The Women’s Reservation Bill proposes a 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, expected to be implemented from 2029. Initially linked to the 2027 Census and a subsequent delimitation process, the government has now moved to fast-track implementation by using 2011 Census data, effectively delinking it from the 2027 Census timeline. Expansion of Lok Sabha and Representation Concerns

A special three-day session of Parliament from April 16–18, 2026, commenced with the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The proposed legislation seeks to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, with implementation expected from 2029. While the bill has received broad

M. K. Stalin has strongly opposed the proposed Delimitation Bill 2026, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to India’s federal structure. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister warned of a full-scale agitation, accusing the Centre o

Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar’s Chief Minister on Wednesday, marking a significant political development in the state. His appointment follows the exit of Nitish Kumar, who stepped down after being nominated to the

Raghav Chadha, an AAP Rajya Sabha MP, has been granted Z-category security by the Centre following the Punjab government’s decision to withdraw his earlier Z+ cover. The enhanced protection, approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs

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An explosion at a power plant in Sakti district has left nine workers dead and 15 others injured. The incident occurred at a Vedanta Limited power plant in Singhitarai village on Tuesday afternoon, with fears that some workers ma

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The Centre's push to fast-track the Women's Reservation Bill ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections faces a significant hurdle due to the lack of assured support from the Congress-led Opposition. A special three-day session of Parliament, scheduled for April 16-18, aims to introduce amendments to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies before 2029, bypassing the current timeline tied to the post-2027 Census delimitation. Despite Prime Minister Modi's appeal for bipartisan support and a BJP whip for full attendance, the government's efforts may fall short without Congress's backing. The Opposition’s concerns primarily revolve around the proposed linkage of reservation with delimitation, which they argue could disproportionately benefit northern states and harm southern and northeastern regions. The proposed amendments also include increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats by up to 50%, further intensifying opposition resistance. Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, have demanded broader consultations and clarity on the implications of such changes. The Opposition’s final stance, expected after an INDIA bloc meeting, will be crucial in determining whether the amendment secures the required support or faces a roadblock.

India has achieved a significant milestone in nuclear technology with the successful criticality of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam on April 6, 2026. Developed by BHAVINI and

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi strongly condemned the rhetoric of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential destruction of civilization in the event of a conflict with

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In response to concerns over rising fuel prices amid global tensions, the Indian government has announced a significant reduction in excise duties on petrol and diesel. Starting Friday, the excise duty on petrol has been slashed to Rs 3 per litre, while the excise on diesel has been reduced to zero. This move comes after fears that the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran could lead to higher fuel prices, especially as global crude prices surged past $100 per barrel. Despite the dut

Starting April 1, India will implement the revised Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing the six-decade-old Income-tax Act of 1961. While tax rates and slabs remain unchanged, significant changes will affect how income, deductions, salary, capital gains, and disclosures are reported. The new law aims to simplify tax reporting, with stricter compliance requirements and a more precise reporting structure. A key change involves meal card exemptions for salaried employees. The exemption limit