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PM Modi to address nation at 8:30 pm, day after women's quota Bill defeat

Modi is expected to delve into the issue of implementation of women's quota and the happenings in Parliament, where opposition parties on Friday voted against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill

Shows anti-women mentality: Kiren Rijiju slams Cong after quota bill defeat

The Union minister accused the Congress of having an anti-women mentality, and said it stands 'exposed' now

Centre's conspiracy to change federal structure defeated: Priyanka Gandhi

She also demanded that the government implement the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 on the current strength of the Lok Sabha

Andhra CM announces ₹40K per acre lease for Amaravati farmers under LPS

On April 10, Municipal Minister P Narayana said 31,150 farmers in total gave nearly 34,983 acres of land, which also included the 1,000 acres given by Pedaparimi village farmers under LPS

4-member panel with retired judge, ex-IPS officer to probe Nashik TCS case

On Friday, the Maharashtra ATS took custody of two accused, Safi Shaikh and Raza Memon, in the alleged forced conversion case linked to Nashik Tata Consultancy Services

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die, Budget session concludes

A three-day sitting of Parliament was held from April 16 to discuss and pass the bill along with two other enabling draft laws

Pune Airport runway restored, ops resume after IAF incident: MoS Mohol

Runway at Pune Airport was briefly shut after an aircraft of Indian Air Force made hard landing

Rain, thunderstorms to lash several states today; heatwave alert continues

Heavy rain likely in Arunachal, Sikkim; Delhi to see cloudy skies with maximum temperatures hitting 41 degrees Celsius

9 dead as tourist van falls off hairpin bend in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore

The incident occured when a vehicle lost control at the 13th hairpin bend and plunged to the 9th hairpin bend, according to Valparai Police

CPI(M) demands judicial enquiry into Himachal Pradesh Chester-Hill 'scam'

The party's state unit also demanded the removal of the acting chief secretary, Sanjay Gupta, from the post, and threatened to launch agitation if prompt action was not taken in the matter

Amit Shah slams Oppn as bill essential for women's quota law fails LS test

The bill, which failed the LS test, sought to increase the number of seats to a maximum of 850 from the current 543 to implement a 33 per cent women's quota in legislative bodies before the 2029 polls

IAF aircraft incident makes Pune airport runway temporarily unavailable

The aircrew are safe and there has been no damage to civil property, they informed

A divided House: Bill to implement women's quota fails Lok Sabha test

Government fails to secure two-thirds majority as Opposition rejects compromise; related delimitation and UT bills withdrawn after defeat

Allahabad HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case

The bench permitted the state government to hand over the probe to any central probe agency after registration of the FIR

Trump again suggests Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium

Trump said more talks will be needed to reach a deal and that these would take place "probably over the weekend." He added that he "might" go to Islamabad once a deal is made

Atomic Energy Commission clears FDI policy for nuclear power sector

NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh flagged concerns over less than expected interest in the nuclear power sector from private companies

Odisha procured modified Thar SUVs for 17 cr from disaster response fund

Audit flags diversion of SDRF funds for vehicle purchase, illegal royalty deposits and massive pension overpayments, pointing to serious financial control lapses in Odisha

Adani overtakes Ambani to become Asia's richest with $92.6 bn net worth

Adani's wealth is largely derived from his shareholdings across the group's 10 listed companies. A recent surge in Adani Group stocks has added billions of dollars in market value

IMD issues orange alert as rains lash Delhi, warns of severe storms ahead

Advising caution, the weather office urged residents to remain indoors and avoid open areas

Judges must rise above personal faith in religious matters: SC Bench

Top court says adjudication in religious matters must be guided by constitutional principles, not personal beliefs, during Sabarimala-related hearings