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NDA exists in post-Nitish era, as parties and not govts contest elections: Bihar Dy CM Yadav (IANS Interview)

IANS | April 17, 2026 3:40 PM

Patna, April 17 (IANS) Newly sworn-in Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, on Thursday in a reply to the Opposition's attacks that the new government has been formed against the public mandate, asserted that the NDA continues to exist even after the resignation of former Chief Minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar. In an interview with IANS, he underlined that it is political parties and not governments that contest elections.

My sister achieved in 5 minutes what I couldn’t in 20 years: Rahul Gandhi in LS

IANS | April 17, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, openly acknowledged in the House that his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accomplished in five minutes what he has been unable to achieve in 20 years, and that he has much to learn from her in political life.

'Nothing else but political gimmick, you don't want to give reservation': Kalyan Banerjee targets Centre

IANS | April 17, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee launched a scathing critique of the Narendra Modi government on Friday, accusing it of short-changing and deceiving 'Nari Shakti' by clubbing women's reservation with the Delimitation Bill and thereby, stymying one at the expense of other.

Kharge greets Harivansh on re-election as RS Dy Chairman, flags LS Dy Speaker vacancy

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Friday congratulated Harivansh on his re-election as Deputy Chairman of the House for a third consecutive term.

Postal vote lapse: Kerala HC seeks ECI's clarification, hearing on April 21

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:38 PM

Kochi, April 17 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Friday sought a response from the Election Commission of India (ECI) over alleged lapses in the postal voting process that left at least one government employee unable to exercise his franchise, and posted the matter for hearing on April 21.

'Let us together create history today': PM Modi's last minute appeal to Oppn on Women's Reservation Bill

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) In a last minute appeal to the opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged them to extend support to the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', amid the ongoing debate in the Parliament.

Fixing number of seats not job of govt, it's of Delimitation Commission: Manish Tewari

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday asserted that fixing the number of parliamentary seats is not the responsibility of the government, but that of the Delimitation Commission, amid the ongoing political debate over the proposed delimitation exercise.

Firhad Hakim slams BJP's 'fake politics', defends Trinamool's development model

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:28 PM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) West Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on Friday mounted a sharp attack on the BJP, alleging that electoral politics has shifted from ideological contest to "fake narratives, social media misinformation and agency pressure", while strongly defending his Trinamool Congress government's development record and governance model.

DMK leads charge against delimitation bill, warns Centre of political fallout in TN

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:13 PM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday led a strong political offensive against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, calling it a "defining moment" in Tamil Nadu’s political history and warning of serious consequences if the legislation is pushed through the Parliament.

Half of country's population is waiting for historic decision: MoS Anupriya Patel on Women's Reservation Bill

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, on Friday backed the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, asserting that the country's women are closely watching the House proceedings and expecting a historic decision.

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NDA exists in post-Nitish era, as parties and not govts contest elections: Bihar Dy CM Yadav (IANS Interview)

My sister achieved in 5 minutes what I couldn’t in 20 years: Rahul Gandhi in LS

'Nothing else but political gimmick, you don't want to give reservation': Kalyan Banerjee targets Centre

Kharge greets Harivansh on re-election as RS Dy Chairman, flags LS Dy Speaker vacancy

Postal vote lapse: Kerala HC seeks ECI's clarification, hearing on April 21

'Let us together create history today': PM Modi's last minute appeal to Oppn on Women's Reservation Bill

Fixing number of seats not job of govt, it's of Delimitation Commission: Manish Tewari

Firhad Hakim slams BJP's 'fake politics', defends Trinamool's development model

DMK leads charge against delimitation bill, warns Centre of political fallout in TN

Half of country's population is waiting for historic decision: MoS Anupriya Patel on Women's Reservation Bill

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