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Implement women's quota on current 543 seats: Gaurav Gogoi
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has argued that women's reservation should be implemented on the current Lok Sabha strength of 543 and not be tied to delimitation.
272 seats will be reserved for women: Law minister
Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal initiated the debate on three major bills in Parliament on Thursday by presenting the proposed Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Delimitation, women's quota bills tabled in Parliament
Three bills, the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Delimitation Bill, 2026; and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 have been tabled in Parliament.
Special Parliament session from today: Delimitation, women's reservation on agenda
A special three-day session of Parliament will begin on Thursday, during which the government plans to introduce three major bills.
Stalin begins statewide protest against delimitation bill, burns copy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a statewide protest against the central government's proposed delimitation exercise.
Bengali lecturer at University of Manchester removed from electoral rolls
Mehebub Sahana, a 36-year-old lecturer at the University of Manchester, who was looking forward to visiting West Bengal this April and cast his vote, found out at the last minute that his name had been removed from the electoral rolls.
SC stays transit bail to Pawan Khera in passport row
The Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana High Court's order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera.
Punjab government removes Raghav Chadha's Z+ security cover
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has been given Z category security cover by the Centre after the Punjab government withdrew his Z+ category protection.
Samrat Choudhary takes oath as BJP's 1st CM in Bihar
Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar.
ED raids residence of Ashok Mittal, who replaced Raghav Chadha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is raiding the residence of MP Ashok Mittal in Jalandhar.
Who is Samrat Choudhary, set to be new Bihar CM
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Samrat Choudhary as the new Chief Minister of Bihar, succeeding Nitish Kumar. He will take oath on Wednesday, according to CNN-News18.
Government proposes expanding Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats
The central government has proposed a major expansion of the Lok Sabha, increasing its strength from 543 to 850 seats.
BJP's Samrat Choudhary named new Bihar chief minister
Samrat Choudhary of the BJP has been named the new Chief Minister of Bihar.
'New government will have...full cooperation': Nitish Kumar in resignation note
Nitish Kumar, the leader of Janata Dal (United), has resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar.
Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM, BJP to lead government
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned from his post, paving the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to lead the state government for the first time.
PM, Kharge share light-hearted moment at Ambedkar Jayanti event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge shared a rare light-hearted moment during the Ambedkar Jayanti event in Parliament.
BJP releases TN election manifesto, promises ₹2,000/month to women heads
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its election manifesto for the upcoming Tamil Nadu polls.
ED arrests Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of TMC's political brain, I-PAC
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a co-founder of the political consultancy firm I-PAC, of which the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is a key client.
'It is Mamata who strengthens BJP in Bengal': Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) grow.
SC denies voting rights to Bengal voters deleted in SIR
The Supreme Court has refused to grant interim voting rights to West Bengal voters whose names were deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and whose appeals are still pending before appellate tribunals.
33% women quota push exposes big gap in India's legislatures
The Narendra Modi-led government has called a special session of Parliament from April 16-18 to discuss the Women's Reservation Bill.
ECI deviated from SIR procedure in Bengal: SC judge
Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the Supreme Court has flagged some concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal, saying the Election Commission deviated from the process in other states like Bihar.
SC seeks ECI's response on biometric facial verification for voters
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay.
'One of most important decisions': PM on Women Reservation Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called the Women Reservation Bill "one of the most important decisions of the 21st century."
Land-for-jobs case: Yadav can raise Section 17A issue during trial
The Supreme Court has permitted Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to raise the issue of the applicability of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act during his trial in the alleged land-for-jobs case, Livelaw reported.
'Delimitation, not women's quota, is real issue': Sonia Gandhi
Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has said that the real issue behind the Centre's decision to call a special session of Parliament this week is delimitation.
BJP picks Shivraj Chouhan as observer for Bihar CM selection
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the central observer for the election of its legislative party leader in Bihar.
BJP issues whip for Parliament's special sitting on women's quota
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a whip to its MPs, directing their presence from April 16-18 for a special sitting of Parliament.
Tamil Nadu election: Vijay's no-show at campaign events raises eyebrows
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and actor-politician Vijay has canceled several campaign events for the upcoming Tamil Nadu election.
Modi seeks cross-party support for women's reservation before 2029 polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to all political parties, seeking their support for an amendment to the Women's Reservation Bill.
EC transfers 12 Bengal police officials ahead of assembly polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a major reshuffle in the police administration of West Bengal. The decision comes ahead of the upcoming elections in the state.
Modi, Shah slam TMC over 'syndicate raj'; Mamata hits back
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal.
ED raids ex-Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee's house in Kolkata
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched fresh raids at the residence of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee in South Kolkata.
Don't compare Vijay with MGR: AIADMK's Palaniswami
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Edappadi K Palaniswami has asked people not to compare actor-politician Vijay with former Chief Minister MG Ramachandran (MGR).
BJP's Bengal manifesto inspired by Tagore's 'Chitto Jetha Bhayshunyo': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday released the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election manifesto for West Bengal.
BJP's Bengal manifesto: Deport infiltrators, enforce UCC, cash for women
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha member on Friday in New Delhi.
Pawan Khera gets 7-day transit bail in criminal conspiracy case
The Telangana High Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera a week's transit anticipatory bail in a forgery and criminal conspiracy case registered by the Assam Police.
'Constitutional cowboy, international khiladi': Heated arguments at Pawan Khera's hearing
The Telangana High Court on Thursday reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera's transit anticipatory bail application.
27L purged from Bengal rolls, Muslim, Matua belts hit most
A total of 27 lakh voters have been removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal after post-SIR judicial adjudication.
TMC accuses Humayun Kabir of seeking ₹1,000cr bribe for support
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released a video allegedly showing a man resembling Humayun Kabir, founder of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party.
Will exit polls be released for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry today?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has banned the release of exit polls till April 29. This decision comes as voting is underway in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry on Thursday.
6L voters removed, BJP gains edge in TMC-stronghold Kolkata
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is preparing for a tough battle in Kolkata as the voter rolls are nearly finalized with the completion of the adjudication process.
'7th Pay Commission, no infiltrators': Modi's '6 guarantees' for Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced six guarantees for West Bengal, promising a transparent and accountable government if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power.
Sunetra Pawar to win Baramati by-polls unopposed as Congress withdraws
The Congress has decided not to contest the upcoming Baramati Assembly bypoll, which means Sunetra Pawar, wife of former NCP leader Ajit Pawar, will win the bypoll unopposed.
Indore civic budget meet turns battleground over 'Vande Mataram'
A routine budget meeting of the Indore Municipal Corporation turned into a political and ideological battleground after two Congress councilors refused to sing "Vande Mataram."
Modi pens op-ed on Women's Reservation Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, saying it is the "need of the hour."
Polling for 296 assembly seats in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry begins
Polling for 126 Assembly seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry began at 7:00am on Thursday.
'Eat beef at home, not in public': Assam CM clarifies
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clarified his stance on beef consumption, saying he doesn't want to ban it but restrict it to private spaces.
'Get lost': TMC, Election Commission meeting turns stormy
A meeting between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission has sparked a political row in West Bengal.
Lucknow sanitation suffers as Assam, Bengal workers leave for elections
Lucknow's sanitation system is facing a major crisis as hundreds of sanitation workers have left for their native villages in Assam and West Bengal to cast their votes.
Claims of 27L Bengal voters put in 'doubtful' list rejected
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from the West Bengal government and supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking the inclusion of voters whose appeals against deletion are still pending before 19 special appellate tribunals.
Assam Police reach Pawan Khera's Delhi residence to question him
A four-member team of Assam Police, assisted by Delhi Police, has reached Congress leader Pawan Khera's residence in Nizamuddin, Delhi.
BRS leaders, including ex-minister Harish Rao, placed under house arrest
Tension gripped Telangana on Tuesday as several Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders were detained.
Constitution illustrator's grandson, wife missing from Bengal voter list
Suprabuddha Sen, the grandson of Nandalal Bose, who illustrated India's Constitution, has claimed that his name and that of his wife are missing from the voter list in West Bengal after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was conducted ahead of the state elections.
How to check your name in voter list ahead polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the 2026 State Assembly Elections, which will be held in April.
'Press material from Pakistan': Himanta Sarma hits back at Congress
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has vehemently denied allegations that his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, holds multiple passports.
Leander Paes gets X-category security cover after joining BJP
Former tennis star Leander Paes has been given an X-category security cover by the Union Home Ministry, just a week after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi.
Kerala: Explosive thrown at BJP worker's house ahead of polls
The residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker Majisha Pathayakunnu in Kadirur, Kannur district of Kerala, was attacked with an explosive device on Sunday night.
Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi's son life-sentenced in 2003 murder case
The Chhattisgarh High Court has sentenced former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi's son Amit Jogi to life imprisonment in the 2003 murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ramavatar Jaggi.
SC orders probe into contracts awarded to Arunachal CM's relatives
The Supreme Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregular allotment of public contracts by the Arunachal Pradesh government to companies owned by relatives of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.