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Women's Reservation Amendment ensures equality, no states will be harmed, says Meghwal in LS

IANS | April 16, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday opened the discussion in the Lok Sabha on the set of Bills related to women's reservation and delimitation, asserting that the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, will play a crucial role in ensuring gender equality.

CM Fadnavis offers prayers at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir; prays for peace, prosperity

IANS | April 16, 2026 1:26 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai, where he devoutly offered prayers and performed 'darshan' of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

India, Austria to strengthen partnership in defence, semiconductors and quantum: PM Modi

IANS | April 16, 2026 12:59 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Austria will strengthen their partnership in defence, semiconductors, quantum, and biotechnology.

Akasa Air to launch new Gwalior–Delhi–Bengaluru flights: Jyotiraditya Scindia

IANS | April 16, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Communications and Development of Northeastern Region Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Thursday that regular flight services of Akasa Air connecting Gwalior with Delhi and Bengaluru will soon commence from the Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport in the Madhya Pradesh city.

Oppn objects to clubbing of key Bills in LS, Amit Shah cites past instances

IANS | April 16, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Congress MP K.C. Venugopal on Thursday opposed the government’s move to take up the Delimitation Bill alongside the Constitution Amendment Bill for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha, arguing that combining the legislations was not an appropriate parliamentary practice.

Faridabad to Nashik: Changing profile of terror modules raises security concern

Vicky Nanjappa | April 16, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Faridabad module case linked to the Delhi car bomb blast in November last year has served as a stark wake-up call for Indian security agencies. While several white-collar modules have been uncovered in the past, the Faridabad network operated on a far larger and more organised scale.

Amit Shah vs Akhilesh Yadav in LS: SP questions timing of women’s quota, govt hits back

IANS | April 16, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A sharp exchange unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Centre's urgency in introducing the Women's Reservation Bill, raising concerns over the absence of a recent Census and alleging that the government is avoiding a caste-based enumeration.

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Women's Reservation Amendment ensures equality, no states will be harmed, says Meghwal in LS

CM Fadnavis offers prayers at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir; prays for peace, prosperity

India, Austria to strengthen partnership in defence, semiconductors and quantum: PM Modi

Akasa Air to launch new Gwalior–Delhi–Bengaluru flights: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Oppn objects to clubbing of key Bills in LS, Amit Shah cites past instances

Faridabad to Nashik: Changing profile of terror modules raises security concern

Amit Shah vs Akhilesh Yadav in LS: SP questions timing of women’s quota, govt hits back

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Oppn to boycott RS Deputy Chairman election on April 17: Jairam Ramesh

Women's Reservation Bill tabled in LS; triggers heated debate

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