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Allahabad high court stays FIR order against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case

The Allahabad high court has temporarily halted its order for an FIR against Rahul Gandhi concerning alleged dual citizenship. The court emphasized the need to hear the accused before any decision. This follows an earlier directive to register a case based on claims of concealed British citizenship during company incorporation. The probe's transfer to a central agency was also permitted.

18 Apr 2026 6:17 pm
Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends Char Dham Yatra 2026 inauguration, flags off pilgrim Buses in Rishikesh

On the occasion, he flagged off buses carrying pilgrims to the Char Dham shrines and also inspected a free medical camp set up for devotees.

18 Apr 2026 6:14 pm
Confusion between DMK & Congress: BJP targets INDIA bloc over Rahul, Sonia absence; attacks DMK over family rule

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Coimbatore for election campaigning. Nagendran criticized the ruling DMK and Congress alliance, alleging confusion and lack of support from national Congress leaders. He also accused the state government of misrepresenting central welfare schemes and opposing women's reservation.

18 Apr 2026 2:12 pm
AIADMK being eaten up from within by BJP: Rahul Gandhi ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Rahul Gandhi attacked the BJP and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, alleging the latter has been taken over by the BJP. He defended Tamil language and culture, stating he feels personally connected to the state's struggles against the RSS and BJP. Gandhi also criticized the BJP's economic policies and legislative tactics.

18 Apr 2026 1:49 pm
'Shouldn't be considered failure of govt ...': Rijiju on women's reservation bill not clearing LS

The government faced a setback as the women's reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, requiring a two-thirds majority. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju blamed the Congress and opposition parties, calling it an anti-women stance and a significant blow to the nation. The opposition, while supporting reservation, opposed its linkage with delimitation and census.

18 Apr 2026 1:35 pm
After calling software engineering 'dead,' Anthropics Claude Code creator Boris Cherny says coding tools like Microsoft VS Code, Apple Xcode, and others will be dead soon

Boris Cherny, creator of Claude Code, predicts traditional coding tools like VS Code and Xcode will soon be obsolete. He believes AI agents will soon handle entire development workflows, rendering current IDEs unnecessary. This shift will redefine software engineers into 'builders' who orchestrate AI, requiring adaptability and early experimentation from professionals.

18 Apr 2026 12:50 pm
'Black day for Centre, they felt a shock for first time': Priyanka on delimitation bill defeat

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hailed the defeat of the Delimitation Bill as a victory for democracy, accusing the Centre of a conspiracy to alter the federal structure. The bill, which proposed women's reservation linked to delimitation, failed to secure the required majority in the Lok Sabha. Opposition parties, while supporting women's reservation in principle, opposed its linkage with delimitation and census.

18 Apr 2026 12:15 pm
Parliament special session: Both Houses adjourned sine die, Budget session concludes

The Budget Session of Parliament concluded sine die after the women's reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. The government also deferred the contentious delimitation proposal amid Opposition pushback, ending the session on a politically charged note.

18 Apr 2026 11:50 am
He beat me before my kids and urinated in a bucket and threw it on me: How Savita Pradhan fought poverty and abuse to become an IAS officer

Savitri Pradhan, a victim of severe domestic abuse and abandonment, overcame immense hardship to become an IAS officer. Despite facing violence, poverty, and lack of support, she pursued education relentlessly. Her journey, marked by resilience and determination, serves as a powerful testament to overcoming adversity and achieving prestigious goals against all odds.

18 Apr 2026 9:39 am
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: The changes in our life must come from the impossibility to live otherwise than according to the demands of our conscience not from our mental resolution to try a new form of life

Leo Tolstoy, renowned author and philosopher, believed genuine life changes stem from an inner moral imperative, not mere mental resolutions. His quote emphasizes that true transformation arises when one can no longer live against their conscience, finding purpose and meaning in moral authenticity. This inner voice guides us towards an honest life.

18 Apr 2026 9:15 am
Pune airport resumes ops hours after IAF fighter jet's 'hard landing' - what had gone wrong?

Pune airport operations have resumed after an Indian Air Force Sukhoi 30 MKI aircraft experienced an undercarriage failure during a hard landing, blocking the runway. Repair work was completed on a war footing, with departure operations starting at 7:30 AM and arrivals at 8:00 AM. Several flights were cancelled due to the incident.

18 Apr 2026 9:04 am
'This victory is just a trailer': Stalin reacts to Constitution Amendment Bill's defeat in Lok Sabha

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin celebrated the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a victory for the state. He stated that Tamil Nadu fought for fairness in the delimitation process, not against it, and vowed to continue standing united against challenges to the state's rights and federal spirit.

17 Apr 2026 9:45 pm
Women's reservation bill fails floor test in Lok Sabha as NDA falls short of two-thirds majority

The Women's Reservation Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, failing to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority after intense debate. The ruling NDA fell short of the required numbers, leading to sharp exchanges where the Opposition was labelled 'anti-women' and the bill 'anti-national'.

17 Apr 2026 7:44 pm
'We will not allow north-south divide': Amit Shah counters opposition on delimitation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Opposition's stance on the Women's Reservation Bill and delimitation, accusing them of promoting a divisive North-South narrative. He asserted that delimitation would ensure fair representation for all states, including southern ones, and refuted claims of any loss in their parliamentary seats.

17 Apr 2026 7:10 pm