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"Hitting F-35 is not one-off event": Iranian Parliament Speaker claims forces neutralised 180 drones, targeted US stealth jet

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has highlighted what he described as the Islamic Republic's growing military capability, claiming that its forces neutralised around 180 drones and targeted a US F-35 stealth fighter jet.... read..

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Bulgarians head to polls to elect new parliament

Sofia [Bulgaria], April 19 (ANI/WAM): Bulgarian voters headed to polling stations today, Sunday, to elect a new parliament in an early vote, with opinion polls indicating that the new Progressive Bulgaria alliance led by former president Rumen Radev is in... read..

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Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf reveals Hormuz standoff, warns US minesweeper was close to being targeted

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has disclosed details of behind-the-scenes negotiations with the United States, describing a tense standoff involving a US minesweeper during talks in Islamabad, Al Jazeera reported.... read..

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says all enemy plans failed, including Strait of Hormuz opening

Iranian Parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the enemy has failed in multiple objectives, including attempts to weaken Iran's air force and missile capabilities, destroy its navy, launch a ground offensive, and open the Strait of Hormuz, ass... read..

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Kamal Haasan urges Centre to call special Parliament session to pass Private Member's Bill for immediate 33% Women's Reservation

Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan urged the Centre to convene a special session of Parliament to pass a Private Member's Bill seeking immediate implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.... read..

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Four radicalised youths arrested from three states; IED recovered, Ram Mandir and Parliament among alleged targets: Delhi Police

The Delhi Police Special Cell (NDR team) on Saturday arrested four radicalised youths from Maharashtra, Odisha and Bihar in an intelligence-led operation for allegedly preparing improvised explosive devices (IEDs), radicalising recruits online and plannin... read..

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Move aimed at reducing Tamil Nadu's voice in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi over Delimitation

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that a recent parliamentary move linked to delimitation was aimed at reducing Tamil Nadu's representation in Parliament, as he intensified his campaign in the state ahead of the upcoming e... read..

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KTR warns of "severe protests" over change to South India's seat share in Parliament

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Saturday lambasted the Central government for linking the women's reservation with the delimitation process, saying that there was no need for the same.... read..

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Opposition never wanted women in Parliament, Assemblies: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Women's Reservation Bill

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday accused the opposition of attempting to prevent women from entering legislative bodies, asserting that women would continue their struggle to secure representation in Parliament and state Assemblies.... read..

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"Women's Power Bill could not pass in Parliament, I apologize to all mothers and sisters": PM Modi in Address to Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the opposition parties for defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha to tweak women's reservation and apologised to the "mothers and sisters" in the country saying "Women's Power Bill could not... read..

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CCS, Cabinet meetings begin in Parliament; PM Modi chairs key meetings

The CCS meeting begins at Parliament House, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing it in the national capital on Saturday.... read..

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Passage through Strait of Hormuz to be based on "designated route" and "Iranian authorisation": Iran's Parliament Speaker

Iran has asserted that maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz will be strictly controlled by Tehran, stating that passage will be allowed only through designated routes and under Iranian approval, amid escalating tensions with the United States ov... read..

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Kakoli Ghosh, Manickam Tagore, KC Venugopal, P Chidambaram to ensure all INDIA block MPs to be present for Parliament session: sources

As Parliament started discussion on the amendments to the Women's reservation act, and Delimitation Bill, Congress leaders Kakoli Ghosh, Manickam Tagore, KC Venugopal, and P Chidambaram are ensuring the presence of all INDIA block MPs in the House, source... read..

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

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

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

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

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Iran's Parliament Speaker credits 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to "Hezbollah's steadfastness, unity of Axis of Resistance"

Following the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel by US President Donald Trump, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, MB Ghalibaf, credited the agreement to what he described as the "steadfastness" of Hezbollah and the unity of th... 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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Lebanon must be part of Iran-US peace deal: Iranian Parliament speaker Ghalibaf tells Pakistani mediators

The Iranian Parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that Lebanon must be included in any comprehensive agreement between Iran and the United States, as diplomatic efforts continue following a ceasefire announcement in the region, CNN report... read..

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"It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that women get 33% reservation in Parliament": Kiren Rijiju

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday appealed to the political parties to support the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that it is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that "women get 33 per cent reservation in Parliament and sta... read..

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

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

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"Entertaining, but not concrete": Hema Malini slams Rahul Gandhi's 'magician' remark as unparliamentary

BJP MP Hema Malini on Friday criticised the recent address by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, describing the speech as more of a theatrical performance than a substantive political discourse.... 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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NDA floor leaders' meeting begins in Parliament; JP Nadda, Shivraj Singh Chouhan present

A meeting of NDA floor leaders began in Parliament on Friday with several senior leaders of the alliance in attendance.... read..

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Parliament Session: Oppn MPs from Telangana protest against Tejasvi Surya's remarks in Lok Sabha

Opposition MPs from Telangana protested against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya outside Parliament on Friday, for comparing the formation of the state to the partition of India and accusing Congress of dividing Andhra Pradesh.... read..

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

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..

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"Once they get 2/3 majority, they will change the Constitution": Kapil Sibal warns amid debate in Parliament over amendment bills

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday alleged that the 2026 Women's Reservation and Delimitation Amendment bills are a 'political ploy' of the ruling BJP-led NDA government to secure a 2/3 majority in the 2029 General Elections and "alter" the Constituti... read..

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'Suspend Tejasvi Surya from Parliament, file criminal cases over Telangana remarks': BRS leader Dasoju Sravan

BRS leader Dasoju Sravan has strongly criticised BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over his remarks during a discussion on delimitation in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, alleging that he insulted Telangana, its martyrs, and the constitutional process behind the state's fo... read..

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

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..

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"I believe women are very powerful...": Sonal Chauhan backs Women's Reservation Bill ahead of special parliament session

Actor Sonal Chauhan on Thursday voiced her support for the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it an "important initiative" by the government.... read..

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

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..

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

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..

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Compassion Unites: Cross-Sector Mental Health Alliance Convened at UK Parliament

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Assembly seats will increase by about 50% if three new bills passed by Parliament: Sources

With the government intending to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 as part of its push to implement the women's reservation Act from 2029 general elections, sources said that there will be subsequent expansion of assembly seats if the... read..

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Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir meets Iranian Parliament Speaker in Tehran

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir held a meeting with the Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in Tehran on Thursday morning, according to the state broadcaster Press TV.... read..

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

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..

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hosts French delegation to strengthen bilateral ties, parliamentary cooperation

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday met with a French delegation at the Parliament House and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and parliamentary cooperation between the two nations.... read..

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India strengthens parliamentary and diplomatic outreach with France, US

India on Wednesday underscored its continued focus on strengthening parliamentary diplomacy with France and advancing strategic cooperation with the United States, as senior diplomatic engagements took place in the national capital involving key global pa... read..

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Burnett Homoeopathy Hosts World Homoeopathy Summit 4 at British Parliament, Oxford University and Natural History Museum

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"Will wear black outfits to Parliament, vote against delimitation": DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran on Wednesday said that the party leaders will wear black to the Parliament in protest against the delimitation exercise in the Lok Sabha.... read..

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"Parliament to recognise essentiality of women's representation": BJP MP Sadanandan ahead of special session on Women's Reservation Bill

BJP MP C Sadanandan expressed support for the Women's Reservation Bill, saying Parliament is set to recognise the importance of Women's representation by passing the legislation during a special session scheduled from April 16 to 18.... read..

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Congress to hold parliamentary strategy group meeting today to discuss women's reservation, delimitation

Congress will hold a parliamentary strategy group meeting on Wednesday at about 12:30 pm at party president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence, 10 Rajaji Marg in New Delhi, ahead of the special sitting of the Parliament to discuss proposed amendments to the N... read..

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"Women's participation strengthens the country...": Ranjana Gauhar praises Women's Reservation Bill ahead of special parliament session

Appreciating the government's push for women's empowerment, Padma Shri awardee and renowned Odissi dancer Ranjana Gauhar has welcomed the proposed Women's Reservation Bill ahead of the special three-day parliamentary sitting scheduled from April 16 to 18.... read..

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UAE VP holds 1st call since February hostilities with Iranian parliament speaker "to de-escalate tensions"

In a major diplomatic pivot, the United Arab Emirates and Iran have established their first high-level contact since the outbreak of hostilities in February.... read..

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Jairam Ramesh alleges lack of transparency ahead of special Parliament Session, calls it "mockery of democracy"

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the upcoming special session of Parliament, alleging a lack of transparency and calling it a "mockery of democracy."... read..

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"Honouring Pope Leo's fearless stand": Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf hails Pontiff's message against war crimes

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Tuesday praised Pope Leo XIV for his strong remarks against war and violence, hailing the pontiff's message as a moral stand against the killing of innocents and describing his slogan, "I have no fear,"... read..

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"Babasaheb's warning stands vindicated": Congress' Manickam Tagore remembers BR Ambedkar, slams Centre over "rushed Parliament session"

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday invoked BR Ambedkar's cautionary saying his warning "stands vindicated" amid a "rushed" Parliament session, which is turning parliamentary democracy into a mere formality. Remembering Babasaheb on his 135th birth an... read..

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Parliament to debate women's reservation amendment bill from April 16

Parliament is set to take up crucial discussions on the constitution amendment bill related to the implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls in a three-day special sitting of the budget session starting April 16.... read..

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