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'Didi has folded democracy in her pocket': Maha CM Fadnavis takes jibe at Mamata Banerjee (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:56 PM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday remarked that his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee has "folded and kept the democracy in her pocket". His barb was aimed at the law and order situation in the poll-bound state, following reports of attacks on BJP workers and judicial officers allegedly held hostage in Malda district.

VP Radhakrishnan to visit Colombo, meet Lankan President Dissanayake

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan will travel to Sri Lanka for a two-day visit from April 19-20 during which he will hold talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

Women's reservation bid falters as Constitutional Amendment bill falls short in Lok Sabha

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:27 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Friday witnessed a dramatic defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which had sought to expand the number of seats in the house and implement one-third reservation for women in legislatures beginning in 2029.

India reiterates peaceful resolution to Russia-Ukraine conflict

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov held a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday, discussing bilateral ties and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

'China's unemployment far worse than figures show'

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:07 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) China’s latest unemployment figures have drawn renewed scrutiny, as official data point to a modest rise in joblessness, while analysts are of the view that the situation is far worse, according to a media article.

‘27 ministers from community in Modi govt’: HM Amit Shah slams Congress’ ‘anti-OBC’ stance

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday labelled Congress as the biggest anti-OBC (Other Backwards caste) party, while asserting that at least 27 ministers in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government belong to the OBC community.

Congress historically opposed caste census, OBC empowerment: HM Amit Shah

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party in the Lok Sabha, accusing it of consistently opposing caste-based census and reservations for Other Backwards Classes (OBCs) throughout its decades in power.

India, Norway review trade growth, explore investment opportunities

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:09 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India and Norway on Friday reviewed the global and domestic economic outlook, noting the need for resilient supply chains, energy security, climate transition, and stronger trade and investment linkages in a period of geopolitical uncertainty.

Courts must identify points for determination even in ex parte proceedings: SC

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court has held that while framing of issues in an ex parte civil suit is not mandatory, courts are nevertheless obligated to identify and adjudicate the "points for determination" and deliver a reasoned judgment in conformity with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).

INDIA bloc allies creating roadblocks to women's reservation using 'why, ifs and buts': HM Shah

IANS | April 17, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that there is near-unanimous support for the Women's Reservation Bill, barring Opposition parties in the INDIA bloc, which he accused of putting roadblocks in its passage by raising objections to its "method" of implementation.

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'Didi has folded democracy in her pocket': Maha CM Fadnavis takes jibe at Mamata Banerjee (IANS Exclusive)

VP Radhakrishnan to visit Colombo, meet Lankan President Dissanayake

Women's reservation bid falters as Constitutional Amendment bill falls short in Lok Sabha

India reiterates peaceful resolution to Russia-Ukraine conflict

'China's unemployment far worse than figures show'

‘27 ministers from community in Modi govt’: HM Amit Shah slams Congress’ ‘anti-OBC’ stance

Congress historically opposed caste census, OBC empowerment: HM Amit Shah

India, Norway review trade growth, explore investment opportunities

Courts must identify points for determination even in ex parte proceedings: SC

INDIA bloc allies creating roadblocks to women's reservation using 'why, ifs and buts': HM Shah

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