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Women's reservation Bill defeated in Lok Sabha after failing majority

Government fails to secure two-thirds majority as Opposition rejects compromise; related delimitation and UT bills withdrawn after defeat

Trump again suggests Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium

"The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear Dust,' created by our great B2 Bombers - No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form," Trump said in a social media post

SDRF funds used to buy Thar Jeeps in Odisha, audit flags irregularities

Audit flags diversion of SDRF funds for vehicle purchase, illegal royalty deposits and massive pension overpayments, pointing to serious financial control lapses in Odisha

Nuclear FDI policy cleared by Atomic Energy Commission: DAE official

NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh flagged concerns over less than expected interest in the nuclear power sector from private companies

Judges must rise above personal faith in religious matters: SC Bench

Top court says adjudication in religious matters must be guided by constitutional principles, not personal beliefs, during Sabarimala-related hearings

'An attempt to change electoral map': Rahul Gandhi on Delimitation bill

Rahul Gandhi alleged delimitation is an attempt to redraw India's electoral map, warns it could reduce representation of some states; govt hits back, calls remarks 'misleading'

Yellow alert in Delhi as IMD predicts thunderstorms with light rain

The weather department has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rain later in the day in a few isolated pockets of the city

'Time to give half of population its rights': PM Modi on women's quota bill

Hours before the voting on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, PM Modi said it is now time that half the country's population gets its rights

Economic criteria alone doesn't justify relaxations in govt jobs: Delhi HC

Court observed that the existing framework, which provides 10 per cent reservation to EWS candidates without extending additional relaxations, does not violate any constitutional provisions

Adani overtakes Ambani to become Asia's richest with $92.6 bn net worth

Adani's wealth is largely derived from his shareholdings across the group's 10 listed companies. A recent surge in Adani Group stocks has added billions of dollars in market value

SC denies relief to Cong leader Pawan Khera, asks him to move Assam court

The top court asked Khera to move a court of competent jurisdiction in Assam for anticipatory bail in the case

Harivansh elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha for record third term

It is for the first time that a nominated member has been elected as Deputy Chairman

Illegal mining has created environmental crisis in Chambal sanctuary: SC

Slamming the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh for their utter failure in dealing with the issue, the apex court directed them to install high-resolution Wi-Fi-enabled CCTV cameras

ED conducts raids at premises linked to Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora

Locations in Ludhiana and some others places are being covered by the agency officials

Torch rally in Manipur to protest recent bomb attack that killed children

Thousands carrying torches began the rally around 7 pm on Thursday, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the April 7 blast in Bishnupur district that claimed lives of two children

I-T searches at TMC MLA's properties in Kolkata ahead of Bengal polls

Simultaneous searches began at his house on Manoharpukur Road and his election office around 6 am

Blast at Vedanta plant linked to excessive fuel, negligence: Initial probe

The initial probe also points to 'lapses in upkeep and negligent operation' at the power plant, officials said

Akasa Air aircraft returns to bay after contact by another airline's plane

Akasa's aircraft was stationary when SpiceJet's aircraft made contact with it

IMD forecasts more heatwave days as temperatures set to cross 40°C

IMD flags rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across central and southern regions, while several states brace for rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning

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