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
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.
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.
NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that his government is resolutely moving forward for empowerment of women in the three-day special sitting of Parliament. His remarks came ahead of the start of the special sitting during which the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, commonly known as Women Reservation Act, will be amended for its implementation in 2029. In the special sitting of Parliament, beginning today, our country is all set to take a historic step towards [] The post Country All Set To Take Historic Step For Women Empowerment In Special Sitting Of Parliament: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mumbai mad for luxury cars, No. 7 globally, only Asian city in top 10: Stratstone
Study shows citys digital interest in premium brands outpacing actual ownership in Indias financial capital
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?
No case against delimitation: BJPs Prakash Reddy hits INDIA bloc
Prakash Reddy defended the proposed delimitation exercise, saying there is no justification for opposing it and accusing the INDIA bloc of taking a contradictory stand by backing womens reservation but rejecting constituency redrawing. He cited past exercises under Congress-led governments, including those during Manmohan Singh and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to argue delimitation has long followed constitutional norms, adding the current process is no different.
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 .
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 is set to introduce three key bills, including women's reservation from 2029 and delimitation of constituencies. While the opposition supports women's quota, they strongly oppose the delimitation bill, citing concerns over constituency redrawing and potential seat increases. The government aims to pass these bills together, with the opposition questioning the basis and fairness of the proposed changes.
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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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
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
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
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
Opposition: Will oppose delimitation, it cuts share of south, NE
Govt counters oppn, says South will gain LS seats under new formula
'2011 Census Won't Be Basis For Allocation Of LS Seats'
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
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.
Arvind Kejriwal has filed an additional affidavit seeking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal from the Delhi excise policy case. He cited that the justice's son and daughter are empanelled as central government counsels, assigned work by the solicitor general who appeared for the CBI. This, Kejriwal argued, creates a reasonable apprehension of bias and a conflict of interest.
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.
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.
Choudhary starts with call to fight corruption
Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihars Chief Minister, becoming the first BJP leader to hold the post, with Vijay Choudhary and Bijendra Yadav appointed as deputy CMs. Senior leaders including Nitish Kumar attended the ceremony. Choudhary, who currently holds key portfolios including home, has called for a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and stressed continuity in governance, with a cabinet expansion planned later.
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.
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 .
South vs North, women vs seats: Inside India's most contested special session
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.
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.
Southern Chief Ministers Siddaramaiah, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Revanth Reddy are uniting against the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, fearing it will harm their states' political representation. They argue for a transparent, consultative process, warning that population control success could be penalized. The leaders also called for women's reservation to be implemented separately.
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.
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 .
No man worth his salt can build a Babri Masjid in Bengal: Amit Shah
Malda: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, April 14, asserted the BJP will not allow a Babri Masjid replica to be built in West Bengal once it assumes power in the state after the assembly elections. He even termed Humayun Kabir, the chief of the newly-formed Aam Janata Unnayan Party that is taking 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 .
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 .
Mallikarjun Kharge convenes meeting of Congress brass to discuss women quota, delimitation
Congress leaders convened to strategise on the women's reservation law. Parliament will hold a special session to discuss amendments for its implementation. The law aims to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. This will be operationalised after a delimitation exercise based on the next census, increasing Lok Sabha seats before the 2029 polls.
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.
