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Naidu Wants People to Decimate Congress for Defeating Womens Reservation Bill
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Why was 2023 womens reservation law kept in cold storage, asks Opposition after PMs address
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Congress and its allies celebrated setback to womens 33% reservation push: BJP
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Centres Conspiracy To Change Federal Structure Defeated: Priyanka Gandhi On Womens Quota Row
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Karnataka BJP Announces Protests Against Congress Over Womens Reservation Issue
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Opposition MPs Criticize Governments Maneuvering Over Womens Reservation Bill
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Kolkata, April 18: The Trinamool Congress on Saturday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the As
PM, Shah Lied To Nation On Womens Bill, Tried Replicating Assam, JK Model, Alleges Rahul In TN
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Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Coimbatore for election
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Centre's conspiracy to change federal structure defeated; victory of Opposition unity, says Priyanka
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BJP, Opposition in war of words after Constitution Amendment Bill defeat
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New Delhi, April 18: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday alleged that the governments true intent is to al
Congress Stands Firm on Womens Reservation Amid Political Controversy
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Anti-women mindset: BJP puts out ads slamming Congress for defeating quota bill
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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court directed the filing of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi based on a petition fil
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Telangana BJP says chief placed under house arrest before womens bill protest
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Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Saturday was placed under house arrest by police in Hyderabad after the Bha
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Slamming the Congress and its allies for the defeat of a Constitution amendment bill to implement 33 percent womens quot
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In a major setback to the government, a Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in le
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LUCKNOW: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered an FIR be filed against Congress MP Rahul Gandh
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In a significant legal development, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has instructed the Uttar Pradesh polic
Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni gets life term for 2016 murder, faces disqualification
Dharwad Rural MLA Vinay Kulkarni received a life sentence for the 2016 murder of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda. A special cour
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The Court on Wednesday reserved its announcement on quantum of punishment to the MLA representing Dharwad Assembly seat.
Oppositions Resistance to Womens Rights Criticized by Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, April 18: The political atmosphere heated up after the Womens Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabh
TMCs Abhishek Banerjee Highlights BJPs Discomfort After Womens Reservation Bill Fails
New Delhi, April 18: Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has expressed that the re
Police detain U.P. Congress president, stop CPI(M) delegation at border
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New Delhi, April 18: The rejection of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha has led BJP leaders to la
Ashwini Vaishnav Accuses Congress of Opposing Womens Empowerment
New Delhi, April 18: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav criticized Congress and its allies on Friday, alleging that they ha
Opposition parties are strongly opposing a new bill that links women's reservation to delimitation. They argue this move
TMC Questions CRPFs Role in West Bengal Elections, Sends Letter to CEO
Kolkata, April 18: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek OBrien has written to the Chief Electoral Officer amid the West
US Aims for Balanced Trade Relationship with China, Says Greer
Washington, April 18: The United States is striving to establish a balanced and controlled trade relationship with China
Andhra Pradesh CM Questions Opposition After Womens Reservation Bill Defeat
Amaravati, April 18: Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and president of the YSR Congre
TMC linked to inclusion of 'infiltrators' in electoral rolls: Devendra Fadnavis in Kolkata
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused the Trinamool Congress of a conspiracy. He claims infiltrators'
TMC linked to inclusion of 'infiltrators' in electoral rolls: Devendra Fadnavis in Kolkata
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused the Trinamool Congress of a conspiracy. He claims infiltrators'
U.S.-India Trade Talks Focus on Tariffs, Apple Imports Under Discussion: Greer
Washington, April 18: The United States has identified tariff barriers in India as a critical issue in ongoing trade neg
TMCs Humayun Kabir Seeks Court Inquiry Over Controversial Video Ahead of Bengal Elections
Kolkata, April 18: Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir approached the Calcutta High Court on Friday. He is
SC rejects Pawan Kheras plea to extend transit anticipatory bail in Assam FIR case
The Supreme Court has rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea. He sought to vacate a stay on his transit anticipator
DK Shivakumar Claims BJP Conspiracy Behind Vinay Kulkarnis Conviction
New Delhi, April 18: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President DK Shivakumar has alleged that the co
BJP Leader Criticizes Oppositions Stance on Womens Reservation Bill
New Delhi, April 18: BJP President of Delhi, Virendra Sachdeva, criticized opposition parties on Friday for their anti-w
Congress Celebrates Rejection of Constitution Amendment Bill as Opposition Victory
New Delhi, April 17: Following the rejection of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Congress has l
BJP women MPs protest outside Parliament after defeat of Constitution amendment bill
BJP women MPs protested in Parliament House complex. They alleged the Congress and its allies deliberately blocked the C
DMK, Congress, TMC oppose; TDP, YSRC back proposals
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BJP Criticizes Congress for Blocking Womens Reservation Bill
Jaipur, April 17: The President of the Rajasthan BJP, Madan Rathore, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party fo
Congress Accuses Government of Delaying Womens Reservation Bill
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Opposition defeated an attack on the Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader assures Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Oppositions unconditional support if the government wants to bri
Amit Shah Tears Into Cong, Its Allies As Bill to Amend Womens Quota Law Fails LS Test
The home minister also warned the Congress and other parties which opposed the bill that this insult to Nari Shakti will
Schemes offering cash incentive to women takes centre stage is Bengal poll campaign
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The Congress party stated that the Lok Sabha decisively defeated the government's proposals linking delimitation to wome
Chhattisgarh power plant blast: Death toll rises to 21; Congress demands culpable homicide charge
The death toll from the April 14 blast at Vedanta's power plant in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, has reached 21. A worke
Have no personal involvement in Congress' action against some minority leaders: D K Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar denied personal involvement in actions against Congress minority leaders,
Opposition Celebrates Victory as 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill Fails in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, April 17: The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill did not pass in the Lok Sabha on Friday. During the voting,
Keshav Prasad Maurya Promises Response to Disrespect of Womens Power by 2029
Prayagraj, April 17: Uttar Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya launched a strong attack on the Congress
In name of women empowerment, BJP pushing dangerous delimitation exercise: TMC
Political tensions in West Bengal are heating up ahead of the Assembly elections, as Trinamool Congress (TMC) slammed BJ
School teacher suspended for campaigning for husband, a Congress candidate in Sankarankovil
Rahul Gandhi faces FIR order as Allahabad High Court acts on dual citizenship plea
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has allowed a petition seeking legal action in connection with allegations
Didi: Delimitation Won't Help BJP To Stay In Power
The Trinamul Congress supremo told an Assembly election rally in Coochbehar of North Bengal, As I am holding a meeting,
Karnataka Political Murders: BJP Welcomes Court Ruling in Congress MLAs Case
Bengaluru, April 17: The recent court ruling in the murder case of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda has been welcomed by R. Ashok
Amit Shah Addresses Womens Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, Criticizes Congress
Mumbai, April 17: Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, addressed the Lok Sabha regarding the Womens Reservation Bill, emp
Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance
A post-midnight revolt in the House sank the White House's efforts to extend Section 702a spy program the FBI has used t
BJP slams Rahul Gandhis remarks on Prime Minister, armed forces
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Prasobh V. Valsan is accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman by promising her employment
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A meeting between Satish Jarkiholi and Shivakumar on Friday has fuelled speculation over the possible revocation of Abdu
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Natural for Cabinet aspirants to approach the party leadership, says G. Parameshwara
Rahul Gandhi Faces Legal Challenges Over Alleged Dual Citizenship as High Court Orders FIR
Lucknow, April 17: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is facing increasing legal troubles regarding his alleged dual (British) cit
Allahabad HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi in alleged dual citizenship case
The Allahabad High Court has directed the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. This follows allegati
Cash-for-votes case: Sobha Surendran appears before Collector
Palakkad District Collector had summoned all those involved in the incident, including Ms. Surendran, the woman who alle
YSR Congress Welcomes Delimitation, Urges Inclusion of Assurances in Legislation
Amaravati, April 17: The YSR Congress Party has welcomed the delimitation process in the Lok Sabha. They have also deman
BJP Candidate Rakesh Singh Criticizes TMCs Governance in Kolkata Port Constituency
Kolkata, April 17: Rakesh Singh, the BJP candidate for the Kolkata Port Assembly constituency, took aim at the Trinamool
Delimitation bill will be defeated in Parliament: Cong leader Chidambaram
SIVAGANGA (TAMIL NADU): Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday asserted that the proposed delimitation bill will
Karnataka BJP Accuses Congress of Fear Over Womens Reservation Bill
Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stated on Friday that Congress leaders are raising unnec
Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni sentenced to life term in BJP leaders murder case
A special court in Bengaluru has sentenced former minister Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others to life imprisonment for the 201
Bengaluru, April 17: In a significant ruling, a special court in Bengaluru has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and
Bengaluru court sentences Cong MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment in murder case
A Bengaluru court has handed down life sentences to Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and sixteen others. They were convicted
Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni gets life imprisonment in murder case of BJP leader Yogeeshgouda Deccan Herald
Vinay Kulkarni, elected to the Legislative Assembly from the Dharwad constituency, was named as prime accused in the mur
Mahua Moitra Critiques Womens Reservation Law Notification as a Comedy of Errors
New Delhi, April 17: The notification regarding the Womens Reservation Bill has sparked criticism from Trinamool Congres
PM Modi And Myself Dont Have Wife Issue: Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI, Apr 17: In a friendly banter, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra M
Dolly Sharma Questions the Relevance of Womens Reservation Bill
New Delhi, April 17: Congress leader Dolly Sharma recently spoke with a news agency, asserting that the Womens Reservati
Congress Criticized for Comments on Womens Reservation Bill: MP Shambhavi Chaudhary Responds
New Delhi, April 17: Shambhavi Chaudhary, a Member of Parliament from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has sharply c
Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, 16 others gets life imprisonment in 2016 BJP worker murder case
A Special Court has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others to life imprisonment for the 2016 murder of BJP
Congress Leaders Criticize Governments Transparency on Womens Reservation Bill
New Delhi, April 17: Congress MPs from South India have launched a strong critique against the central government regard
Delimitation row: BJP vs Congress over Revanth Reddys hybrid model
The model, put forward by Revanth Reddy, seeks to balance population-based representation with economic performance indi
Congress Leader Hussain Dalwai Supports Womens Reservation but Opposes Redistricting
Mumbai, April 17: Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has expressed support for the Womens Reservation Bill. However, he oppo
PMs gift to women wrapped in barbed wire; delimitation will be political demonetisation: Tharoor
New Delhi, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped the gift of justice to nari shakti in barbed wire by linking
BJP, opposition spar over Womens Reservation Act; delay in notification sparks row
New Delhi, Apr 17: The BJP and opposition parties on Friday accused each other of playing politics over the implementati
Delimitation will turn out to be political demonetisation: Tharoor slams govt
NEW DELHI: Delimitation will turn out to be political demonetisation, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Frid
Bengals Mayor Criticizes BJP, Asserts TMCs Commitment to Development
Kolkata, April 17: Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim recently addressed concerns regarding the upcoming Bengal elections, targe
Karnatakas Political Turmoil: Muslim Leaders Express Discontent Over Congress Candidate Selection
Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka Assembly seat in Davanagere has become a focal point of political tension following t
Discontent Among Muslim Leaders Following Congresss Candidate Selection in Karnataka
Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka assembly seat in Davanagere has become a focal point of controversy following the dea
EC gives deadline to West Bengal to withdraw excess security for poll deployment
The Election Commission has ordered West Bengal to withdraw excess security from private individuals by Friday evening.
Congress Criticized for Lack of Support for Social Revolution: Lalan Singh
New Delhi, April 17: During a discussion in Parliament on the Womens Reservation Bill, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Congress MPs slams Centre over Womens Bill, demands all-party meet
Congress leaders, including Mallu Ravi, accused the Centre of misleading Parliament over the Womens Reservation Bill and
Supreme Court declines relief to Pawan Khera, points him to Gauhati High Court
The Supreme Court has refused to grant continued protection to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case arising from an FIR
Will defeat Delimitation Bill in Lok Sabha: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
INDIA bloc MPs are set to oppose and defeat the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill in the Lok
Kerala elections: Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan slams Congress leaders public spat over CM candidate
Kozhikode MP warns a section of his Congress colleagues that dragging internal leadership disputes into the streets is d
Congress MPs urge Speaker to expunge Tejasvi Suryas remarks on Telangana; protest at Parliament
SC declines relief to Congress leader Pawan Khera, asks him to seek bail in Assam
The Supreme Court has declined to grant protection to Congress leader Pawan Khera. He sought this protection until April
Am I A Terrorist? Another Court Setback For Congress' Pawan Khera
Pawan Khera News: Am I A Terrorist? Another Court Setback For Congress' Pawan Khera
Supreme Court refuses to protect Pawan Khera, asks him to move Assam court for anticipatory bail
Congress leader Pawan Khera had alleged that the Assam CMs wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, had multiple passports and foreig
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Delimitation Bill as Political Demonetization
New Delhi, April 17: In a recent session of the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor targeted the central government ov
The Income Tax Department conducted extensive raids at the residence, election office, and relative's house of Trinamool
Delimitation will turn out to be 'political demonetisation': Tharoor slams govt
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the government's move to link women's reservation with delimitation, ca
Income Tax raids rock poll bound West Bengal
The raids triggered not only sharp political reactions from the Trinamool Congress but party workers gathered near the s
Modi, Kharge Congratulate Harivansh On Being Elected As Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Harivansh on being elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy
Discontent Among Muslim Leaders in Karnataka Over Congress Candidate Selection
Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka Assembly seat in Davanagere has become a point of contention following the passing of
Telangana Congress leader questions BJP MP Arvind over turmeric board
Hyderabad: Nizamabad District Congress Committee President K Nagesh Reddy questioned MP Dharamapuri Arvind regarding the
Mayawati Criticizes Congress and SP on Womens Reservation Issue
Lucknow, April 17: Mayawati, the national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has launched a strong attack on th
AP Congress leader Shivaji opposes Delimitation Bill 2026, says it hurts southern States
Congress leader Kolanukonda Shivaji opposes the Delimitation Bill, 2026, saying it will hurt southern States including A
'Delimitation Bill like a 'sales pitch' of insurance salesman': Karti Chidambaram
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram criticizes the government's proposed Delimitation Bill. He likens it to an insurance s