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HYDERABAD: Wondering why the government appears to favour schools and colleges that impose a heavy burden on poor and middle-class families, Telangana Jagruti president Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Saturday demanded that a special session of the state legislature be convened to address what she described as exploitation by corporate educational institutions through high fees. "When a special session of Parliament could be held for the Women's Reservation Bill, why is similar urgency not shown in conv ...Read More >
PM Modi said that Kerala has great potential, yet continues to lag behind other states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the countdown for removal of the LDF government in Kerala has started, and a BJP-led NDA will come to power in the state. Speaking at a BJP-led NDA rally here in Pathanamthitta district, Modi said that the saffron party workers in the state have signalled a strong mood to bid farewell to the Left rule. Elections to 140 Assembly seats will be held on April ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to all political parties, including Congress and other partners of the India Alliance, to help pass the Women's Reservation Bill when it is taken up for discussion later this month. Addressing an election rally at Thiruvalla, Modi said the discussion on the bill is scheduled for April 16,17 and 18. "I urge all political parties to recognise the importance of the Bill as it is connected to the empowerment of women. Support the ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Telangana Jagruti President K Kavitha has alleged a nexus between the state government and corporate educational institutions, demanding immediate legislative intervention to regulate rising school fees. According to a press release, Kavitha called for convening a special Assembly session to address what she termed as the "exploitation" of poor and middle-class families through exorbitant fees charged by private institutions. She questioned the gove ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Telangana Jagruti President K Kavitha has alleged a nexus between the state government and corporate educational institutions, demanding immediate legislative intervention to regulate rising school fees. According to a press release, Kavitha called for convening a special Assembly session to address what she termed as the "exploitation" of poor and middle-class families through exorbitant fees charged by private institutions. She questioned the gove ...Read More >
A high-stakes political confrontation is brewing between the BJP-led NDA government and the Congress over the implementation of the Women's Reservation law, turning what was hailed as a landmark reform into a fierce electoral and constitutional battle. At the heart of the clash is the Centre's decision to convene an extended budget three-day Parliament session from April 16, triggering sharp objections from the Opposition. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended the move, sayi ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Telangana Jagruthi founder K Kavitha on Saturday demanded that the Telangana government convene a special Assembly session to address rising school fees, alleging inaction and accused revanth Reddy-led government of possible collusion with private education institutions. In a post on X, Kavitha questioned why a similar urgency shown at the Centre for the Women's Reservation Bill was not reflected at the state level. "If a special session of the parl ...Read More >
Tiruvalla (Kerala), April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Placing women's political empowerment at the heart of his campaign pitch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the Centre's commitment to the Women's Reservation Bill, asserting that 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures would become a reality and be reflected in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a mammoth NDA rally in Tiruvalla, PM Modi said Parliament would take up discussions on the Bill from April 16 to 18 and c ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian National Congress on Friday strongly criticised the Centre's decision to convene a special three-day session of Parliament from April 16 to 18, terming it a clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct as the dates coincide with the peak of election campaigning in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Party general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh, addressing a press conference here, alleged that the real purpose behind the session was to influence the outcome of ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram [Kerala], April 3 (ANI): Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced that Parliament will convene a special session on April 16 to take up the Women's Reservation Bill, while also hitting out at the Congress over the FCRA Amendment Bill. On the Women's Reservation Bill, Rijiju said the government is committed to women's empowerment and called for political unity on the issue. "We are convening the Parliament on 16th April. We will take up the Wom ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday questioned the government's rationale for convening a special Parliament session starting April 16, noting that all opposition parties had earlier requested an all-party meeting on April 29. Addressing a press conference, Ramesh said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had received a letter from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on March 16 seeking discussions on proposed amendments to the Women's R ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Parliament Budget Session is unlikely to be adjourned sine die on Thursday as the government plans to reconvene it again in the third week of April, according to sources. The government is planning to bring an amendment bill to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 from 543 seats. The idea is to have at least 273 seats reserved for women. According to sources, the key agenda may include amendments to the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act and the introduct ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress on Wednesday raised concerns over a proposed Bill to increase the size of the Lok Sabha, claiming that it could widen the disparity between northern and southern states and place the latter at a political disadvantage. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to social media platform X to criticise the proposal, alleging that the government plans to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha by 50 per cent, along with a proportional rise in the numb ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response to a PIL seeking implementation of the women's reservation law, which mandates that one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies be reserved for women. Issuing notice to the Centre, a bench of justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan orally remarked that women are the largest minority in the country and that it is "about the political equality of women". A plea was filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur, se ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reaffirmed his government's strong commitment to women empowerment and environmental protection as he launched the Vana Mahotsavam 2025campaign at the Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) campus in Hyderabad on Monday (July 7, 2025). The ambitious green initiative aims to plant 18 crore saplings across the State this year, he said while echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal to citizens to plant a sapling in the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party may be on track to appoint its first-ever woman national president, with names like Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP's former Andhra Pradesh unit chief D Purandeswari and Tamil Nadu MLA Vanathi Srinivasan among the probable frontrunners, according to reports. The BJP has been going through a major organisational rejig, with the appointment of new chiefs for the local units of six states and Union Territories. With that over, the party is now ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of devotees of Lord Jagannath enthusiastically participated in the Jagannath Rath Yatra organised by the ISKCON temple at Abids. Chanting slogans of 'Jai Jagannath', they joined the divine journey of the deities on their chariots on Friday. The city's famous ISKCON Temples took out grand processions from their respective temples, with the lanes beautifully decorated with traditional rangoli. The magnificent chariot carrying Lord Jagannath, along with Balarama and Subhadra, ...Read More >
New Delhi: In Indian politics, slogans often do the heavy lifting. 'Nari Shakti', the BJP's rallying cry for women's empowerment, has been a consistent part of its electoral pitch, development agenda, and cultural messaging. From schemes like Ujjwala Yojana to the push for the Women's Reservation Bill, the party has repeatedly projected itself as a champion of women's rights. However, despite years of promoting 'Nari Shakti' as a key electoral plank and cultural identity, the Bharatiya Janata P ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) A "skittish" government announced the dates for the Monsoon Session of Parliament "hurriedly" amid demands for a Special Session on Operation Sindoor, Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien said, and compared the Centre's move with the country's first prime minister's abiding with a similar request after the 1962 war. In 1962, Jawaharlal Nehru called a session of Parliament on the demand of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a first-time Rajya Sabha MP at the time, he said. In an ar ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- India will start counting its vast population in a mammoth exercise starting next year. The first census in 16 years will be conducted digitally and include controversial questions about caste for the first time since independence. The Home Ministry announced plans to conduct a two-stage count ending March 1, 2027, in a statement Wednesday night. India's last official census in 2011 counted 1.21 billion people. The country's population is now estimated to be well over 1.4 bil ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - As Eid al-Azha festivities approach, Dr. Akram Bajo, Head of Gastroenterology at Civil Hospital Hyderabad, has issued a health advisory urging citizens to consume meat in moderation. The doctor warned that excessive meat consumption can lead to digestive issues, diarrhea, and other health problems, particularly during the hot weather. Dr. Bajo recommended consuming sacrificial meat within three days and storing offal in cold storage for 24-48 hours to prevent infection. He also advis ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- India will start counting its vast population in a mammoth exercise starting next year. The first census in 16 years will be conducted digitally and include controversial questions about caste for the first time since independence. The Home Ministry announced plans to conduct a two-stage count ending March 1, 2027, in a statement Wednesday night. India's last official census in 2011 counted 1.21 billion people. The country's population is now estimated to be well over 1.4 bil ...Read More >
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