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BJP using Women's Bill as 'pretext' for delimitation to 'never lose': Akhilesh; Dimple Yadav flag concerns on bill

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 2:22:15 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused the BJP of using the Women's Reservation Bill as a "pretext" to carry out delimitation and redraw Lok Sabha constituencies for electoral gain. ... read..

Everyone's position on women's reservation clear, except BJP's: Congress MP Kumari Selja

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 2:22:11 PM IST

The Congress party continues to pick holes in the centre's move to move 3 key bill including the one for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha. Congress MP Kumari Selja on Friday said that while every other party has clearly elaborated their stance o ... read..

"Will defeat Delimitation Bill in Lok Sabha": Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 2:22:09 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Friday said that the INDIA bloc MPs are opposing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill in the Lok Sabha, and will "defeat" the proposed legislat ... read..

"IPAC systematically issuing Fake Press IDs to TMC workers": Suvendu Adhikari writes to ECI, flags "grave conspiracy"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2026 2:22:07 PM IST

West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI), flagging what he claimed was a "grave conspiracy" allegedly being orchestrated by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in collaboration with I-PA ... read..

National Dental Commission seeks report from Ancharakandi Dental College over BDS student's suicide after ABVP complaint

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 17, 2026 2:22:04 PM IST

In a distressing incident involving the suicide of a student, Nithin Raj, at Ancharakandi Dental College in Kannur, the National Dental Commission has sought a report from the college principal based on a complaint filed by ABVP State Secretary Yadhu Kris ... read..

"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..

"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..

Devendra Fadnavis calls Bengal polls "Mamata vs people" contest, says state "drowned in debt" under TMC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2026 1:52:20 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday termed the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections as a contest between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the people. ... 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..

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..

Uttarakhand: Officials inspect 'Chardham Yatra free registration centre' in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | April 17, 2026 1:52:06 PM IST

Ahead of the 2026 Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand's Haridwar District Magistrate (DM) Mayur Dixit and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Navneet Singh Bhullar on Friday inspected the 'Chardham Yatra free registration centre' in Haridwar. ... 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..

Congress MPs accuse Centre of misleading House on Women's Reservation Bill, seek all-party meet

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

Congress MPs on Friday accused the Centre of misleading the House on the Women's Reservation Bill and opposed its linkage with the proposed Delimitation Bill, demanding an all-party meeting before voting. ... 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..

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..

"Fight between Tamil Nadu and Delhi": TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin slams Centre over proposed delimitation

Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 12:52:35 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK candidate for the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, Udhayanidhi Stalin, slammed the NDA over the delimitation process to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha. ... read..

"BJP has started prep for 2027 Assembly elections...": Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on ED raid on AAP leader

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 17, 2026 12:22:21 PM IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Friday, in a scathing attack on the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), said it has started its preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections by means of harassment, ED and Income Tax attacks on the Opposition. ... 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..

Telangana urges Centre to procure 30 LMT parboiled rice for 2025-26 crop season

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

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, along with State Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, met Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi to discuss issues related to paddy procurement for the upcoming agr ... 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..

"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..

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..

Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth (BBSVP) in Udhampur achieves 100% pass rate in 2026 CBSE Class 10 board exams

Udhampur, (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 17, 2026 11:52:19 AM IST

The Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth (BBSVP) in Udhampur has achieved a 100% pass rate in the Class 10 CBSE Board Examination 2026. ... 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..

MP police register case over alleged rape and forced conversion of three minors, search on to nab accused

Ashoknagar (Madhya Pradesh) | April 17, 2026 11:52:11 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Police registered a case following a complaint over allegations of rape and forced religious conversion involving three minor girls in Ashoknagar district, a police officer said. ... 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..

"Tamil Nadu's MPs will increase from 39 to 59, a direct 50% rise": Annamalai backs Women's Reservation Bill

Dindigul (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 11:22:24 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Annamalai on Friday said that the Women's Reservation Bill would ensure enhanced representation in Parliament without altering the existing regional share, adding that Tamil Nadu's MPs would be "increase from 39 to 59 ... 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..

"We will support Oppn against BJP in Assam...": AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam

Guwahati (Assam) | April 17, 2026 11:22:12 AM IST

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam on Friday extended support to any Opposition Party that might form a government in Assam after winning the Assembly elections 2026. ... read..

"39 MPs but not a single one has spoken, they're rubbing gasoline in Parliament": EPS slams Stalin govt over Women's Reservation Bill

Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 11:22:05 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday launched a frontal attack on Chief Minister MK Stalin over the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that the Home Minister Amit Shah has "cla ... read..

AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami targets Stalin over Women's Reservation Bill

Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 10:51:55 AM IST

Tamil Nadu LoP and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday held an election campaign in Palladam in Tiruppur district. ... 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..

"Laden with grand conspiracy": MK Stalin demands Delimitation bill withdrawal ; rejects PM's "assurances" to Southern states

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 10:51:48 AM IST

Calling the current form of the Delimitation Bill, 2026 a "grand conspiracy" to diminish the representation and power of Southern states, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday called for its withdrawal, saying that the current form of the bill is ... 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..

"Changes colour like chameleon": Mayawati slams Cong, SP over caste question in women's reservation

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 17, 2026 10:22:20 AM IST

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday termed Congress and Samajwadi Party as "chameleons" after they flagged that the delimitation and women's reservation based on 2011 census numbers would not include ... read..

Tamil Nadu polls: KN Nehru, Anbil Mahesh campaign in Tiruchirappalli, promises to protect trader's interests

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 10:22:19 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Ministers K.N. Nehru and Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi interacted with the residents of Tiruchirappalli, highlighting the achievements of DMK, and promising to protect the interests of traders if elected to power again. ... read..

Census 2027 Phase 1 for Houselisting to begin on May 20 in Ayodhya: District Magistrate

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | April 17, 2026 10:22:17 AM IST

Ayodhya District Magistrate (DM) Nikhil Tikaram Funde on Friday said that the process of the first phase of the census will take place between June 20 and June 22, involving the survey of houses. ... read..

"We will get back PoK...this is the beauty of this bill...": BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 17, 2026 10:22:15 AM IST

BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud on Friday said that one of the main highlights of the Delimitation Bill is the allocation of seats in the Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). This bill will enable PoK to access their right to vote, and their representatives wi ... read..

MP: Massive fire breaks out at restaurant opposite Mahakal Lok in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | April 17, 2026 10:22:13 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a restaurant situated opposite the Mahakal Lok complex in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Friday morning and completely gutted the property, officials said. ... read..

Man dies after being stabbed by sister over money dispute in Aligarh

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | April 17, 2026 10:22:12 AM IST

In a tragic incident, a man died after getting into a fight with his sister over money in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

"Country will not forgive those who oppose Bill for women's reservation": BJP leader Dilip Ghosh

Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) | April 17, 2026 9:52:27 AM IST

West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Friday said that the women in the party will hold a rally in Kharagpur to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, which provides for 33 per cent reservation to women legislators. ... read..

'Nari Shakti-Viksit Bharat Run' flagged off in Rajasthan after Parliament introduces women's reservation Bill

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 17, 2026 9:52:25 AM IST

Rajasthan Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Manju Baghmar, and former BJP MLA Dr. Alka Singh Gurjar flagged off the 'Nari Shakti-Viksit Bharat Run', organised from Chandpole Bazaar to Badi Chaupar in Jaipur. ... 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..

"Will not allow Bangla-Birodhi Zamindars to inflict misery, suffering on people": Mamata Banerjee in last week campaign push

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2026 9:52:22 AM IST

In a last week West Bengal poll campaign push, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) chairperson and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday turned up the heat against what she calls the "Bangla Birodhi" Bharatiya Janata Party. ... 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..

Samrat Choudhary will accelerate development in Bihar, says BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha

Patna (Bihar) | April 17, 2026 9:22:32 AM IST

BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha has affirmed that the newly elected Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, will accelerate the pace of development and curb crime and corruption in the State. ... read..

Tripura Council results today; three-layer security arrangements in place

Agartala (Tripura) | April 17, 2026 9:22:30 AM IST

The results of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) general elections are set to be declared on Friday, with counting of votes scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM. ... 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..

"Delimitation cleverly brought into Women's Reservation Amendment Bill...": Tejaswi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | April 17, 2026 9:22:24 AM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and the Leader of Opposition in Bihar, Tejaswi Yadav, said that the Delimitation Bill has been very cleverly brought with the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. ... read..

Odisha: Door-to-door digital-first census exercise begins in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 17, 2026 8:52:22 AM IST

A door-to-door, digital-first census exercise is currently underway in Bhubaneswar and across Odisha following the completion of the self-enumeration phase that ran from April 1 to 15, as part of the nationwide Census 2027 preparations with over three tho ... read..

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary flags off 'Nari Shakti for Viksit Bharat' run in Patna

Patna (Bihar) | April 17, 2026 8:52:20 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday participated in the Nari Shakti Vandan Abhiyan program in Patna. ... read..

"Delimitation is the need of the hour": Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

Shillong (Meghalaya) | April 17, 2026 8:52:17 AM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has extended support to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, calling the delimitation process a "need of the hour." ... 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..

Haryana Congress suspends 5 MLAs for cross-voting during Rajya Sabha elections

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 8:22:06 AM IST

Haryana Congress President Rao Narender Singh on Thursday said five party MLAs have been suspended with immediate effect today due to cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls. ... 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..

President Murmu to visit to Himachal Pradesh later this month

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 17, 2026 8:22:01 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to undertake a six-day official visit to Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 2 covering key locations including Shimla, Atal Tunnel (Rohtang) and Palampur, as per a draft itinerary from the President's Secretariat. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Three Himachal College Teachers dismissed over sexual harassment charges

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 17, 2026 7:22:40 AM IST

The Education Department of Himachal Pradesh has dismissed three college teachers from service after departmental inquiries found them guilty of sexually harassing students, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Bill brought by Jayalalitha now has been implemented by PM Modi: EPS on Women's Reservation Bill

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 7:22:38 AM IST

Tamil Nadu LoP and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has welcomed the Centre's move to implement the Women's Reservation Bill, reflecting on former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's contributions to it. ... read..

"Nobody can say it's compulsory": Former NCERT Director JS Rajput highlights flexibility of three-language policy

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 7:22:36 AM IST

Former NCERT Director JS Rajput has emphasised that school education is the responsibility of the state government, clarifying that the Centre's three-language policy serves as a guideline rather than a mandatory directive. ... 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..

Tamil Nadu: Woman dies by alleged suicide in Tiruchirappalli over election freebies; TVK, BJP leaders criticise DMK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 7:22:31 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Aadhav Arjuna, on Thursday, condemned the death by alleged suicide of a 25-year-old woman in Tiruchirappalli district, saying that the case is "deeply disturbing" and speaks of the safety concerns of women in the Stat ... read..

"By talking about North-South division...?": BJP's Ramchander Rao hits back at CM Revanth Reddy over delimitation

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 17, 2026 7:22:29 AM IST

Telangana BJP President Ramchander Rao hit back at Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his remarks on Delimitation and reminded the latter, "Whom did he consult before dividing Hyderabad into three parts?". ... read..

Ladakh Administration signs MoU with Lulu International for global export of apricots, says LG VK Saxena

Leh (Ladakh) | April 17, 2026 7:22:27 AM IST

In a major boost to Ladakh's horticulture sector, the Union Territory Administration on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lulu International for the export of Ladakhi apricots to global markets. ... read..

"BJP plan is to bring NIA, detonate bomb, blame someone:" Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of attempt to frame Youth in West Bengal

Dinhata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2026 7:22:26 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday levelled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming the opposition plan is to bring in the NIA, detonate the bomb, and then blame it on someone else. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CDS General Anil Chauhan lays foundation stone for Shaurya Cultural Centre in Mana Village

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 17, 2026 7:22:24 AM IST

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Thursday initiated a landmark project at the Indo-China border by laying the foundation stone for the Shaurya Cultural and Traditional Centre in Mana. ... read..

Tripura Council results today; three-layer security arrangements in palce

Agartala (Tripura) | April 17, 2026 6:22:16 AM IST

The results of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) general elections are set to be declared on Friday, with counting of votes scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM. ... read..

BJP's Annamalai holds election campaign in favour of AIADMK candidate P Kumar, says "NDA created huge wave in Tamil Nadu"

Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 5:52:23 AM IST

BJP leader K Annamalai held an election campaign in support of AIADMK candidate from Thiruverumbur P Kumar in Tiruchirappalli on Thursday. ... read..

"Do not wish to witness fighting spirit of Tamil Nadu": MK Stalin warns BJP govt over Delimitation Bill

Namakkal (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 5:52:19 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin issued a strong warning to the BJP-led central government over the proposed delimitation exercise, saying that "Delhi- do not wish to witness the fighting spirit of Tamil Nadu." ... 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..

"Campaigned in almost 100 constituencies in 16 days...getting positive feedback from people: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 17, 2026 4:22:20 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said he has campaigned in almost 100 constituencies in the last 16 days and is getting "positive feedback" from people. "We are getting very positive feedback from the people. I have campaigned in almost ... 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..

Fire breaks out at beachside cottages in Goa's Mandrem

Mandrem (Goa) | April 17, 2026 2:52:24 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at three cottages near a beachside property in the Mandrem area of Goa on Thursday, officials said.After receiving the information, the emergency teams rushed to the spot to douse the flames. ... read..

"Shift your focus from serials to Parliament": Smriti Irani hits back at Akhilesh Yadav over his 'Saas-Bahu' remarks

New Delhi | April 17, 2026 2:22:12 AM IST

Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav over his 'Saas Bahu' remarks during the ongoing special session of the Parliament, where the Women's Reservation Bill and de ... 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..

Government, organisation working in full coordination: Himachal CM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 17, 2026 1:52:46 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday attended the Congress general house and political affairs committee meeting at Rajiv Bhawan, asserting that there is complete coordination between the government and the party organisation. ... 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..

"My heart beats for India and Tiranga... Youth and sports can empower nation": Leander Paes

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2026 2:52:26 AM IST

Former Indian tennis player and BJP leader Leander Paes, now a star campaigner for the party in West Bengal, on Thursday said youth empowerment through sports can play a key role in the state's development. ... 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..

Protect Telangana's share or face agitation: K Kavitha tells Centre

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 16, 2026 11:52:38 PM IST

Telangana Jagruthi President K. Kavitha on Thursday warned of a Telangana-style agitation if the state's political representation is reduced in the upcoming delimitation exercise, alleging that the Centre is attempting to undermine Telangana's interests. ... read..

Implement Women Reservation act within 543 Lok Sabha seats: Punjab CM Mann tells Centre

Chandigarh | April 16, 2026 11:52:26 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday raised questions over the distribution of new Lok Sabha seats, alleging that the Central government is favouring specific regions where the ruling party holds a stronghold. ... 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..

Talks to build Babri Masjid again only possible in Bengal: Assam CM Himanta Sarma slams Mamata Banerjee

Cooch Behar Dakshin (West Bengal) | April 16, 2026 11:52:20 PM IST

BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of fueling communal tensions in the state. ... read..

Keshav Prasad Maurya slams Akhilesh Yadav's speech in Lok Sabha, accuses him of being "anti-women"

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 11:52:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday hailed the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill as a historic milestone and attacked Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, accusing him of being "anti-women". ... read..

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