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"Tears they are shedding are crocodile tears": BJP's Tejasvi Surya targets DMK over delimitation bill

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 2:52:27 PM IST

Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition and regional parties from the South, particularly the DMK, during his address in the Lok Sabha, asserting that concerns being raised over the delimitation Bi ... read..

TCS asks employees at Nashik office to work from home for safety reasons, women's organisations hold protest

Nashik (Maharashtra) | April 16, 2026 2:52:26 PM IST

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday asked its employees at its Nashik location to work from home as a precautionary measure for their convenience and safety amid the religious conversion and harassment claims. Sources confirmed that the decision w ... read..

SC refuses to entertain Anil Ambani's plea against 'fraud' classification of loan account

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 2:52:16 PM IST

The Supreme Court has refused relief to businessman Anil Ambani on his plea challenging the decision of a Division Bench of the Bombay High Court, which allowed two banks including Indian Overseas Bank to proceed with classifying his loan account as "frau ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on Gaurav Bhatia's plea alleging breach of interim order

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 2:22:11 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea filed by Senior Advocate and BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia, who has alleged violation of an earlier interim order passed in his defamation case. ... read..

"We no longer want TMC in Bengal," says UP CM Yogi Adityanath, cites 15-year 'identity crisis'

Paschim Bardhaman (West Bengal) | April 16, 2026 2:22:07 PM IST

During a rally in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke about identity crisis, hooliganism, crime, and mafia in Bengal. ... read..

Agra township delay: Homebuyers seek state intervention in long-pending project

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 2:22:02 PM IST

More than 3,000 homebuyers associated with a housing project in Agra have approached the Uttar Pradesh government, seeking intervention in the Sushant Taj City township, which has allegedly remained incomplete for nearly two decades. The project was launc ... read..

Parliament special session: Voting on 3 key bills in Lok Sabha to be held at 4 PM on Friday

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:52:42 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that discussion on the three key Bills will be held for 15-18 hours, with voting scheduled at 4 pm on Friday, as the House set the timetable for deliberations during the special session of Parliament. ... read..

'Do not panic': CM Yogi Adityanath promises Ayushman card, financial aid to Shravasti woman for child's treatment in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 1:52:38 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday, during the 'Janta Darshan' (public audience), reassured a woman from Shravasti that her child's treatment would not face any hurdles and promised to facilitate an Ayushman Card along with financial ... read..

"No state will lose representation": Law Minister Meghwal as LS debates delimitation and women's quota

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:52:35 PM IST

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday said in the Lok Sabha that the time had come to implement the historic decision on women's reservation, as he opened the discussion on the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, a ... read..

"Assembly and Lok Sabha seats are expected to increase by 50%": Andhra Pradesh BJP President PVN Madhav on delimitation process

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 1:52:32 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President PVN Madhav on Wednesday said that the delimitation process will follow a structured and fair mechanism, asserting that no state's representation in Parliament will be reduced and describing opposition ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari reacts to his outburst after TMC workers disrupt rally

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2026 1:52:30 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, explained his reaction after he lost his temper when TMC workers allegedly disrupted a BJP roadshow in the Bali constituency of Howrah on April 15. ... read..

West Bengal: Muslim couple narrates Krishna Leela, Ramayan through unique style of drawing and song

Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) | April 16, 2026 1:52:28 PM IST

Hardly bothering about the political heatup in West Bengal, buzzing with issues like polarisation, demographic change, infiltration, and religion, a Muslim couple in the state's Purba Medinipur district is busy preserving the centuries-old art 'Patachitra ... read..

HP Congress holds first general House meeting after reconstitution: 'One man, one post' policy to be enforced: Rajni Patil

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 1:52:21 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) on Thursday held its first General House meeting in Shimla following the reconstitution of the state unit, with key discussions focused on organisational strengthening and upcoming elections. ... read..

IMD warns of hailstorm, issues orange alert in 4 Himachal districts

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 1:52:17 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for hailstorms in parts of Himachal Pradesh, warning of intensified weather activity under the influence of an approaching western disturbance. ... read..

Rajya Sabha MP Harivansh Singh files nomination for Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman post

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:52:16 PM IST

Rajya Sabha nominated MP Harivansh Narayan Singh, who filed his nomination for the post of the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat on Thursday. ... read..

INDIA Bloc parties to boycott Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman elections: Sources

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:22:47 PM IST

The INDIA Bloc parties have decided to boycott the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman elections scheduled for April 17, according to sources. ... read..

BJP President Nitin Nabin takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:22:41 PM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha. Several other newly elected members also took the oath in the Upper House on the occasion. ... read..

Constitution (131 Amendment) Bill, Delimitation Bill, Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:22:39 PM IST

The Constitution (131 Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday after the Opposition pressed for a division against the move to introduce three Bi ... read..

"Main goal to rule South, violates federalism": Owaisi in Lok Sabha as Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:22:37 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday opposed the introduction of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, asserting that it violates federalism, which is the basic structure of the Indian ... read..

"Reservation based on religion unconstitutional": Amit Shah spars with Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:22:33 PM IST

A sharp political exchange unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Centre's urgency over the women's reservation Bill and demanded completion of the census before moving ahead with delimitation-related ... read..

Multiple schools, 2 flights, Secretariat receive bomb threats in Chandigarh, probe on

Chandigarh | April 16, 2026 1:22:32 PM IST

Multiple schools, two Air India flights, and the Secretariat in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails on Thursday morning, prompting swift action by police authorities. ... read..

"Oppn won't allow flawed delimitation bills disguised as women's reservation": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:22:28 PM IST

As the Constitutional Amendment Bills are introduced in the Lok Sabha, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that the opposition stands united in opposing the delimitation bill "disguised as women's reservation". ... read..

"Making drama to oppose women's reservation": JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha slams oppn over objections to delimitation bill

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

Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Thursday slammed the opposition for opposing the introduction of the Constitutional Amendment Bills, including the delimitation bill, and refuted their claims that this bill would widen the gap between South and ... read..

Timely police recruitment, training, and facilities have created a better security environment: CM Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 1:22:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that timely police recruitment, structured training, and improved infrastructure since 2017 have significantly strengthened the state's security environment, contributing to better governance. ... read..

"Centre linking Women's Reservation with delimitation is wrong": BRS leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 16, 2026 1:22:16 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Thursday said that the Centre is wrongly linking the Women's Reservation Bill with the proposed delimitation exercise and claimed that the delimitation amendment proposal has several flaws. ... read..

"Widespread anger against DMK govt...": TVK's Aadhav Arjuna alleges curruption, misuse of power within party

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2026 1:22:07 PM IST

TVK's Villivakkam candidate and General Secretary of Campaign Management, Aadhav Arjuna, on Thursday, noted that the public is furious with the DMK government due to the several corruption allegations against multiple members of the ruling party. ... read..

Amit Shah counters KC Venugopal's "fundamental attack on Indian federal struture" as Oppn objects to introduction key Bills in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 12:22:11 PM IST

A high-voltage political confrontation erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as Congress MP KC Venugopal opposed the introduction of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, an ... read..

DMK leaders raise slogans against BJP, burn copies of proposed delimitation bill

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2026 12:22:07 PM IST

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Thursday protested against the Centre, raising strong objections to the proposed delimitation bill that aims for a wider political overhaul. ... read..

DMK's S Kathiravan seeks votes for second term in Manachanallur constituency

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2026 12:22:01 PM IST

DMK candidate S Kathiravan and Manachanallur Assembly constituency MLA S Kathiravan toured the constituency as part of his campaign on Thursday morning to seek votes. ... read..

"Magnificent legacy and worthy succession": JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad on new Bihar government

Patna (Bihar) | April 16, 2026 12:21:59 PM IST

Janata Dal (United) leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad on Thursday said that the new government in Bihar would carry forward the development vision of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, describing it as a "magnificent legacy and worthy succession," as Samrat Choudhary ... read..

"Wrong narration by CM Reddy," says BJP leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy on delimitation remarks

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 16, 2026 12:21:55 PM IST

BJP MLA Aleti Maheshwar Reddy reacted to the statement made by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy regarding delimitation. ... read..

INDIA bloc to oppose women's reservation, delimitation bills in both Houses of Parliament

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:52:30 AM IST

Opposition parties under the INDIA bloc met in the Parliament premises on Thursday to chalk out their strategy for the special session, focusing on their stand on the Women's Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation Bill. ... read..

"Centre trying to reduce Tamil Nadu's representation," says Udhayanidhi Stalin; burns copy of delimitation bill

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2026 11:52:29 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday said he wore a black shirt in protest against the proposed delimitation Bill, alleging that the Union government was attempting to reduce Tamil Nadu's representation. The Tamil Nadu Deputy CM ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal to reappear in court today: Delhi LoP Atishi

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:52:19 AM IST

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is expected to appear before Justice Swarnakanta Sharma in court at 2:30 pm via video conferencing today. ... read..

Vehicle snatching row rocks Himachal Police: Viral 'HPS resolution' sparks storm, govt calls it 'fake' as DSP's complaint surfaces

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 12:22:13 PM IST

A major controversy has erupted within the Himachal Pradesh Police after a viral letter purportedly issued by the Himachal Pradesh Police Service (HPS) Association accused Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari of 'unwarranted and whimsical actions,' eve ... read..

"N Chandrababu Naidu ready to compromise Andhra Pradesh's future...": Congress MP Manickam Tagore

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:52:14 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday criticised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, saying that he is ready to compromise the future of Andhra Pradesh for his political survival by supporting the Delimitation Bill. ... read..

"Delimitation Bill dressed as Women's Reservation Bill...": Congress MP Manish Tewari

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:22:19 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday said that the Women's Reservation Bill is actually the Delimitation Bill dressed up as the former, which will marginalise the peripheral states and urged the government to propose 1/3rd reservation for women in the Pa ... read..

Odisha: Probe ordered into death of girl due to suspected food poisoning

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | April 16, 2026 11:22:12 AM IST

A high-level inquiry has been ordered into the death of a 12-year-old student in Odisha, who is suspected to have died due to food poisoning. ... read..

'Rename it BJP Shakti Bill': Sanjay Raut slams Centre over women's reservation, Delimitation plan

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:22:11 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday slammed the Centre's proposed move on women's reservation, saying the government should "change the name of 'Mahila Nari Shakti' (women's reservation bill) and introduce the 'BJP Shakti Bill', "this is the BJP Sh ... read..

"Rajiv Gandhi worked to secure 33 per cent women's reservation in panchayats": Congress' Akhilesh Prasad Singh

Patna (Bihar) | April 16, 2026 11:22:09 AM IST

Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Thursday said that the initiative to provide 33 per cent reservation for women belongs to Congress. ... read..

Union Minister Giriraj Singh confident of Women's Reservation Bill passage, dismisses opposition concerns

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:22:02 AM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday expressed confidence that the Women's Reservation Bill would be passed in Parliament with broad consensus, asserting that all political parties would eventually support the legislation despite objections raised by ... read..

PM Modi likely to address Lok Sabha today as 3 key bills set to be introduced

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 11:21:55 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the Lok Sabha at 3 pm on Thursday, as the government prepares to introduce three key bills during the special session of Parliament. ... read..

Discussion on Women's Reservation, delimitation will take place in House: Arjun Ram Meghwal

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

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday said that discussions regarding the Women's Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation exercise would take place in Parliament. ... read..

Delhi police arrest man for duping over 500 women of Rs 2 crore via dating, matrimonial apps

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:52:25 AM IST

Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a man for allegedly defrauding more than 500 women across the country of nearly Rs 2 crore by targeting them through dating and matrimonial applications, officials said. ... read..

Numbers in Lok Sabha favour passing of 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:52:22 AM IST

The numbers game in the Lok Sabha indicates a clear advantage for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is supporting the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, with the NDA's 298 Members of Parliament (MPs) ... read..

DMK Minister R Gandhi stages black flag protest in Ranipet against Centre's delimitation bill

Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2026 10:52:15 AM IST

In protest against the proposed constituency delimitation bill to be introduced by the Central Government, Tamil Nadu Handlooms and Textiles Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate R Gandhi on Thursday staged a silent demonstration by hoist ... read..

DMK MLA Ezhilan Naganathan stages protest against delimitation proposal, flags impact on southern states

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2026 10:52:13 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA and Thousand Lights constituency candidate Ezhilan Naganathan, on Thursday, led the protest outside the Gopalapuram residence of late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi and said that opposition parties across states were uniti ... read..

"Don't spread rumours on delimitation": Union Minister Kiren Rijiju slams opposition

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:52:09 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday asked the opposition to stop spreading rumours on the proposed delimitation bill. He said that the opposition should not "misinterpret or misconstrue" the good objective by raising some other i ... read..

"True intent of these Bills is mischievous... damage enormous": Jairam Ramesh warns against delimitation Bill

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:22:14 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday strongly criticised the three Bills being taken up in the Lok Sabha, alleging that while they are being presented as measures for women's reservation, their real focus is on delimitation and could significantly alter ... read..

"No justification to oppose delimitation": BJP's Prakash Reddy hits out at INDIA bloc ahead of special session

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 16, 2026 10:22:10 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prakash Reddy said there is "no justification in opposing the delimitation exercise" while criticising the INDIA bloc for what he called a contradictory stand on constitutional and legislative matters. ... read..

Congress MP Hibi Eden moves notice to oppose introduction of 131st Constitutional Amendment bill

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:22:05 AM IST

Hours before the convening of a special Parliament sitting, Congress MP Hibi Eden on Thursday moved a notice to oppose the introduction of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-first Amendment) Bill, 2026, flagging disadvantages to southern states. ... read..

"ECI is the real trump card of BJP in West Bengal...": TMC General Secy Abhishek Banerjee

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 10:22:00 AM IST

Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI), calling it the "real trump card" of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal. ... read..

"Let your vote protect Bengal's identity": Mamata Banerjee appeals for support to TMC candidates, accuses BJP of targeting Bengal's identity

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2026 9:52:38 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to undermine Bengal's identity and constitutional rights, while saying she spent Poila Boishakh among the people of West Bengal and reaffirmed her comm ... read..

DMK's Kanimozhi moves motion in LS opposing three Bills amid row over delimitation

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 9:52:36 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Parliamentary Party leader and MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Thursday moved a motion in the Lok Sabha opposing the introduction of three government bills, including the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Union Ter ... read..

"BJP will win all five seats in Alipurduar again": Manoj Tigga; candidates flag unemployment, tea workers' issues

Alipurduar (West Bengal) | April 16, 2026 9:52:30 AM IST

Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP MP Manoj Tigga on Thursday expressed confidence that the BJP would repeat its 2021 performance in Alipurduar district in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, claiming that all five seats i ... read..

"EC can check anyone's movement, can't CM's car be checked?": Dilip Ghosh after Mamata alleges CAPF tried to check her vehicle

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2026 9:52:28 AM IST

BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar, Dilip Ghosh, said that the Election Commission has the authority to check anyone's movement amid a row over the checking of vehicles during the ongoing election period. ... read..

Kurnool accident: President Murmu extends condolences to bereaved families

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 9:52:26 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended her condolences to bereaved families over the road accident in Kurnool district that claimed eight lives and left several other injured. ... read..

"OBC women should get their rightful share of representation...": Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 16, 2026 9:52:24 AM IST

Telangana Jagruthi President Kavitha Kalvakuntla on Thursday said that Delimitation should be linked with an OBC sub-quota instead of the Women's Reservation Bill so that OBC women can get their rightful share of representation. ... read..

"Our country all set to take historic step towards women's empowerment": PM Modi ahead of special Parliament sitting

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 9:22:18 AM IST

Hours before the convening of a special Parliament sitting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India was set to take a "historic step" towards women's empowerment. ... read..

DMK workers stage protest against Centre's proposed delimitation exercise in Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2026 9:22:16 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) workers and supporters staged a protest in the Karumandapam area of Tiruchirappalli on Thursday, holding black flags to oppose the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise. ... read..

"Deleterious, detrimental and destructive for our polity": Congress' stand against delimitation bill

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 9:22:14 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday backed 33 per cent reservation for women but strongly opposed the proposed delimitation bill, warning that its impact on India's federal structure would be "deleterious, detrimental and destructive for our polity." ... read..

PM Modi expresses condolences over Kurnool accident, announces ex-gratia for victims

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 9:22:09 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences over the road accident in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district that claimed eight lives, and announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for the victims' families. ... read..

"Police stands as a shield in every situation..." CM Bhajanlal Sharma praises State police personnel on 77th Rajasthan Police Day

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 16, 2026 9:22:08 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday paid tribute to the Rajasthan police at the 77th Rajasthan Police Day ceremony at the Police Academy parade ground, saying that they stand as a shield in every situation with complete dedication and c ... read..

IMD issues heatwave warning for Maharashtra; hot and humid conditions likely over next few days

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 16, 2026 8:52:44 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of an intense heatwave across several regions of Maharashtra over the next few days, prompting the State Emergency Operations Centre to urge citizens to take necessary precautions, officials s ... read..

West Bengal: National awardee Patachitra artist urges govt support for global platform

Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) | April 16, 2026 8:52:42 AM IST

A national awardee artist from West Bengal, Noordin Chitrakar, has urged the central and state governments to provide a platform to the folk artists to showcase their talent on a global scale. ... read..

"The entire country is progressing under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi", says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2026 8:52:36 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said that the country is witnessing rapid progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asserted that Tamil Nadu also wants to move ahead on the path of development. ... read..

Women's Reservation Bill to boost women's political participation: Gujarat Minister Darshana Vaghela hails government move

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 16, 2026 8:52:34 AM IST

Gujarat Minister Darshana Vaghela on Wednesday welcomed the Centre's proposed 33 per cent Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a major step to strengthen women's participation in politics and expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the in ... read..

Tamil Nadu Polls: M K Stalin highlights women's welfare schemes, free bus travel initiative in Salem

Salem (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2026 8:52:33 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief M K Stalin on Wednesday highlighted his government's commitment to women's welfare, stating that the first file he signed after assuming office was for free bus travel for women. ... read..

Stalin kicks-off statewide anti-delimitation agitation, burns copy of proposed bill

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:52:27 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday morning burned a copy of the proposed delimitation bill, whose implementation is tied to a population-based revision of constituencies based on the 2011 census. ... read..

"BJP trying to take political advantage through Women's Reservation Bill...": CPI General Secy D Raja

Vellore (Tamil Nadu) | April 16, 2026 8:52:25 AM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja said that no opposition party has opposed the Women's Reservation Bill; however, there are concerns about how the Delimitation process will be carried out in the States. Further, he alleged that the ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: 8 killed, 12 injured after car collides with Lorry in Kurnool

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 8:22:06 AM IST

At least eight people were killed in a road accident near Chilakaladona in the Mantralayam mandal of Kurnool district after a vehicle collided with a lorry, police said. ... read..

New Gecko species Cyrtodactylus Jayadityai discovered in Northeast India

Guwahati (Assam) | April 16, 2026 8:22:04 AM IST

A team of Indian researchers from Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram has described a new species of bent-toed gecko, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai sp nov, from the lowland forests of North Tripura, marking a significant addition to India's rich reptilian d ... read..

Opposition Floor Leaders to meet in RS LoP Kharge's office to finalise strategy for special Parliament session

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 8:22:03 AM IST

Floor leaders of the Opposition parties will meet on Thursday in the office of LoP, Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, in Parliament to chalk out the strategy for the floor of the House in the special session. ... read..

Police arrest four accused so far in Amravati minors' alleged abuse and blackmailing case

Amravati (Maharashtra) | April 16, 2026 7:22:05 AM IST

Amravati Police said four accused were arrested so far in the Paratwada minors' alleged abuse and blackmailing case. ... read..

Congress leader KC Venugopal terms delimitation bill as "anti-national act"

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 6:22:25 AM IST

Congress leader KC Venugopal termed the delimitation bill as "anti-national act". ... read..

"Congress and other opposition parties are politicising it": BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Women's Reservation Bill

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 6:22:23 AM IST

BJP leader Anurag Thakur accused the Congress and opposition parties of politicising the Women's Reservation Bill. ... read..

Union Health Ministry hosts first BRICS health working group meeting 2026 in New Delhi

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 5:22:10 AM IST

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday chaired the First Health Working Group (HWG) Meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 in New Delhi. ... read..

Women's Reservation Bill will bring "new dawn" in J&K: BJP MLA Shagun Parihar

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 16, 2026 4:52:28 AM IST

A padyatra led by BJP MLAs Shagun Parihar and Devyani Rana was organised from Chabutra Bazar to Gole Market on Wednesday celebrate the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. ... read..

Bill to implement women's reservation from 2029 polls to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, opposition parties firmly against delimitation bill

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 3:51:59 AM IST

Three significant bills, including on implementing women's reservation from 2029 Lok Sabha polls and on delimitation of constituencies, are slated to be introduced and taken up in the special sitting of the budget session of Parliament today with the opp ... read..

BJP will form government by winning over 160 seats, says Sukanta Majumdar

Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) | April 16, 2026 3:51:57 AM IST

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government in West Bengal with over 160-170 seats while campaigning in support of the party's candidate in the Mahisadal Assembly constituency. ... read..

Bill to implement women's reservation from 2029 polls to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, opposition parties firmly against delimitation proposal

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 3:51:54 AM IST

"Women's Reservation Bill hasn't been brought just keeping elections in mind": Ramdas Athawale

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 3:22:06 AM IST

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said the Women's Reservation Bill is a "very important" decision taken by the government, adding that the bill hasn't been brought just keeping the elections in mind. ... read..

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari loses cool after TMC workers disrupt roadshow in Howrah

Howrah (West Bengal) | April 16, 2026 3:51:55 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday lost his cool after TMC workers interrupted the road show in the Bali assembly constituency of Howrah district, organised in support of BJP candidate Sanjay Singh. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Tribals in Chhatarpur continues protest against Ken-Betwa Link Project

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | April 16, 2026 1:52:15 AM IST

Tribal families affected by the Ken-Betwa Link Project and the Runjh-Majhguwa Dam have been protesting for the past 11 days. Hundreds of tribal women on Wednesday staged a 'Panchtatva Movement', collectively demonstrating a mark of resistance. ... read..

Delhi HC refuses to stay proceedings against two accsued in CM Rekha Gupta attack case

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:22:02 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to stay the trial against two men accsued in the CM Rekha Gupta attack case. The two men, Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai Sakariya and Tehsin Raza Sheikh, have challenged the framing of the charge of attempt to murder frame ... read..

Court issues notice to TMC MP Mahua Moitra on a revision against refusal of FIR

New Delhi | April 16, 2026 1:21:59 AM IST

The Saket court on Wednesday issued notice to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on a revision against the refusal of an FIR against her. ... read..

Major uproar on cards in Parliament special session tomorrow: Centre, Opposition set to clash on Delimitation

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 11:52:29 PM IST

As the Centre is set to move the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will increase Lok Sabha Seats to 850 and allow delimitation based on the pre-2026 Census, a high-stakes showdown looms over the special session set to be held in Pa ... read..

'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' held in Gandhinagar under Chairmanship of CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | April 15, 2026 11:52:27 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while presiding over the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' in Gandhinagar, said that women-led development will help achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 by strengthening women's participation. ... read..

Govt to launch 20 advanced geriatric ambulances: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 11:52:16 PM IST

The Government of Delhi is set to strengthen its emergency healthcare services with the upcoming launch of 20 advanced geriatric ambulances, specially designed to cater to the unique medical needs of elderly patients. These ambulances will be equipped wit ... read..

"She doesn't believe that law should be equal": Smriti Irani slams Mamata Banerjee over Women reservation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 15, 2026 11:52:10 PM IST

BJP leader Smriti Irani on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her opposition to the delimitation bill. ... read..

Money laundering case: Prosecution complaint prima facie discloses sufficient material to proceed, says court issuing summons to Robert Vadra

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

The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday issued summons to Robert Vadra and eight other accsued persons after taking cognisance of the chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging money laundering in a land deal in Shikohpur village in Gurugr ... read..

2026 Bengal assembly polls: BJP fields Nisith Pramanik in Mathabhanga's 4-cornered battle

Mathabhanga (West Bengal) | April 15, 2026 11:22:15 PM IST

In a high-stakes move to solidify its presence in North Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially fielded former Union Minister Nisith Pramanik from the Mathabhanga (SC) constituency for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections. ... read..

Sakti Power Plant blast: Death toll increases to 20, CM Sai announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased

Sakti (Chhattisgarh) | April 15, 2026 10:52:16 PM IST

The death toll has increased to 20, while a total of 16 people have been injured in the Sakti Power Plant blast, Superintendent of Police Praful Thakur said on Wednesday. ... read..

GJMM chief Bimal Gurung pledges "Constitutional resolution" for Gorkha community

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | April 15, 2026 10:52:15 PM IST

As the political climate in North Bengal intensifies, Bimal Gurung, chief of the Gorkha Jana Mukti Morcha (GJMM), has issued a forceful call for a "permanent political solution" to the long-standing Gorkha issue. ... read..

"Handle women's reservation bill and delimitation separately": DMK MP Arun Nehru to Centre

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 15, 2026 10:52:13 PM IST

DMK MP Arun Nehru on Wednesday said the Centre's move for delimitation is an exercise to increase representation of 'two or three' states in the Parliament, adding that southern states are being penalised for managing population and contributing to the ec ... read..

Court proceedings not for public circulation: Delhi HC orders takedown of Kejriwal video

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 10:52:11 PM IST

The Delhi High Court administration has asked the city police to take steps to remove from social media unauthorised recordings of court proceedings related to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's plea in the liquor policy matter, even as a complaint has sought ac ... read..

Rajya Sabha set to elect Dy Chairman on April 17; proceedings set to begin at 11 AM

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 10:52:08 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha is set to elect its new Deputy Chairman on Friday, April 17, under Rule 7 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Upper House of Parliament. ... read..

Sapta Shakti Command celebrates its 22nd Raising Day

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 15, 2026 10:52:06 PM IST

Sapta Shakti Command celebrated its 22nd Raising Day today at Jaipur Military Station. Raised on 15 April 2005, Sapta Shakti Command is the seventh & youngest Command of the Indian Army. ... read..

Guardian of seas: Indian Navy executes high-stakes Medevac for oil rig worker

Kochi (Kerala) | April 15, 2026 10:22:23 PM IST

Against the backdrop of a volatile maritime corridor, the Indian Navy reaffirmed its role as the region's primary first responder on Wednesday. ... read..

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