Opposition blocks Constitution Bills but loses narrative

IANS | April 17, 2026 10:37 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Opposition may be celebrating perceived success in keeping the Union government from passing three key Constitution Amendment Bills in the Lok Sabha on Friday after two days of intense debate, but it lost the narrative.​

'Didi has folded democracy in her pocket': Maha CM Fadnavis takes jibe at Mamata Banerjee (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:56 PM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday remarked that his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee has "folded and kept the democracy in her pocket". His barb was aimed at the law and order situation in the poll-bound state, following reports of attacks on BJP workers and judicial officers allegedly held hostage in Malda district.

India reiterates peaceful resolution to Russia-Ukraine conflict

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov held a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday, discussing bilateral ties and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

'China's unemployment far worse than figures show'

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:07 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) China’s latest unemployment figures have drawn renewed scrutiny, as official data point to a modest rise in joblessness, while analysts are of the view that the situation is far worse, according to a media article.