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New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge will chair a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on April 10 to discuss and firm up the grand old party's view on the women's reservation bill with senior leaders. The CWC meeting has been convened in the wake of the Centre extending the Budget session from April 16-18 to pass key changes to the women's reservation bill that grants a 33 per cent quota to women in the Lok Sabha and state Assembli ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday referred to chief minister Mamata Banerjee's loss in Nandigram in the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections and said the same would be repeated in Bhabanipur, her constituency in Kolkata, and the rest of the state on the cusp of change after 15 years of Trinamool Congress (TMC) rule. "Nandigram in East Midnapore showed the path for change five years ago. Now, the entire West Bengal has started walking in that direction. The feat, which Nandigram achieved f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to restrict the issuance of Aadhaar cards only to children up to the age of six years and to frame stringent guidelines for adolescents and adults, alleging that the present system enables illegal infiltrators to obtain Aadhaar and pass off as Indian citizens. The petition has been filed by advocate and social activist Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay through Advocate-on-Record ...Read More >
The court used its special powers to end the decade-long marital dispute New Delhi: Terming a decade-long marital dispute as a "Mahabharata-like" battle, the Supreme Court has used its special powers to grant a divorce to an estranged couple and directed the husband to make a one-time payment of Rs 5 crore to the wife, who holds custody of two minor sons. The court said the "marriage is dead for all practical purposes" and is a supremely fit case to exercise its special powers under Article 14 ...Read More >
Birbhum (West Bengal) [India], April 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of allegedly insulting women from backward classes, citing the mismanagement im President Droupadi Murmu's event, the recent Malda "hostage" incident and the RG Kar medical college rape case, stating that this election is for "dignity and honour of our daughters and women." Addressing a rally here ahead of the West Bengal assembly polls, PM Modi asserted that "For the daug ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Telangana State Secretary Bandaru Vijayalaxmi on Thursday said that the Women's Reservation Bill will enable more women to take on leadership roles, citing examples from India's history and current governance. Speaking to ANI, Vijayalaxmi said, "Surely, because we have seen in the history of Bharat what kind of kingdoms were ruled when women took up the throne. Even in many positions today--like the President of India, D ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 9 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday accepted the resignation of MP Sasmit Patra as leader of the BJD parliamentary party in Rajya Sabha. Sasmit Patra's resignation comes after Dutteshwar Hota, who has the support of BJD, Congress and CPI(M), was defeated in the Rajya Sabha elections amid cross-voting. Also Read | Why Stock Market Is Down Today, April 9, 2026. The party had suspended its six MLAs for "anti-party activities, in ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the controversy over singing of 'Vande Mataram', NCP-SP MP Fauzia Khan on Thursday said that singing the national song goes "against my religious beliefs". Her reactions came a day after two Congress councillors, Fauzia Sheikh Aleem and Rubina Iqbal, refused to sing the national song during proceedings in the Indore Municipal Corporation. Aleem reportedly insisted on being shown the specific statute or law that makes singing of 'Vande Mataram' mandatory ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A day after Congress councillors Fauzia Sheikh Alim and Rubina Iqbal refused to sing the national song 'Vande Mataram' at Indore Municipal Corporation, the political-sphere is in chaos. Political leaders from both BJP and Congress are reacting strongly to the incident. BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal called it 'an insult to martyrs,' while Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav said the Congress party should issue notices to the councillors involved. The row continues to spar ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 9 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation challenging a Central government advisory that recommended schools to sing all six stanzas of the national song Vande Mataram, observing that the directive was not mandatory. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Poonacha declined to entertain the plea, noting that the union Ministry of Home Affairs advisory used the word "may," indicating that institutions were not obligate ...Read More >
Congress councillor Rubina Iqbal refused to sing Vande Mataram ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Two Congress councillors refused to sing Vande Mataram, triggering chaos inside the Indore Civic Body * The councillors insisted on being shown the specific law that mandates the singing of Vande Mataram * BJP leaders have indicated that an FIR will be filed in the matter Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bhopal: What began as a routine bud ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 9 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday accepted the resignation of MP Sasmit Patra as leader of the BJD parliamentary party in Rajya Sabha. Sasmit Patra's resignation comes after Dutteshwar Hota, who has the support of BJD, Congress and CPI(M), was defeated in the Rajya Sabha elections amid cross-voting. The party had suspended its six MLAs for "anti-party activities, including cross-voting" in the Rajya Sabha elections. A BJD r ...Read More >
Kolkata: Pitching for "double-engine government" in Bengal after 2026 assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, charted out a six-point "Modi's guarantee " in Bengal from his Haldia public rally, with promise to weed out infiltrators and vowing that all government employees will get the benefits of the Seventh Pay Commission, which will be implemented once BJP is voted to power. Modi's guarantee will also ensure that the new BJP government will be accountable to people; and faci ...Read More >
INDORE: A row broke out in the Indore Municipal Corporation after a Congress woman councillor declined to sing Vande Mataram, citing her religious beliefs, during discussions on the civic body's budget.The incident took place on Wednesday when councillor Fauzia Sheikh Alim refused to sing the national song, prompting BJP members to rush to the chairman's podium and raise slogans. Amid the commotion, chairman Munnalal Yadav directed her to leave the House.Speaking to reporters later, Alim said he ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 9 (PTI) Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday alleged that the proposed amendment to ensure 33 per cent reservation for women in the midst of polls in states including Tamil Nadu appeared to be yet another political manoeuvre aimed at shaping electoral narratives. Stalin alleged the timing for the proposed amendment led to serious suspicion. "Why push such a far-reaching decision in the middle of state elections. This appears to be yet another political manoeuvre aimed at shaping ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday voiced support for the amendments to the Women Reservation Act, backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for consensus, and said the proposed amendments will strengthen democratic representation. PM Modi on Thursday said that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act are not just a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India and urged all MPs to come together to support this significant move. ...Read More >
Haldia (West Bengal) [India], April 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled "six guarantees" for West Bengal, which will ensure an "accountable and fully answerable" administrative machinery to serve the people. Addressing a public rally here, the Prime Minister promised the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, while assuring the establishment of trustful atmosphere, which will restore faith in the rule of law. He further vowed action and reopening cases of corruption, s ...Read More >
Haldia (West Bengal) [India], April 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday termed the Trinamool Congress regime as a "syndicate-driven" government, where any developmental work or investment cannot be carried forward without "cut money or commission." Addressing a public rally here, the Prime Minister reflected on the "development" in the other BJP-ruled states, expressing confidence that same can be achieved by West Bengal if the party comes to power. "TMC has run a syndicate-drive ...Read More >
Jagiroad (Morigaon) [India], April 9 (ANI): Actress Aimee Baruah on Thursday welcomed the Centre's push for women's reservation in legislative bodies, calling it a "very positive development". She also urged women to take on larger roles in governance. Speaking to ANI, Baruah, who is also the wife of Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika, highlighted the growing presence and participation of women in public life. "This is a very positive development; in all the meetings and public gatherings we have ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued that the impeachment process has been reduced to the discretion of a single individual, thereby eliminating the intended scrutiny by the Parliament. "The impeachment process is reduced to the decision of one person. It eliminates any further scrutiny by the temple of democracy, by an adjudicatory body appointed by the Supreme Court and consultation of the Supreme Court," Singhvi said in a press conference here. He q ...Read More >
PUNE: A few hours before the deadline for withdrawal of nominations for the bypolls, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar 'advised' the Congress party to withdraw its candidate from the Baramati seat and support NCP chief Sunetra Pawar. Earlier, Sharad Pawar had said there was nothing wrong with the Congress contesting the Baramati seat. However, on the last day for withdrawal, he appealed to his alliance partner at both the Centre and state levels to step aside. "Maharashtra lost a talented politician l ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act are not just a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India and urged all MPs to come together to support this significant move. In a signed article posted on his website narendramodi.in, the prime minister also said that the initiative is an affirmation of a principle that has long guided India's civilisational ethos that soc ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Ahead of the April 23 election for the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday replaced the state's chief secretary, N Muruganandam, with senior bureaucrat M Sai Kumar and DGP (armed police, vigilance and anti-corruption) S Davidson Devasirvatham with Sandeep Mittal, a 1995-batch IPS officer, a decision that drew an angry reaction from CM M K Stalin.The move follows multiple complaints from the opposition, alleging that the state's administrative ma ...Read More >
In the coming days, India will be immersed in a festive season, with celebrations taking place across the length and breadth of the nation. The people of Assam will mark Rongali Bihu while Odisha will celebrate Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti. In West Bengal, Poila Boishakh will usher in the Bengali New Year and in Kerala, Vishu will be observed with immense enthusiasm. In Tamil Nadu, Puthandu (new year) will be celebrated while in Punjab and other parts of Northern India, it will be Baisakhi, which ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe into the incident of mob violence in West Bengal's Malda district, where seven judicial officers were held hostage for eight hours, during a protest against the removal of names in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The court further took a dig at the state chief secretary for being "obstinate" in not being accessible to the high court chief justice on the day of the incident, that also i ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the urgent need for reservation for women in legislative bodies, describing it as a transformative step that would make India's democracy more vibrant and participative. In an Op-Ed and a series of posts on social media platform X, the Prime Minister called for unity among Members of Parliament to ensure the timely passage of the long-pending legislation. Highlighting the importance of the proposed reform, ...Read More >
Indore, Apr 9 (PTI) A controversy has erupted after a woman councillor of Congress refused to sing Vande Mataram, citing Islamic beliefs, during a discussion on the Indore Municipal Corporation's budget. The refusal by Fauzia Sheikh Alim to sing the national song on Wednesday prompted councillors from the ruling BJP to rush to the chairman's podium and raise slogans. Amid the uproar, Chairman Munnalal Yadav directed Alim to leave the House. The Congress councillor later told reporters that he ...Read More >
The Centre has urged the Supreme Court to declare its landmark ruling decriminalising adultery in the Joseph Shine v. Union of India as "not good law", raising fundamental questions about how courts interpret morality and exercise judicial review under the Constitution. In written submissions filed in the ongoing Sabarimala case proceedings, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that while the Centre does not contest the striking down of Section 497 of the IPC as violative of Article 14, it str ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it has the powers to strike down religious practices or superstitions -- even if they are rooted in faith -- if they violate public order, health and morality. A nine-judge Constitutional bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, hearing a batch of review pleas challenging the Sabarimala judgment, rejected the Centre's submission that a secular court can't decide on superstitions. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that even if a practice is ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Fadnavis had stated that a metro project for Madurai would only be launched if a BJP candidate wins the upcoming election. Stalin questioned the propriety of such remarks from a chief minister of another state. Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday lashed out at Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for his remarks that a metro project in Madurai would be launched only if BJP c ...Read More >
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