PM Modi apologises to women after LS rejects amendment to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

IANS | April 18, 2026 11:32 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Expressing deep regret and offering his apologies to the women of India after the Lok Sabha rejected the Constitutional Amendment Bill aimed at operationalising women’s reservation in Parliament and state assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Bill, which sought to make necessary changes to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, dealing a setback to the long-pending empowerment initiative.

U'khand CM Dhami slams Oppn over women's quota Bill, calls it 'insult to Nari Shakti'

IANS | April 18, 2026 11:30 PM

New Delhi/Dehradun, April 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday criticised the Congress and its allies over the outcome of the Constitution amendment linked to women’s reservation, terming the failure to pass the Bill in Parliament as an "insult" to the country's women.

Trump warns Iran, says talks underway

IANS | April 18, 2026 11:06 PM

Washington, Apr 18 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran “can’t blackmail us” even as Washington is holding talks with Tehran, signalling a mix of pressure and diplomacy amid rising tensions.

PM Modi says women's quota will prevail despite setback in Parliament

IANS | April 18, 2026 10:14 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that despite the setback in Parliament, it is only a matter of time before obstacles to women's rightful representation are removed, asserting that the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment will remain unwavering.

PM Modi says '100 pc Nari Shakti is with us' despite Bill not passing in LS

IANS | April 18, 2026 10:07 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday defended the proposed amendments to the 'Nari Shakti Vandan' Act while launching a sharp attack on opposition parties for blocking what he described as a historic step towards women’s empowerment.

Balbir Punj, journalist-turned politician and BJP veteran, passes away

IANS | April 18, 2026 9:27 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Balbir Punj, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its former vice president, passed away on Saturday evening. His demise marked the end of a long and influential career in politics, journalism, and public thought.

Congress 'anti-reform, selfish', pursues negative politics: PM Modi

IANS | April 18, 2026 9:27 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched an acerbic attack on the Congress, accusing it of spreading misinformation on delimitation, adopting an "anti-reform" approach, and pursuing "negative politics" that harms national interest.

'BJP isn't stopped by Trinamool in Delhi, Cong does it': Himachal CM Sukhu's jibe before Bengal polls

IANS | April 18, 2026 9:16 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Ahead of the two-phased Assembly election on April 23 and 29 in West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu took potshots at the ruling Trinamool Congress government. "West Bengal's Trinamool Congress doesn't go to Delhi to stop the BJP," he quipped. Moreover, the Himachal CM emphasised that it is the Congress that will continue to remain the "main opposition party".

PM Modi accuses Congress, allies of 'foeticide' against 'Nari Shakti Vandan' amendment

IANS | April 18, 2026 9:02 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party and its allies for what he described as committing “foeticide” against the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ Amendment, a landmark legislation aimed at empowering women in Indian politics.

Day after quota Bill setback, PM Modi targets Opposition over 'selfish politics'

IANS | April 18, 2026 8:46 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A day after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill on women's reservation did not pass in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation, criticising Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress, and the Samajwadi Party over what he termed "selfish politics".

Politics

PM Modi apologises to women after LS rejects amendment to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

U'khand CM Dhami slams Oppn over women's quota Bill, calls it 'insult to Nari Shakti'

Trump warns Iran, says talks underway

PM Modi says women's quota will prevail despite setback in Parliament

PM Modi says '100 pc Nari Shakti is with us' despite Bill not passing in LS

Balbir Punj, journalist-turned politician and BJP veteran, passes away

Congress 'anti-reform, selfish', pursues negative politics: PM Modi

'BJP isn't stopped by Trinamool in Delhi, Cong does it': Himachal CM Sukhu's jibe before Bengal polls

PM Modi accuses Congress, allies of 'foeticide' against 'Nari Shakti Vandan' amendment

Day after quota Bill setback, PM Modi targets Opposition over 'selfish politics'

LATEST NEWS

AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup: India lose opener to Australia despite spirited display

India to grow over 7 pc despite West Asia conflict: CEA Nageswaran

NIA court sentences LeT operative to 7 years in Bengaluru prison radicalisation case

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis building pathway for Mumbai's transformation: Piyush Goyal

IPL 2026: Anshul Kamboj’s 3-32, Noor Ahmad’s 2-26 help CSK restrict MI to 159/7

PM Modi visit puts Vedic Clock at Kashi Vishwanath in global spotlight

Delhi will emerge as a global tourism destination: CM Rekha Gupta

Education key to tribal empowerment: Mohan Bhagwat

India will carry a winning habit into Women’s T20 World Cup, says BCCI secretary Saikia

Operation Sindoor golden chapter of India’s military history: Rajnath Singh