Stay updated with the latest progressivism news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on progressivism topics.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Sunday expressed support for the Women's Quota Bill, calling it a positive step and stating that there should be no opposition to such a measure. Speaking to ANI on the issue, Dalwai said that the Congress party has already implemented reservations for women in several local governance bodies. Also Read | PF Withdrawals Made Easier: EPFO Introduces New Rules and Digital Access, Check Details. "It's a good thing. Con ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Sunday expressed support for the Women's Quota Bill, calling it a positive step and stating that there should be no opposition to such a measure. Speaking to ANI on the issue, Dalwai said that the Congress party has already implemented reservations for women in several local governance bodies. "It's a good thing. Congress has already done this in the Rajya Sabha, district councils, taluka panchayats, and municipal bo ...Read More >
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu CM and DMK Chief MK Stalin on Sunday highlighted key welfare measures promised in the party's 2026 election manifesto, asserting that it has been designed to benefit every section of society. The leader announced that insurance facilities would be provided to palm oil workers registered with the Tamil Nadu Palm Oil Workers Welfare Board. In addition, financial assistance would be extended to their families for education and medical ne ...Read More >
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu CM and DMK Chief MK Stalin on Sunday highlighted key welfare measures promised in the party's 2026 election manifesto, asserting that it has been designed to benefit every section of society. The leader announced that insurance facilities would be provided to palm oil workers registered with the Tamil Nadu Palm Oil Workers Welfare Board. In addition, financial assistance would be extended to their families for education and medical ne ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Chief Ministers and Governors of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday paid rich tributes to freedom fighter and former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Babu Jagjivan Ram on the occasion of his 119th birth anniversary. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy paid tributes to the great leader's portrait at his residence in Jubilee Hills. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister lauded the efforts undertaken by the leader for the welfare of the downtrodden sections and the ...Read More >
Thrissur's assembly election is a tight contest. Padmaja Venugopal, daughter of K Karunakaran, is now the BJP candidate. This follows Suresh Gopi's Lok Sabha win in the area. The UDF is also pushing hard to regain Thrissur. The CPI has fielded Alankode Leelakrishnan. The main fight is seen between Pallan and Padmaja. The temple town of Thrissur is witnessing a close fight in this assembly election, in the backdrop of BJP scoring its first ever Lok Sabha victory in Kerala from the parliamentary ...Read More >
Thrissur, April 5: Thrissur, long regarded as a fortress of Left Front and a cradle of progressive movements in Keralam, is once again at the centre of a high-stakes electoral contest. This time, however, the spotlight is on the growing prospects of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is striving to expand its footprint in the state. For decades, the constituency has largely been dominated by the Left, particularly the Communist Party of India (Marxist). K Karunakaran, veteran of the Indian ...Read More >
Thrissur (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Thrissur, long regarded as a fortress of Left Front and a cradle of progressive movements in Keralam, is once again at the centre of a high-stakes electoral contest. This time, however, the spotlight is on the growing prospects of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is striving to expand its footprint in the state. For decades, the constituency has largely been dominated by the Left, particularly the Communist Party of India (Marxist). K Karunakara ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 4 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti. In a message, the Governor described Babu Jagjivan Ram as a towering national leader, freedom fighter and champion of social justice who worked tirelessly for the upliftment of marginalised sections of society. He said Jagjivan Ram's commitment to equality and inclusive development played a key role in shaping a progressive India. The G ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): With just one week left for the polling day, a sharp war of words marked Assam's political landscape on Saturday as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is going to win "90 to 100 seats" in the upcoming elections. CM Sarma also called Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a "registered paagal," while Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Gaurav Gogoi hit back, terming the Chief Minister as "desperate" and claiming ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Welcoming the passage of the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, National Woman President of Vishva Hindu Raksha Parishad Yamuna Pathak on Saturday said a modern democracy cannot sustain different legal standards based solely on religion. She added that the UCC Bill reflects a constitutional vision aimed at ensuring equality before the law, rather than imposing uniformity. Speaking to ANI here, Yamuna Pathak said, "We support the UCC bill passed ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday condemned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pratap Simha's derogatory remark against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a bypoll campaign in Bagalkot, calling it a deliberate attempt to insult backward classes, Scheduled Castes, and minorities. Surjewala said that it is clear that Pratap Simha's outburst stems from frustration and the BJP is deliberately "using him to insult CM Sidda ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday condemned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pratap Simha's derogatory remark against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a bypoll campaign in Bagalkot, calling it a deliberate attempt to insult backward classes, Scheduled Castes, and minorities. Surjewala said that it is clear that Pratap Simha's outburst stems from frustration and the BJP is deliberately "using him to insult CM Sidda ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accusing the DMK government of using the "Hindi imposition" narrative as a "facade" to mask administrative failures and deprive students of educational equity.In a detailed post on X, Pradhan asserted that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a "manifesto for linguistic liberation" rather than an imposition, emphasising that it priorit ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 4 (PTI) TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday targeted the BJP for its "double-engine" pitch, saying one engine runs on misusing democratic institutions and the other on recruiting "local agents" like AIMIM, ISF and AJUP to stoke "communal discord". In a play of words, he said in a social media post that the people of Bengal will choose a government that is of the people, by the people, and for the people and not a dispensation that is "off the people, buy the people, and far fr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday hit out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin over his criticism of the three-language formula, saying the narrative of "imposition" is a "tired attempt" to mask political failures. Pradhan said mischaracterising a progressive and inclusive reform as "linguistic imposition" was aimed at creating unnecessary apprehension and confusion. Earlier in the day, Stalin said the three-language formula was a "covert" mechan ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi on Friday strongly criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged remarks about Kunki Chowdhury and her family in Sarupathar. Speaking to reporters after a campaign event in Sarupathar, Gogoi said that targeting a woman in this way reflects poorly on the Chief Minister. He added, "Attacking a woman like her says more about the Chief Minister than about anyone else and shows the low standard of his behaviour." He note ...Read More >
Alstone, a leader in premium exterior cladding, has teamed up with Punjab Kings as their Official Cladding Partner for the 2026 T20 Cricket League. The partnership reflects Alstone's commitment to brand visibility through strategic sporting associations, aiming to enhance fan engagement and market reach alongside the dynamic Punjab Kings. Alstone, India's top premium exterior cladding brand, has engaged in a strategic partnership by joining forces with Punjab Kings as the Official Cladding Part ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 3 (PTI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday alleged that the BJP was blaming the Iran-Israel conflict for a range of domestic issues and said such claims were an attempt to hide policy failures. Responding to a question on the impact of the West Asia situation on industries in Kanpur during a press conference here, Yadav said that the responsibility for the condition of industries lies with the BJP government. "These people may now even say that the Ganga is not get ...Read More >
Guwahati: The All India Gorkha League (AIGL) has announced its unconditional support for Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury for the 36th Guwahati Central constituency, backing her candidature as part of the broader opposition alliance. In a press release issued by its Assam State Committee, the organisation said the decision followed "careful consideration" of candidates in the fray, asserting that Chowdhury represents a blend of academic competence, youthful vision, and inclu ...Read More >
Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai to contest from Sriperumbudur The Congress on Friday released a list of 27 candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. The Congress will fight the polls in the southern state in alliance with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) . Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23 for 234-member assembly. DMK is contesting in 164 seats. Earlier in the day, the BJP also announced a list of 27 candidates, fielding Union minister L Murugan from Avanashi ...Read More >
Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Durai Vaiko on Friday expressed confidence in the victory of the secular progressive alliance (SPA) led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He also expressed doubts over TVK chief Vijay's chances in the forthcoming polls, saying that popularity in cinema does not necessarily translate into votes. "The secular progressive alliance headed by DMK i ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) Actor Mona Singh is on a roll and 2026 looks truly like her year. Flooded with exciting offers, Singh says she consciously filters her scripts to find challenging roles that give her sleepless nights. Over the past few months, Singh has displayed incredible range as an actor across films and OTT shows. After playing a protective mother in "The Ba***ds of Bollywood", she effortlessly pivoted to playing a quirky Goan gangster in "Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos", a devoted army ...Read More >
Panaji, Apr 3 (PTI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, in Parliament, describing it as a major reform that will boost 'ease of living' and 'ease of doing business'. In a post on a social media platform, Sawant said the legislation was a "transformative step" towards building a more trust-based and citizen-centric governance framework. Parliament on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, to amend 784 prov ...Read More >
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP on Thursday of attempting to influence elections in various states in collusion with the Election Commission (EC) and asserted that his party is preparing to counter such "conspiracies" to establish a "PDA government" in Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a press conference here after meeting the party cadre, Yadav said the members of the SP have reiterated their commitment to strengthening the "PDA" (Backwards, Dalits, Minorities) plank. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Jharsuguda: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) and Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) have signed a significant land leasing agreement for a Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate project at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district. The ambitious project, designed as a 2000 tonnes-per-day (TPD) Ammonium Nitrate facility, marks a historic milestone as India's first coal gasification initiative to deploy indigenously developed technology by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). This d ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has expressed deep concern over what it described as a sustained smear campaign against its party candidate for the 36 Guwahati Central Assembly constituency, Kunki Chowdhury. In a press statement, Samsher Singh, Vice President of AJP and Chief Convenor of the Election Management Committee, and Ziaur Rahman, Secretary of AJP and Convenor of the Election Management Committee, said that Chowdhury, a young and highly educated candidate representing the new ...Read More >
The legislation, initiated by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, amends the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of Members) Act, 1971. It effectively bars pension for any MLA disqualified under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. The bill was passed by voice vote. Leader of opposition Jai Ram Thakur led the charge for the BJP, alleging the amendment was born of "political vendetta" against those who recently exited the ruling party. "This is being done with an ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) The Association of PET Recyclers (Bharat) has said that the notification on final guidelines mandating the use of 40 per cent recycled content in food-grade packaging from April 1 is a "progressive step" which is expected to significantly ease the supply chain disruptions caused due to recent geopolitical uncertainties impacting both availability and pricing of virgin PET. In a statement on Thursday, the Association's Director General Goutham Jain said that it also marks a s ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.