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'Common practice': SC declines plea against large-scale bureaucratic reshuffle in poll-bound Bengal

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the Calcutta High Court’s order upholding the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to transfer several senior bureaucrats and police officers in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly elections, observing that such reshuffles before polls are a common practice.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung set to undertake three-day India State Visit

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will travel to India for a State Visit from April 19-21 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

Women's Reservation Bill could be among century's greatest achievements: Sonal Mansingh

IANS | April 16, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former Rajya Sabha MP Sonal Mansingh on Thursday expressed hope that all parties would come together to pass the Women's Reservation Bill after detailed deliberations, calling it a potential landmark reform that could redefine political representation in India.

Indian Railways setting new benchmarks: PM Modi

IANS | April 16, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted that Indian Railways has undergone a fundamental shift and is setting new benchmarks through sustained reforms and technology.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya calls opposition to delimitation 'vacuous'; urges to increase Lok Sabha sittings

IANS | April 16, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya said on Thursday that the opposition to the Delimitation Bill is "vacuous and baseless". He also urged the Union government to increase the sittings of the Lok Sabha given that the Centre has now proposed to increase the total number of seats in the lower House.

BJP MPs hail Women's Reservation Bill, urge Oppn for support

IANS | April 16, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Thursday hailed the tabling of the Women's Reservation Bill by the Union government during the extended Budget session of the Parliament. The BJP leaders also urged the opposition parties to extend their unanimous support for the Bill.

Can guarantee and promise delimitation won’t be discriminatory: PM Modi on women's quota bill

IANS | April 16, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Calling for an apolitical approach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told Lok Sabha members that he is willing to use the words “guarantee” and “promise” to assure MPs that the proposed delimitation preceding the implementation of the women quota will not discriminate against any state.

PM Modi hails 'historic moment', seeks unanimous support on women’s reservation bill

IANS | April 16, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the discussion on the women’s reservation bill as a "historic moment" and underlined that their greater representation in the legislative bodies will give a completely new direction to the country.

10-year yield may dip below 7 pc as GDP seen at 7.1 pc: Report

IANS | April 16, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India's benchmark 10-year government bond yield could ease below the 7 per cent mark by June, even as near-term volatility persists due to global and domestic factors, a report said on Thursday.

‘New chapter’: BJP’s Tejasvi Surya hails PM Modi for women quota push

IANS | April 16, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) BJP MP from Bengaluru South Lok Sabha Constituency, Tejasvi Surya, on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to fast-track the women quota by 2029, calling it a new chapter by giving the Nari Shakti a tangible representation in nation-building politics.

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'Common practice': SC declines plea against large-scale bureaucratic reshuffle in poll-bound Bengal

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung set to undertake three-day India State Visit

Women's Reservation Bill could be among century's greatest achievements: Sonal Mansingh

Indian Railways setting new benchmarks: PM Modi

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya calls opposition to delimitation 'vacuous'; urges to increase Lok Sabha sittings

BJP MPs hail Women's Reservation Bill, urge Oppn for support

Can guarantee and promise delimitation won’t be discriminatory: PM Modi on women's quota bill

PM Modi hails 'historic moment', seeks unanimous support on women’s reservation bill

10-year yield may dip below 7 pc as GDP seen at 7.1 pc: Report

‘New chapter’: BJP’s Tejasvi Surya hails PM Modi for women quota push

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