Women's Reservation: Congress wants Central Govt to wait till 2027

IANS | April 13, 2026 11:05 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Congress party has alleged that the Central government is playing a 'Machiavellian game' (Shakuni-like manoeuver) by hiding behind the issue of women's reservation, with the aim of conducting a flawed delimitation exercise in the country and avoiding the necessity of holding a caste census.

BJP honours Ambedkar, Congress insults him: Vijayendra

IANS | April 13, 2026 10:52 PM

Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party state president and Member of Legislative Assembly B.Y. Vijayendra alleged that it was the Bharatiya Janata Party that gave due respect to the Constitution architect B.R. Ambedkar after Independence, while accusing the Congress of having insulted Babasaheb.​

I can be the best player in the world: Ayush Shetty

IANS | April 13, 2026 10:27 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Ayush Shetty expressed pride and optimism after clinching silver at the Badminton Asia Championships, calling it a “great tournament” that boosted his belief of becoming “the best player in the world,” while acknowledging disappointment in the final and crediting Shi Yu Qi as the better player on the day.

PM Balendra Shah's India visit may take time: Nepal FM

IANS | April 13, 2026 10:24 PM

Kathmandu, April 13 (IANS) Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Monday suggested that it could take some time for Prime Minister Balendra Shah to visit India, though he has already received an invitation from the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the southern neighbour.

PM Modi’s push for women’s reservation historic: Shobha Karandlaje​

IANS | April 13, 2026 10:13 PM

Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shobha Karandlaje, said that women’s reservation is a historic decision and that PM Modi has taken significant steps in this direction, increasing women's responsibilities.​