Difficult for court to rule on centuries-old religious beliefs: CJI Surya Kant
Attacks on merchant shipping completely unacceptable: EAM S Jaishankar
Can courts ban public appearance of naked sadhus of Digambar sect?, asks TDB
Verify FASTag vehicle numbers, NHAI to banks
Vladimir Putin likely to take part in Brics summit in India
12L households in 11 states/UTs self-enumerate for Census 2027
TVK cadres struggle to match campaign of Dravidian majors
Will drop 'false' cases against Gorkha netas, says Amit Shah
ED seizes assets worth over Rs 160 cr of Shyam group firm
At heart of ED's Bengal probe is an illegal transport challan system called 'Lala Pad'
Average daily LPG bookings back to pre-conflict levels: Government
Pratibha Patil, Meira Kumar hail quota, call for inclusivity
17 years on, gallery owner convicted for Shahtoosh shawl export bid
Opposition: Will oppose delimitation, it cuts share of south, NE
SC stays T'gana HC order granting transit pre-arrest bail to Khera
Navy at 'inflection point' as maritime threats rise, says Admiral
VHP seeks law against illegal conversions
ED raids MP who replaced Chadha as AAP dy leader in RS
Cross-border narco-network busted in Jammu; kingpin held
Kargil bloc rejects Ladakh territorial council, sticks to statehood, Sixth Schedule
Omar refuses to cut 'Tricolour' ribbon, BJP says well done
Minorities see TVK as genuine ally: Arunraj
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader KG Arunraj claimed that minority voters who traditionally supported the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam are shifting towards TVK, alleging a perceived compromise in DMKs stance toward the BJP. He argued that voters are reassessing their political choices amid concerns over governance and administrative actions ahead of elections.
Shah to make night halts in all five divisions of West Bengal
Amit Shah is intensifying the BJPs election campaign in West Bengal, focusing on booth-level strategy across five organisational divisions. He is holding night review meetings with party workers to assess feedback, resolve issues, and streamline campaign planning as part of the partys broader electoral push.
In Madurai Central, DMK push for hattrick faces urban anger
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is aiming for a clean sweep in Madurai despite criticism over civic issues such as infrastructure, drainage, and sanitation. In Madurai Central, IT Minister P. T. R. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan faces a high-profile contest against filmmaker Sundar C, amid a multi-cornered fight involving emerging parties and vote-splitting dynamics that could influence the outcome.
Centres women quota, delimitation formula has my 100% support: N Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu fully backs the proposed delimitation bill and women's reservation, emphasizing the need to delink seats from population figures. He believes the Centre's formula is scientific and will lead to increased representation. Naidu also plans to incentivize larger families and launch a women-centric brand, while advocating for a socio-economic caste census.
Opposition against 131st Amendment, says delimitation formula motivated
INDIA bloc leaders will oppose a key bill in Parliament. The bill proposes increasing Lok Sabha seats through delimitation for women's reservation from 2029. Opposition parties support women's reservation but oppose the delimitation formula. They believe it is politically motivated and harms federalism, especially for southern states. The government faces a vote challenge.
BJP takes the drivers seat, but must stay the course set by Nitish
With Nitish Kumar stepping down as Chief Minister, Bihar is entering a new political phase that strengthens the role of the Bharatiya Janata Party within the NDA alliance. His exit raises questions over the future of the Nitish model of caste balance and welfare-driven governance, particularly his outreach to women and backward communities. While the BJP-led government under Samrat Choudhary is expected to continue key policies, the JD(U)s influence is likely to shift toward organisational consolidation at the grassroots level amid concerns over preserving Nitish Kumars political legacy.
Tamil Nadu's spiral: From welfare to freebies
Tamil Nadus welfare model has expanded into a competitive freebie-driven system, with parties like the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam offering cash transfers and subsidies to woo voters, raising concerns over rising debt and fiscal sustainability.
BRS, YSRCP punch a hole in Centre's delimitation move
Southern parties BRS and YSR Congress have raised concerns over the bill, questioning its linkage to the 2011 Census for delimitation. K. T. Rama Rao warned it could penalise southern states, while YSRCP backed womens reservation but called for fair regional seat distribution within states.
Naveen Patnaik opposes delimitation exercise
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik opposes the proposed delimitation exercise. He supports the women's quota but warns the Centre's legislative package may dilute Odisha's political voice. Patnaik states the expansion of Lok Sabha seats could decrease Odisha's relative representation. He urges Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi to take a strong stand against this.
Central forces tried to check my car, says Mamata
Mamata Banerjee alleged that central forces attempted to search her car near Kolkata airport and accused Union leaders of misusing security vehicles, questioning why only Trinamool leaders were being targeted during checks. The Election Commission denied any such VVIP search, while Banerjee also accused the BJP and central agencies of harassment ahead of elections, urging voters to respond politically.
Bills to operationalise women's quota listed for introduction in Lok Sabha on Thursday
Parliament will consider three key bills to enact the women's reservation law by 2029. These proposals aim to increase Lok Sabha seats to a maximum of 850. The legislation will also boost representation in state and Union Territory assemblies. This move ensures 33 percent reservation for women. The delimitation exercise will be based on the 2011 Census.
Telangana: 60 senior citizens get Kaleshwaram compensation after a decade
Hyderabad: The legal fight of 60 senior citizens, who alienated their lands for the construction of Mallanna Sagar Reservoir under the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS), has finally borne fruit. After almost a decade-long fight, the state government finally compensated them as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Delimitation row: Telangana BJP accuses CM Revanth of divisive politics
Hyderabad: Taking exception to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddys comments that southern states would face political injustice in the delimitation exercise, Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Wednesday, April 15, alleged that Reddy is playing divisive politics. The southern states would not suffer any injustice, he said. Reddys letters to the chief ministers (of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Strength in stride: Women redefining power at the Times Internet Half Marathon
Rahul Gandhi accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of stealing OBC rights and attempting a power grab. He claims the proposed amendments to the women's reservation law and delimitation are anti-national. Gandhi insists the government should use the upcoming census for implementation. Opposition parties are uniting against the delimitation provisions, stating they support women's reservation but oppose the current approach.
More than a race: Stories that defined the Times Internet Half Marathon
Telangana govt makes caste census survey public
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday, April 15, placed the Telangana Socio-Economic, Education, Employment, Political and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey conducted in 2024 in public domain. Making the announcement at the Dr BR Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat in Hyderabad, BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said that books 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the SEEEPC survey, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New 'Choudhary' of Magadh: Samarat's 'muretha' vow comes full circle with Nitish's exit
Samrat Choudharys journey to the top has hardly followed a conventional BJP path. Unlike many leaders nurtured within the Sangh ecosystem, he comes from outside that fold. His father, veteran politician Shakuni Choudhary, was a founding member of the Samata Party and a contemporary of both Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav. Samrat himself began in the Rashtriya Janata Dal in the 1990s and entered government early, serving as a minister under Rabri Devi.
Women's Reservation Bill, a historic step towards Women's empowerment: CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta described the Women's Reservation Bill as a landmark and far-reaching initiative that will significantly strengthen women's empowerment in the country. She said the legislation is poised to open new avenues for women and elevate their role in governance in the years ahead.
Womens Reservation & Delimitation Bills set for Parliament showdown: Whats driving the debate?
VHP seeks nationwide law against illegal conversions, flags security threat
Lucknow plant to make mobility more sustainable: Tata Motors
The countrys largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has marked a milestone with the rollout of the 10th-lakh commercial vehicle from its Lucknow facility, commemorating more than three-and-a-half decades of its presence in UP, the company said
Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of a power grab through a delimitation bill, stating the women's reservation bill was already passed in 2023. He asserted the Congress party unequivocally supports women's reservation and condemned the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats as 'hissa chori' from marginalized communities and certain regions.
Kavitha protests against land acquisition in Vikarabad, taken into custody
Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi president Kalvakuntla Kavitha was taken into custody by the police for staging a road blockade before the Revenue Divisional Office (RDO) in Vikarabad, in a protest against the land acquisition of 1,200 acre for an IT corridor in the district. The farmers of Kadlapur and Raople villages in Parigi mandal of Vikarabad Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
AAP MP Raghav Chadha's Z-plus security cover withdrawn by Punjab govt
Punjab's government has withdrawn Z-plus security for AAP MP Raghav Chadha. This follows a recent dispute within the party and his removal as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Chadha stated he was silenced, not defeated. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann suggested Chadha was compromised for not following the party whip.
Musi Rejuvenation: HRF demands Telangana govt to halt Gandhi Sarovar Project
Hyderabad: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has demanded that the state government withdraw its plans to construct the Gandhi Sarovar Project under the Musi Riverfront Development Projects phase 1 work, suggesting it to beautify the premises of the Gandhi Memorial spread across 68 acre at Bapughat instead. The HRF submitted its opinions on the proposed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nara Lokesh appointed TDP national working president in major reshuffle
The party also announced new national and state committees, emphasising social justice, regional balance, and increased womens representation as it prepares for future electoral challenges
ED raids AAP MP Ashok Mittal, who replaced Chadha as RS deputy leader, in FEMA case
Searches at 10 locations, includes premises of Pagwara-based Lovely Professional University (LPU) , and two linked educational institutions -- Tetr College of Business and Masters Union College of Business -- located in Gurugram
Delimitation Bill is a 3-Step Vote Chori Against Opposition
Delimitation in Assam and J&K indicates that we could now see 'gerrymandering' at a national scale.
Evening news wrap: Centre vs opposition faceoff over delimitation; CBSE Class 10 result declared
Bihar portfolio allocation: Samrat Choudhary retains 29 departments; Deputy CMs get key sectors
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary holds 29 departments including Home and Health. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary manages 10 departments like Education and Transport. Bijendra Prasad Yadav, another Deputy Chief Minister, oversees eight departments, notably Energy and Finance. This distribution centralises core governance with the Chief Minister while assigning significant development roles to his deputies.
Delimitation will suppress and stifle the voice of south India in parliament: Chidambaram
Addressing reporters in Coimbatore, the senior Congress leader shared critical views regarding the special session of parliament and the proposed Delimitation Bill.
Southern states wont lose representation in delimitation: Govt official
Hyderabad: All states are likely to see a 50 per cent increase in their representation in the Lok Sabha after the proposed delimitation exercise, amid concerns that population-based redistribution could affect the relative strength of some regions, especially southern states that have managed population control better than the rest of the country. According to a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sumeet SSG partners Spencer India to modernise 1,756 ambulances
The ambulances will also be fitted with patented rescue and evacuation systems, oxygen delivery units for critical care, and PPE kits designed for rapid and safe emergency response.
Davanagere fallout: Shivakumar suspends MLC Jabbar from Congress membership
The Karnataka Congress has announced the suspension of MLC Abdul Jabbar from its primary membership, following allegations of engaging in activities that contradict the partys interests. This disciplinary measure, tied to the recent bypoll in Davanagere South, highlights claims that Jabbar incited discontent within the Muslim community during the election period.
DMK, TMC, Congress Oppose Centres Plan Of Proposed Delimitation
Political tensions escalate nationwide over the proposed delimitation and Lok Sabha expansion.
Delhi HC Tells Police to Take Down Clips of Arvind Kejriwal Arguing in Court
Delhi High Court orders police to remove unauthorised videos of Arvind Kejriwals court arguments.
Nara Lokesh appointed TDP national working president
Amaravati: In a politically significant development in the ruling TDP in Andhra Pradesh, IT Minister Nara Lokesh was appointed as the national working president of the party on Wednesday, April 15. Nandyal MP B Shabari has been appointed as the first woman national general secretary of the party, a TDP press release said. Big TDP Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP's 'preparation' for Punjab polls has begun: Kejriwal on ED raids against AAP MP Mittal
The Enforcement Directorate raided AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal's business and residential premises in Punjab and Haryana as part of a FEMA investigation. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal alleged the BJP is using central agencies for its Punjab election preparations, a sentiment echoed by other AAP leaders.
Z security, ED raids row: AAP-Raghav Chadha faceoff turns ugly; BJP piles on
The Aam Aadmi Party's rift with MP Raghav Chadha has widened, with leaders accusing him of betrayal and linking ED raids on Ashok Mittal to his alleged collusion with the BJP. Chadha's removal as deputy leader and subsequent Z-category security have fueled internal dissent and public accusations.
Delhi HC directs police to take down unauthorised videos of Kejriwal arguing in excise policy case
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the police to ensure the removal of all videos circulating on social media that show Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arguing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma during the hearing of his plea seeking the judges recusal from the Delhi Excise Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Give befitting reply to Delhi's zamindars: Mamata in her Bengali new year message
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended Bengali New Year greetings, urging voters to democratically counter attempts by Delhi's zamindars to undermine voting rights. She emphasized Bengal's cultural legacy of communal harmony and called for unity against divisive forces, appealing for votes for the Trinamool Congress in upcoming elections.
Narendra Modi government wants to 'shelve' caste census: Congress
The Congress party accuses the Modi government of planning to delay a caste census. They claim this is to avoid pressure for OBC women's reservation in Parliament. The government is expected to bring amendments for women's reservation implementation. This move, according to the Congress, aims to prevent representation for a large section of OBC women.
'Misrule, chaos, corruption': PM Modi targets Mamata-led TMC govt in 'Poila Boishakh' message
Stalin vs Centre: Why is Tamil Nadu protesting the delimitation bill
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a state-wide black flag protest against the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise. He warned of severe political consequences if concerns about reducing southern states' political weight are ignored. Stalin described the move as a 'grave danger' and a 'historic injustice' that could widen the North-South divide and undermine federalism.
Justice Sharmas children empanelled govt lawyers: Kerjiwal in HC on recusal plea
New Delhi: Seeking recusal of Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed in an affidavit that the judges children are empanelled central government lawyers who receive work through solicitor general Tushar Mehta who appeared for the CBI. Kejriwal, in an additional affidavit filed in relation to his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Did China secretly help Iran track US bases? The 'spy satellite' in question
Iran reportedly used a Chinese-built spy satellite, TEE-01B, to monitor US military bases in the Middle East during recent conflicts. Leaked documents suggest the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps utilized the satellite for targeting and assessing strike success. China denies providing military support, calling the accusations fabricated.
INDIA bloc must plan response to Constitution Amendment Bill together: J-K CM
they can say that delimitation will benefit us. However, under that delimitation, attempts were made to benefit a single party or its supporters, says Omar Abdullah
Do not allow outside interference in factory operations: UP CM Adityanath at Tata event
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed the need to prevent external interference in factory operations. His remarks followed recent worker unrest in Noida. Adityanath spoke at a Tata Motors event in Lucknow, celebrating the rollout of the one-millionth bus. He highlighted the company's contribution to employment and youth development.
DMK reaching out to MPs across states to devise a coordinated strategy to counter to this grave danger, he said
KTR slams Centre on delimitation, warns of Southern unrest
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday, April 15, slammed the Centre over the upcoming delimitationexercise of Lok Sabha seats and warned of an unrest in South India. The former Telangana minister said that delimitation can not be viewed as an administrative exercise adding that it could lead to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Centre using delimitation under guise of women's reservation, could alter political map: Sanjay Raut
Warns of political unrest in the South
Himanta wife passport row: Why SC stayed Pawan Kheras transit anticipatory bail
SC stays Telangana HC order granting one-week transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera
The Supreme Court of India stayed a Telangana High Court order granting Congress leader Pawan Khera one-week transit anticipatory bail in a case linked to allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmas wife.
Nitish Kumar era ends in Bihar, BJP's Samrat Chaudhary sworn in as Chief Minister
Samrat Chaudhary is the first BJP Chief Minister of Bihar, following the resignation of Nitish Kumar
Curbs on nicotine gums, lozenges may make quitting harder, say experts
India's top drug advisory body recommends restricting over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement therapies, sparking concerns that it will hinder smokers' efforts to quit. While tobacco products remain widely available, this move could create more hurdles for those seeking quitting aids, potentially impacting public health initiatives.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the Enforcement Directorate's raid on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal as election preparation for Punjab. The ED action occurred shortly after Mittal was appointed deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, replacing Raghav Chadha.
Delimitation will trigger massive agitation in South if it leads to injustice: KTR warns
BRS leader reiterates unchanged party stand; comes as government eyes 850 Lok Sabha seats and womens quota bill from 2029
Samrat Choudhary set to take oath as Bihar Chief Minister | First BJP CM of Bihar
Samrat Choudhary sworn in as Bihars 24th Chief Minister, scripts BJPs first at the helm
Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as Bihar's 24th Chief Minister, marking the first time the BJP leads the state government. This elevation follows Nitish Kumar's resignation, signifying a major political realignment and the BJP's assumption of direct leadership after years as a junior partner.
Delimitation: TN Chief Minister Stalin convenes emergency meeting of DMK MPs
Meeting, to be held via video conference, would decide the party line to be followed in Parliament on delimitation
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin convenes emergency meeting of DMK MPs over delimitation consequences
M. K. Stalin has convened an emergency meeting of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MPs via video conference from Dharmapuri to discuss the states concerns over the Centres proposed delimitation exercise and finalise the partys stance in Parliament.
PM Modi a 'misleader', engaged in 'deliberate deceit' over delimitation: Congress
Congress has strongly criticized the government's proposed delimitation bills. The party alleges Prime Minister Narendra Modi has misled the nation. These bills could reduce the strength of southern states and smaller states in the Lok Sabha. Southern Chief Ministers have also voiced concerns, warning of protests if their states are harmed.
Why Kamal Haasans missed bigger role in multi-starrer TN politics
Campaign jingles are old poll staples, but now AI is the one producing them
Army jawans bail plea denied in minors rape case
NIA court denies bail to ex-deputy SP caught with terrorists in J&K
About 250 people feared missing as boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
