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"India welcomes every step towards peace": MEA on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

India has officially expressed its support for the recently implemented ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating that it supports all efforts aimed at regional stability.... read..

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

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

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Akasa Air aircraft returned to bay in Delhi after contact by another airline's plane

An Akasa Air aircraft operating flight from Delhi to Hyderabad had to return to the bay on Thursday and all passengers and crew disembarked safely.... read..

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

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

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"Against integrity of Country": Congress on Delimitation Bill

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari ha said that the entire opposition is supporting the Women's Reservation Bill, but "this attempt in the name of the Delimitation Bill is against the integrity of the country."... read..

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"The magician of Balakot, demonetization, Sindoor has suddenly got caught...": Rahul Gandhi's jibe at PM Modi sparks uproar in Lok Sabha

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday used "magician" jibe against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during debate in Lok Sabha on bills to implement women's quota from 2029 general elections, with his remarks drawing strong objections from the treasury bench... read..

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Academy celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's iconic speech from 'Om Shanti Om'

In a nod to superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently shared a memorable clip from his 2007 film 'Om Shanti Om'.... read..

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Celebrate Akshaya Tritiya with 24k Digital Gold on PhonePe

This Akshaya Triritya, PhonePe enables users to embrace the tradition of buying gold with its seamless, secure, and transparent Digital Gold offering. Users can purchase 99.99% purity-certified 24K Digital Gold on the PhonePe platform, from leading and tr... read..

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"Create history": PM Modi appeals to MPs for unanimous support of Women's Reservation Bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on Members of Parliament to set aside partisan differences and pass the landmark legislation for women's reservation in legislative bodies in a direct and personal appeal to the nation's lawmakers.... read..

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'Mass leader with courage': PM Modi pays tribute to Chandra Shekhar on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on his birth anniversary, calling this year the start of the late leader's centenary year.... read..

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"Conspiracy going on today to pass bill": Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Women's Reservation Bill

Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Friday flagged concerns regarding the Centre's move to implement the Women's Reservation Bill, including no conduct of census survey for women and backward classes.... read..

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"Political stunt?" JMM MP Mahua Maji questions timing of discussing Women's Reservation Bill

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji on Friday questioned the timing of holding a special session over the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill and the Delimitation Bill.... read..

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"We have not made any changes to Delimitation Commission...": Amit Shah responds to Priyanka Gandhi's remarks

Amid opposition's strong reservation over Delimitation Bill, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Modi government has not made any changes to the formula for composition of Delimitation Commission and the norms are same as during the Co... read..

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Good briefing with Foreign Secretary on Iran conflict: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday described the recent parliamentary committee briefing with the Foreign Secretary on the Iran conflict and wider regional developments as "very good", saying members raised detailed questions on India's strategic inte... read..

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Women-led businesses need better regulatory support, 3% GeM quota, licensing reforms key for participation: ORF

To enable women to participate as equal stakeholders in the marketplace requires policy interventions that go beyond visibility and address deeper structural, spatial and institutional barriers, highlighted a report by Observer Research Foundation.... read..

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DGC Members League: Sara X Golf Code set up title clash with Baale Golf

Sara X Golf Code won a thrilling play-off against Athletic Drive while Baale Golf edged out SwingKKings to qualify for the Finals of the fifth edition of the Delhi Golf Club Members League being played at the historic Delhi Golf Club.... read..

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Rishab Rikhiram Sharma meets Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ahead of India tour finale

Acclaimed sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma met Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ahead of the much-anticipated finale of his landmark 'Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026' in the national capital.... read..

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Shruti-Priya pair replaces Gayatri-Jolly in Indian squad in Uber Cup Finals 2026

India's preparations for the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2026 have been dealt a setback with doubles specialist Treesa Jolly ruled out due to injury, prompting a late reshuffle in the women's squad.... read..

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"Delimitation Bill like a 'sales pitch' of insurance salesman": Karti Chidambaram

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram on Friday took a jibe at the Central government over the proposed Delimitation Bill, saying it is akin to a "sales pitch" of an insurance sales match, with the oral assurances not matching the "fine print" of the Bill.... read..

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MHADA unveils 143 acres Motilal Nagar Redevelopment Project in Mumbai to strengthen urban development

Motilal Nagar Redevelopment Project was unveiled on Friday to strengthen the sustainable urban development by the Mumbai Board of MHADA. The project was inaugurated by Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, MHADA.... read..

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Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol attends parliament in wheelchair

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol on Friday arrived in parliament for the special 3-day parliamentary sitting on Friday in a wheelchair, nursing a leg fracture.... read..

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Govt updates list of banks authorised to import gold, silver under Foreign Trade Policy

The Department of Commerce, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has updated the list of banks authorised to import gold and silver, as per an official notification issued on Friday.... read..

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"Government fully committed": India in active pursuit of Nirav Modi's extradition from UK

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reaffirmed the Indian government's steadfast resolve to secure the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi from the United Kingdom, confirming that New Delhi remains in constant communication with British ... read..

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"It is a puzzle, won't tell the answer just like that": Rahul Gandhi on his "number 16" jibe at BJP-led government

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who made "number 16" jibe at the treasury benches during his speech in Lok Sabha on Friday on three new bills, refused to elaborate on it in his brief interaction with reporters and said "it is a puzzle" and he "won't tell th... read..

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"Currently Weeping...": Alia Bhatt reacts as sister Shaheen Bhatt gets engaged to Ishaan Mehra

Writer-producer Shaheen Bhatt has announced her engagement to boyfriend Ishaan Mehra, sharing a dreamy Instagram post on Friday that quickly drew reactions from family, friends, and the film fraternity.... read..

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"Ready for women's reservation on existing 543 seats": KC Venugopal urges Centre to withdraw Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Friday urged the government to withdraw the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 and implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, without changing the number of seats in the Lok Sabha.... read..

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Parliament special session Day 2: Lok Sabha to consider Delimitation Bill, Amendments to Women Reservation Bill for passing

Lok Sabha on Friday is set to continue discussion and vote on the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, which provides 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament and State Assemblies, along with the Union Ter... read..

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Indian markets open lower amid cautious sentiment; global cues mixed on ceasefire news

Indian equity benchmarks opened in the red on Friday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid mixed global cues, though markets showed signs of picking up pace shortly after the opening session.... read..

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Piyush Goyal engages with South Korean, Austrian leadership to deepen economic ties

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, advanced India's trade agenda through a series of diplomatic engagements on Thursday, holding a virtual meeting with South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and an in-person session with Austrian Fede... read..

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"Known for his ability to speak out against bad governance": Giriraj Singh pays tribute to former PM Chandra Shekhar

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a fearless leader who stood firmly against poor governance.... read..

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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan pays tribute to former PM Chandra Shekhar on his birth anniversary

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday paid tribute to the former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on the occasion of his 100th birth anniversary.... read..

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"If it is not delinked, we will not support it": Congress MP Mallu Ravi on Women's Reservation Bill, calls it party's "brainchild"

Congress MP Mallu Ravi said his party will support the Women's Reservation Bill only if it is delinked from the proposed Delimitation Bill.... read..

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MoPNG refutes misleading claims of LPG shortage, assures domestic supply stability

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) refuted reports on Friday claiming that India's Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply might require four years to recover, describing such assertions as misleading and inaccurate.... read..

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Paytm Foundation launches second 'Wisdom on Wheels' mobile learning bus to expand digital and computer education across Odisha

Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), India's full stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, and a leading financial services distribution company, and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, announced that its CSR arm... read..

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FSSAI orders strict vigilance against illegal fruit ripening agents across states

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered strict enforcement across states to intensify action against illegal fruit ripening agents, reiterating that the use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits such as mangoes,... read..

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India seen as stable global capital hub with USD 4.4 trillion market cap: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

India is increasingly recognized as a stable global capital hub with its market capitalization reaching USD 4.4 trillion and a total of USD 154 billion raised through equity and debt markets in FY26, according to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SE... read..

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Parliament Session: INDIA bloc MPs to hold meeting to chalk out floor strategy over Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill

The INDIA bloc MPs are scheduled to hold a meeting at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber in Parliament at 10 am on Friday to chalk out the strategy for the Floor of the House.... read..

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Assam, Bengal tea producers urge PM Modi to withdraw notification mandating 50% sale through auctions

Four of India's leading tea producers from Assam and West Bengal on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw or amend the notification mandating them to sell not less than 50 per cent of their annual production through public tea auctions.... read..

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Bills to implement women's quota an attempt to change India's electoral map, nothing to do with empowerment: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the government over the Delimitation Bill, which is among the legislations to implement women's reservation from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, and said it has "nothing to do with the empowerment of women" and is ... read..

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PNGRB's new LPG pipeline expansion plan to attract investment of Rs 12,500 crores

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) of India on Friday said it has opened bidding for the development of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipeline infrastructure in a significant way to eliminate bulk movement to the extent possible.... read..

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India replaces China in US smartphone supply chain, captures 40% share: Report

India has emerged as a key supplier of smartphones to the United States, meeting about 40 per cent of the demand that was earlier fulfilled by China, according to a recent report by McKinsey & Company.... read..

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Natural Resources Defence Council to convene 2nd edition of Global Heat and Cooling Forum in India

As India enters another heat season, the Global Heat & Cooling Forum (GHCF) 2026 will bring together government, policymakers, scientists, development institutions, and industry leaders in the capital to address extreme heat and sustainable cooling be... read..

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"Attempt to create fear": Dharmendra Pradhan targets Naveen Patnaik's remarks over 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday dismissed concerns raised by Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik over the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, saying the apprehensions appeared to be an "attempt to create fear" and were not befitting of... read..

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SC rejects Pawan Khera's plea to extend transit bail, asks Assam Court to decide case independently

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea seeking to extend transit anticipatory bail, granted to him earlier by the Telangana High Court, till Tuesday on the ground of enabling him approach any jurisdictional court in Assam ... read..

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BJP MPs hold meeting at HM Shah's house ahead of Women's Reservation Bill passing in LS

As Parliament started discussion on the amendments to the Women's Reservation Act and the Delimitation Bill, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Friday held a meeting at Home Minister Amit Shah's residence.... read..

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India, China hold first bilateral consultations on SCO matters, discuss future roadmap

India and China held their first bilateral consultations on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) matters in the national capital, exchanging views on the implementation of SCO Leaders' decisions and the future course of the organisation.... read..

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Dwarka Accident case: Court reserves order on plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to minor driver

the Dwarka court on Friday reserved its order on a plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to minor accsued in the Dwarka accident case. The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) granted regular bail to the minor on March 10, 2026.... read..

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

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

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IICA begins induction training for International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) officers in Manesar

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) initiated a one-week induction training programme for Assistant Managers of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) at its campus in Manesar.... read..

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KC Venugopal says Treasury benches treating Parliament like "rubber stamp" as Govt notifies Women's Reservation Act amid debate

The Union Law and Justice Ministry has notified the Nari Shakti Vandhan Adhiniyam Act, which grants 33 per cent of reservation to women in Parliament, even as the Lower House continued to debate amendments to its implementation for 2029 elections.... read..

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MeitY selects 10 Indian AI startups to spearhead second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday said it has selected 10 cutting-edge Indian artificial intelligence startups for the second cohort of the IndianAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme, an international initiative... read..

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