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Trump gave in to Iran's pressure; forced Netanyahu to agree: Lebanese MP on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal

Beirut, April 17 -- Member of the Lebanese Parliament, Hussein Haj Hassan, claimed that the recent 10-day ceasefire arrangement between Israel and Lebanon was the result of external pressure on the Un... Read More


"Tamil Nadu's MPs will increase from 39 to 59, a direct 50% rise": Annamalai backs Women's Reservation Bill

Dindigul, April 17 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Annamalai on Friday said that the Women's Reservation Bill would ensure enhanced representation in Parliament without altering the existing ... Read More


Battle for 'Dhakshin Dwaraka': TRB Rajaa eyes 4th term amidst fragmented Mannargudi bastion

Mannargudi, April 17 -- As the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections reach a fever pitch, all eyes are on the historic town of Mannargudi. State Minister for Industries, TRB Rajaa, is seeking a fourth co... Read More


HP Congress appoints block presidents across districts; Vinay Kumar announces organisational reshuffle

Shimla, April 17 -- The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) on Friday announced the appointment of block presidents across the state, with the new appointments taking immediate effect. HPCC pr... Read More


"Nothing more painful than this": BJP MP Kangana Ranaut slams Oppn over defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill

New Delhi, April 17 -- BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Friday expressed stern criticism towards the Opposition after the defeat of the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill, calling it the most painful incident ... Read More


"Laden with grand conspiracy": MK Stalin demands Delimitation bill withdrawal ; rejects PM's "assurances" to Southern states

Chennai, April 17 -- Calling the current form of the Delimitation Bill, 2026 a "grand conspiracy" to diminish the representation and power of Southern states, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Fr... Read More


Rajnath Singh seeks Rahul Gandhi's apology over remarks against PM Modi during Lok Sabha debate

New Delhi, April 17 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday condemned Rahul Gandhi's jibe against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the debate in Lok Sabha on three bills concerning women's rese... Read More


Naval Commanders' Conference 2026 concludes: Indian Navy unveils new maritime strategy amid global shifts

New Delhi, April 17 -- The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' conference 2026 was conducted from April 14-17 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi. The four-day, apex-level conference served as a ... Read More


"Ready for women's reservation on existing 543 seats": KC Venugopal urges Centre to withdraw Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill

New Delhi, April 17 -- Congress MP KC Venugopal on Friday urged the government to withdraw the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 and implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, without c... Read More


"Attempt to hijack democracy in name of women's reservation defeated": Venugopal after Constitutional Amendment Bill defeat in LS

New Delhi, April 17 -- Congress General Secretary and MP KC Venugopal on Friday hailed the non-passage of the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, asserting that opposition had success... Read More