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The Day the Women's Quota Bill Fell

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This page is an archive of main headlines from India for 17.04.2026.

It displays 307 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.04.2026The Day the Women's Quota Bill Fell

Morning coverage focused on the parliamentary debate over the Women's Reservation Bill and linked Delimitation Bill, with opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi criticizing the legislation as an attempt to change India's electoral map and demanding a caste census instead. By midday, editorial attention shifted to the voting process in the Lok Sabha, with Home Minister Amit Shah defending delimitation as necessary for implementing women's reservation by 2029 while opposition parties maintained their opposition. Evening reports consolidated on the defeat of the constitutional amendment bill, with the government failing to secure the required two-thirds majority by 54 votes, marking the first time in 12 years a Modi government constitutional amendment has been defeated in Parliament.

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अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने कहा कि ईरान लगभग हर चीज पर सहमत हो चुका है. अगर आगामी बातचीत में इस्लामाबाद में समझौता होता है तो वे खुद वहां जा सकते हैं.
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ഭാവിയിൽ സിങ്കപ്പൂർ, ദുബായ് തുറമുഖങ്ങൾക്ക് ബദലായി വിഴിഞ്ഞത്തെ സജ്ജമാക്കുകയാണ് ലക്ഷ്യം. ഇതിനുള്ള തുടർനടപടികൾ സ്വീകരിക്കാൻ...
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केरलम विधानसभा चुनाव में कांग्रेस को उम्मीद है कि वह अपने सहयोगी दलों के साथ मिलकर एलडीएफ को शिकस्त देने में कामयाब होगी. ऐसे में कांग्रेस में अभी से ही मुख्यमंत्री पद को लेकर दावेदारी तेज हो...
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अमेरिका की पहल पर इजरायल और लेबनान के बीच 10 दिन का सीजफायर लागू हुआ है, लेकिन जमीनी हालात अभी भी नाजुक बने हुए हैं. प्रधानमंत्री बेंजामिन नेतन्याहू ने साफ कर दिया है कि दक्षिणी लेबनान में 10...
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मुंबई इंडियंस को IPL 2026 में लगातार चौथी हार झेलनी पड़ी जब पंजाब किंग्स ने 195 रन का लक्ष्य 16.3 ओवर में हासिल कर लिया. क्विंटन डिकॉक का शतक बेकार गया, जबकि प्रब्सिमरन सिंह और श्रेयस अय्यर की शानदार...
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08:32The Telecaller's Pregnancy Plea

The newspapers report on the TCS Nashik religious coercion case, with multiple sources covering Nida Khan's disputed role as telecaller rather than HR head and her plan to seek anticipatory bail citing pregnancy (India Today, News18). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire violations, with Lebanon claiming Israeli 'acts of aggression' in southern villages (Times of India, The Hindu).

08:32The Telecaller's Pregnancy Plea

The newspapers report on the TCS Nashik religious coercion case, with multiple sources covering Nida Khan's disputed role as telecaller rather than HR head and her plan to seek anticipatory bail citing pregnancy (India Today, News18). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire violations, with Lebanon claiming Israeli 'acts of aggression' in southern villages (Times of India, The Hindu).
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സർക്കാരിന്റെ നീക്കം പ്രതിപക്ഷത്തെ സമ്മർദ്ദത്തിലാക്കാനാണെന്നാണ് വിലയിരുത്തുന്നത്. കേന്ദ്രത്തിന്റെ നീക്കം വിചിത്രമാണെന്ന്...
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Called ‘Naxal’, thrashed by Noida police for asking for wage hikes

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अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने ईरान के साथ दूसरी शांति वार्ता को लेकर बड़ा संकेत दिया है. अगली संभावित वार्ता से पहले उन्होंने कहा कि वह खुद पाकिस्तान जा सकते हैं. ट्रंप ने दावा किया कि...
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उत्तर प्रदेश में बीजेपी 2027 के चुनाव से पहले अपने संगठन और सरकार के सियासी समीकरण को दुरुस्त कर लेना चाहती है. ऐसे में बीजेपी यूपी में बड़ा बदलाव करने की तैयारी में है, जिसके लिए योगी के...
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ട്രംപിന്റെ അവകാശവാദം നുണയാണെന്നും അത്തരത്തിൽ ഒരു ചർച്ചയും നടന്നിട്ടില്ലെന്നുമാണ് ഇറാനിയൻ വൃത്തങ്ങൾ വ്യക്തമാക്കുന്നത്
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उत्तर प्रदेश में बीजेपी 2027 के चुनाव से पहले अपने संगठन और सरकार के सियासी समीकरण को दुरुस्त कर लेना चाहती है. ऐसे में बीजेपी यूपी में बड़ा बदलाव करने की तैयारी में है, जिसके लिए योगी के...
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अमेरिका ने ईरान और रूसी तेल पर दी गई छूट को खत्‍म कर दिया है. ऐसे में भारत को अपने तेल आयात रणनीति में बड़ा बदलाव करना पड़ेगा. भारत अपने फाइवर्सिफाइड कच्‍चा तेल आयात पोर्टफोलियो के तहत दूसरे...
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ലഷ്കറെ തൊയ്ബയുടെ സ്ഥാപക നേതാക്കളിലൊരാളായ അമീർ ഹംസ ലാഹോറിൽ വെടിയേറ്റ് കൊല്ലപ്പെട്ടതാണ് ഈ പട്ടികയിലെ ഏറ്റവും പുതിയ സംഭവം.
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യു.ഡി.എഫിനെ അധികാരത്തിൽ തിരിച്ചുകൊണ്ടുവരാൻ രാത്രിയും പകലും കഠിനാധ്വാനം ചെയ്യുന്ന സാധാരണക്കാരായ പാർട്ടി പ്രവർത്തകരോടുള്ള...
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ഇസ്രയേലും ലെബനനും തമ്മില്‍ പത്ത് ദിവസത്തെ താല്‍ക്കാലിക യുദ്ധവിരാമത്തിന് ധാരണയാക്കിയത് 'മധ്യസ്ഥതാ' വിജയമെന്ന്...
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10:58The Reservation's Midnight Notification

The newspapers report on the Women's Reservation Act coming into force through a late-night notification, with coverage focusing on the implementation debate in Parliament and technical delays preventing immediate application (India Today, Dainik Bhaskar, The Wire Hindi). Simultaneously, multiple sources cover the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, with Lebanon warning civilians against returning home despite the 10-day truce taking effect (News18, The Hindu, Firstpost, Mathrubhumi).

10:58The Reservation's Midnight Notification

The newspapers report on the Women's Reservation Act coming into force through a late-night notification, with coverage focusing on the implementation debate in Parliament and technical delays preventing immediate application (India Today, Dainik Bhaskar, The Wire Hindi). Simultaneously, multiple sources cover the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, with Lebanon warning civilians against returning home despite the 10-day truce taking effect (News18, The Hindu, Firstpost, Mathrubhumi).
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: High-voltage debate on women's reservation and delimitation on Thursday saw PM Modi pitch the quota as a long-overdue democratic reform with assurances of fairness, while Amit Shah detailed the 850-seat framework and insisted no state will lose representation despite a shift in proportional share. On the other side, Priyanka Gandhi backed 33% reservation but slammed its linkage with delimitation, questioning intent, timing, and demanding immediate implementation with sub-quotas, as the Opposition warned of political motives and alleged regional imbalance. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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आज जब दुनिया युद्ध के दौर से गुजर रही है और तेल की बढ़ती कीमतों से परेशान है. ऐसे में हर दिन लाखों बैरल तेल का उत्पादन करने वाला देश भी महंगे पेट्रोल-डीजल की मार झेल रहा है.
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दिल्ली एयरपोर्ट पर स्पाइसजेट और अकासा एयर के विमानों के विंग्स आपस में टकरा गए. स्पाइसजेट के विमान ने विंग वॉकर की क्लीयरेंस के बिना टर्न लिया, जिससे यह घटना हुई. डीजीसीए ने जांच शुरू कर दी है....
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आईपीएल में लगातार गिरते प्रदर्शन के बीच सूर्यकुमार यादव की फॉर्म अब टीम इंडिया के लिए चिंता का विषय बनती जा रही है. सवाल उठ रहा है कि क्या उन्हें और मौके देकर लंबा भरोसा दिखाया जाए या फिर...
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लेबनान में हुआ सीजफायर सिर्फ एक सैन्य समझौता नहीं, बल्कि पर्दे के पीछे चली बड़ी कूटनीतिक रणनीति का नतीजा है. सऊदी क्राउन प्रिंस मोहम्मद बिन सलमान ने ट्रंप पर दबाव बनाकर यह डील करवाई. मकसद था...
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The BJP sought to position itself as a champion of women's empowerment as it pushed through the women's reservation and delimitation bills. However, the opposition was equally shrewd. It raised the caste census bogey to avoid the BJP's trap of being labelled anti-women if the bills fail to clear the Lok Sabha.
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लेबनान में हुआ सीजफायर सिर्फ एक सैन्य समझौता नहीं, बल्कि पर्दे के पीछे चली बड़ी कूटनीतिक रणनीति का नतीजा है. सऊदी क्राउन प्रिंस मोहम्मद बिन सलमान ने ट्रंप पर दबाव बनाकर यह डील करवाई. मकसद था...
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The BJP sought to position itself as a champion of women's empowerment as it pushed through the women's reservation and delimitation bills. However, the opposition was equally shrewd. It raised the caste census bogey to avoid the BJP's trap of being labelled anti-women if the bills fail to clear the Lok Sabha.
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കപ്പലിലെ ജീവനക്കാരെ ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട നാവികർ, ഉപരോധത്തിന്റെ കാര്യം അറിയിക്കുകയും മറ്റൊരു തുറമുഖത്തേക്ക് പോകാനായി...
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12:27The Caste Census Gambit

The newspapers report on the parliamentary voting on the women's reservation and delimitation bills, with multiple sources covering the opposition's strategy to demand a caste census as a counter to avoid being labeled anti-women (India Today, Times of India, ABP Live, Dainik Bhaskar, The Wire Hindi). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, with Lebanon warning displaced citizens against returning home despite the truce (Firstpost, Mathrubhumi, The Hindu).

12:27The Caste Census Gambit

The newspapers report on the parliamentary voting on the women's reservation and delimitation bills, with multiple sources covering the opposition's strategy to demand a caste census as a counter to avoid being labeled anti-women (India Today, Times of India, ABP Live, Dainik Bhaskar, The Wire Hindi). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, with Lebanon warning displaced citizens against returning home despite the truce (Firstpost, Mathrubhumi, The Hindu).
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टीसीएस बीपीओ मामले में आरोपी निदा खान को लेकर नया खुलासा हुआ है. उनके वकील के अनुसार वह फरार नहीं हैं, बल्कि मुंबई में परिवार के साथ रह रही हैं और प्रेग्नेंट है. निदा ने अग्रिम जमानत के लिए...
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केंद्र सरकार ने लोकसभा में सर्वसम्मति से पारित होने के 940 दिन और राज्यसभा में 939 दिन के बाद गुरुवार को संविधान (106वां संशोधन) अधिनियम, 2023, जो लोकसभा और राज्य विधानसभाओं में महिलाओं को 33% आरक्षण प्रदान करता है, को अधिसूचित किया. विपक्षी नेताओं ने इस अधिसूचना को क़ानून को बचाने की हताश कोशिश बताया है, क्योंकि सरकार के पास नए विधेयकों को पारित कराने के लिए पर्याप्त संख्या नहीं है.
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केंद्र सरकार ने लोकसभा में सर्वसम्मति से पारित होने के 940 दिन और राज्यसभा में 939 दिन के बाद गुरुवार को संविधान (106वां संशोधन) अधिनियम, 2023, जो लोकसभा और राज्य विधानसभाओं में महिलाओं को 33% आरक्षण प्रदान करता है, को अधिसूचित किया. विपक्षी नेताओं ने इस अधिसूचना को क़ानून को बचाने की हताश कोशिश बताया है, क्योंकि सरकार के पास नए विधेयकों को पारित कराने के लिए पर्याप्त संख्या नहीं है.
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The BJP sought to position itself as a champion of women's empowerment as it pushed through the women's reservation and delimitation bills. However, the opposition was equally shrewd. It raised the caste census bogey to avoid the BJP's trap of being labelled anti-women if the bills fail to clear the Lok Sabha.
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കുറച്ച് വലിയ സംസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾ മാത്രം രാജ്യത്തിന്റെ വിധി നിർണ്ണയിക്കുന്ന സാഹചര്യം ഫെഡറൽ തത്വങ്ങൾക്ക് വിരുദ്ധമാണെന്നും അദ്ദേഹം...
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लंबे समय तक लालू यादव की पार्टी राजद से जुड़े रहने वाले भाजपा नेता सम्राट चौधरी ने बिहार के पहले भाजपाई मुख्यमंत्री बन चुके हैं. अब उनके सामने अन्य चुनौतियों के साथ बिहार में नीतीश कुमार पर भरोसा करने वाली महिलाओं का विश्वास जीतने की चुनौती रहेगी. साथ ही यह सवाल भी सियासी फ़िज़ा में घूम रहा है कि क्या अन्य भाजपा शासित राज्यों की तरह वे अपनी पार्टी को बिहार में स्थापित कर पाएंगे.
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ट्रंप ईरान की जंग से लगभग बाहर निकल आए हैं, अब लोगों की नजर क्यूबा पर है. ग्लोबल फायरपावर इंडेक्स 2026 के अनुसार क्यूबा सैन्य ताकत के मामले दुनिया में 65वें नंबप पर है. उसके पास करीब 50,000 सैनिक और...
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കുറച്ച് വലിയ സംസ്ഥാനങ്ങൾ മാത്രം രാജ്യത്തിന്റെ വിധി നിർണ്ണയിക്കുന്ന സാഹചര്യം ഫെഡറൽ തത്വങ്ങൾക്ക് വിരുദ്ധമാണെന്നും അദ്ദേഹം...
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उत्तराधिकार मामलों में शरीयत क़ानून के लागू होने को चुनौती देने वाली याचिका पर नोटिस जारी करते हुए मुख्य न्यायाधीश सूर्यकांत ने कहा कि समान नागरिक संहिता केवल एक संवैधानिक आकांक्षा है. इसका किसी विशेष धर्म से कोई संबंध नहीं है.
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स्ट्रेट ऑफ होर्मुज और लेबनान दो बैटलग्राउंड बन गए हैं. ईरान और लेबनान के सीजफायर अधूरे हैं. दोनों तरफ हथियार लोड हो रहे हैं. अमेरिका ने मिडिल ईस्ट में 10 हजार अतिरिक्त सैनिक भेज दिए. ईरान कह रहा...
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सरकार ने देर रात अधिसूचना जारी करके महिला आरक्षण क़ानून 2023 को लागू कर दिया है, जिस पर विपक्ष ने सवाल उठाए हैं. विपक्ष का कहना है कि सरकार महिला आरक्षण की आड़ में परिसीमन थोप रही है.
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13:56The Caste Census Countermove

The newspapers report on the parliamentary debate over the women's reservation and delimitation bills, with multiple sources covering the opposition's strategy to demand a caste census to counter the BJP's positioning on women's empowerment (India Today, Times of India, ABP Live, The Wire Hindi, Mathrubhumi, Dainik Bhaskar). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the TCS Nashik case, with new details emerging about Nida Khan's suspension and alleged role in a religious coercion racket (News18, The Print).

13:56The Caste Census Countermove

The newspapers report on the parliamentary debate over the women's reservation and delimitation bills, with multiple sources covering the opposition's strategy to demand a caste census to counter the BJP's positioning on women's empowerment (India Today, Times of India, ABP Live, The Wire Hindi, Mathrubhumi, Dainik Bhaskar). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the TCS Nashik case, with new details emerging about Nida Khan's suspension and alleged role in a religious coercion racket (News18, The Print).
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Frontline

In every family, there is at least one or two votes for Vijay: Aspire K Swaminathan

Former head of the AIADMK IT wing speaks about the gap between the DMK and AIADMK, actor Vijay’s entry into politics, and the shifting dynamics of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday as members of the Opposition and Treasury benches clashed during discussions on the Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills. The House erupted in protests and counter-arguments, disrupting proceedings as debate on the contentious legislation continued. All DMK MPs wore black in protest against the notification of the Women's Reservation Bill. Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha at 3 pm today. In Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected Deputy Chairman of the Upper house following a formal selection in the Upper House. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to move the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Delimitation Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha later in the day. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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ഖേരയ്ക്ക് വേണ്ടി ഹാജരായ മുതിർന്ന അഭിഭാഷകൻ അഭിഷേക് മനു സിങ്വി കോടതിയിൽ വൈകാരികമായ വാദങ്ങളാണ് ഉന്നയിച്ചത്.
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एक आरटीआई आवेदन के जवाब में संस्कृति मंत्रालय ने बताया कि उसने राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ के शताब्दी वर्ष समारोह के विज्ञापनों पर 76 लाख रुपये ख़र्च किए. द वायर हिंदी से बातचीत में मंत्रालय के सचिव ने इसे नियमित प्रक्रिया बताते हुए कहा कि ऐसे आयोजनों का निर्णय गृह मंत्री की अध्यक्षता वाली एक कमेटी लेती है, जिन्हें बाद में मंत्रालय लागू करता है.
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കേരളത്തിൽ ഇതിന് മുമ്പൊന്നും തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് നടന്നിട്ടില്ലേ? തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് ഫലം വരുന്നതിന് മുമ്പ് തന്നെ ചർച്ച തുടങ്ങാറില്ലേ?
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday as members of the Opposition and Treasury benches clashed during discussions on the Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills. The House erupted in protests and counter-arguments, disrupting proceedings as debate on the contentious legislation continued. All DMK MPs wore black in protest against the notification of the Women's Reservation Bill. Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha at 3 pm today. In Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected Deputy Chairman of the Upper house following a formal selection in the Upper House. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to move the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Delimitation Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha later in the day. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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കേരളത്തിൽ ഇതിന് മുമ്പൊന്നും തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് നടന്നിട്ടില്ലേ? തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് ഫലം വരുന്നതിന് മുമ്പ് തന്നെ ചർച്ച തുടങ്ങാറില്ലേ?
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday as members of the Opposition and Treasury benches clashed during discussions on the Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills. The House erupted in protests and counter-arguments, disrupting proceedings as debate on the contentious legislation continued. All DMK MPs wore black in protest against the notification of the Women's Reservation Bill. Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha at 3 pm today. In Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected Deputy Chairman of the Upper house following a formal selection in the Upper House. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to move the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Delimitation Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha later in the day. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday as members of the Opposition and Treasury benches clashed during discussions on the Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills. The House erupted in protests and counter-arguments, disrupting proceedings as debate on the contentious legislation continued. All DMK MPs wore black in protest against the notification of the Women's Reservation Bill. Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha at 3 pm today. In Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected Deputy Chairman of the Upper house following a formal selection in the Upper House. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to move the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Delimitation Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha later in the day. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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TCS BPO Employee Conversion Case: नासिक के TCS बीपीओ विवाद में नया मोड़ आया है, जहां फरार आरोपी निदा खान के परिवार ने सभी आरोपों को झूठा बताया है. परिवार का दावा है कि मामला साजिश और राजनीतिक रंग से प्रेरित है. वहीं...
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Frontline

The CBI’s Freudian slip

The CBI thinks that it exposed the absurdity of Kejriwal’s argument in the recusal case, but in fact it exposed the rottenness of the wider culture and the dire need for an enforceable judicial code of ethics.
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday as members of the Opposition and Treasury benches clashed during discussions on the Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills. The House erupted in protests and counter-arguments, disrupting proceedings as debate on the contentious legislation continued. All DMK MPs wore black in protest against the notification of the Women's Reservation Bill. Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha at 3 pm today. In Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected Deputy Chairman of the Upper house following a formal selection in the Upper House. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to move the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Delimitation Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha later in the day. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday as members of the Opposition and Treasury benches clashed during discussions on the Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills. The House erupted in protests and counter-arguments, disrupting proceedings as debate on the contentious legislation continued. All DMK MPs wore black in protest against the notification of the Women's Reservation Bill. Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha at 3 pm today. In Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected Deputy Chairman of the Upper house following a formal selection in the Upper House. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to move the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Delimitation Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha later in the day. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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15:25The Magician's Parliamentary Swipe

The newspapers report on the parliamentary uproar over Rahul Gandhi's 'magician' remark targeting Prime Minister Modi during the Women's Reservation Bill debate, with multiple sources covering the BJP's condemnation and the resulting disruption in the Lok Sabha (India Today, Times of India, News18, Dainik Bhaskar, ABP Live, Jagran). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the TCS Nashik conversion case, with Nida Khan's family alleging a political conspiracy (Aaj Tak, The Print).

15:25The Magician's Parliamentary Swipe

The newspapers report on the parliamentary uproar over Rahul Gandhi's 'magician' remark targeting Prime Minister Modi during the Women's Reservation Bill debate, with multiple sources covering the BJP's condemnation and the resulting disruption in the Lok Sabha (India Today, Times of India, News18, Dainik Bhaskar, ABP Live, Jagran). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the TCS Nashik conversion case, with Nida Khan's family alleging a political conspiracy (Aaj Tak, The Print).
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വനിതാ സംവരണ ബില്ലിലെ ഭേദഗതികളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട് പാര്‍ലമെന്റില്‍ നടന്ന ചര്‍ച്ചയില്‍ കേന്ദ്ര സര്‍ക്കാരിനെതിരേ...
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Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of attempting to alter India's political map, claiming it has already been done in Assam and Jammu and Kashmir and is now being planned nationwide. He alleged that the move would reduce representation for southern, northeastern and smaller states, calling it an "anti-national act."
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शेयर बाजार में शुक्रवार को शानदार तेजी देखने को मिली. सेंसेक्‍स 500 अंक चढ़कर बंद हुआ, जबकि निफ्टी में 150 अंकों से ज्‍यादा की तेजी देखने को मिली.
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വനിതാ സംവരണ ഭേദഗതി ബില്ലിന്റെ മറവില്‍ രാജ്യത്തിന്റെ രാഷ്ട്രീയഭൂപടം മാറ്റിവരയ്ക്കാനുള്ള കേന്ദ്ര നീക്കത്തിനെതിരേ...
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नासिक TCS BPO मामले में निदा खान के वकील ने दावा किया है कि FIR में जबरन धर्म परिवर्तन का जिक्र नहीं है. परिवार ने भी सभी आरोपों को फर्जी बताया है. वहीं दूसरी तरफ केस में कई गंभीर आरोप लगे हैं और अब तक आठ...
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Why delimitation in Assam and Kashmir led to charges of gerrymandering

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सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने राजस्थान, मध्य प्रदेश और उत्तर प्रदेश सरकारों को अवैध रेत खनन गतिविधि पर रोक लगाने में विफल रहने के लिए कड़ी फटकार लगाते हुए अवैध खनन में इस्तेमाल होने वाले मार्गों पर सक्षम सीसीटीवी कैमरे लगाने और अन्य उपाय करने का निर्देश दिया. साथ ही इन आदेशों का पालन न होने पर कार्रवाई की चेतावनी दी है.
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दोहरी नागरिकता के मामले में कांग्रेस नेता और रायबरेली से सांसद राहुल गांधी को लेकर बड़ा कानूनी मोड़ सामने आया है. अलाहाबाद हाईकोर्ट की लखनऊ बेंच में जस्टिस सुभाष विद्यार्थी की अदालत ने...
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17:31The Dual Citizenship Complaint

The newspapers report on the Allahabad High Court ordering an FIR against Rahul Gandhi in a dual citizenship case, with multiple sources covering the legal development and its political implications (ABP Live, News18, Aaj Tak, Dainik Bhaskar). Simultaneously, coverage continues on parliamentary disruptions following Gandhi's 'magician' remark targeting Prime Minister Modi, with the Speaker removing the controversial portion from records (India Today, Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar).

17:31The Dual Citizenship Complaint

The newspapers report on the Allahabad High Court ordering an FIR against Rahul Gandhi in a dual citizenship case, with multiple sources covering the legal development and its political implications (ABP Live, News18, Aaj Tak, Dainik Bhaskar). Simultaneously, coverage continues on parliamentary disruptions following Gandhi's 'magician' remark targeting Prime Minister Modi, with the Speaker removing the controversial portion from records (India Today, Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar).
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आंध्र प्रदेश की पुलिस ने उपमुख्यमंत्री पवन कल्याण पर व्यंग्य करने के आरोप में एक स्टैंडअप कॉमेडियन अनुदीप कटिकला को उत्तर प्रदेश से हिरासत में लिया था, बाद में इस मामले में उनकी गिरफ़्तारी भी हुई. हालांकि मजिस्ट्रेट के सामने पेशी के बाद अब उन्हें बिना न्यायिक हिरासत के रिहा कर दिया गया है.
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രാഹുല്‍ ഗാന്ധിക്ക് ഇരട്ട പൗരത്വമുണ്ടെന്ന ആരോപണത്തില്‍ അന്വേഷണം വേണമെന്ന് അലഹാബാദ് ഹൈക്കോടതിയുടെ ലഖ്‌നൗ ബെഞ്ച്...
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तमिलनाडु के मुख्यमंत्री एमके स्टालिन ने एक ताज़ा बयान में केंद्र सरकार के परिसीमन और लोकसभा के विस्तार के प्रस्ताव का कड़ा विरोध किया है. उन्होंने इसे तमिलनाडु के लिए भ्रामक और ख़तरनाक बताया है.
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Frontline

Will Leema Rose turn AIADMK’s fortunes around in the delta region?

The AIADMK hopes to turn the tables on the DMK front, which won 37 of the 41 seats in the central delta districts in the 2021 Assembly election, through deft cash and caste management. But this is easier said than done.
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, alleging it aims to sideline the caste census and reshape India's electoral map. He also took a swipe at Narendra Modi, calling him the "magician of Balakot, demonetisation and Operation Sindoor," sparking protests from BJP members. Gandhi questioned the intent behind three bills to operationalise 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies, alongside a proposed delimitation exercise that could expand Lok Sabha seats to 850. Voting is expected around 4 pm. In the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive time. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, alleging it aims to sideline the caste census and reshape India's electoral map. He also took a swipe at Narendra Modi, calling him the "magician of Balakot, demonetisation and Operation Sindoor," sparking protests from BJP members. Gandhi questioned the intent behind three bills to operationalise 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies, alongside a proposed delimitation exercise that could expand Lok Sabha seats to 850. Voting is expected around 4 pm. In the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive time. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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വനിതാ സംവരണ ബില്ലിൽ പ്രതിപക്ഷത്തെ രൂക്ഷമായി വിമർശിച്ച് ആഭ്യന്തരമന്ത്രി അമിത് ഷാ. സംവരണം എന്ന തത്വത്തെയാണ് പ്രതിപക്ഷം...
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ईरान के विदेश मंत्री अराघची ने कहा कि लेबनान सीजफायर के बाद कमर्शियल जहाजों के लिए स्ट्रेट ऑफ होर्मुज को पूरी तरह से खोल दिया गया है.
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, alleging it aims to sideline the caste census and reshape India's electoral map. He also took a swipe at Narendra Modi, calling him the "magician of Balakot, demonetisation and Operation Sindoor," sparking protests from BJP members. Gandhi questioned the intent behind three bills to operationalise 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies, alongside a proposed delimitation exercise that could expand Lok Sabha seats to 850. Voting is expected around 4 pm. In the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive time. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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14 अप्रैल को उत्तर प्रदेश के इलाहाबाद में आंध्र प्रदेश पुलिस द्वारा एक अन्य स्टैंड-अप कॉमेडियन अनुदीप कटिकाला को हिरासत में लिए जाने के 48 घंटे से भी कम समय के अंदर दूसरे कॉमेडियन रफीक मोहम्मद को विशाखापत्तनम से हिरासत में लिया गया है. रफीक पर भी उपमुख्यमंत्री पवन कल्याण का कथित तौर पर अपमान करने का आरोप लगा है.
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18:41Shah's Delimitation Defense

The newspapers report on the parliamentary debate over the Women's Reservation Bill and the linked Delimitation Bill, with multiple sources covering Home Minister Amit Shah's defense of delimitation as necessary for implementing women's reservation by 2029 and opposition criticism led by Rahul Gandhi (India Today, Times of India, ABP Live, News18, Jagran, Mathrubhumi, Dainik Bhaskar). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the Iran-Israel conflict, with Iran announcing the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and India being invited to join international talks (Aaj Tak, Firstpost, The Hindu).

18:41Shah's Delimitation Defense

The newspapers report on the parliamentary debate over the Women's Reservation Bill and the linked Delimitation Bill, with multiple sources covering Home Minister Amit Shah's defense of delimitation as necessary for implementing women's reservation by 2029 and opposition criticism led by Rahul Gandhi (India Today, Times of India, ABP Live, News18, Jagran, Mathrubhumi, Dainik Bhaskar). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the Iran-Israel conflict, with Iran announcing the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and India being invited to join international talks (Aaj Tak, Firstpost, The Hindu).
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, alleging it aims to sideline the caste census and reshape India's electoral map. He also took a swipe at Narendra Modi, calling him the "magician of Balakot, demonetisation and Operation Sindoor," sparking protests from BJP members. Gandhi questioned the intent behind three bills to operationalise 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies, alongside a proposed delimitation exercise that could expand Lok Sabha seats to 850. Voting is expected around 4 pm. In the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive time. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, alleging it aims to sideline the caste census and reshape India's electoral map. He also took a swipe at Narendra Modi, calling him the "magician of Balakot, demonetisation and Operation Sindoor," sparking protests from BJP members. Gandhi questioned the intent behind three bills to operationalise 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies, alongside a proposed delimitation exercise that could expand Lok Sabha seats to 850. Voting is expected around 4 pm. In the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive time. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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16 പേരായിരുന്നു വാഹനത്തിലുണ്ടായിരുന്നതെന്നാണ് വിവരം. വാൽപ്പാറ-പൊള്ളാച്ചി റൂട്ടിൽ 13-ാം വളവിൽനിന്ന് 16-ാം വളവിലേക്കാണ്...
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संभल ज़िला प्रशासन ने ज़िले के बिछौली गांव में एक इमामबाड़े और ईदगाह को यह दावा करते हुए ध्वस्त कर दिया कि ये इमारतें सरकारी ज़मीन पर अवैध रूप से बनाई गई थीं.
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ईरान ने 49 दिन बाद स्ट्रेट ऑफ होर्मुज को युद्धविराम के दौरान सभी कमर्शियल जहाजों के लिए खोल दिया है. इससे वैश्विक ऊर्जा बाजार को राहत मिली है. तेल की कीमतों में लगभग 10% और गैस की कीमतों में 8.5% की...
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, alleging it aims to sideline the caste census and reshape India's electoral map. He also took a swipe at Narendra Modi, calling him the "magician of Balakot, demonetisation and Operation Sindoor," sparking protests from BJP members. Gandhi questioned the intent behind three bills to operationalise 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies, alongside a proposed delimitation exercise that could expand Lok Sabha seats to 850. Voting is expected around 4 pm. In the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive time. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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Special Parliament Session Live Updates: Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over amendments to the Women's Reservation Act, alleging it aims to sideline the caste census and reshape India's electoral map. He also took a swipe at Narendra Modi, calling him the "magician of Balakot, demonetisation and Operation Sindoor," sparking protests from BJP members. Gandhi questioned the intent behind three bills to operationalise 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and Assemblies, alongside a proposed delimitation exercise that could expand Lok Sabha seats to 850. Voting is expected around 4 pm. In the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh was re-elected Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive time. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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19:34The Women's Quota Vote

The newspapers report on the voting process for the Women's Reservation Bill and related delimitation legislation in Parliament, with multiple sources covering the ongoing voting in the Lok Sabha and the political tensions surrounding it (India Today, Times of India, ABP Live, News18, Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global energy markets (Aaj Tak, The Print, Firstpost).

19:34The Women's Quota Vote

The newspapers report on the voting process for the Women's Reservation Bill and related delimitation legislation in Parliament, with multiple sources covering the ongoing voting in the Lok Sabha and the political tensions surrounding it (India Today, Times of India, ABP Live, News18, Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global energy markets (Aaj Tak, The Print, Firstpost).
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लोकसभा के विस्तार और व्यापक परिसीमन की राह खोलने वाला संविधान (131वां संशोधन) विधेयक, 2026 लोकसभा में पारित नहीं हो सका. सदन में मौजूद 528 सदस्यों में से 298 ने इस बिल के समर्थन में वोट किया, वहीं 230 ने इसके विरोध में वोट किया. दो-तिहाई बहुमत के लिए 352 सदस्यों का समर्थन आवश्यक था.
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അവധിക്കാലമായതിനാലാണ് പാങ്ങ് ജിഎൽപി സ്‌കൂളിലെ അധ്യാപകരും ജീവനക്കാരും വാൽപ്പാറയിലേക്ക് വിനോദയാത്ര പോയത്.
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Strait of Hormuz News: होर्मुज का खुलना भारत के लिए बेहद राहत भरी खबर है. भारत पर लगातार आर्थिक बोझ बढ़ रहा था, क्योंकि कच्चे तेल की कीमतों में तेजी बनी हुई थी. लेकिन अब इस खबर के बाद कच्चे तेल का भाव 90 डॉलर...
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21:10The Quota's Parliamentary Defeat

The newspapers report on the defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, with multiple sources covering the government's failure to secure a two-thirds majority and opposition accusations of gerrymandering linked to delimitation (India Today, Times of India, ABP Live, News18, Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, The Quint, The Wire Hindi, Dinamalar). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil prices (Aaj Tak, Firstpost, The Print).

21:10The Quota's Parliamentary Defeat

The newspapers report on the defeat of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, with multiple sources covering the government's failure to secure a two-thirds majority and opposition accusations of gerrymandering linked to delimitation (India Today, Times of India, ABP Live, News18, Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, The Quint, The Wire Hindi, Dinamalar). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil prices (Aaj Tak, Firstpost, The Print).
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Frontline

Vijay factor might hit AIADMK more than DMK

In the absence of a strong anti-incumbency sentiment, Vijay has sought to recalibrate the election as a contest between his party and the DMK, thereby sidelining the AIADMK, hitherto the principal opposition force.
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Frontline

How WhatsApp rumours nearly got an Army officer lynched in Manipur

At Thinungei, a rumour that Kuki militants were travelling in a civilian vehicle turned a highway blockade into a near lynching. This is the personal account of what happened when the mob caught up.
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Rush Hour: Centre’s amendment bill for delimitation defeated and more

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लोकसभा में महिला आरक्षण से जुड़ा 131वां संविधान संशोधन विधेयक मतदान में 54 वोट से गिर गया है. इस बिल के गिर जाने के बाद सरकार ने इससे संबंधित दो अन्य बिल आगे नहीं बढ़ाए.
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Frontline

How rumours nearly got an Army officer lynched in Manipur

At Thinungei, a rumour that Kuki militants were travelling in a civilian vehicle turned a highway blockade into a near lynching. This is the personal account of what happened when the mob caught up.
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लोकसभा के विस्तार और व्यापक परिसीमन की राह खोलने वाला संविधान (131वां संशोधन) विधेयक, 2026 लोकसभा में पारित न होने पर विपक्षी दलों ने कहा कि एकजुट विपक्ष ने महिलाओं के नाम पर संविधान को तोड़ने के लिए असंवैधानिक तरकीब के इस्तेमाल को रोक दिया गया. वहीं, विधेयक ख़ारिज होने के बाद एनडीए की महिला सांसदों ने संसद परिसर में धरना प्रदर्शन किया.
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