Narendra Modi addressed the special Parliament session on April 16, 2026, focusing on the Women’s Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation exercise. Urging cross-party support for 33% reservation, he stressed that India’s progress depends not only on infrastructure but also on greater participation of women in policymaking. In a notable rema
Narendra Modi addressed the special Parliament session on April 16, 2026, focusing on the Women’s Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation exercise. Urging cross-party support for 33% reservation, he stressed that India’s progress depends not only on infrastructure but also on greater participation of women in policymaking. In a notable rema
The TCS Nashik sexual harassment case has brought the company’s POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) framework under intense scrutiny. In April 2026, an operations manager and POSH committee member was arrested over allegations of sustained harassment and coercion involving multiple women employees. Authorities have registered at least nine FIRs, including serious charges such as rape, molestation, and coercion, with incidents reported between 2022 and early 2026. Several arrest
The TCS Nashik sexual harassment case has brought the company’s POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) framework under intense scrutiny. In April 2026, an operations manager and POSH committee member was arrested over allegations of sustained harassment and coercion involving multiple women employees. Authorities have registered at least nine FIRs, including serious charges such as rape, molestation, and coercion, with incidents reported between 2022 and early 2026. Several arrest
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
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
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
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
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
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
In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at Lovely Professional University (LPU) on Wednesday as part of an investigation into alleged financial irregularities linked to
In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at Lovely Professional University (LPU) on Wednesday as part of an investigation into alleged financial irregularities linked to
Nitish Kumar is set to step down as Chief Minister of Bihar, bringing an end to a long and influential tenure in the state’s politics. His resignation is expected to pave the way for a new government, with the Bharatiya Janata Party
Nitish Kumar is set to step down as Chief Minister of Bihar, bringing an end to a long and influential tenure in the state’s politics. His resignation is expected to pave the way for a new government, with the Bharatiya Janata Party
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
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
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
Amid growing speculation about a possible nationwide lockdown in India, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has clarified that such rumours are entirely false. In a statement aimed at dispelling public concerns, Puri emphasized that there are no plans for any lockdown or restrictions on public movement. He urged citizens to stay calm, responsible, and united during these uncertain times. Puri took to social media to reassure the public, explaining that the government is closely monito
Amid growing speculation about a possible nationwide lockdown in India, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has clarified that such rumours are entirely false. In a statement aimed at dispelling public concerns, Puri emphasized that there are no plans for any lockdown or restrictions on public movement. He urged citizens to stay calm, responsible, and united during these uncertain times. Puri took to social media to reassure the public, explaining that the government is closely monito
Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), the AIADMK leader, kicked off his campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in Chennai, drawing inspiration from the late Jayalalithaa’s iconic campaigning style. EPS began the campaign with a symbolic gesture at the Kapaleeswarar temple in Mylapore, marking the start of his first Assembly polls as the leader of the AIADMK. The scene outside the temple resembled the grand events Jayalalithaa often hosted, with women in traditional attir
Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), the AIADMK leader, kicked off his campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in Chennai, drawing inspiration from the late Jayalalithaa’s iconic campaigning style. EPS began the campaign with a symbolic gesture at the Kapaleeswarar temple in Mylapore, marking the start of his first Assembly polls as the leader of the AIADMK. The scene outside the temple resembled the grand events Jayalalithaa often hosted, with women in traditional attir
Indian airlines are reducing their operations by approximately 10% in response to rising costs and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing Iran conflict. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released the summer schedule, which shows a reduction in the number of weekly domestic flights from 25,610 to 23,049. This cut affects several airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air. The primary reason for the flight reduction is the impact of the Middle Eas
Indian airlines are reducing their operations by approximately 10% in response to rising costs and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing Iran conflict. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released the summer schedule, which shows a reduction in the number of weekly domestic flights from 25,610 to 23,049. This cut affects several airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air. The primary reason for the flight reduction is the impact of the Middle Eas
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
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