'Political demonetisation': Tharoor slams Centre for linking womens reservation with delimitation
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor urged the government to implement women's reservation immediately, separate from the delimitation process. He argued that delimitation requires extensive discussion, unlike the reservation bill which the opposition fully supports. Tharoor cautioned against a rushed approach, likening it to 'political demonetisation' and advocating for broader consultation.
If Chankaya was alive, he would've been startled by your political shrewdness: Priyanka to Shah
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lauded Home Minister Amit Shah's political acumen, calling him 'startlingly shrewd' like Chanakya. She accused the government of duping people with women's reservation while undermining OBC rights and reducing the influence of smaller states. Gandhi highlighted the Congress's long-standing support for women's reservation, tracing its roots to Motilal Nehru and Sardar Patel.
The South after delimitation: What the maths shows from Tamil Nadu to Andhra
Parliament buzzed with debate over India's representational future as the delimitation exercise and Women's Reservation Bill took center stage. Prime Minister Modi and home minister Shah assured southern states no injustice would occur, projecting increased seats and influence. Maths indicate a marginal shift in overall share despite seat increases for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
If respected wouldnt use women politically, Priyanka Gandhi targets PM over Womens Quota Bill
Numbers not in favour of NDA to get women quota law passed in Parliament
The ruling NDA government faces a numbers crunch in Parliament for the women's reservation bills. Securing a two-thirds majority in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha requires support from opposition parties or their abstention. Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed for consensus. The Constitution amendment bill and related bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a division of votes.
Fence Bangladesh border: Himanta Sarma accuses Mamata Banerjee of allowing infiltration in Bengal
Supreme Court upholds detention of actor Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case
The case involves the seizure of over 14 kg of gold at Bengaluru airport and has drawn significant public attention
'AQI in poor category': GRAP-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR - what's allowed & what's not
The court was dealing with a plea in the K. Purushottam Reddy case for conduct of delimitation and re-adjustment of Legislative Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Lok Sabha seats in five southern states to increase to 195 from 129, clarifies Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has dismissed claims that southern states will see reduced representation in the Lok Sabha. He stated that following the implementation of women's reservation and delimitation, the total number of Lok Sabha seats will increase. Southern states will see their seats rise significantly, enhancing their power.
Will move SC against delimitation bill, if passed in Parliament: DMK
Chennai: The DMK on Thursday said that it will move the Supreme Court against the delimitation bill, if it is passed in the Parliament. While releasing the DMKs Assembly election campaign song, the partys legal department secretary, N R Elango, said that the legal option is always open. We will take legal steps in the 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 .
Lok Sabha seats in southern states to increase from 195 from 129: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said a completely false narrative is being spread that the representation of southern states will go down in the Lok Sabha after its strength is increased to 816 seats following the implementation of womens reservation and delimitation of constituencies. Intervening in the debate in Lok Sabha 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 .
If Constitution amendment bill is passed, democracy will be finished in India: Priyanka
New Delhi: In a stinging attack, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said the government began finishing off democracy by putting pressure on institutions, such as the Election Commission (EC) and the judiciary, but now, an open attack has been launched on democracy with the Constitution amendment bill. Participating in a debate in the 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 .
'Chanakya would have been shocked': Priyanka's remarks draws reaction from Amit Shah - watch
Backing the idea of reserving seats for women legislators, Priyanka said her party was not opposing womens representation itself, but questioning what she described as the political intent behind the timing and framing of the bill. She argued that the ruling NDA was using the measure as an electoral strategy rather than as a purely reform-driven step.
Priyanka Gandhi supports women's reservation but criticizes the BJP's bills as politically motivated. She stated that without a caste census, all sections will not get their due share. Gandhi highlighted the Congress's historical role in advocating for women's rights and reservations, tracing back to Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi.
Tejasvi Surya equates AP-Telangana bifurcation with India-Pak partition, faces ire
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Suryas remarks on the way Congress has performed the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, like the Britishers did the partition of India and Pakistan, have drawn sharp criticism from both the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Telangana Congress leaders. Speaking in the Lok Sabha in support 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 .
TDP, JD(U) support womens reservation, flag nari shakti push
Byreddy Shabari of the Telugu Desam Party backed the womens quota bills in the Lok Sabha, saying they mark a shift from womens development to women-led development and will enable greater leadership roles. Other NDA allies, including Janata Dal (United), also supported the legislation, emphasising womens role in achieving Viksit Bharat, even as opposition parties protested and termed the bills anti-constitutional.
'Kala tika on bills': PM Modi takes swipe at DMK over black attire protest
Prime Minister Modi lauded the women's reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, while criticizing DMK's protest against the delimitation Bill. He assured no state would face injustice, countering Udhayanidhi Stalin's claims of reduced Tamil Nadu representation. The delimitation and women's quota bills were introduced after a division vote.
No reservation to Muslims; quota on basis of religion unconstitutional: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made waves by declaring that reservations based on religion for Muslims breach constitutional principles. He has also revealed that the next population enumeration will include a caste census.
PM Modi pushes for consensus on womens quota, flags political consequences
Highlighting growing political awareness among women, he urged unanimous support, cautioning that resistance could have long-term political consequences
'BJP planning to plant bombs in Bengal': Mamata Banerjee's massive charge ahead of assembly poll
BSF officer killed in fuel depot fire at Bengal border outpost
Tragedy struck the Bankra border outpost in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas as a devastating fire engulfed a fuel depot. Assistant Sub Inspector Jagi Ram tragically lost his life after being trapped inside during a blast that ignited the blaze. The depot supplied fuel for BSF boats patrolling the Sundarbans. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Women stage protest march in Nashik condemning TCS sexual assault case
TCS gave employees the alternative to work from home following reports of sloganeering outside TCS office
'Don't want credit': Top quotes from PM Modi's Lok Sabha speech on women's reservation bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the women's reservation Bill as a defining moment for India's democracy, emphasizing the need for greater female representation in policymaking. He asserted that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, providing 33% reservation for women, will give India a new direction, linking it to the nation's ancient democratic roots and the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'.
Tamil Nadu elections 2026: Will TVKs solo gamble split votes or fulfil Vijays CM dream?
Actor Vijay's new political party, TVK, is making a bold solo bid in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, challenging the state's long-standing alliance-driven politics. Historically, success hinges on coalitions, not standalone appeal. TVK's gamble aims for direct leadership, but faces the challenge of converting visibility into seats without established networks, potentially acting as a vote-splitter.
Supreme Court questions limits of judicial scrutiny under Article 25
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether religious practices, like the nudity of Digambar Jain sadhus, can be banned. The Travancore Devaswom Board argued that courts shouldn't judge core religious tenets, citing a Nepal SC ruling on Naga Sadhus. The board emphasized that a community's belief determines religious practice, not external adjudication.
Bid to rule South, erase OBC representation: Asaduddin Owaisi on delimitation
Hyderabad: Hyderabad MP and All India Majlis e Ittehad Ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, April 16, strongly opposed the introduction of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, alleging that it undermines federalism and targets southern states through the proposed delimitation exercise. Addressing the Lok Sabha, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul 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 .
RS chairman hails TN nuclear reactor's milestone moment, places scientists' contribution on record
The chairman said that the achievement advances India into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear programme, which uses plutonium in fast breeder reactors to generate more fuel than it consume
BRS slams Revanth Reddy on hybrid delimitation proposal
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddys suggestion of hybrid delimitation has led to a political controversy, with BRS questioning the attempt to trade democracy for Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). In an aggressive remark directed at the CM, BRS leader Dasoju Sravan accused Revanth Reddy of trying to link parliamentary representation to economic performance 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 .
13% of households have no in-house toilet facilities: Telangana caste survey
18.8% of SCs and a very high 32.5% of STs reported no toilet facilities, exposing health and sanitation risks
Udhayanidhi, DMK candidates clad in black shirts, burn copy of Delimitation Bill in protest
Tamil Nadu will not remain a mute spectator to the central government's attempt to strip away our rights, says Udhayanidhi
Lok Sabha strength to rise to 815, 272 seats for women: Meghwal
New Delhi: The strength of the Lok Sabha will increase to 815, of which 272 seats will be reserved for women and neither men nor any state will suffer any loss due to the implementation of this quota, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Thursday, April 15. In his introductory remarks in the 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 .
NDA, Opposition leaders spar over womens reservation, delimitation bills
New Delhi: Leaders on Thursday, April 16, defended bills to amend the womens quota law and set up a delimitation commission, saying women have waited for years for reservation, while opposition leaders alleged the way the government was proceeding with it could undermine the countrys federal and democratic structure. According to a bulletin issued on 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 .
Govt bulldozing delimitation via womens quota, says Gogoi
New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday, April 16, alleged that the government wants to bulldoze delimitation in the name of womens reservation, and asserted that if it is really committed to implementing the womens quota law it should do so immediately on the basis of the current strength of Lok Sabha. Initiating the discussion on 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 .
Home Minister Amit Shah and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav clashed in Parliament over the Women's Reservation Bill. Yadav questioned the urgency without an updated Census, demanding a caste-based enumeration. Shah assured that a caste census would be conducted after the ongoing Census process, while also stating religion-based reservations are unconstitutional.
Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aiming to implement women's reservation before 2029. The bill, linked with delimitation and increased Lok Sabha seats to 850, faced opposition from parties questioning its timing and constitutional validity. Debates highlighted concerns over linking reservation with delimitation and the census.
Trolls, defeat and reinvention: Nara Lokesh's elevation indicates making of TDP's future leadership
Nara Lokesh has been appointed National Working President of the Telugu Desam Party. This move signals a significant generational shift within the party. Lokesh's elevation follows a period of reinvention after the 2019 election defeat. He has taken on new responsibilities and is seen as a key figure for the party's future.
SIR Impact in Bengal: Mamatas Seat Sees 25% Voter Drop, Suvendus Just 3%
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BJP chief Nitin Nabin, Thakur, Singhvi, others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs
BJP National President Nitin Nabin took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on Thursday. He was joined by other newly elected members from various states. The oath-taking ceremony took place in the Rajya Sabha. Chairman C P Radhakrishnan congratulated the new parliamentarians. The elected MPs represent states including Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Maharashtra.
IMD issues intense heatwave warning for several parts of Maharashtra
Hot and humid conditions likely in central Maharashtra, Marathwada, Vidarbha and Konkan over next few days
PIL against sale of liquor in tetra packs in UP; SC asks petitioner to approach authorities
Uttar Pradesh recently approved the new excise policy with several key changes, including the introduction of an e-lottery system for allocation of liquor and 'bhang' (cannabis) shops
Polls for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats scheduled for May 12: EC
Elections for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats are scheduled for May 12, as announced by the Election Commission of India. The tenure of these nine MLCs concludes on May 13, 2026, prompting the need for these biennial elections. The notification will be issued on April 23, with nominations closing on April 30.
The amendments also seek to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 850 from the current 543 to operationalise the womens reservation law before the 2029 parliamentary polls, following a delimitation exercise to be carried out based on the last published census
New Delimitation Bill 2026: What it means and its key proposals
The government's tabling of the Delimitation Bill has ignited a political firestorm, particularly from southern opposition parties. The proposal, which could redistribute Lok Sabha seats based on population, threatens to reduce the South's political influence despite their economic contributions. Critics argue this move penalizes states that successfully controlled population growth.
Delimitation provisions in women's reservation amendment bill 'attack on democracy': Kerala Oppn
Opposition leaders from Kerala have opposed the delimitation provisions tied to the implementation of the Womens Reservation Act, arguing that linking 33% quota to a future census and seat redistribution is a hidden trap that could distort federal balance. They warn the exercise may disproportionately increase seats in northern states while marginalising the south, and have demanded that reservation be implemented within the current Lok Sabha strength instead.
LIVE: Constitution Amendment Bill tabled in Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar
Live Updates Live 207 MPs vote in favour of bills, 126 vote against it 16 Apr 2026 11:59 IST Voting finishes. As many as 207 MPs vote for the Bill, 126 MPs vote against it. Votal voted is 333. 16 Apr 2026 11:57 IST Om Birla takes vote for womens reservation bill. Voting 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 .
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tabled the Delimitation Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests, with southern states alleging a population-based redraw favouring the North. In Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin burned a copy, calling it a black law and launching statewide agitation over federal concerns.
Womens Reservation Bill: How numbers stack up in Lok Sabha and what delimitation could change
Parliament is set to debate the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, aiming for 33% women's reservation in legislatures. This constitutional amendment, passed in 2023, will be implemented after delimitation based on the 2027 Census. While the government champions women's empowerment, opposition raises concerns over the delimitation process and its potential impact on state representation, creating a north-south divide.
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Womens reservation to delimitation: Focus on 3 key bills in Lok Sabha today; why they matter
True intent of bills brought by govt mischievous, have to be rejected completely: Congress
New Delhi. The Congress party has strongly criticized the government's proposed women's reservation bills. Party leader Jairam Ramesh stated the bills' true intent is mischievous and they must be rejected. He highlighted concerns about delimitation proposals favoring populous states. The opposition demands immediate one-third reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, including SC, ST, and OBC communities.
Sitharaman challenges Mamata on womens quota: Do you want women to wait longer?
DMK flags delimitation concerns as Kanimozhi moves motion against three bills amid delimitation row
DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Thursday moved a motion in the Lok Sabha opposing three key government bills, including the Constitution (131st Amendment), Union Territories Laws (Amendment) and Delimitation Bills, amid a widening row over constituency redrawing. The move came as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin escalated protests by burning a copy of the proposed delimitation bill and launching a statewide agitation, warning it would undermine representation for southern states.
Country set to take historic step on womens empowerment: PM Modi
New Delhi: As the Special Session of Parliament for amendments to Nari Shakti Vandam Adhiniyam is set to begin on Thursday, April 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a historic step towards womens empowerment. A three-day special sitting of the extended Budget session of Parliament is set to begin later in the day, with 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 .
Tamil Nadu CM burns copy of delimitation bill, terms it black law
Chennai/Namakkal: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday, April 16, burnt a copy of the delimitation Bill and dubbed it a black law and alleged it seeks to make the Tamil people refugees in their own land. Stalin hoisted a black flag and burnt a copy of the bill on delimitation circulated by the 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 .
Three important bills are likely to be introduced in the special session of Parliament starting today, including one to reserve seats for women in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and another to redraw constituency boundaries.
Delimitation bill: Congress opposes govt's proposal, calls it 'deleterious, detrimental'
Three important bills are likely to be introduced in the special session of Parliament starting today, including one to reserve seats for women in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and another to redraw constituency boundaries.
Ahead of a special Parliament session, PM Narendra Modi called womens reservation a historic step for empowerment. The Congress backed the move but warned against dilution of OBC, Dalit and Adivasi representation, as debate intensified over delimitation, caste census, and proposed changes to implement the 2023 law.
Iran war oil shock as disruptive as Covid
The government is now drawing on its Covid playbook to cushion businesses and consumers hit by gas shortages and soaring oil bills
Parliament special session on womens quota bill amendments today
New Delhi: A three-day special sitting of the extended Budget session of Parliament is set to begin on Thursday, April 16, with discussions centred on proposed Constitutional amendments linked to the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The government is expected to introduce three amendment Bills aimed at operationalising the legislation, which was passed 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 .
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Indian officials see Iran war oil shock as disruptive as Covid
India is drawing on its Covid-era playbook to cushion the economic blow from the Iran war, with officials warning the disruption to energy supplies could rival the pandemic, threatening growth, widening the fiscal deficit, and pushing the rupee to record lows.
33 years after ignominious exit, SC orders honourable farewell for former IAF pilot
A year on & 3 months after FIR, UP cleric held in fake nikah, halala gang-rape case
Former Reliance ADAG execs Jhunjhunwala, Bapna arrested by ED
Delimitation: Whats different this time and why its kicking up a row
Difficult for court to rule on centuries-old religious beliefs: CJI Surya Kant
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12L households in 11 states/UTs self-enumerate for Census 2027
Mamata deindustrialised Bengal, encouraged corruption: Rajnath Singh
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
Average daily LPG bookings back to pre-conflict levels: Government
Pratibha Patil, Meira Kumar hail quota, call for inclusivity
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Opposition: Will oppose delimitation, it cuts share of south, NE
Govt counters oppn, says South will gain LS seats under new formula
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VHP seeks law against illegal conversions
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