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"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..

"Revolutionary decision of PM Modi": MP CM Mohan Yadav on Women Reservation Bill

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 15, 2026 10:22:19 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday termed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam a transformative reform aimed at enhancing women's participation in governance and strengthening democratic institutions. ... read..

Captain Vijaykanth's son Vijaya Prabhakaran seeks to prove mantle in Virudhunagar against AIADMK's VG Ganesan

Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) | April 15, 2026 10:22:21 PM IST

The Virudhunagar Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is all set for the upcoming Assembly elections, with Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) fielding Vijaya Prabhakaran against AIADMK's VG Ganesan. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Tata Group Chairman Chandrasekaran offer prayers at Gorakhnath temple

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 15, 2026 10:22:16 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran, offered prayers at Gorakhnath temple on Wednesday. ... read..

UP: Speeding School bus rams Golgappa cart in Bhogaon, one dead, six injured

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | April 15, 2026 10:22:12 PM IST

A school bus, speeding through Bhogaon town, rammed into a street food cart, killing at least one person and injuring six others, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu polls: Stalin, Kamal Haasan, Premalatha Vijayakanth hold roadshow in Salem

Salem (Tamil Nadu) | April 15, 2026 10:22:10 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, along with Makkal Needhi Maiam Chief Kamal Haasan and DMDK's Premalatha Vijayakanth, held a roadshow in Salem on Wednesday as part of campaigning for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..

"33% reservation has to be implemented immediately": Congress' Salman Khurshid on Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 10:22:06 PM IST

Congress leader and former Minister of External Affairs of India, Salman Khurshid, on Wednesday pushed for the immediate implementation of the 33 per cent quota for women in legislatures, stating that the policy should not face further delays. ... read..

"You cannot compensate for a human life with ex-gratia, we want justice": Grandfather of children killed in Manipur bomb attack

Imphal (Manipur) | April 15, 2026 9:52:30 PM IST

Oinam Babuton, grandfather of the two children killed in an alleged bomb attack on the house of a Meitei family in Tronglaobi area of Bishnupur district last week, said on Wednesday that the family has rejected the government's ex-gratia and wants "justic ... read..

Amit Shah to table Women's Reservation Amendment Bill tomorrow

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 9:22:36 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, is set to table the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, at a special three-day sitting of the Budget Session beginning tomorrow. ... read..

"TMC, BJP are brother and sister, fooling people of Bengal": Asaduddin Owaisi alleges lack of infrastructure in Muslim-majority areas

Asansol (West Bengal) | April 15, 2026 9:22:34 PM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday held the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responsible for the strengthening of the BJP in West Bengal, accusing the state government of neglecting essential services in minority-concentr ... read..

"BJP begins preparations for Punjab elections:" CM Bhagwant Mann condemns ED raids at AAP's Ashok Mittal's premises

Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 15, 2026 9:22:29 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday condemned the raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at the multiple premises of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP and Deputy Leader of the Upper House, Ashok Kumar Mittal. ... read..

Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee alleges central forces tried to check her vehicle nera Kolkata airport

Uttar Dinajpur (West Bengal) | April 15, 2026 9:22:28 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that the central forces attempted to check her vehicle near the Dum Dum Airport. ... read..

Vijay's understanding of delimitation "superficial": BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 15, 2026 9:22:26 PM IST

BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday said that TVK chief Vijay's understanding of the delimitation move proposed by the Centre is "superficial". ... read..

"Let black flag fly tomorrow in homes, streets of Tamil Nadu!": Stalin calls for strong protest against delimitation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 15, 2026 9:22:21 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday called for a statewide display of black flags, urging people to unite in what he described as a collective struggle for the rights of Tamil Nadu against the proposed delimitation bill ... read..

"Why vehicles of PM, HM go unchecked": Mamata Banerjee questions poll body's 'selective treatment' in Bengal

Islampur (West Bengal) | April 15, 2026 8:52:26 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said a level-playing field is not being given to Trinamool Congress in the ongoing campaigning for the Assembly elections here, while claiming that a selective treatment is being handed to ruling par ... read..

'Lala Pad' and fake invoices: ED attaches ?159 crore assets in Bengal coal smuggling syndicate

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 8:52:24 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday announced the provisional attachment of assets worth ?159.51 crore in connection with a massive illegal coal mining and pilferage operation in West Bengal. ... read..

BRS reaffirms strong support for Women's Reservation, opposes linking it with Delimitation

Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 15, 2026 8:52:20 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Wednesday made it unequivocally clear that the party has consistently supported the Women's Reservation Bill and has a proven track record of implementing women's empowerment measures during it ... read..

Court finds no contempt in delayed appointment as Joint Secretary; Grants notional effect from 2021

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 8:52:18 PM IST

Court finds no contempt in delayed appointment as Joint Secretary, the Delhi High Court held while disposing of a contempt petition alleging non-compliance of its earlier directions, even as it issued corrective directions to protect the petitioner's serv ... read..

"Voice of Telangana people cannot be diluted under guise of delimitation:" K Kavitha

Vikarabad (Telangana) | April 15, 2026 9:22:31 PM IST

Telangana Jagruthi President Kavitha Kalvakuntla on Wednesday raised objections over the proposed Delimitation bill, asserting that the political weight of South Indian states must be protected against any potential demographic imbalance. ... read..

Hopeful of Arunachal having a woman Chief Minister one day: CM Khandu echoes support for Women's Reservation Bill

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | April 15, 2026 8:52:12 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday attended a special programme celebrating the spirit of women empowerment and awareness on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, held under the theme "Celebrating Strength, Equality and Leadership". ... read..

Delhi assembly security breach case: Court sends accsued Sarabjeet to 5 days judicial custody

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 8:22:19 PM IST

The Tis Hazari court on Wednesday remanded the accused Sarabjeet Singh for five days of judicial custody. He was produced before the court after the expiry of his eight-day police custody. ... read..

"Will support Women's Reservation Bill but delimitation game under its guise is very dangerous": Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 15, 2026 8:22:17 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged that the Centre is rushing the delimitation process amid ongoing elections in five states, claiming it assumes MPs from those states will be absent during voting. ... read..

"Revoke their citizenship": Navneet Rana demands ultimate penalty in Amravati's alleged minor abuse scandal

Amravati (Maharashtra) | April 15, 2026 8:22:15 PM IST

BJP leader Navneet Rana on Wednesday called for the revocation of Indian citizenship for the accused involved in an alleged massive minor abuse and blackmailing racket in the Paratwada and Achalpur regions. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out in slums of Vikas Nagar area in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 15, 2026 8:22:10 PM IST

A massive fire broke out in the slums of the Vikas Nagar area in Lucknow on Wednesday. ... read..

Himachal Mahila Congress chief Jenab Chandel questions timing of Women's Reservation Bill, calls for post-poll debate

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 15, 2026 8:22:08 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Mahila Congress chief, Jenab Chandel, on Wednesday said that while the women's reservation is important and necessary, bringing it up amid ongoing elections is not appropriate and should instead be discussed after April 29. ... read..

MP: Indore trader receives Rs 5 cr extortion threat in name of Lawrence Bishnoi, case registered

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | April 15, 2026 8:22:06 PM IST

A businessman in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has allegedly received an extortion threat call over WhatsApp in the name of the gangster Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanding Rs five crore, a police officer said. ... read..

CBI conducts nationwide searches at 77 locations in builder-financial institution nexus cases

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 8:22:04 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CB) has registered 22 new cases based on the Supreme Court directions against various builders.. ... read..

"We only support Women's Reservation Bill": CPI's Annie Raja refutes delimitation bill

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 8:21:59 PM IST

Senior Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Annie Raja on Wednesday asserted that they will support the Women's Reservation Bill "without any conditionalities", but are against any "anti-constitutional or federal agenda", signalling to the Delimitation B ... read..

"Should Law and Constitution run on Mamata's wishes?": Rajnath Singh slams TMC, claims 'no development' in Bengal

Dakshin Dinajpur (West Bengal) | April 15, 2026 7:52:20 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress, Defence Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that for fifteen years, instead of development, West Bengal has seen destruction. ... read..

"Won't allow 'Hissa Chori' from OBC, Dalit and Adivasi communities": Rahul Gandhi slams Centre's move for Delimitation

New Delhi | April 15, 2026 7:52:15 PM IST

As the Centre proposes a Constitution Amendment to increase Lok Sabha Seats to 850 and allow delimitation based on the pre-2026 Census, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said Congress will not allow the government to steal t ... read..

"Don't see necessity of combining Women's Reservation Bill with Delimitation": DMK's Kanimozhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 15, 2026 7:22:28 PM IST

DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Wednesday termed the proposed linking of the Women's Reservation Bill with the Delimitation Bill as a "black day" for Tamil Nadu, raising serious concerns over its potential impact on southern states. ... read..

TN: PM Modi pays tribute to former CMs MGR, Annadurai during Kanniyakumari roadshow

Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) | April 15, 2026 7:22:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to the AIADMK patriarch and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MG Ramachandran (MGR) during a roadshow in Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari, on Wednesday. ... read..

Gujarat: Fire breaks out in building in Vadodara's Gotri area, dousing ops underway

Vadodara (Gujarat) | April 15, 2026 7:22:18 PM IST

A fire broke out in a building in the Gotri area of Vadodara, Gujarat, on Wednesday, officials said. ... read..

"No consensus with states, Centre must withdraw this anti-democratic move": Kerala CM Vijayan on proposed Delimitation bill

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | April 15, 2026 7:22:17 PM IST

Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday lashed out at the Centre over the proposed Delimitation bill and said the legislation will undermine the federal structure in the country. ... read..

"No consensus with states, Centre must withdraw this anti-democratic move": Keralam CM Vijayan on proposed Delimitation bill

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | April 15, 2026 7:22:15 PM IST

Bihar's 1st BJP CM Samrat Choudhary takes charge; retains Home Ministry and 29 portfolios

Patna (Bihar) | April 15, 2026 7:22:11 PM IST

Marking a historic shift in the state's political landscape, Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the first-ever Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday. ... read..

Infosys reaffirms zero-tolerance policy amid Pune harassment claims; parallel investigation deepens in Nashik TCS case

Pune (Maharashtra) | April 15, 2026 7:22:09 PM IST

IT giant Infosys issued a formal statement on Wednesday addressing social media allegations of workplace harassment at its Business Process Management (BPM) facility in Pune. ... read..

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