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Karnataka: Muslim leaders upset over Davangere seat decision after Congress fields Shivashankarappa's grandson

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:20 PM

Davangere, April 16 (IANS) The Davangere Assembly seat in Karnataka fell vacant following the death of veteran Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. After this, leaders of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Karnataka had demanded that the Congress field a candidate from the Muslim community in the by-election. However, the party chose to field Shamanur Shivashankarappa's grandson as its candidate, a decision that triggered strong dissatisfaction among Muslim leaders associated with the organisation.

CCI gives Adani Group clean chit in SECI tender case

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:04 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given a clean chit to Adani Enterprises and Adani Green Energy in a SECI tender case, finding no prima facie case of contravention of fair market competition norms warranting an investigation.

India to deepen energy, infra development partnership as Nepal exits LDC status

IANS | April 16, 2026 8:38 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s role in Nepal's progress will become increasingly crucial as the Himalayan nation prepares to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status in November 2026, a new report has said.

PM Modi, Macron agree on urgently restoring freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

IANS | April 16, 2026 8:35 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron with both leaders discussing the situation in West Asia and agreeing on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Domestic demand cushions tourism, hospitality sectors amid global shocks: Industry

IANS | April 16, 2026 8:32 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s tourism and hospitality sectors remain resilient on strong domestic demand, even as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts international travel, an industry body said on Thursday.

Representation of southern states won't diminish; caste count already in census: HM Shah

IANS | April 16, 2026 7:54 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday clarified that the representation of the states in the southern part of India would not diminish after the delimitation exercise, rather their strength will increase in the Lok Sabha. He also underlined that the Cabinet has decided to include caste count in the census.

Noida violence unraveled: 3 key conspirators identified, 2 arrested; Pak link under probe

IANS | April 16, 2026 7:46 PM

Noida, April 16 (IANS) The Noida Police have claimed a major breakthrough in the recent violence involving labourers in Gautam Buddh Nagar, stating that the unrest was the result of a well-orchestrated conspiracy. Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh on Thursday said three key conspirators who fomented trouble have been identified.

No 'South injustice' in delimitation, govt rebuts Opposition narrative

IANS | April 16, 2026 7:19 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Central Government has pushed back strongly against allegations by Opposition parties, particularly the DMK, that southern states would face injustice in the upcoming delimitation exercise. According to official inputs, the proposed reforms are designed to expand representation across the country while ensuring equitable safeguards, including provisions for women and marginalised communities.

Muslim cleric slams SP's pitch for 'separate' quota for Muslim women, backs Women's Reservation Bill

IANS | April 16, 2026 7:18 PM

Bareilly, April 16 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat Chief, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, on Thursday criticised the Samajwadi Party's (SP) demand for a separate reservation for Muslim women, calling it "politically driven", while expressing continued support for the Women's Reservation Bill that proposes 33 per cent quota for women in Legislatures.

Priyanka Gandhi opposes three bills proposed by Centre, takes ‘Chanakya’ swipe at Home Minister

IANS | April 16, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday questioned the Centre’s decision to link women’s reservation with delimitation and described it as a well-planned ‘conspiracy’ to alter the electoral constituencies for a certain political motive.

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Karnataka: Muslim leaders upset over Davangere seat decision after Congress fields Shivashankarappa's grandson

CCI gives Adani Group clean chit in SECI tender case

India to deepen energy, infra development partnership as Nepal exits LDC status

PM Modi, Macron agree on urgently restoring freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Domestic demand cushions tourism, hospitality sectors amid global shocks: Industry

Representation of southern states won't diminish; caste count already in census: HM Shah

Noida violence unraveled: 3 key conspirators identified, 2 arrested; Pak link under probe

No 'South injustice' in delimitation, govt rebuts Opposition narrative

Muslim cleric slams SP's pitch for 'separate' quota for Muslim women, backs Women's Reservation Bill

Priyanka Gandhi opposes three bills proposed by Centre, takes ‘Chanakya’ swipe at Home Minister

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