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NDA Leaders Plan to Highlight Oppositions Stance on Womens Empowerment

New Delhi, April 18: Following the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, the ruling National Democra

Morningstar 18 Apr 2026 1:11 am

U.S. Missile Defense Strategy Focuses on China Amid Rising Military Threats

Washington, April 18: A crucial parliamentary hearing in the United States has identified China as the primary strategic

Morningstar 18 Apr 2026 1:07 am

K.T. Rama Rao Blames BJP for Failure of Womens Reservation Bill

Hyderabad, April 18: K.T. Rama Rao, the Executive President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has held the Bharatiya

Morningstar 18 Apr 2026 12:46 am

Was not told sacked US envoy failed vetting process: Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed fury today. His sacked US ambassador, Peter Mandelson, was appointed despi

The Economic Times 18 Apr 2026 12:43 am

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

Morningstar 18 Apr 2026 12:22 am

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

Morningstar 18 Apr 2026 12:06 am

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

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 11:24 pm

BJP to take to streets over defeat of womens quota Bill in Lok Sabha

Women MPs from NDA hold protest outside Parliament, carrying placards and raising slogans against Opposition following d

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:50 pm

Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Opposition for Missing Historic Opportunity on Womens Bill

New Delhi, April 17: On Friday, after the failure to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Parl

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 10:27 pm

Lok Sabha rejects Womens Reservation Bill; Centre falls short of majority

The proposed legislation, which sought to reserve 33 per cent seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies, receiv

Mid Day 17 Apr 2026 10:17 pm

NC President Urges Centre to Allow Er Rashid to Meet Critically Ill Father

SRINAGAR: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday appealed to the Government of India to allow jailed Me

KashmirLife 17 Apr 2026 10:09 pm

Women Reservation Bill Fails in Lok Sabha, Major Setback for Modi Government

New Delhi, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): The proposed constitutional amendment for womens reservation failed to pass in the

Udaipur Kiran 17 Apr 2026 9:16 pm

French Senate delegation visits India to boost strategic and parliamentary ties across ports, blue economy, and innovation hubs

A French Senate delegation visited India from April 10 to 15. They explored key projects in Mumbai, Puducherry, and Chen

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 9:14 pm

Parliament special sitting highlights: Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated

There were 298 ayes, 230 noes, zero abstentions with 528 present and voting

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 8:55 pm

NC MPs meet Defense minister, express gratitude for Machil-Keran, Gurez tunnel approval

New Delhi, Apr 17: MPs Chowdry Mohd Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo, and Shammi Oberoi, along with MLAs Nazir Ahmad Khan Gu

Greater Kashmir 17 Apr 2026 8:22 pm

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

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 8:20 pm

Delimitation Bill Will Be Defeated in Parliament: Chidambaram

On the women's reservation, he said the Parliament has already passed it.

Deccan Chronicle 17 Apr 2026 8:08 pm

Delimitation Bill 2026 shelved after womens reservation amendment fails in Lok Sabha

The government has halted the Delimitation Bill. This decision follows the failure of the women's reservation amendment

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 8:07 pm

'Mai apne soti hue patni ke pair choota hun': Ravi Kishan in Parliament during Delimitation Bill debate

Ravi Kishan passionately advocated for the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, emphasizing its roots in values and wo

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 7:39 pm

Lok Sabha rejects women's reservation proposals under the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026

Lok Sabha rejected a legislative package to implement 33% women's reservation in legislative bodies, aiming for operatio

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 7:37 pm

Govt expanding capacity building to scientists, academics: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

India is enhancing training for scientists and academics. This initiative aims to equip institutions for future governan

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 7:21 pm

Opposition to Nari Shakti Vandan Act Sparks Controversy in Parliament

New Delhi, April 17: The discussion surrounding the Nari Shakti Vandan Act has ignited tensions among BJP MPs following

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 6:51 pm

Oppositions Resistance to Womens Reservation Bill May Backfire, Says Baijayant Panda

New Delhi, April 17: The discussion surrounding the Womens Reservation Bill is currently underway in Parliament. While o

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 6:31 pm

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

Kashmir Reader 17 Apr 2026 6:09 pm

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

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 4:21 pm

Shashi Tharoor Slams Delimitation as 'Political Demonetisation'

Women's reservation, he said, is ready for harvest and can and should be implemented immediately based on existing parli

Deccan Chronicle 17 Apr 2026 4:09 pm

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

Daily Excelsior 17 Apr 2026 3:45 pm

BJP using womens quota bill as front to pass Delimitation Bill that will break India: Mamata

Cooch Behar (WB), Apr 17: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre was

Daily Excelsior 17 Apr 2026 3:44 pm

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

Greater Kashmir 17 Apr 2026 3:28 pm

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

Kashmir Reader 17 Apr 2026 3:27 pm

Senior British official Olly Robbins resigns over Mandelson appointment; Starmer refuses to quit amid resignation calls

Britains Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due to make a statement in Parliament on the issue on April 20, 2026

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 3:20 pm

Late Night Parliament Session Discusses Womens Reservation Bill, Speaker Praises Female Participation

New Delhi, April 17: A late-night session in Parliament focused on discussions regarding three key bills related to wome

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 3:08 pm

Remembering a Visionary Leader: Chandrashekhar Honored on His 99th Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, April 17: A prayer meeting was held on Friday at Jananayak Sthal in New Delhi to commemorate the 99th birth a

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 3:03 pm

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

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 2:58 pm

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

Mid Day 17 Apr 2026 2:50 pm

Kanimozhi's 'Maa Kali' Reply To PM's 'Kala Teeka' Jab In Parliament

The snapback came on the second day of a special session to pass three bills - on delimitation, increasing Lok Sabha sea

NDTV 17 Apr 2026 2:37 pm

Modi lauds Harivansh for third-term victory as RS Deputy Chairman

In a special parliament session, PM Modi congratulated Harivansh Narayan Singh on his re-election as Rajya Sabha Deputy

Mid Day 17 Apr 2026 2:09 pm

'Please don't hurt sentiments of Nari Shakti': PM Modi ahead of voting on Women's Reservation Bill

Women's Reservation Bill news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to all Members of Parliament to vote in favour

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 2:07 pm

Delimitation will turn out to be 'political demonetisation': Shashi Tharoor in Lok Sabha

Women's reservation, he said, is ready for harvest and can and should be implemented immediately based on existing parli

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 1:57 pm

Jammu Kashmir Govt Appoints 20 Officers as Executive Magistrates

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has appointed 20 officers as Executive Magistrates in District Reasi under

KashmirLife 17 Apr 2026 1:23 pm

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

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 12:38 pm

Altaf Bukhari visits ailing father of incarcerated MP Er Rashid; Urges PM Modi, Shah to grant him parole

Srinagar, April 17: The President of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party Altaf Bukhari on Friday visited ailing father of Membe

Greater Kashmir 17 Apr 2026 12:24 pm

Parliament LIVE: Harivansh elected deputy chairman of RS, unopposed

Voting on three key bills related to amendments to the womens reservation law and the establishment of a delimitation co

The Siasat Daily 17 Apr 2026 11:33 am

Women Reservation Act 2023 Comes Into Force Ahead Of Voting To Its Amendment In LS

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Women Reservation Act 2023, which gives 33 per cent quota to women in legislatures, came into for

Daily Excelsior 17 Apr 2026 11:09 am

South vs North New Delimitation debate: Hindi belt's share in Lok Sabha fallen more since 1951

Historical data from 1951-1977 reveals a complex shift in Lok Sabha seat allocation, with both Hindi belt and southern s

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 10:12 am

Delimitation: Between constitutional statesmanship and political expediency

Parliament considers crucial delimitation bills, raising concerns for democratic legitimacy and India's federal balance.

The Times of India 17 Apr 2026 9:40 am

Iran's Parliament Speaker credits 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to 'Hezbollah's steadfastness, unity of Axis of Resistance'

Following the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel by US President Donald Trump, Speaker of t

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 9:29 am

LS to Consider Delimitation Bill, Amendments to Women Reservation Bill for Passing

Key reforms on reservation and seat redraw take centre stage in Parliaments special session

Deccan Chronicle 17 Apr 2026 9:12 am

Parliament special sitting LIVE: Lok Sabha to vote today on three bills to amend the womens quota law

PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah on Thursday, April 16, told the Lok Sabha that the Bills to amend the womens reservation

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 8:48 am

Womens Reservation, Delimitation Bills face crucial vote today

New Delhi: Voting on three bills in the Lok Sabha, aimed at amending the womens reservation law and establishing a delim

The Siasat Daily 17 Apr 2026 8:32 am

US-Iran talks productive but uncertainty looms over next round

The United States and Iran held productive talks through an intermediary, but key differences still persist. The two riv

Greater Kashmir 17 Apr 2026 6:56 am

No state will lose Lok Sabha share: Narendra Modi defends delimitation, womens reservation push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assures states their Lok Sabha seat share will not decrease with new delimitation and women

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 5:30 am

J&K, Delhi set to be major beneficiaries from increase in 16 LS seats for UTs

Assembly seats may also rise significantly Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 16: New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, which are amon

Daily Excelsior 17 Apr 2026 4:07 am

Women as leaders

THE long-awaited Women Reservation Bill has been introduced in the special session of Parliament on Thursday with an ass

The Shillong Times 17 Apr 2026 3:46 am

States MP seats will go up after delimitation: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday expressed confidence that Meghalaya will

The Shillong Times 17 Apr 2026 2:36 am

Late-Night Parliament Session Discusses Womens Reservation Bill, Speaker Praises Female Participation

New Delhi, April 17: The Parliament held discussions late into the night regarding three significant bills related to wo

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 1:46 am

NDA Leaders Affirm Public Trust in PM Modi Amidst Opposition Protests

New Delhi, April 17: As women across the nation openly praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Womens Reservation B

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 1:21 am

Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba Advocates for Two Lok Sabha Seats in Parliament

New Delhi, April 17: In a late-night session of Parliament, the Nari Shakti Vandan Act was discussed. During this sessio

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 1:11 am

Owaisi Urges Government to Consider Minority and Southern States Interests

New Delhi, April 17: Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and a Member

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 1:05 am

Womens Reservation Act 2023 comes into force: Gazette notification

It is not immediately known why the act was notified in the midst of the debate in Parliament to amend the same law; Con

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 12:57 am

Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Advocates for Womens Representation in Parliament

Vadodara, April 17: Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi stated on Thursday that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniya

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 12:51 am

NDA, Opposition leaders spar over women's reservation, delimitation bill

New Delhi, Apr 16:NDA leaders on Thursday defended bills to amend the women's quota law and set up a delimitation commis

Greater Kashmir 17 Apr 2026 12:17 am

No reduction in southern seats: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Apr 16:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday sought to allay concerns over the proposed delimitation exer

Greater Kashmir 17 Apr 2026 12:13 am

Delimitation push to increase J&K Lok Sabha seats but not clout

Srinagar, Apr 16:As New Delhi moves ahead with an ambitious plan to redraw Indias parliamentary map, Jammu and Kashmir i

Greater Kashmir 17 Apr 2026 12:11 am

3 bills against Odisha, oppose them: Patnaik to MPs from state

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has appealed to all Members of Parliament from Odisha. He wants them to oppose a ne

The Economic Times 17 Apr 2026 12:06 am

Empower half the nation, build a developed India: PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 16:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the country has a historic opportunity to empower women

Greater Kashmir 17 Apr 2026 12:05 am

Modi govt will implement delimitation bill successfully: EPS

Campaigning for AIADMK and BJP candidates on V K K Menon Road, EPS said it was out of fear of losing the election that C

The Times of India 16 Apr 2026 11:21 pm

PM Modi Offers Opposition a Blank Check on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to enhance womens participation in national policy

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 11:16 pm

Congress MPs Criticize Governments Handling of Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: A special three-day session of Parliament began Thursday to discuss the Womens Reservation Bill. Th

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 10:55 pm

Revanths hybrid model for delimitation enters national discourse

The suggestion entered the national discourse, particularly amid concerns among southern States over potential loss of p

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 10:34 pm

Watch: Delimitation row erupts in Parliament: What happened? | Above the Fold | 16.04.2026

In our new and third episode of Above the Fold, we look at the stormy session in the Lok Sabha as the Centre and Opposit

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 10:27 pm

Indias Nari Shakti Vandan Act Gains Full Support Nationwide

New Delhi, April 16: A wave of enthusiasm and support for womens political reservation is sweeping across the country. D

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 10:15 pm

MEA briefs parliamentary panel on situation in Iran

Describing the interaction as wide-ranging, Shashi Tharoor said the members of the panel used the opportunity to press t

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 9:29 pm

PM Modi Assures Fair Delimitation, Urges Support for Womens Reservation Law

SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured the Lok Sabha that no state will face discrimination in the d

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 9:15 pm

K. Kavitha Warns Central Government Over Delimitation Issues in South India

Hyderabad, April 16: K. Kavitha, the president of Telangana Jagruti, issued a stern warning to the central government on

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 8:51 pm

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

The Times of India 16 Apr 2026 8:43 pm

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

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 8:23 pm

Watch: Delimitation bill sparks fears in Tamil Nadu: Whats at stake? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is facing a crucial political question that could reshape its voice in Parliament and impact South India as a

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 8:18 pm

Telangana Minister Demands Action Against BJP MP for Controversial Remarks

Hyderabad, April 16: Telanganas Transport and Backward Classes Welfare Minister, Ponnam Prabhakar, has written to Lok Sa

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 8:16 pm

Congress accuses Centre of using delimitation as political weapon, urges delinking of womens reservation law from delimitation

What they did through delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir and in Assam, they want to do in the whole country in the name o

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 8:11 pm

Congress Leader Hussain Dalwai Advocates for Womens Reservation in Parliament

Mumbai, April 16: A special session of Parliament focusing on the Womens Reservation Bill commenced on Thursday. Congres

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 8:06 pm

Amit Shah Addresses Misconceptions on Political Strength of Southern States Post-Delimitation

New Delhi, April 16: In a special session of Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to opposition allegatio

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 7:46 pm

Delimitation: In data and numbers

A look into how 2011 Census-based delimitation could impact Indias political landscape, parliamentary representation and

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 7:34 pm

Rahul Gandhi Pushed For Women's Quota By 2019: Priyanka Gandhi's Counter

The Opposition argues that while the Bill was passed unanimously in parliament in 2023 with support from all parties, th

NDTV 16 Apr 2026 7:22 pm

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 Siasat Daily 16 Apr 2026 7:09 pm

Smriti Irani Responds to Akhilesh Yadavs Remarks on Women in Politics

New Delhi, April 16: Former Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani has hit back at S

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 7:00 pm

PM Modi Urges Against Political Maneuvering on Womens Bill and Delimitation

New Delhi, April 16: A significant legislative battle is unfolding in the Lok Sabha during the three-day special session

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 6:51 pm

Amit Shah Dismisses Concerns Over Redistricting Impact on South India Representation

New Delhi, April 16: In a special session of Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed concerns regarding pote

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 6:40 pm

BJP Legislator Anil Goyal Calls Womens Empowerment Bill a Historic Move

New Delhi, April 16: BJP legislator Dr. Anil Goyal responded to the special parliamentary session convened to discuss th

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 6:16 pm

Womens Reservation Bill Faces Opposition, But Supporters Stand Firm: Bansuri Swaraj

New Delhi, April 16: Bansuri Swaraj, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), voiced her strong sup

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 6:01 pm

PM Modi Calls Womens Reservation Bill a Historic Moment and Seeks Support from All Parties

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the discussion on the Womens Reservation Bill as a historic

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 5:51 pm

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Compares 2014 Andhra Split With Partition, Triggers Row

In the ongoing special session of Parliament, Surya compared the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and the formation of Tela

NDTV 16 Apr 2026 5:45 pm

Congress and BJP Presidents Face Off in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, April 16: A significant turn in the countrys political landscape occurred on Thursday when the national presi

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 5:30 pm

BJP MP Tejasvi Suryas remarks on Telangana trigger sharp reactions; Congress, BRS leaders demand apology

Telangana Transport Minister terms the remarks made in the Parliament as an attack on the self-respect of Telangana peop

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 5:28 pm

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Amritpal Singhs Petition Against Detention

Chandigarh, April 16: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected the petition filed by Amritpal Singh, a Member of P

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 5:20 pm

ASG Demands Maximum Punishment for Congress MLA in BJP Leaders Murder Case

Bengaluru, April 16: The Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.V. Raju, representing the CBI, urged a special court in Be

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 4:51 pm

Mirwaiz Seeks Engineer Rashids Release to Meet Critically Ill Father

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday appealed to authorities to allow jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid t

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 4:48 pm

Opposition unites against delimitation bill, Raut dismisses govts illusion`

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the Centre is mistaken if it believes opposition MPs will skip Parli

Mid Day 16 Apr 2026 4:41 pm

Those Who Opposed Have Not Been Forgiven By Women: PM Modi On Women's Quota

Should Have Implemented It 25-30 Years Ago: PM Modi On Women's Quota In Parliament

NDTV 16 Apr 2026 4:39 pm

Womens Reservation Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha

SRINAGAR: The Centre on Thursday introduced the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, triggering a heated exchange i

KashmirLife 16 Apr 2026 4:02 pm

Akhilesh Yadav Questions BJP on Women Chief Ministers in Parliament

New Delhi, April 16: During a discussion in the Lok Sabha on delimitation and womens reservation, Samajwadi Party leader

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 3:26 pm

A defining pivot: PM Narendra Modi frames womens reservation bill and delimitation as Parliaments moment of reckoning

Narendra Modi described the womens reservation and delimitation bills as a defining moment for Parliament, saying they w

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 3:23 pm

PM Modi's Lok Sabha address on Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bill: Key highlights

A significant legislative package has been introduced in Parliament. This package aims to implement 33 percent reservati

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 3:22 pm

Tejasvi Surya Addresses Misconceptions on Delimitation in Southern India

New Delhi, April 16: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya recently addressed concerns regarding delimitation in the parliament, stating

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 3:20 pm

Womens quota, panchayats to Parliament

The design of womens reservation should have ideally been informed by its 30-year experience in local governments

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 3:20 pm

Womens quota rhetoric and reality

Parliament has committed an egregious folly in fusing womens reservation with delimitation

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 3:19 pm

Mirwaiz visits critically ill father of MP Er Rashid at SMHS hospital in Srinagar

Srinagar, April 16: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday paid a visit to incarcerated Member of Parliament (MP) Engineer Rash

Greater Kashmir 16 Apr 2026 3:10 pm

Araku MP Thanuja Rani seeks reopening of Chinabhogili railway gate in Parvatipuram-Manyam

Araku Member of Parliament Gumma Thanuja Rani urges the railway authorities to reopen the Chinabhogili railway gate, the

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 2:42 pm

Whats going to happen in south India if delimitation takes place? | In Focus podcast

Prof Sonalde Desai explains the whys and hows of delimitation, what will happen to the number of Parliamentary seats in

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 2:38 pm

Three Bills to tweak women's quota law, delimitation panel introduced in Lok Sabha

Congress leader K C Venugopal questioned why the proposed changes in the women's quota law were not incorporated when it

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 2:26 pm

Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

Share of women parliamentarians has never exceeded 15% in the past general elections

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 2:19 pm

Lok Sabha's strength to go up to 815, 272 of these for women; no state will suffer: Arjun Ram Meghwal

Parliament is set to increase the Lok Sabha's strength to 815 seats. This expansion includes reserving 272 seats for wom

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 2:13 pm

BRS slams Revanth Reddy on hybrid delimitation proposal

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddys suggestion of hybrid delimitation has led to a political controvers

The Siasat Daily 16 Apr 2026 2:12 pm

Tamilisai Soundararajan Dismisses Concerns Over Reapportionment Impact on Southern States

Chennai, April 16: BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has firmly rejected fears that reapportionment will diminish the r

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 2:00 pm

India Achieves Milestone in Nuclear Energy, Parliament Expresses Gratitude to Scientists

New Delhi, April 16: India has reached a historic milestone in scientific advancement and self-reliance, as announced in

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 1:56 pm

India to decide women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies

Southern Indian leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.

BBC 16 Apr 2026 1:50 pm

'Religion-based reservation unconstitutional': Amit Shah & Akhilesh Yadav clash in Lok Sabha over delimitation

Home Minister Amit Shah and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav clashed in Parliament over the Women's Reservation Bill. Yadav quest

The Times of India 16 Apr 2026 1:40 pm

This is not about womens reservation, but: Owaisi on Delimitation Bill

During the special session of Parliament on April 16, 2026, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi stood in strong opposition

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 1:30 pm

Parliament special session in Lok Sabha: 251 support, 185 oppose Constitution Bill to tweak women quota law

Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aiming to implement women's reservation before 2029. The bill,

The Times of India 16 Apr 2026 1:27 pm

Burnett Homoeopathy Hosts World Homoeopathy Summit 4 At British Parliament

The summit coincided with World Homeopathy Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann.

The Quint 16 Apr 2026 1:25 pm

Asha Bhosle Honored in Parliament: A Tribute to Her Unmatched Contribution to Cinema

Mumbai, April 16: Legendary Hindi cinema singer Asha Bhosle has passed away, but her songs will forever resonate in the

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 1:25 pm

'Give All Tickets To Muslim Women': Amit Shah Jabs Akhilesh Yadav Over Quota

Parliament saw a face-off between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav over the W

NDTV 16 Apr 2026 1:15 pm

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 membe

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 1:00 pm

Opposition Questions Governments Intent on Womens Reservation Bill Amid Political Turmoil

New Delhi, April 16: The political storm surrounding the Nari Vandan Shakti Act and the proposed delimitation has intens

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 12:51 pm

Pter Magyar: The former loyalist who toppled Victor Orban

Magyars Tisza party won 136 seats of the 199-member Hungarian Parliament while Victor Orban won only 57 seats

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:50 pm

Women's Reservation Bill 2026: After 30 years, here's how India moves to reserve 33% seats for women in Parliament

Parliament is considering a new law to bring 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies starting

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 12:45 pm

NDA, Oppn Leaders Spar over Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bills

BJP MP Giriraj Singh expressed confidence that the amendments to the Women's Reservation Act for its early implementatio

Deccan Chronicle 16 Apr 2026 12:43 pm

Delimitation provisions in women's reservation amendment bill 'attack on democracy': Kerala opposition

The amendments also seek to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 850 from the current 543 to operationalise the wom

The Hindu Businessline 16 Apr 2026 12:38 pm

Women's Reservation Rollout by 2029: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu flags April 1618 special session

A special Parliament session is scheduled from April 16 to 18 to finalize rules for women's reservation, aiming for impl

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 12:25 pm

Meghwal, Shah move to introduce bills in LS to tweak women's quota law, set up delimitation panel

New Delhi, Apr 16: Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Amit Shah on Thursday moved to introduce three bills in the Lok

Greater Kashmir 16 Apr 2026 12:22 pm

BJP Leaders Criticize Opposition Over Womens Empowerment Bills

New Delhi, April 16: Political rhetoric has intensified both inside and outside Parliament regarding the Nari Vandan Sha

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 12:10 pm

Meghwal, Shah Move To Introduce Bills In LS To Tweak Womens Quota Law, Set Up Delimitation Panel

New Delhi, Apr 16: Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Amit Shah on Thursday moved to introduce three bills in the Lok

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 12:02 pm

Delimitation provisions in Women's Reservation Bill an attack on democracy: Kerala Opposition

Opposition leaders in Kerala, including Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal, UDF MP N.K. Premachandran and CPI lea

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:02 pm

Delhi University Student Alleges Bias Over 'Sleeveless' Suit, Eyewitnesses Present Different Account

Saarah Sharma, a student of Daulat Ram College, alleged she was not allowed to take the stage during a Women's Youth Par

NDTV 16 Apr 2026 11:45 am

'Historic moment' for womens empowerment, says PM Narendra Modi ahead of special session

India begins a special parliamentary session aiming for women's empowerment. Prime Minister Modi calls it a historic ste

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 11:43 am

Women Celebrate Passage of Reservation Bill as a Positive Step Forward

Chandigarh, April 16: Women across India are expressing their joy over the introduction of the Women Reservation Bill in

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 11:40 am

Centre Tables Womens Reservation, Delimitation Bills In Parliament, Debate Begins

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: A three-day special sitting of the extended Budget session of Parliament began today, with discussion

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 11:36 am

BJP MPs Urge Public to Support Womens Reservation Bill Amid Redistricting Confusion

New Delhi, April 16: The political landscape is heating up regarding the Womens Reservation Bill and the proposed redist

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 11:35 am

Government tables Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament to implement 33% quota for women ahead of 2029 Lok Sabha elections

The government on Thursday introduced three bills in Parliament to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 11:23 am

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 c

The Times of India 16 Apr 2026 11:19 am

Country All Set To Take Historic Step For Women Empowerment In Special Sitting Of Parliament: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that his government is resolutely moving forward fo

Daily Excelsior 16 Apr 2026 11:06 am

OBC Women Must Get Rightful Share of Representation: Kavitha

Kavitha highlighted that the representation of Telangana is 3.13 per cent in the parliament, and the delimitation will f

Deccan Chronicle 16 Apr 2026 11:01 am

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 Thursd

The Siasat Daily 16 Apr 2026 9:31 am

Opposition huddles at Kharge`s home over women`s reservation law

Top opposition leaders of the INDIA bloc convened at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge`s residence on Wednesday, a d

Mid Day 16 Apr 2026 9:26 am

Special Parliament session: Opposition leaders to meet in Mallikarjun Kharge's office to finalise strategy

Three important bills are likely to be introduced in the special session of Parliament starting today, including one to

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 9:07 am

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

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 9:07 am

Parliament Special Session LIVE: Special Sitting Of Parliament On Women's Quota Amendments To Begin Today

Parliament's 3-day special session Live Updates, Day 1: The government is expected to introduce three amendment Bills ai

NDTV 16 Apr 2026 9:04 am

PM Modi Announces Historic Step Towards Womens Empowerment

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the upcoming special session of Parliament, set to begin

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 9:00 am

Special session of Parliament LIVE: Bill to implement women's reservation to be introduced in Lok Sabha today

The government has convened a three-day special session, beginning April 16, to amend the Constitution so that the women

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 8:52 am

'Our country all set to take historic step towards women's empowerment': PM Modi ahead of special Parliament sitting

Ahead of a special Parliament session, PM Narendra Modi called womens reservation a historic step for empowerment. The C

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 8:51 am

Women's reservation & delimitation bills to be tabled: India braces for 850-seat Lok Sabha future amid looming fierce debate in parliament

Parliament is set to introduce three key bills, including women's reservation from 2029 and delimitation of constituenci

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 8:47 am

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 1

The Siasat Daily 16 Apr 2026 8:32 am

Delimitation, Women's Quota Bills To Be Tabled Today: How Numbers Stack Up

The historic bills to implement 33 per cent women's quota in legislature, delimitation and the one to increase the seats

NDTV 16 Apr 2026 7:00 am

Follow BJPs Bihar Model And Merge AIADMK With It: Stalin

The DMK was working towards preventing such a situation and MPs had rushed to New Delhi with a view to stopping the pass

Deccan Chronicle 16 Apr 2026 2:39 am

Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha

These Bills will have significant impact on the composition of Parliament and its functioning, and are being introduced

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 2:18 am

Govt, Oppn set to cross swords today in LS over delimitation

New Delhi: The government and the Opposition are set to cross swords in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as a three-day special

The Navhind Times 16 Apr 2026 1:56 am

BJP using womens quota Bill for polls: Mahila Congress

Panaji: Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress president Pratiksha Khalap said that the BJP was using the Womens Reservation Bill a

The Navhind Times 16 Apr 2026 1:52 am

YSRC Backs Centres Delimitation, Womens Quota

Addressing media in Vijayawada, he said the YSRC had already taken a clear stand in favour of delimitation, while welcom

Deccan Chronicle 16 Apr 2026 12:51 am

Senior UAE, Iran officials discuss de-escalation in rare call

UAE Vice President and Deputy Premier Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 12:16 am

Delimitation will turn Tamils into second-class citizens, says CM Stalin

There can never be a Prime Minister from the South if the Delimitation Bill goes through in Parliament, he says.Mr. Stal

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:11 am

Govt, Opposition set for delimitation duel in Parliament

New Delhi, Apr 15:The government and the Opposition are set to cross swords in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as a three-day

Greater Kashmir 16 Apr 2026 12:08 am

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 delimitati

The Economic Times 16 Apr 2026 12:03 am

Political Turmoil Looms as Special Parliamentary Session Approaches

New Delhi, April 16: A special session of Parliament is set to commence on April 16, focusing on the Nari Shakti Vandan

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 12:00 am

Will Nainar Nagenthrans gamble of shifting to Sattur pay off?

Nagenthran claims he had to shift out of Tirunelveli based on a request from the AIADMK. But not many are willing to buy

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:56 pm

Centre to redraw Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies but may avoid allocation to allay fears

New Delhi is set to redraw Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies using the 2011 Census. However, seat allocation among s

The Economic Times 15 Apr 2026 11:55 pm

Women reservation bill to end struggle for political representation for women: LoP Sunil Sharma

Jammu, Apr 15:Leader of Opposition (LoP) in J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma Wednesday, while crediting the Prime M

Greater Kashmir 15 Apr 2026 11:36 pm

Anurag Thakur Criticizes Opposition for Opposing Womens Reservation Bill

Kolkata, April 15: Anurag Thakur, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), criticized opposition pa

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 11:20 pm

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 L

The Economic Times 15 Apr 2026 11:12 pm

J&K GMCs fail to match faculty requirements with rapid seat expansion

Srinagar, Apr 15:Even as MBBS seat capacity in Jammu & Kashmirs Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) has expanded signific

Greater Kashmir 15 Apr 2026 10:58 pm

A Seat inside the Temple of Democracy

For nearly four decades, the idea of reserving seats for women in India s legislative bodies has remained a recurring p

Greater Kashmir 15 Apr 2026 10:49 pm

Sardar Patels Legacy: Women Reservation Initiatives Highlighted at Jaipur Conference

Jaipur, April 15: The Nari Shakti Vandan Womens Conference took place at the Birla Auditorium in Jaipur on Wednesday. Du

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 10:35 pm

Jammu Kashmir Assembly Set for 6th Delimitation if Parliament Clears Proposed Bills

SRINAGAR: If Parliament approves the proposed legislations on the delimitation of Lok Sabha and State Assembly constitue

KashmirLife 15 Apr 2026 10:18 pm

NDA Allies Hold Crucial Meeting Ahead of Special Parliament Session in Amaravati

Amaravati, April 15: Leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh convened a meeting on We

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 10:16 pm

CM Revanth Leaves for Delhi Ahead of Delimitation Bill in Parliament

During the visit, the Chief Minister will attend the swearing-in of Vem Narender Reddy, recently elected to the Rajya Sa

Deccan Chronicle 15 Apr 2026 10:05 pm

Strengthening India-Kenya Parliamentary Relations: High Commissioner Adarsh Swains Key Meeting

Nairobi, April 15: Adarsh Swain, the High Commissioner of India to Kenya, met with Moses Wetangula, the Speaker of the N

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 9:45 pm

Strengthening India-Kenya Parliamentary Relations: High Commissioner Meets Speaker Moses Wetangula

Nairobi, April 15: Indias High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swain, met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Ken

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 9:40 pm

Special Parliamentary Session Called to Honor Women: Manan Mishra

New Delhi, April 15: The central government is convening a special parliamentary session to discuss the Womens Reservati

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 9:30 pm

Kerala Congress (M) chairperson Jose K. Mani suggests multi-factor matrix for a fair delimitation formula

Centre should consider a matrix that distributes weightage between the current population, population growth indicators

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:17 pm

S. Jaishankar Meets French Senate Friendship Group to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

New Delhi, April 15: Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with the French Senate Friendship Group led by M

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 8:20 pm

Concerns Raised Over Womens Reservation Bill by Rajiv Rai

New Delhi, April 15: Rajiv Rai, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, has questioned the governments intentio

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 8:15 pm

Women Empowerment Requires a Comprehensive Approach, Says Ravidas Malhotra

Lucknow, April 15: Samajwadi Party MLA Ravidas Malhotra announced that the Womens Reservation Bill will be presented in

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 8:05 pm

Apni Party slams administration over neglecting Yousmarg

Srinagar, Apr 15: Apni Party has strongly criticised the administration for its negligence toward the tourist destinatio

Greater Kashmir 15 Apr 2026 7:46 pm

TVK Leader Vijay Opposes Proposed Redistricting Bill, Warns of Impact on Southern States

Chennai, April 15: Vijay, the leader of the Tamilaga Vetrikazhagam (TVK), expressed concerns on Wednesday regarding the

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 7:15 pm

Womens Reservation Bill: A Step Towards Political Empowerment, Says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

New Delhi, April 15: A special session of Parliament is being convened to discuss the Womens Reservation Bill, sparking

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 7:15 pm

TVK, TNCC Opposes Delimitation Bill

Vijay said that while his party supported the bill providing 33% reservation for women, which was to be taken up for dis

Deccan Chronicle 15 Apr 2026 7:13 pm

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Highlights Support for Womens Reservation Bill

Raipur, April 15: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called a sp

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 7:10 pm

Rajasthan Chief Minister Advocates 33% Reservation for Women in Politics

Jaipur, April 15: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced on Wednesday that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniya

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 6:35 pm

Tropical Cyclone Mila Devastates Papua New Guinea, Claims 23 Lives

Melbourne, April 15: Tropical Cyclone Mila has wreaked havoc in eastern Papua New Guinea (PNG), resulting in the deaths

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 5:49 pm

Will Fight Quota Bill In Parliament: M Kharge After Opposition Meet

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said: We are in support of the Women's Reservation Bill but have objection to the gove

NDTV 15 Apr 2026 5:47 pm

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 pa

The Times of India 15 Apr 2026 5:45 pm

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal Joins Nari Shakti Vandan Yatra, Calls Bill Historic

New Delhi, April 15: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal participated in the Nari Shakti Vandan Yatra alongside a large group of w

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 5:41 pm

Opinion: Opinion | 38% vs 18%: How Bengal Exposes The Biggest Irony Of Women's Reservation

Bengal with its duality - 38% women in Parliament versus 18% in the state contest - captures the core tension of the Bil

NDTV 15 Apr 2026 4:54 pm

Wont mind even if my own seat is reserved for women: Goa CM Sawant

Women will get representation from panchayat to Parliament, he said

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 4:27 pm

Special parliamentary session on reservation for women will offer clarity on increase in number of seats in Karnataka, says Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra

The MP maintained that there is no clarity on the increase in the number of seats in each State in the draft bill circul

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 3:52 pm

Like Vijay, Jayalalithaa missed an election campaign, caught in a sea of humanity

TVK Vijays silent campaign revived memories of a development that took place over a quarter of a century ago in Tamil Na

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 3:50 pm

Explained: Why critics say Indias Delimitation and Lok Sabha Expansion Bills are using womens reservation as a cover

Womens reservation is the headline. But behind the special sessions centrepiece, lies a sweeping restructuring of electo

theleaflet 15 Apr 2026 3:36 pm

Delimitation row: Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin announces black flag protest

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced a statewide black flag protest against the proposed delimitation bil

The Times of India 15 Apr 2026 3:34 pm

Mehbooba Hopes Delimitation Not Undertaken In Illogical Manner

SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Ahead of the special sitting of Parliament during which the government is set to introduce the delimit

Daily Excelsior 15 Apr 2026 3:32 pm

Congress chief Kharge convenes meeting of party brass over womens quota, delimitation

The Congress has alleged that when the intent behind the Bill is mischievous and its content devious, the extent of dama

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 3:15 pm

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 discus

The Economic Times 15 Apr 2026 3:07 pm

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

The Economic Times 15 Apr 2026 3:00 pm

Empowering Women: BJP Leaders Discuss Womens Reservation Bill

Lucknow, April 15: BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj and Rajya Sabha MP Darshana Singh responded to the Womens Reservation Bill and

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 3:00 pm

Progress Around Nari Shakti Vandan Is Truly Encouraging, Says Mithali After Meeting Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta: Former India womens cricket captain Mithali Raj has hailed the progress of the Nari Sh

CNMSports 15 Apr 2026 2:46 pm

Kharge Convenes Meeting of Cong Brass to Discuss Women Quota, Delimitation

Kharge convened the meeting of the party's Parliamentary strategy group at his residence where top Congress leaders disc

Deccan Chronicle 15 Apr 2026 2:35 pm

Delimitation move will reduce southern States voice: P. Chidambaram

Alleging a planned move, he said the timing coincided with peak election campaigning, making it difficult for Members of

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 2:35 pm

Watch: Womens empowerment is an excuse to undermine federal equity | TH Editorial

A special Parliament session beginning April 16 sees the Union government pushing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bil

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 2:26 pm

Why Delimitation Has Become Flashpoint Between Centre And Southern States

Lok Sabha seats will be increased to up to 850 from the current 543 to operationalise the women's reservation law before

NDTV 15 Apr 2026 2:24 pm

South states will not lose due to delimitation, will clarify in Parliament: Centre

Amit Shah had assured party representatives, who met him in recent weeks, that the strength of the Lok Sabha would incre

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 2:23 pm

Telanganas 3.13% representation in Parliament is bare minimum, not ceiling: Kavitha

Telangana Jagruti president opposes delimitation, cautions of large scale movement if States share is diluted

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 2:11 pm

Delimitation and Womens reservation: Key parties stance

The plan to link womens reservation in Parliament with delimitation has created a sharp political divide.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 1:44 pm

Mayawati Welcomes Womens Reservation Bill Ahead of Special Parliamentary Session

Lucknow, April 15: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati addressed journalists on Wednesday, emphasizing the importa

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 1:35 pm

KTR Warns of Major Movement if South India Faces Injustice in Delimitation Process

Hyderabad, April 15: K.T. Rama Rao, the executive president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), issued a stern warning

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 1:20 pm

Omar Abdullah pushes tourism, craft revival in J&K

Srinagar, Apr 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the government is working to boost to

Greater Kashmir 15 Apr 2026 12:55 pm

Omar Abdullah seeks collective INDIA bloc stand on proposed delimitation bill

Srinagar, Apr 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the INDIA bloc must collectively deci

Greater Kashmir 15 Apr 2026 12:43 pm

Opposition Must Decide Joint Response: CM Omar On Proposed Delimitation Bill

SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the INDIA bloc must collectively deci

Daily Excelsior 15 Apr 2026 12:31 pm

Transformative Step: India's 1st Woman President Praises Women's Quota Bill In Letter To PM Modi

Women's Reservation Bill, or Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative b

NDTV 15 Apr 2026 11:53 am

Mayawati bats for sub-quota for SC, ST, OBC women within 33% reservation

Parliament has moved forward on providing reservation to women in legislatures, no obstacles should be created in its im

The Hindu Businessline 15 Apr 2026 11:39 am

Indian PM Modi's party gets first chief minister in Bihar state

Veteran leader Nitish Kumar, who moved to the upper house of parliament, resigned as chief minister on Tuesday.

BBC 15 Apr 2026 11:25 am

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

The Hindu Businessline 15 Apr 2026 10:50 am

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

The Economic Times 15 Apr 2026 10:00 am

BJP's Samrat Choudhary Set to Be Sworn in as Bihar CM

Choudhary, who joined the BJP in 2017, was named the legislative party leader on Tuesday in the presence of top function

Deccan Chronicle 15 Apr 2026 9:45 am

Womens participation from panchayat to Parliament reflects Ambedkars vision: Om Birla

NEW DELHI, Apr 14 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said Dr B R Ambedkar gave the nation a new direction and visio

Daily Excelsior 15 Apr 2026 4:29 am

Whats Next for Hungary After Orbns Election Loss?

Will Hungarys new government steer the country in a more globalist, Euro-centric direction? On Sunday, Hungarian voters

thenewamerican 15 Apr 2026 3:06 am

BJP had stopped womens quota bill in pas: CPI State secretary Veerapandian

If the BJP really wants to give reservation to women, it should start a discussion in Parliament. The Centre should cons

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 2:08 am

EPS Says Fear Of Defeat Makes CM Criticise Womens Bill Session

The Centre has convened Parliament to take up the long-pending legislation aimed at enhancing womens representation in t

Deccan Chronicle 15 Apr 2026 12:30 am

Women's reservation idea a century old, says Modi

Narendra Modi urged swift implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, calling it a long-considered reform with h

The Economic Times 15 Apr 2026 12:29 am

Unidirectional `9779.42 Cr Sudhmahadev-Dranga, Singhpora-Vailoo tunnels approved: Jitendra Singh

Jammu, Apr 14:Union Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh Tuesday announced that the approval was granted (by the Cent

Greater Kashmir 15 Apr 2026 12:11 am

Centre plans Lok Sabha expansion to 850 seats, womens quota from 2029

India's electoral map is set for a major change. The Lok Sabha could have up to 850 seats. Parliament and state assembli

The Economic Times 15 Apr 2026 12:08 am

Government will create inclusive, accessible, enriching spaces for every citizen: LG Sinha

Jammu, Apr 14:On the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated Tawi Riverfront Project

Greater Kashmir 15 Apr 2026 12:04 am

Its need of the hour: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Apr 14:Terming the Women Reservation Bill the need of the hour, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said

Greater Kashmir 15 Apr 2026 12:01 am

Womens Reservation Act nations sentiment: PM Modi

Dehradun, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Womens Reservation Act was passed with the suppo

Greater Kashmir 14 Apr 2026 11:59 pm

Kargil district hospital renamed after Qamar Ali Akhoon

Kargil, Apr 14:The District Hospital in Kargil was on Tuesday renamed as Qamar Ali Akhoon Memorial Hospital in honour of

Greater Kashmir 14 Apr 2026 11:23 pm

Sonia Gandhi on the real danger behind the delimitation push

In an opinion piece, Sonia Gandhi warns that the governments rush to hold a special Parliament session risks pushing thr

The Hindu 14 Apr 2026 11:15 pm

If delimitation is carried out, India will witness massive protests by DMK similar to those of 1950s & 60s: Stalin

In a video message on X, Stalin said Tamil Nadu would come to a standstill if BJP went ahead with its plan of introducin

The Times of India 14 Apr 2026 11:14 pm

Delimitation issue: Stalin tells Centre not to play with fire

Stalin came down heavily on the Union govt's plan to reduce the political representation of southern states in the parli

The Times of India 14 Apr 2026 9:55 pm

China and New Zealand Strengthen Ties Through Dialogue

Beijing, April 14: Zhao Leqi, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress of China, met with Ger

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 9:50 pm

Eknath Shinde Writes to PM Modi on Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Calls Him Beloved Brother of the Nation

Mumbai, April 14: Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Mo

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 9:41 pm

Chhattisgarhs Chief Minister Calls for Womens Empowerment Through Historic Bill

Raipur, April 14: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has hailed the Womens Reservation Bill, known as the Nari S

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 9:40 pm

For 33% quota for women before next parliamentary polls, Lok Sabha seats to be increased to up to 850

The seats reserved for women in Lok Sabha and legislative Assemblies shall be allotted by rotation to different constitu

The Hindu 14 Apr 2026 8:59 pm

BJP had stopped womens quota bill in past, says CPI State secretary

If the BJP really wants to give reservation to women, it should start a discussion in Parliament. The Centre should cons

The Hindu 14 Apr 2026 8:38 pm

Assam BJP sending as many as 50 leaders including ministers to campaign for West Bengal polls

West Bengal polls: The list is a combination of Members of Parliament (MPs), and Members of the Legislative Assembly (ML

The Economic Times 14 Apr 2026 8:35 pm

Stalins Stern Warning To Union BJP government

The Prime Minister had even refused to meet and discuss the issue with Members of Parliament: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 14 Apr 2026 8:27 pm

Womens quota should be implemented at current strength of Parliament: activists

Civil society members and transparency activists expressed concern over the opaque and non-consultative manner in which

The Hindu 14 Apr 2026 8:23 pm

Mahua Maaji Warns Regional Parties to Stay Cautious of BJP

Ranchi, April 14: Mahua Maaji, a Member of Parliament from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has launched a strong attac

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 7:16 pm

Mahua Maaji Urges Regional Parties to Stay Cautious of BJP

Ranchi, April 14: Mahua Maaji, a Member of Parliament from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), has launched a strong criti

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 7:10 pm

Dimple Yadav Criticizes UP Government Amid Noida Protests Over Wage Increase

Mumbai, April 14: Political tensions are rising in Noida as workers protest for wage increases. On Tuesday, Dimple Yadav

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 6:41 pm

Centre tables Constitution Amendment Bill to expand Lok Sabha to 850 seats

New Delhi:The Union government has proposed increasing the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 members through The

The Siasat Daily 14 Apr 2026 6:39 pm

'Tamil Nadu will fight': CM Stalin warns PM Modi over north gain in delimitation

Referring to the special session of Parliament scheduled for April 16, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin alleged that

The Times of India 14 Apr 2026 6:38 pm

Womens quota rollout in 2029 reflects nations collective sentiment: PM Modi

In September 2023, Parliament passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, commonly known as the Womens Reservation Act, whi

Mid Day 14 Apr 2026 6:13 pm

Implementing women's reservation in 2029 elections is collective sentiment of nation: PM Modi

In September 2023, Parliament passed the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', commonly known as the Women's Reservation Act,

The Economic Times 14 Apr 2026 5:54 pm

Madhya Pradeshs New Initiatives to Empower Womens Rights: CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, April 14: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh announced significant initiatives aimed at enhancing wome

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 5:11 pm

Govt wants to bring bill aimed at winning 2029 polls, Oppn must reject political move: Sibal

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday alleged that the Government wants to bring a Constitution amend

Daily Excelsior 14 Apr 2026 5:08 pm

Madhya Pradeshs Women Empowerment Initiative: A New Era for Womens Rights

Bhopal, April 14: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the state government is launching historic in

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 5:05 pm

Stalin cautions BJP over statewide agitation against delimitation move

Ahead of a special Parliament session on April 16, he accused the Centre of attempting to push a Constitutional amendmen

The Hindu Businessline 14 Apr 2026 4:54 pm

Chandrababu Naidu Bats for Womens Reservation, Writes to Political Parties

The Chief Minister stated that the introduction of the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill in Parliament on the 16th of th

Deccan Chronicle 14 Apr 2026 4:53 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin Warns of Major Protests Against Centers Redistricting Plan

Chennai, April 14: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has taken a firm stand against the central governments proposed

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 4:45 pm

Manoj Tiwari Highlights Benefits of Womens Reservation Bill

Mumbai, April 14: The central government is gearing up to strengthen the Womens Reservation Bill during a special sessio

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 4:05 pm

Govt Proposes to Increase Seats in Lok Sabha to 850

After being introduced in Parliament, the proposal will now go through relevant committees and other legal procedures

Deccan Chronicle 14 Apr 2026 4:04 pm

Delimitation: Stalin Warns Of Massive Agitation if TN Harmed Or If Power Of Northern States Rises

At this moment, I wish to say something important to the Union BJP government and to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

Deccan Chronicle 14 Apr 2026 2:45 pm

Vice President, PM pay floral tributes to Ambedkar

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tues

Daily Excelsior 14 Apr 2026 1:30 pm

Canadian PM Carney secures a majority government with special election wins

Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a majority government with special election wins Monday night, allo

The Siasat Daily 14 Apr 2026 12:25 pm

48 hours to session, no bill in sight: Derek O'Brien on bills on women reservation, delimitation

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien accused the Centre of mocking Parliament over the women's reservation and delimi

The Economic Times 14 Apr 2026 12:24 pm

'Complete mockery of democracy': Congress slams govt for not sharing Constitution amendment bills

The Congress leaders' remarks come a day after Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi asserted that the r

The Economic Times 14 Apr 2026 11:55 am

Mark Carney clinches majority, Liberals gain full control after key bypoll win

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a majority government after a special election on Monday, April 13, 2026, en

The Hindu 14 Apr 2026 11:53 am

Carneys liberals secure majority as University-Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest by-elections conclude; Terrebonne tight race continues

Mark Carneys Liberals secured a House of Commons majority after byelection wins in UniversityRosedale and Scarborough So

The Economic Times 14 Apr 2026 11:00 am

Next round of Iran-US negotiations expected soon: Khawaja Asif

Speaking to the media outside Parliament House on Monday, Pakistan's Defence Minister Asif said there had been a sense o

The Hindu Businessline 14 Apr 2026 10:10 am

'Will be gross injustice if delayed': PM Modi urges support for womens reservation bill ahead of Parliament session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the women of India, emphasizing Nari Shakti and the government's commitment t

The Times of India 14 Apr 2026 9:55 am

Bulldozer mentality of PM: Congress slams govt for not sharing Constitution amendment bills

Congress has strongly criticized the government. They state that not sharing Constitution amendment bills for the upcomi

The Economic Times 14 Apr 2026 9:46 am

CM reaffirms push for stronger power infra, fast-tracked reforms in J&K

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy meets Chief Minister in Gulmarg Gulmarg: A study group of the Parliamentary S

Kashmir Reader 14 Apr 2026 9:45 am

Leaders Pay Tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, April 14: On the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkars birth anniversary, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime M

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 9:25 am

Nitish likely to step down as Bihar CM on Tuesday, make way for first-ever BJP-led govt in state

Patna, Apr 14: Bihar finds itself on the cusp of a new political epoch on Tuesday when Nitish Kumar, the states longest-

Greater Kashmir 14 Apr 2026 9:23 am

Vice President and PM Modi Pay Tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, April 14: On the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkars birth anniversary, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime M

Morningstar 14 Apr 2026 9:20 am

Tisza party secures majority, ending Fideszs 16-year rule in Hungary

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar has claimed victory in the parliamentary elections, with his Tisza party securi

Mid Day 14 Apr 2026 8:56 am