Speaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi argued that the bill does not genuinely focus on women’s reservation. He alleged that it is being presented under the guise of women’s empowerment while pursuing a different political objective
17 April,2026 04:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentGujarat High Court dismissed Asaram Ashram Trust’s plea in a land dispute, allowing the state to reclaim over 45,000 sq m in Ahmedabad, citing encroachment and repeated violations of allotment conditions
17 April,2026 04:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentElaborating on Tehran's rigid stance against incremental deals, the Deputy Foreign Minister said, "We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire." He maintained that the current wave of violence "should end here once and for all" rather than being merely paused
17 April,2026 04:37 PM IST | ANISpeaking at a press conference in Kolkata, CM Fadnavis questioned why the TMC was opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. He claimed that individuals whose names were removed for “valid reasons” had not raised objections
17 April,2026 04:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking at a press conference, CM Fadnavis stated that the multinational company had taken the matter seriously and initiated necessary steps to support the investigation
17 April,2026 04:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndia’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will undertake a two-day visit to Sri Lanka from April 19, marking the first-ever bilateral trip by an Indian Vice President to the country. He is scheduled to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation
17 April,2026 03:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentEuropean countries have expressed readiness to support mine-clearing and escort operations to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as global leaders prepare for a Paris summit led by the UK and France to discuss reopening the key trade route and ensuring maritime safety
17 April,2026 03:04 PM IST | ANIThe Kerala Health Department has highlighted that the UV index is particularly severe between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., making direct sun exposure during these hours especially dangerous
17 April,2026 02:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress leaders, including Mallu Ravi, accused the Centre of misleading Parliament over the Women’s Reservation Bill and objected to its linkage with the Delimitation Bill. The party has demanded an all-party meeting before voting, while leaders like Ujjwal Raman Singh and Imran Masood called for wider consultations, including a caste census
17 April,2026 02:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMaharashhtra's Minority Commission chief Pyare Khan accused Navneet Rana of fuelling communal tension over the Amravati exploitation case involving minors, demanding her expulsion as police continue investigating the disturbing incident
17 April,2026 02:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court of India refused to grant interim protection to Pawan Khera in a case linked to allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. The court directed him to seek anticipatory bail from a competent court in Assam while asking for an expeditious hearing of his plea
17 April,2026 02:23 PM IST | PTIIn a special parliament session, PM Modi congratulated Harivansh Narayan Singh on his re-election as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive term. He said the re-election “shows deep trust of this house in you” and praised Harivansh for his simple, efficient, and disciplined working style
17 April,2026 02:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFSSAI has ordered strict nationwide checks to curb the illegal use of calcium carbide and other harmful substances for fruit ripening, directing authorities to intensify inspections and take legal action against violators to ensure consumer safety
17 April,2026 01:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentOfficials stated that a property linked to Ashok Kharat in Sharanpur town was raided, where documents and electronic devices are currently under scrutiny
17 April,2026 01:35 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentOfficials are probing alleged financial irregularities, including money laundering, insider trading, illegal land deals and round-tripping of funds from the UAE linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, his son and associates
17 April,2026 12:51 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIMhadei Research Center unveiled a poster highlighting 18 endemic snake species of the Northern Western Ghats, aiming to raise awareness about conservation in the ecologically rich Sahyadri region
17 April,2026 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavBSE Sensex and Nifty 50 traded higher, supported by ceasefire optimism and foreign inflows. Markets showed resilience despite global caution, with investors closely tracking West Asia developments
17 April,2026 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA man admitted to Kailash Deepak Hospital in Delhi’s Anand Vihar was safely rescued after he climbed onto a fifth-floor balcony ledge and threatened to jump. Delhi Fire Service and hospital staff persuaded him to come down after about 30 minutes
17 April,2026 11:46 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIDelhi Police arrested a man for allegedly duping over 500 women of Rs 2 crore through dating apps. The accused used fake identities, romance scams, and blackmail tactics. He was traced to West Bengal using digital tracking
17 April,2026 10:07 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe accused, Anand Kumar, was arrested by a team of southwest cyber police for allegedly running an organised network of romance scams, honey-trapping and online blackmail targeting women through dating and matrimonial platforms, DCP (Southwest) Amit Goel said.
17 April,2026 09:51 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesHamza is regarded as LeT’s second in command after its chief Hafiz Saeed, who has been imprisoned 2019.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong push for the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a historic step toward reshaping India’s democracy. In a powerful speech in Parliament, Modi urged all political parties to come together and support the bill, which proposes 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. He emphasized that the move is not a “favor” but a long-denied right for women.
Arvind Kejriwal criticised repeated raids by the Enforcement Directorate on Aam Aadmi Party leaders, questioning how much ‘black money’ has been recovered. The ED conducted searches at multiple locations linked to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora under FEMA, amid allegations of money laundering and political targeting by opposition leaders
17 April,2026 01:19 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSPakistan is preparing to host the next round of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the West Asia conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leadership are actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, while tight security arrangements are being put in place in Islamabad
At least eight people were killed after a gas pipeline explosion triggered a massive fire at the Hattar Industrial Estate in Pakistan’s Haripur district. The blast, which also set nearby homes ablaze, left several women and children injured, while rescue teams continue operations
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
The ceremony also marked the beginning of Fire Service Week, to be observed from April 14 to April 20, aimed at raising awareness about fire safety and emergency preparedness
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