Police on Saturday detained BJP women MPs marching towards the residence of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in a protest against the Opposition after the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill to implement women's reservation failed to pass i ... read..

"Healthy debate, not condemnation": Justice Manmohan calls for constructive criticism to strengthen justice system

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 5:52:41 PM IST

Emphasising the need for constructive criticism and meaningful dialogue within the legal system, Justice Manmohan on Saturday said that pointing out shortcomings in the justice delivery system should not be seen as condemnation but as an effort to improve ... read..

"Partnership of national interest": Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu responds to Trump's congratulatory praise

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 5:52:39 PM IST

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday expressed "satisfaction and happiness" following a congratulatory tweet from US President Donald Trump. ... read..

90% plus tracks in India are substandard: AFI spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 5:52:35 PM IST

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla has raised serious concerns over the quality of synthetic athletic tracks in the country, stating that a vast majority of them are substandard in terms of material, construction, and meas ... read..

CBI cracks down on "digital arrest" syndicate; bank official among 3 arrested

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 5:52:29 PM IST

In a major strike against cyber-extortion, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated raids across five locations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Saturday. ... read..

Even if there are 543 or 850 seats, BJP will win: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Delimitation

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 5:22:19 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday defended the Centre over the Opposition's allegations against the Delimitation Bill, stating that "even if there are 543 or 850 seats, the BJP will win," after the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill, 2026, failed to ... read..

"Ashish Nehra is like a football coach": Harbhajan Singh lauds GT head coach

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 5:22:09 PM IST

After starting the IPL 2026 season with back-to-back defeats, Gujarat Titans (GT) have bounced back with consecutive three wins and have placed themselves at fourth place in the points table. ... read..

"The matter is reported, is in process": World Athletics VP Adille on Sumit Antil's complaint against javelin coach Naval

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 5:22:07 PM IST

World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwala said that a proper process will be followed while looking into a complaint filed by two-time Paralympic gold medalist Sumit Antil against coach Naval Singh for mental harrasment and usage of abusive languag ... read..

BJP holds protest against Opposition after Women's reservation bill collapse

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 5:52:25 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday held a massive protest against the Opposition after the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill to implement women's reservation failed to pass in Lok Sabha as the INDIA bloc refused to vote in favour of the delimitation proce ... read..

Cabinet approves two multitracking projects across Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, increasing existing network of Indian Railways by about 601 Kms

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 4:52:45 PM IST

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved two projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total cost of approx. Rs. 24,815 crore. ... read..

"BJP's politics will not work," says SP MP Awadesh Prasad after Women's Reservation Bill failed in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 4:52:41 PM IST

A day after the Women's Reservation Bill failed in the Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad, on Saturday, hit out at the BJP, calling its statements "baseless and beyond facts," while asserting that the Samajwadi Party firmly supports women's res ... read..

S&P Global recognises India's pivotal role in advancing essential intelligence for its global clientele

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 4:52:32 PM IST

S&P Global underscored India's pivotal role in advancing essential intelligence for its global clientele, as the company inaugurated a new state-of-the-art office in Downtown Gurugram. ... read..

"Their impure intentions have failed": SP MP Iqra Hasan slams NDA govt over Constitution Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 4:52:18 PM IST

Amid the intensifying political standoff between the ruling BJP-led government and opposition parties over the failed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hassan on Saturday claimed that the government move to expa ... read..

"Entire SP family in favour of giving reservation," says MP Awadesh Prasad

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 4:52:16 PM IST

Union Cabinet clears Rs 12,980 crore Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to safeguard shipping amid geopolitical tensions

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 4:52:14 PM IST

In a significant decision, the Union Cabinet on Saturday approved the creation of the 'Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool' (BMI pool) with a Rs 12,980 crore sovereign guarantee to ensure uninterrupted maritime insurance coverage amid rising global uncertainti ... read..

Rachana Bahadur appointed as Advisor to Professional Golf Tour of India

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 4:22:28 PM IST

The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) announced the appointment of Rachana Bahadur, Senior Vice President and Country Head - India at Synchrony Financial, as an Advisor to the organisation. ... read..

Union Cabinet approves 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance for central government employees, Dearness Relief for pensioners

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 4:22:20 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners from January 1, 2026. ... read..

Over 50 lakh employees, 68 lakh pensioners to benefit from Centre's decision to hike DA, Dearness Relief

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 4:22:16 PM IST

The Union Cabinet's decision on Saturday to increase DA allowance of central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners by 2 per cent will cost the exchequer Rs 6,791 crore. ... read..

ORF, RIS launch inaugural BRICS Academic Forum to strengthen policy dialogue, global cooperation

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:52:25 PM IST

Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in partnership with Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), hosted the inaugural convening of the BRICS Academic Forum on April 17 and April 18 in the national capital. ... read..

Cabinet approves 2% Dearness Allowance hike for central government employees

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:52:23 PM IST

The Cabinet has approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees. This decision, finalized during a Cabinet meeting on Saturday, raises the allowance from the current rate of 58 per cent to 60 per cent. The adjust ... read..

Four radicalised youths arrested from three states; IED recovered, Ram Mandir and Parliament among alleged targets: Delhi Police

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:52:21 PM IST

The Delhi Police Special Cell (NDR team) on Saturday arrested four radicalised youths from Maharashtra, Odisha and Bihar in an intelligence-led operation for allegedly preparing improvised explosive devices (IEDs), radicalising recruits online and plannin ... read..

Gargi College students chase away DUSU president, allege hooliganism during campus visit

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:52:14 PM IST

An unusual scene unfolded at Delhi University's Gargi College when a group of students gathered in large numbers and chased away Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president Aryaman, accusing him and his associates of hooliganism and harassment on ca ... read..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address nation tonight at 8:30 PM

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:22:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the nation tonight at 8:30 PM. It is likely that the Prime Minister will speak on the issue of the Women's reservation bill which failed to pass in Parliament after the opposition blocked it. ... read..

No attempt to carve new vote bank, women backed PM since 2014: Smriti Irani

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:22:31 PM IST

Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani stated that the Women's Reservation Bill seeks to strengthen "ordinary women" with political aspirations, not carve out a new vote bank, and added that women have consistently backed Prime Minister Narendr ... read..

Photograph of Uranium drums on Tehran tarmac is the prize Trump wants: Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:22:27 PM IST

Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev said that the demand for a powerful visual "win" is at the heart of the current US-Iran standoff, suggesting that Washington's position is being shaped as much by optics as by strategy. He said US President Donald T ... read..

"My person, love you so much...": Athiya Shetty pens heartfelt birthday note for KL Rahul

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:22:25 PM IST

Actor Athiya Shetty marked her husband,, cricketer KL Rahul's 34th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, offering fans a rare glimpse into their personal life through a series of intimate and previously unseen photographs. ... read..

Large caps turn attractive as valuations ease; caution on mid, small caps: DSP MF

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:22:12 PM IST

Indian equities may be entering a more constructive phase after recent corrections, with improving valuations and multiple contrarian indicators signalling potential upside, according to the latest market outlook report by DSP Mutual Fund. ... read..

BJP chief Nitin Nabin holds meeting with Chief Ministers; calls for special Assembly sessions for Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:22:06 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Saturday convened a meeting via video conferencing with Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states and senior party functionaries to discuss the ongoing political developments surrounding the Women's ... read..

Sonia Gandhi's electoral list matter: Court asks counsel to file written submissions within a week

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:21:54 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday asked the counsel to file written submissions within one week. ... read..

BJP used women's quota as 'mask' to raise seats: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 3:21:50 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday stated that the opposition helped "defeat the bill that was raised to destroy the country," alleging the BJP used women's reservation as a pretext to expand Lok Sabha seats and secure a two-thirds majorit ... read..

"Not failure of government or our party": Kiren Rijiju slams Opposition over Women's Reservation Bill defeat in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 2:52:06 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday termed the failure of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha a "big blow to the country," while holding the Congress-led INDIA Bloc responsible f ... read..

Centre expands RELIEF scheme scope to include Egypt and Jordan amid West Asia tensions

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 2:52:02 PM IST

The Government of India expanded the coverage of the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme to add Egypt and Jordan to the list of eligible countries for shipments meant for delivery or transhipment under the frame ... read..

"Their agenda to link delimitation with women's reservation failed": Congress MP KC Venugopal on Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 2:52:01 PM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal said that the Opposition remains firm in its support for women's reservation on Saturday while accusing the government of attempting to link the issue with delimitation during discussions on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill ... read..

'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' poster: Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rakul Preet Singh join Ayushmann Khurrana in chaotic comedy

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 2:51:53 PM IST

Ayushmann Khurrana has unveiled the first-look poster of his upcoming film 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do', introducing a chaotic and comedic world featuring Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh alongside him. ... read..

Chairman refused to allow debate on Private Member's Bill on women's reservation: DMK MP P Wilson

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 2:22:11 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP P Wilson on Saturday stated that Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan did not permit a discussion on his Private Member's Bill seeking immediate implementation of women's reservation, following the failure of the Const ... read..

North India handles 30% of air passenger traffic; fog remains key challenge, expansion underway: AAI official

New Delhi | April 18, 2026 2:22:05 PM IST

The Airports Authority of India manages 137 airports, which includes 24 International Airports and also provides Air Traffic Management Services (ATMS) over entire the Indian Air Space. One of its key regions is the Northern Region. ... read..

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