Women's Reservation Bill: Smriti Irani slams Congress, Trinamool for not voicing support despite being led by females

IANS | April 9, 2026 9:40 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Thursday accused the Opposition parties, particularly the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, of not supporting the discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill during the three-day extended Budget session. She highlighted that this is despite the fact that both parties are being led by female leaders.

51.5 lakh domestic LPG cylinders delivered daily: Centre ​

IANS | April 9, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal, with more than 51.5 lakh cylinders delivered on April 8 despite disruptions in supply due to the West Asia crisis, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.​