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Activists seek delinking of womens reservation from Census, delimitation

At a flat 33% of all seats, womens reservation is not linked to population counts or legislatures expansion, it can be applied to the current or any strength of the legislatures, the petition signed by nearly 500 activists says

15 Apr 2026 9:59 pm
Iran ups threats over naval blockade, but still talking to U.S.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed in Tehran on Wednesday (April 15) a Pakistani delegation led by army chief Asim Munir that Iranian state television said was to relay a new U.S. message and discuss a second round of talks.

15 Apr 2026 9:59 pm
In Usilampatti, livelihood of farmers has gone for a toss

With no large-scale infrastructure development, Usilampatti still retains its rural and rustic nature; more than half of the people in this constituency are involved in agriculture and allied activities

15 Apr 2026 9:58 pm
Door-to-door visit by Census enumerators in eight States/U.T.s from April 16

They will seek response to a set of 33 questions for the first phase of Population Census, 2027 the House Listing and Housing Operations

15 Apr 2026 9:51 pm
Madurai North: A segment where officialdom, not elected representative, reigns supreme

The people in the constituency blame corruption in the Corporation for the various ills facing the constituency such as building plan violations, lack of separate vehicle parking spaces in front of commercial establishments and open burning of garbage

15 Apr 2026 9:43 pm
Karnataka to unveil GIA 2.0 at Bridge to Bengaluru in New Delhi

This yeararound80 countrieswill be represented at the event to showcase the States ecosystem

15 Apr 2026 9:38 pm
Gaza civil defence says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikes

Mahmoud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas authority, said four people were killed, including a child and several others were injured... in a strike targeting a police vehicle in Gaza City.

15 Apr 2026 9:35 pm
Yana Caves, known for black rock formations, declared Geo-heritage Site of National Importance

The geo-heritagesite, as per the Department of Tourism, serves three purposes, namely, conservation,educationand tourism

15 Apr 2026 9:34 pm
Beneath the euphoria, Bihars first BJP Chief Minister faces several significant challenges

Not only will the support commanded by Sushashan Babu Nitish Kumar by managing complex caste dynamics and delivering on governance be hard to emulate, Samrat Choudhary faces intra-party doubts in his leadership, financial mismanagement, and other administrative issues

15 Apr 2026 9:34 pm
Tree-planting approaches that generate higher ecological services are less preferred by farmers: Study

The study examines how smallholder farmers in Karnataka make decisions about planting trees on their land

15 Apr 2026 9:31 pm
Delhi HC permits IVF procedure for soldier in vegetative state

The soldiers earlier consent, which was given when he started the IVF procedure, is sufficient even at this stage, the court says

15 Apr 2026 9:28 pm
Gems and jewellery exports fall to five-year low on U.S. tariffs

Shipments to the U.S. fell 45% from a year earlier to $5.09 billion, as exports were disrupted for several months after Washington imposed reciprocal tariffs and later added a further 25% duty on Indian goods, GJEPC data showed.

15 Apr 2026 9:25 pm
Navy at inflection point as maritime threats rise, says Navy chief

Admiral Tripathi highlights the Navys steady progress towards becoming a combat-ready, credible, cohesive, and future-ready force

15 Apr 2026 9:25 pm
Jaishankar speaks to Israel FM, also holds talks with Australia on West Asia crisis

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on April 15, discussing different aspects of the West Asia crisis. The call comes amid a U.S. naval blockade of Irans ports and rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Jaishankar also held talks with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong as the situation continues to escalate.

15 Apr 2026 9:24 pm
Stand-up comedian Anudeep arrested for remarks on Pawan Kalyan

The Hyderabad-based comedian was arrested in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh, says Kakinada SP

15 Apr 2026 9:18 pm
Kerala Congress (M) chairperson Jose K. Mani suggests multi-factor matrix for a fair delimitation formula

Centre should consider a matrix that distributes weightage between the current population, population growth indicators such as the Total Fertility Rate, and the existing share of Parliamentary seats to arrive at a delimitation formula, he says.

15 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
New Hungarian leader Magyar says pro-Orban President must go

I repeated to him that, in my eyes and in the eyes of the Hungarian people, he is unworthy of embodying the unity of the Hungarian nation, incapable of ensuring respect for the law, says Hungarys new leader, Peter Magyar

15 Apr 2026 9:13 pm
China says it will 'resolutely support' Cuba against U.S. pressure

Tensions intensified in January as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Cuba is ready to fall.

15 Apr 2026 9:08 pm
In Focus podcast | Justice Kurian Joseph Committee Report explained: what are its recommendations?

Ashok Vardhan Shetty speaks to us aboutthe recommendations of the Justice Kurian Joseph Committee Report on Constitutional Amendments, Delimitation, Governors, NEET, and One Nation One Election.

15 Apr 2026 9:06 pm
China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show

The presence of four fishing boats, a Chinese naval or coast guard ship and a new floating barrier comes as the Philippines sends its own coast guard and fisheries vessels to support its fishermen, frequently driven away by larger Chinese patrols.

15 Apr 2026 8:59 pm
YSRCP lodges complaint with A.P. DGP over illegal detention of Pudi Srihari

Alleging violation of legal procedures in the detention, the party leaders accuses State government of misusing police machinery for political vendetta

15 Apr 2026 8:57 pm
Gold, diamond jewellery worth 10.18 crore seized in Coimbatore

Preliminary inquiry reveals that the valuables were being transported to a private firm

15 Apr 2026 8:51 pm