New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Union government on Tuesday shared with MPs the text of Constitution (131 Amendment) Bill, 2026 or the proposed amendment to the Women Reservation Bill which aims to raise Lok Sabha seats to 850 – including members from States and Union Territories.
Patna, April 14 (IANS) In a significant political development, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Tuesday, marking the end of an era that spanned nearly two decades.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Gold loans in India have expanded fourfold over the past three years, with the average ticket size nearly doubling to nearly Rs 2 lakh, indicating a sharp rise in borrower demand and growing acceptance of gold-backed credit, a report showed on Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spent years quietly, consistently, and passionately honouring the legacy of B. R. Ambedkar. Over time, his efforts have reflected not only in words but also in initiatives, institutions, and policies ranging from the development of significant memorial sites to the observance of Constitution Day and the launch of transformative welfare schemes.
Dehradun, April 14 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Dehradun to inaugurate the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a spark of optimism was triggered across Uttarakhand, with political leaders, religious representatives, and public figures describing the project as a transformative step for connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in the region.
Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government's efforts to promote alternative agriculture and women-led entrepreneurship are transforming rural livelihoods, with mushroom cultivation emerging as a lucrative avenue for income generation.
Dehradun, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor on Tuesday, reiterated the double-engine government's commitment for fast-tracking growth in 'Devbhoomi' Uttarakhand and also made a fervent appeal for cross-party support to the Women's Reservation Bill.
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) BJP leader K. Annamalai on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over his remarks on the proposed delimitation process, calling his "warning" to the Centre "uncalled for" and alleging that it was aimed at creating "fear" among the public.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Acting in the shocking case of the assault of a senior serving army officer and his son, Delhi Police on Tuesday apprehended two accused and seized the Mercedes vehicle used in the incident.
Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal "anti-Constitutional" and vowed to restore voting rights of people whose names were removed from the electoral rolls in the state.
