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No discrimination against any state under women quota Bills, says PM

PM Modi and HM Shah defend women's quota amendments in Lok Sabha, reject Opposition claims of bias against southern states and warn against blocking the legislation

Women's quota Bill faces hurdle as Opposition flags delimitation concerns

Opposition cries gerrymander as delimitation debate intensifies

India eyes more LNG, LPG imports from US; both sides explore SMR ties

Modi and Trump spoke for 40 minutes on Tuesday, with American Ambassador to India Sergio Gor later indicating that the two sides are poised to conclude several "big-ticket" deals soon

PM Modi, Trump discuss Hormuz as hopes rise for fresh US-Iran talks

US envoy Sergio Gor teases 'big-ticket' deals, including on energy

Samrat Choudhary: From regional player to BJP's chosen face in Bihar

Samrat Choudhary set to become Bihar's first BJP chief minister, succeeding Nitish Kumar after a landmark electoral shift

Didn't charge toll from Indian tankers for Hormuz transit: Iran envoy

Iran's envoy to India said the two countries share common regional interests, while reiterating Tehran's position on the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions in West Asia

Women's Reservation Act will fulfil future resolutions, says PM Modi

Ahead of a special Parliament session, PM Modi termed amendments to fast-track Women's Reservation Act implementation by 2029 as a key reform and urged Opposition support

West Asia conflict: India, UAE discuss energy ties, regional security

Jaishankar meets UAE leadership, thanks them for support to Indian diaspora amid West Asia tensions, as Pakistan eyes Qatar replacing UAE as creditor

West Bengal polls: BJP manifesto reaches out to govt staff, women, youth

BJP's Bengal poll manifesto promises sops for employees, women and youth, focusing on jobs, welfare and law and order ahead of Assembly elections

India welcomes truce between US and Iran, calls for dialogue and diplomacy

India backs ceasefire and calls for de-escalation as Jaishankar plans UAE visit to discuss energy supplies, trade and regional developments

Bangladesh seeks more oil, fertilisers as ties with India improve

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Rahman to meet EAM, Goyal on Wednesday

Talks between India and Bangladesh to focus on reviving stalled projects, boosting investments and potential visit of Bangladesh PM amid efforts to repair strained ties

Assam Assembly polls: The method behind BJP's 'immigrant' narrative

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has represented Jalukabari, which falls within the Guwahati Lok Sabha seat, consecutively since 2001

Jobs, empowerment and more: Unpacking manifestos in poll-bound states

From cash transfers to welfare schemes, women voters dominate poll strategies across five states, with parties competing to secure this electoral bloc

BJP's two-pronged approach in Assam ahead of high-stakes Assembly polls

BJP blends welfare outreach to women with identity politics in Assam, as Himanta Biswa Sarma eyes a second term amid rising concerns over polarisation

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri attends UK-led meet on reopening Hormuz

No talks with Iran on payments for Indian ships to transit via Hormuz: MEA

Denis Manturov, Russia's First Deputy PM, to visit New Delhi on Thursday

Russia's First Deputy PM Denis Manturov will visit New Delhi for talks with key ministers, focusing on boosting bilateral trade and expanding exports

PM Narendra Modi chairs CCS meet to review West Asia conflict impact

PM Modi reviews measures across energy, agriculture and logistics sectors to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict and ensure supply stability

Shipbuilding ties to be in focus during South Korea President's visit

India and South Korea to prioritise shipbuilding cooperation during Lee Jae Myung's visit, alongside talks on semiconductors and small modular reactors

India moves closer to being Maoist-free, Amit Shah lists govt's steps

35 'most-affected' districts in 2014 down to zero; only 2 remain: Shah