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DEFENCE MINISTER Rajnath Singh on Wednesday chaired the third meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), which was briefed about the easing of energy prices in the backdrop of the ceasefire that was agreed upon by Iran and the US on Wednesday after weeks of tensions in West Asia. In a statement issued late Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said the Ministers in the IGoM - formed to take stock of India's readiness in view of the recent developments in West Asia - were informed that key ...Read More >
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday (April 6, 2026) reaffirmed his 'One Northeast' mission to build a common political platform for the indigenous communities across the region. Campaigning for the candidate of the National People's Party (NPP) contesting the Boko-Chaygaon constituency in south-western Assam, Mr. Sangma said the NPP had been expanding across the northeast gradually. He said the NPP's broader objective of having elected representatives across the region was to p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, took stock of India's readiness in view of the recent developments in West Asia during its third meeting at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi, on April 8, the government said in a release. Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman; Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar; Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Ministe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, took stock of India's readiness in view of the recent developments in West Asia during its third meeting at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi, on April 8, the government said in a release. Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman; Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar; Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Ministe ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 8: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, accompanied by a delegation from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), met Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi on Wednesday to express concerns over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The delegation, which included Cardinal Anthony Poola, Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, and other senior church representatives, highlighted the critical role played by Christian education ...Read More >
Shillong: CM Conrad K Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong, accompanied by Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) representatives, called on Union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi on Wednesday, to discuss concerns regarding the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill.The delegation, led by CBCI president Anthony Cardinal Poola and secretary general Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, highlighted the 'vital role' played by foreign-funded institutions in ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, held its third meeting to assess India's readiness in the face of the evolving situation in West Asia. The high-powered group reviewed measures to ensure energy security, food supply stability, and overall economic resilience. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh directed all ministries to remain vigilant and focus on preparedness, coordination, and resilience building. He stated t ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 8 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday met union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to express concerns over key provisions of the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill. Sangma, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Home Prestone Tynsong, members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), the apex body of the Catholic Church in the country, and other stakeholders, met Rijiju in New Delhi. "We have conveye ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 8: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, along with Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, today called on Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi to discuss concerns regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) and other stakeholders. The delegation comprised of President CBCI, His Eminence Anthony Cardinal Poola, Secretary General, Most Rev Anil Jos ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 8 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to flag concerns over provisions in the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) affecting charitable institutions in the state. The meeting, held in New Delhi, was also attended by representatives of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India and other stakeholders, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office here said. ...Read More >
A special three-day sitting of Parliament from April 16 to 18 will fast-track the implementation of 33% women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, assuring southern states that their representation will not reduce and adding that the total number of seats in the Lower House will increase. Addressing a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in poll-bound Kerala, Modi said no state that worked to control its population will see a drop in ...Read More >
An all-party consensus marked the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament in 2023. The Act reserves 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women. A special sitting of Parliament is due this month to fast-track its implementation. But the candidates' lists of major political parties in the four states and one Union territory going to the polls this month tell a different story: None of the main parties in the fray -- the BJP, Congress, Trinamool Congr ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): Puppetry artist Anupama Hoskere praised the women's reservation bill, calling it a "smart and efficient" step by the government that aligns with the modern values of the world. While talking to ANI, Hoskere highlighted India's historical tradition of women in leadership and governance, ultimately promoting greater balance, harmony, and prosperity. "Very happy to know about the upcoming 33% reservation for women. It is a smart and efficient move, al ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): 'Ramayan' actor Dipika Chikhlia backed the the Women's Reservation Bill, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative aimed at empowering women in India. "All I can say is that it is very good because, you know, actually we are 50 per cent of our population. Women are 50 per cent of population and I don't see really anything wrong in trying to help and support and, you know, bring them up in the society," Chikhlia told ANI. Union Parliamentary Affa ...Read More >
PATNA: BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Tuesday welcomed the move to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, saying that this will allow more women MPs to bring forward issues of their constituencies. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Parliament will convene a special session on April 16 to take up the Women's Reservation Bill. Ravi Kishan told ANI, "The Prime Minister's idea has infused all women with a new energy. Now there will be 33 per cent women's representa ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 7 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Tuesday welcomed the move to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, saying that this will allow more women MPs to bring forward issues of their constituencies. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Parliament will convene a special session on April 16 to take up the Women's Reservation Bill. Also Read | Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns Ahead of Term End in 2027 Amid Challenging Phase for Airl ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 7 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Tuesday welcomed the move to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, saying that this will allow more women MPs to bring forward issues of their constituencies. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Parliament will convene a special session on April 16 to take up the Women's Reservation Bill. Ravi Kishan told ANI, "The Prime Minister's idea has infused all women with a new energy. Now there will be ...Read More >
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he has urged Congress to give full support to the proposed amendment to the Women's Reservation Bill, which would be taken up during the special sitting of the Parliament later this month and said the opposition party should not do politics over the issue. Addressing a rally here, PM Modi said that there would be discussion during the special sitting of Parliament on April 16, 17 and 18 so that provision is ma ...Read More >
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he has urged Congress to give full support to the proposed amendment to the Women's Reservation Bill, which would be taken up during the special sitting of the Parliament later this month and said the opposition party should not do politics over the issue. Addressing a rally here, PM Modi said that there would be discussion during the special sitting of Parliament on April 16, 17 and 18 so that provision is ma ...Read More >
Celebrating the 47th foundation day of Bharatiya Janata Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all BJP Karyakartas across the nation on Monday. In a post on X, Modi said that BJP has always followed principle of India First. "Our Party has always been at the forefront of serving society, guided by the principle of India First." He also hailed the "selfless service and unwavering dedication" of BJP workers, saying that they have "worked tirelessly at the grassroots, ensuring maximum ...Read More >
The oath was taken in the presence of Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan. Deputy Chairman Harivansh and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were present during the ceremony in the Rajya Sabha chamber. Floor leaders of respective parties were also present in the House. The newly elected members comprised five from Maharashtra, six from Tamil Nadu, five from West Bengal and three from Odisha. Maya Chintaman Ivnate of the BJP unit in Maharashtra was the first to take the oath, follow ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Nineteen newly elected and re-elected members of the Rajya Sabha took oath in Parliament on Monday, marking an important moment for the Upper House. Among those sworn in are five members from Maharasthra, including Ramdas Bandu Athawale, Maya Chintaman Ivnate, Sharadchandra Pawar, Ramrao Sakharam Wadkute and Jyoti Nagnath Waghmare. Also Read | 8th Pay Commission Latest News: NC JCM Demands OPS Restoration, Pension Reform and Extension for Submission Deadline. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Three newly elected Rajya Sabha members from Odisha took oath today in the Upper House, with the proud distinction of taking the oath in their mother tongue, Odia. The three MPs who took the oath in Odia are Manmohan Samal (BJP), Dilip Kumar Ray (BJP-supported Independent), Santrupt Misra (BJD). However, the fourth elected member from Odisha, Sujeet Kumar, did not take the oath today. The reason for his absence from the oath-taking ceremony is not yet known. The oath was taken in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Nineteen newly elected and re-elected members of the Rajya Sabha took oath in Parliament on Monday, marking an important moment for the Upper House. Among those sworn in are five members from Maharasthra, including Ramdas Bandu Athawale, Maya Chintaman Ivnate, Sharadchandra Pawar, Ramrao Sakharam Wadkute and Jyoti Nagnath Waghmare. Christopher Manickam, Anbumani Ramadoss, Constandine Ravindran, L K Sudhish, M Thambidurai and Tiruchi Siva are from Tamil Nadu. F ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: NCP-SCP leader Sharad Pawar and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale were among 19 new Rajya Sabha members who took oath here on Monday. The oath was taken in the presence of Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. Deputy Chairman Harivansh and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were present during the ceremony in the Rajya Sabha chamber. Floor leaders of respective parties were also present in the House. The newly elected members comprised five from Maharashtra, six from Tamil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday said "India deserves data-driven justice, not designed inequality," as he cornered the Centre ahead of the assembly elections, alleging a "hidden agenda" behind the timeline of the Women's Reservation Bill and its linkage with the Census and delimitation process. In a post on X, Tagore said the Narendra Modi-led government had initially linked the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill to a structured process involv ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm greetings to Bharatiya Janata Party's workers on the occasion of the party's Foundation Day, emphasising the long-standing commitment to public service and the principle of "India First." The BJP was established in 1980 after a split from the Janata Party, rooted in its predecessor, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. It has since grown into one of India's major national pa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm greetings to party workers on the Bharatiya Janata Party's Foundation Day, lauding their dedication and reaffirming the party's commitment to development and public welfare.In a post on X, PM Modi said the party has consistently upheld the principle of "India First" and remains at the forefront of serving society. He praised BJP workers for their selfless service, grassroots outreach, and commitment to good governance, while remembe ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm greetings to Bharatiya Janata Party's workers on the occasion of the party's Foundation Day, emphasising the long-standing commitment to public service and the principle of "India First." The BJP was established in 1980 after a split from the Janata Party, rooted in its predecessor, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. It has since grown into one of India's major national parties with a focu ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other top BJP leaders on Monday, extended heartfelt greetings to party workers on the occasion of the party's Foundation Day, highlighting its nationalist ethos, commitment to development, and dedication to the welfare of all citizens. The leaders underlined the party's journey from its founding by Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay to its current position as the world's largest political organisation. ...Read More >
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