Category: India

West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have collectively seen potential poll inducements worth over Rs 865 crore seized since February 26, 2026. West Bengal leads in liquor seizures, while Tamil Nadu reports the highest value of illegal cash confiscations. Both states are under strict directives from the Election Commission to ensure…

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin celebrated the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a victory for the state. He stated that Tamil Nadu fought for fairness in the delimitation process, not against it, and vowed to continue standing united against challenges to the…

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of an “unconstitutional trick” after the women’s reservation bill failed in the Lok Sabha. He stated the INDIA bloc stopped the bill, which they viewed as an attempt to alter India’s electoral structure, not a women’s bill. The Congress urged the government to…

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed disappointment as the Women’s Reservation Bill failed to pass the Lok Sabha, calling it a setback for aspiring women legislators. The proposed amendment, aiming for 2029 implementation, required a two-thirds majority but fell short. This contrasts with her party chief’s call for immediate…

During the debate on the women’s reservation bill, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi both referenced Priyanka Gandhi during the discussion. Rahul Gandhi praised his sister in his speech, while also making comments on the Prime Minister that drew protests from ruling party MPs. Amit…

The Women’s Reservation Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, failing to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority after intense debate. The ruling NDA fell short of the required numbers, leading to sharp exchanges where the Opposition was labelled ‘anti-women’ and the bill ‘anti-national’. …

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Opposition’s stance on the Women’s Reservation Bill and delimitation, accusing them of promoting a divisive North-South narrative. He asserted that delimitation would ensure fair representation for all states, including southern ones, and refuted claims of any loss in their parliamentary seats. …

Rahul Gandhi attacked the Women’s Reservation Bill, calling it a political maneuver to alter India’s electoral map rather than empower women. He alleged the government aims to weaken the political voice of OBCs and Dalits through constituency restructuring, vowing opposition to this “anti-national” move. …

INDIA bloc MPs are set to oppose and “defeat” the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill in the Lok Sabha. Opposition parties fear the delimitation process, based on the 2011 census, will reduce southern states’ representation and “demolish” opposition parties. They question the bundling of these bills with…

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has filed a plea to become an approver in the Rs 200 crore money-laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the alleged extortion racket. Fernandez, who has been questioned previously, has now expressed her willingness to cooperate with the agency by turning approver…

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the proposed delimitation exercise as “political demonetisation,” arguing that linking women’s reservation to constituency redrawing and census data unnecessarily complicates a widely supported reform. He urged immediate implementation of women’s reservation, warning that delimitation could disrupt federalism and political power balances. …

The Supreme Court denied Congress leader Pawan Khera’s request for extended transit anticipatory bail, impacting his efforts to secure protection before an Assam court. This follows the apex court’s stay on a Telangana High Court order, raising concerns about “forum shopping” as the FIR originated in Assam. Khera can still…