"We have the majority, but we didn't get the two-thirds majority required for the Constitution Amendment, so this bill couldn't be passed," he said, while asserting that all other government business during the session was completed successfully
18 April,2026 03:29 PM IST | ANIOpposition leaders, including K. C. Venugopal, criticised the Centre for linking women’s reservation with delimitation in the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, insisting they support the quota but oppose the linkage
18 April,2026 03:11 PM IST | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 pm after the Women’s Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. Earlier, he criticised the Opposition for not supporting the bill, calling their stance a mistake and accusing them of holding a negative mindset towards women, while warning of political consequences
18 April,2026 02:54 PM IST | ANIProtesters blocked roads, forcing closures of shops and institutions, while police were deployed to maintain order. Opposition leaders demanded a judicial probe and compensation for the victim’s family
18 April,2026 02:48 PM IST | PTIThe Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked viral claims that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced new rules to exchange discontinued currency, confirming no such announcement and urging reliance on official sources
18 April,2026 02:04 PM IST | IANSFlight operations at Pune airport resumed after an overnight disruption caused by a technical snag in an Indian Air Force aircraft. The runway was cleared following safety checks, with over 70 flights cancelled and several diverted before normal services gradually resumed
18 April,2026 01:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMyanmar has released over 4,500 prisoners, including former President Win Myint, as part of a New Year amnesty announced by the military-led government. It remains unclear whether political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, will also be freed
18 April,2026 11:20 AM IST | AgenciesThe Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is advancing through its final design phase as researchers seek funding for construction. Once completed, the 25.4-meter telescope will be one of the world’s largest and is expected to become operational in the 2030s
18 April,2026 11:17 AM IST | AgenciesResearchers in Japan have developed a method to produce hydrogen gas using iron ions, sodium hydroxide, and methanol under UV light. The process achieved high hydrogen output, comparable to expensive catalysts, offering a potential low-cost clean energy alternative
18 April,2026 10:41 AM IST | AgenciesThousands of people in Manipur held a torch rally in Imphal West despite prohibitory orders, protesting a bomb blast in Bishnupur district that killed two children. Protesters demanded the arrest of those responsible, with the rally leading to clashes with security forces
18 April,2026 10:35 AM IST | AgenciesGermany has launched a research initiative to assess lithium deposits trapped in deep underground saline brines in the North German Basin. The study aims to explore whether the resource can be extracted to support Europe’s growing electric vehicle industry
18 April,2026 10:32 AM IST | AgenciesResearchers have found experimental evidence of “dark points” or optical vortices within light waves that appear to move faster than light under specific conditions. The findings support a decades-old theoretical prediction first proposed in the 1970s
18 April,2026 10:30 AM IST | IANSA 2024–25 caste survey by the Telangana government has found around 89,000 children engaged in daily wage labour. The report highlights that 14 pc of them belong to SC communities and 11pc to ST communities, raising concerns over child welfare and education.
18 April,2026 10:26 AM IST | Hyderabad | AgenciesAn Election Commission flying squad detained four men and seized a firearm after a car chase near the Silver Cascade entry point in Kodaikanal. The incident occurred during routine checks when officials spotted a gun inside the vehicle
18 April,2026 09:48 AM IST | Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) | AgenciesFive people were injured in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh after a Mahindra Thar allegedly driven by BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi’s son, Dinesh Lodhi, hit a motorcycle. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident
18 April,2026 09:38 AM IST | Shivpuri | AgenciesThe Supreme Court of India has directed Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to install CCTV cameras to curb illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, warning of strict action if violations continue
18 April,2026 08:47 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesNine members of a family were killed after their car collided with a private bus and caught fire in Surpur taluk. A 10-year-old boy was the only survivor, with preliminary reports suggesting a tyre burst led to the fatal crash
18 April,2026 08:36 AM IST | Yadgir (Karnataka) | AgenciesThe post from Central Command came shortly before Trump thanked Iran for opening the Strait of Hormuz, which he said was “completely open and ready for business"
17 April,2026 10:38 PM IST | | APThe proposed legislation, which sought to reserve 33 per cent seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies, received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the numbers needed for passage
17 April,2026 10:17 PM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesAccording to the latest weather data, Wardha emerged as the hottest location in the state at 44.4 degrees Celsius, closely followed by Akola (44.1 degrees Celsius) and Nagpur (44.0 degrees Celsius)
17 April,2026 08:04 PM IST | MumbaiThe four-day conference, held from 14 to 17 April, focused on key areas including operational preparedness, infrastructure, logistics, and human resources, along with an assessment of the current global security environment
17 April,2026 07:50 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
A fragile ceasefire is now facing its biggest test. Lebanon is pushing for direct negotiations with Israel, calling the ceasefire a gateway to a broader political solution. But on the ground, Israel is taking a very different approach. Israeli forces are not withdrawing. Instead, they are holding a 10-kilometer security zone inside southern Lebanon.
A fresh round of Iran-US talks is expected in Islamabad as diplomatic efforts intensify to ease West Asia tensions. With global leaders backing de-escalation and a temporary ceasefire in place, Pakistan is playing a key role in mediating dialogue amid hopes of progress on nuclear and security issues
18 April,2026 10:19 AM IST | Islamabad | ANIUS President Donald Trump has reiterated that the US will take Iran’s enriched uranium as part of ongoing negotiations, even as Tehran firmly denied any such agreement. The conflicting claims highlight deepening tensions between the two sides despite continued diplomatic engagement
Iran has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that it agreed to transfer enriched uranium, calling it false and unacceptable. Amid ongoing negotiations, Tehran stressed that such a move is non-negotiable, even as tensions rise over maritime security and nuclear talks
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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-
Wheelchair users, both cricketers and fans, spoke out about making the Wankhede Stadium and washrooms more accessible for people with disabilities
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