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Real issue delimitation, not women's reservation now, says Sonia Gandhi

IANS | April 13, 2026 10:22 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha member Sonia Gandhi on Monday said the central concern surrounding the Centre's decision to introduce Bills during a special session of Parliament on April 16 is delimitation, not women's reservation, describing the process as "extremely dangerous" and terming it an "assault on the Constitution".

'Refused to remove my turban', Hardeep Singh Puri recalls 2010 US airport incident on Sikh Dastar Diwas

IANS | April 13, 2026 10:03 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday extended greetings on Sikh Dastar Diwas and reflected on his 2010 experience at a US airport, where his refusal to remove his turban contributed to changes in security procedures for Sikh passengers.

Indian Army, IAF mark Siachen Day; honour 42 years of 'Operation Meghdoot'

IANS | April 13, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force on Monday saluted the indomitable courage, unwavering commitment, and supreme sacrifice of India’s brave soldiers defending the world’s highest battlefield.

Jallianwala Bagh martyrs' sacrifice stands as powerful reminder of indomitable spirit, says PM Modi

IANS | April 13, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid heartfelt homage to the brave martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh and said that their sacrifice stands as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of the people.

PM Modi meets party workers in Siliguri, says Bengal's mood 'clearly favouring BJP'

IANS | April 13, 2026 9:19 AM

Siliguri, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that his discussions with party workers in West Bengal's Siliguri confirm that the sentiment in the state is "clearly favouring the BJP."

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.

India pays solemn tribute at Iran's Chehlum ceremony, highlights shared civilisational and cultural ties

IANS | April 12, 2026 11:35 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Sunday, offered heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Union government at the 40th-day mourning ceremony (Chehlum) organised by the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi.

Bengal polls: Rahul Gandhi to start campaigning from Malda district

IANS | April 12, 2026 11:14 PM

Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to campaign for the party in West Bengal for the Assembly elections, said party leaders on Sunday.

'Not failure, talks inconclusive': Foreign affairs expert on US-Iran negotiation

IANS | April 12, 2026 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Foreign Affairs expert and veteran journalist Waiel Awwad said on Sunday that the talks between Iran and US that were held amid the two-week ceasefire agreement between the two countries, have not "failed". Rather, he called the negotiation "inconclusive".

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.

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Real issue delimitation, not women's reservation now, says Sonia Gandhi

'Refused to remove my turban', Hardeep Singh Puri recalls 2010 US airport incident on Sikh Dastar Diwas

Indian Army, IAF mark Siachen Day; honour 42 years of 'Operation Meghdoot'

Jallianwala Bagh martyrs' sacrifice stands as powerful reminder of indomitable spirit, says PM Modi

PM Modi meets party workers in Siliguri, says Bengal's mood 'clearly favouring BJP'

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

India pays solemn tribute at Iran's Chehlum ceremony, highlights shared civilisational and cultural ties

Bengal polls: Rahul Gandhi to start campaigning from Malda district

'Not failure, talks inconclusive': Foreign affairs expert on US-Iran negotiation

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

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