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If Parliament misses, women voters may decisively back those who committed for 2029, says Kiren Bedi

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:45 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Former IPS officer and ex-Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi, on Friday said that if Parliament fails to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, women voters may decisively support those who commit to ensuring one-third representation in the 2029 Parliament and State Assemblies. She emphasised that women are now demanding a genuine role in governance and policymaking.

People will not tolerate opposition to it: BJP leaders on Women’s Reservation Bill

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:31 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) BJP leaders on Friday strongly defended the Women’s Reservation Bill, asserting that opposition to the measure will not be accepted by the people.

I-T raids Kolkata residence, office of Trinamool MLA in illegal land-grabbing case

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:17 AM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) The officials of the Income Tax Department, heavily escorted by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), were on Friday conducting simultaneous raids and search operations at several locations linked to Trinamool Congress legislator Debasish Kumar.

Govt seeks public comments to review Companies (Incorporation) Rules, filing framework rationalisation

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:16 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The government on Friday said it is inviting public comments by May 9 for reviewing the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 and for the rationalisation of the filing framework under the Companies Act, 2013.

DGCA begins inquiry into ground incident involving SpiceJet, Akasa Air planes

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:05 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into a ground incident at the New Delhi International Airport, involving SpiceJet and an Akasa Air aircraft.

Prayagraj witnesses sea of faith as devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Vaishakh Amavasya

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:55 AM

Prayagraj, April 17 (IANS) On the sacred occasion of Vaishakh Amavasya, thousands of devotees thronged the holy city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, immersing themselves in deep spiritual fervour. Revered as the “City of Faith,” Prayagraj, home to the sacred confluence of rivers, witnessed devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam from the early hours of Brahma Muhurat.

Enhancing pride of Bharatvarsha in every field: PM Modi hails women’s power as ‘hallmark of strong India’

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:53 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed women’s power as the hallmark of a strong India saying that mothers, sisters and daughters are enhancing the pride of “Bharatvarsha” in every field.

Seizures surge to Rs 800 crore in TN election watch, nearly double 2021 figures

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:50 AM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) The value of cash, valuables and contraband seized during the ongoing election period in Tamil Nadu has nearly doubled compared to the 2021 Assembly elections, reflecting intensified enforcement measures to curb illegal inducements, according to Election Department officials.

Mass leader with deep commitment to democratic values: PM Modi pays tribute to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:25 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on the occasion of his 100th birth anniversary, describing him as a mass leader known for his courage, conviction, and deep commitment to democratic values.

Voting today on passage of women’s reservation, delimitation Bills

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:01 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Voting on three bills in the Lok Sabha, aimed at amending the women’s reservation law and establishing a delimitation commission, is scheduled to take place on Friday.

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If Parliament misses, women voters may decisively back those who committed for 2029, says Kiren Bedi

People will not tolerate opposition to it: BJP leaders on Women’s Reservation Bill

I-T raids Kolkata residence, office of Trinamool MLA in illegal land-grabbing case

Govt seeks public comments to review Companies (Incorporation) Rules, filing framework rationalisation

DGCA begins inquiry into ground incident involving SpiceJet, Akasa Air planes

Prayagraj witnesses sea of faith as devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Vaishakh Amavasya

Enhancing pride of Bharatvarsha in every field: PM Modi hails women’s power as ‘hallmark of strong India’

Seizures surge to Rs 800 crore in TN election watch, nearly double 2021 figures

Mass leader with deep commitment to democratic values: PM Modi pays tribute to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar

Voting today on passage of women’s reservation, delimitation Bills

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