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Voters rationalisation: Lok Sabha seats with highest and lowest numbers

Amit Shah has called for rationalising voter numbers across constituencies, saying MPs from seats with very large electorates are unable to adequately address public aspirations

Security tightened across Kashmir ahead of Pahalgam attack anniversary

All security agencies have been asked to remain alert for any possible subversive activities on the eve of the Pahalgam terror attack anniversary, especially around tourist spots

Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector, Bill likely in Monsoon session

Last year, Parliament approved a Bill to increase the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent

SC issues pan-India road safety directions, flags risks on expressways

A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and AS Chandurkar pointed out that national highways constitute two percent of India's total road length but account for nearly 30 percent of all road fatalities

Gujarat-based NGO seeks CDSCO oversight for nutraceuticals, flags concerns

The NGO argued that many nutraceuticals are routinely prescribed by doctors across specialties such as cardiology, orthopaedics and gynaecology as adjunct therapeutic interventions

Govt issues FAQs to counter Opposition's claim on Women's reservation Bill

The FAQs came amid the Opposition's claim that in the name of women quota, the government was trying to carry out delimitation on its own will based on 2011 census

Govt fixes map showing Arunachal Pradesh's Pasighat as Chinese territory

RGI issued a clarification saying, "An issue was mentioned during Self-Enumeration on se.census.gov.in regarding map location in Pasighat. The issue has been resolved."

Opposition plans to move notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

It has, however, not yet been decided which House the notice would be moved in, or whether it would be introduced in both Houses as was done last time

IMD sounds heatwave alert in North, rainfall warnings for Northeast

IMD forecasts heatwave in North India and rainfall in other regions, with temperatures rising in northwest India, while Delhi is likely to see partly cloudy skies today

Stop lying to the nation: Congress slams PM's address, cites MCC violation

The fact that it took the BJP three years to notify their own bill shows their commitment to India's 'Naari Shakti', Kharge said

Women's dreams crushed: PM seeks 'forgiveness' for Nari Shakti bill failure

In his televised address, PM Modi said he had expected the Opposition to support the bill, but added that the Congress "repeated its history of not supporting the Bill"

Iran stopped over 14 India-bound ships in Hormuz, hit one by gunfire

An Indian-flag carrying ship, which was hit by bullets fired by the IRGC while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, was carrying crude oil and window pane was broken, forcing it to return

India summons Iranian envoy after firing on its vessels in Hormuz

As per reports, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had carried out at least three attacks on commercial ships in the strait since Saturday morning

Noble effort derailed: PM Modi hits out at DMK, Cong on Women's quota Bill

"But unfortunately, this noble effort got derailed. DMK, Congress and their allies made it a target of hatred and petty politics," PM Modi charged

At Cabinet meet, PM Modi asks ministers to expose Oppn's anti-women stance

At a Cabinet meeting, the prime minister reaffirmed his government's support and commitment to get the women's reservation implemented in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections

PM Modi to address nation at 8:30 pm, day after women's quota Bill defeat

Modi is expected to delve into the issue of implementation of women's quota and the happenings in Parliament, where opposition parties on Friday voted against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill

Shows anti-women mentality: Kiren Rijiju slams Cong after quota bill defeat

The Union minister accused the Congress of having an anti-women mentality, and said it stands 'exposed' now

Centre's conspiracy to change federal structure defeated: Priyanka Gandhi

She also demanded that the government implement the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 on the current strength of the Lok Sabha

Andhra CM announces ₹40K per acre lease for Amaravati farmers under LPS

On April 10, Municipal Minister P Narayana said 31,150 farmers in total gave nearly 34,983 acres of land, which also included the 1,000 acres given by Pedaparimi village farmers under LPS

4-member panel with retired judge, ex-IPS officer to probe Nashik TCS case

On Friday, the Maharashtra ATS took custody of two accused, Safi Shaikh and Raza Memon, in the alleged forced conversion case linked to Nashik Tata Consultancy Services