BJP hits back at Sonia Gandhi over women's reservation remarks, accuses Cong of 'opportunistic politics'

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her recent article on the Women's Reservation Bill, questioning why she would want the legislation to be delayed and accusing the Congress of indulging in "opportunistic politics".

Noida: Massive protest over low wages turns violent; factory workers demand salary hikes up to Rs 25,000

IANS | April 13, 2026 1:49 PM

Noida, April 13 (IANS) A large-scale protest by factory workers over low wages and unmet demands for salary hikes turned violent in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida on Monday, as agitating employees vandalised vehicles, damaged property and allegedly pelted stones at police personnel in the Phase 2 industrial area.

Brigadier, son assaulted for objecting to public drinking in Delhi's Vasant Vihar

IANS | April 13, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) An Indian Army Brigadier and his son were allegedly assaulted by a group of men in South Delhi’s Vasant Enclave after they objected to two individuals consuming alcohol inside a parked car, officials said.

PM Modi to address 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' in Delhi today

IANS | April 13, 2026 6:50 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a national-level 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' at the Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital on Monday at 11 a.m.

IMF warns of global shock from Iran war

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:50 PM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the Iran war has triggered a “large” global economic shock, disrupting energy supplies and pushing up prices worldwide, with the impact expected to linger well into next year.

SC to hear plea seeking immediate implementation of Women Reservation Bill tomorrow

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:42 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming special session of Parliament, the Supreme Court is slated to hear, on Monday, a plea seeking immediate implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies.

Must act now to implement women quota before 2029 polls, Rijiju tells Kharge

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:30 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Countering Congress' allegation that the government is "hurrying" the implementation of the Women's Reservation (Amendment) Bill, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Sunday that not acting now may make the quota's implementation by 2029 general elections difficult.

Historic moment for women's political empowerment, Oppn must support Bill: J&K Waqf Board chief

IANS | April 12, 2026 8:25 PM

Jammu, April 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, on Sunday termed the Women's Reservation Bill a long-pending demand and urged all political parties, including the Opposition, to come together to ensure its smooth passage during the upcoming special session of Parliament.

PM Modi to address 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' in Delhi tomorrow

IANS | April 12, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend and address a national-level 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' at the Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital on Monday at 11 a.m., according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

Bangladesh records lowest level of growth in economic units since 1996

IANS | April 12, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Bangladesh recorded 1.17 crore economic units in 2024, marking the lowest growth since 1996, according to a report in the local media.

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BJP hits back at Sonia Gandhi over women's reservation remarks, accuses Cong of 'opportunistic politics'

Noida: Massive protest over low wages turns violent; factory workers demand salary hikes up to Rs 25,000

Brigadier, son assaulted for objecting to public drinking in Delhi's Vasant Vihar

PM Modi to address 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' in Delhi today

IMF warns of global shock from Iran war

SC to hear plea seeking immediate implementation of Women Reservation Bill tomorrow

Must act now to implement women quota before 2029 polls, Rijiju tells Kharge

Historic moment for women's political empowerment, Oppn must support Bill: J&K Waqf Board chief

PM Modi to address 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' in Delhi tomorrow

Bangladesh records lowest level of growth in economic units since 1996

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