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.
17 April,2026 12:55 AM IST
Russia has launched one of its largest air assaults on Ukraine this year, firing nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles in a massive overnight attack. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, a total of 659 drones and 44 missiles were launched, targeting major cities including Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia. At least 18 people were killed and over 100 injured as buildings were destroyed and fires broke out across multiple regions. A child was among the victims, highlighting the devastating human toll of the strikes.
17 April,2026 12:52 AM IST
The United States has launched a sweeping pressure campaign against Iran, combining a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz with a new financial crackdown called “Economic Fury.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US is “locked and loaded,” warning that failure to reach a deal could trigger strikes on Iran’s energy and power infrastructure. As ships turn back and sanctions tighten, Washington is escalating both military and economic pressure in what analysts call a full-spectrum strategy. At the same time, Hegseth sparked controversy by attacking media coverage, using a biblical analogy to accuse reporters of bias.
17 April,2026 12:52 AM IST
A major development in the Middle East as President Donald Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon following direct talks with Benjamin Netanyahu and Joseph Aoun. But uncertainty surrounds the deal, with no clear confirmation from all sides and questions over whether Hezbollah is part of the truce.
17 April,2026 12:51 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
