Widespread support for Women’s Reservation Bill; Oppn raises questions over delay

IANS | April 6, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A fresh political debate has emerged over the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Budget Session of Parliament has been extended to facilitate its rollout. The law, enacted in 2023, provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures, but is currently linked to delimitation and is expected to come into effect by 2029.

Global energy flows disrupted by West Asia crisis: SEBI Chairman

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said that escalating tensions in West Asia are disrupting global energy flows, putting pressure on oil and gas supplies and triggering sharp price volatility.

PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam land-affected people block Karakoram Highway, thousands stranded on road

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:47 PM

Islamabad, April 6 (IANS) People blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) at various locations in Diamer district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan to demand rights of Diamer-Bhasha Dam land-affected people and warned that they would hold a long march towards the construction site of the dam if their demands were not met. Several people travelling to and from other parts of Pakistan to PoGB were left stranded due to the sit-in.

Sangram Singh registers hat-trick of MMA victories

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:46 PM

Argentina, April 6 (IANS) Indian MMA star Sangram Singh made history in Buenos Aires by becoming the first Indian to win an MMA bout on Argentine soil. He produced a commanding display to defeat French fighter Florian Coudier in just one minute and 45 seconds at a packed Tiger Sports Club stadium.