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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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 (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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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 beginning today wi ... read..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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 (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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Against the backdrop of a volatile maritime corridor, the Indian Navy reaffirmed its role as the region's primary first responder on Wednesday. ... read..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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, 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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | April 15, 2026 7:22:15 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..
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..
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..
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 15, 2026 7:22:07 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, passed by Parliament in 2023 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a historic step towards honouring, empowering, and securing the rights of wo ... read..
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | April 15, 2026 7:22:05 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday held a review meeting of ongoing schemes under the New and Renewable Energy Department at the state secretariat and issued directives to provide affordable electricity to farmers. ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 15, 2026 6:52:17 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Wednesday alleged that the Centre is not extending adequate support to the state, while also targeting the opposition BJP, saying it is under a "misconception" about returning to power and its lea ... read..
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 15, 2026 6:51:58 PM IST
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday wrote to CM Mohan Charan Majhi, welcoming the Delimitation Bill and Women's Reservation Bill. ... read..
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 15, 2026 6:22:52 PM IST
A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday marked a significant step toward legal uniformity and women's empowerment in Chhattisgarh. ... read..
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 15, 2026 6:22:48 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday inaugurated the 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championship at the Multipurpose Sports Hall located at Parade Ground, Dehradun. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also ... read..
INDIA bloc leaders on Wednesday decided to oppose the delimitation bill pushed with an amendment to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, to provide 33 per cent reservation for women legislators in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. ... read..
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the Women's Reservation Bill as a landmark and far-reaching initiative that will significantly strengthen women's empowerment in the country. She said the legislation is poised to open new avenues for women and e ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 15, 2026 6:22:42 PM IST
The Rajya Sabha member and All India Congress Committee (AICC) Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajani Patil on Wednesday stressed that the Women's Reservation (Amendment) Bill should be implemented systematically after due processes. ... read..
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday announced the Class 10 board examination results for 2026, marking a successful transition to the new dual-examination format with a slight improvement in the national pass rate. ... read..
