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BJP hits back at Sonia Gandhi over women's reservation remarks, accuses Cong of 'opportunistic politics'

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her recent article on the Women's Reservation Bill, questioning why she would want the legislation to be delayed and accusing the Congress of indulging in "opportunistic politics".

Leaders across party lines back proposed changes in Women Reservation Act after PM Modi’s outreach

IANS | April 13, 2026 3:59 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to political parties seeking support for an amendment Bill related to the Women’s Reservation Act, leaders across party lines on Monday expressed strong backing for the proposed move, calling the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ the need of the hour.

Multilateralism, international law deteriorated: Palestinian Ambassador slams Trump

IANS | April 13, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Emphasising that "international law and multilateralism" has deteriorated, Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump for labelling Pope Leo XIV as "weak".

As campaign intensifies in Bengal, Amit Shah issues veiled warning to Trinamool

IANS | April 13, 2026 3:42 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday, during an election rally, said that those who have looted the people of West Bengal in the last 15 years would be punished once the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power after the Assembly polls in the state.

Mumbai road accident: Death toll climbs to 11, CM Fadnavis expresses grief

IANS | April 13, 2026 3:06 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The death toll in the road accident in Mumbai's Kalyan has climbed to 11 after two people succumbed to their injuries at the hospital, officials said on Monday.

Kerala dental student’s death sparks protests, multiple probes ordered amid harassment allegations

IANS | April 13, 2026 2:59 PM

Kannur/New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) The death of Nithin Raj, a BDS student of Ancharakandi Dental College in Kerala's Kannur, has triggered widespread protests, multiple inquiries, and serious allegations of sustained harassment by faculty.

'Not a Grihasthi, yet I understand it all': PM Modi hails women’s empowerment through govt’s schemes

IANS | April 13, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that although he may not be a Grihasthi (householder), he understands domestic life, and that through various government schemes, women are becoming economically empowered.

Modi Archive recalls the legendary singer’s heartfelt conversations with PM Modi

IANS | April 13, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) As the passing away of legendary singer Asha Bhosle sent the entire movie industry into mourning, she left behind a void that will be impossible to fill.

Noida: Massive protest over low wages turns violent; factory workers demand salary hikes up to Rs 25,000

IANS | April 13, 2026 1:49 PM

Noida, April 13 (IANS) A large-scale protest by factory workers over low wages and unmet demands for salary hikes turned violent in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida on Monday, as agitating employees vandalised vehicles, damaged property and allegedly pelted stones at police personnel in the Phase 2 industrial area.

Nine killed as dumper truck rams into car in Mumbai's Kalyan

IANS | April 13, 2026 1:43 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) At least nine people were killed, and two others sustained critical injuries after a dumper truck collided with a car in the Kalyan area of Mumbai on Monday, officials said.

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BJP hits back at Sonia Gandhi over women's reservation remarks, accuses Cong of 'opportunistic politics'

Leaders across party lines back proposed changes in Women Reservation Act after PM Modi’s outreach

Multilateralism, international law deteriorated: Palestinian Ambassador slams Trump

As campaign intensifies in Bengal, Amit Shah issues veiled warning to Trinamool

Mumbai road accident: Death toll climbs to 11, CM Fadnavis expresses grief

Kerala dental student’s death sparks protests, multiple probes ordered amid harassment allegations

'Not a Grihasthi, yet I understand it all': PM Modi hails women’s empowerment through govt’s schemes

Modi Archive recalls the legendary singer’s heartfelt conversations with PM Modi

Noida: Massive protest over low wages turns violent; factory workers demand salary hikes up to Rs 25,000

Nine killed as dumper truck rams into car in Mumbai's Kalyan

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