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Effective steps taken to withdraw politically motivated harassment cases: Law Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, April 16 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman on Thursday told Parliament that the government has taken effective steps to withdraw politically motivated ... Read More


"Which Census is being considered?" asks SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, raises delimitation concerns over new constituencies maps

New Delhi, April 16 -- Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday raised objections over aspects of the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill, while reiterating that the party supports the legislat... Read More


"Trying to malign constitutional institutions": BJP's Suvendu Adhikari slams Abhishek Banerjee over remarks on EC

Bankura, April 16 -- The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Thursday slammed TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee over his remarks on the Election Commission... Read More


Make voting compulsory in polls: SC refuses to entertain plea, says 'If they don't go.'

New Delhi, April 16 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to make voting compulsory, saying that the judiciary cannot issue such a mandate - it falls within th... Read More


MPR asks gov't to ensure smooth 2026 Hajj amid rising flight costs

Jakarta, April 16 -- Deputy Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Hidayat Nur Wahid has reminded the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to prioritize the successful implementation of this year'... Read More


Harivansh to return as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

New Delhi, April 16 -- Harivansh, who has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha and was Deputy Chairman before his term as a member of the upper House ended earlier this month, is again slated to take up ... Read More


IPL 2026: Vipraj Nigam highlights spin focus in DC's strategy ahead of RCB clash

Bengaluru, April 16 -- Delhi Capitals (DC) all-rounder Vipraj Nigam has said that spin bowling will play a key role in his side's strategy against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (... Read More


Bengal: CEO rejects 'vehicle search' claim, TMC alleges selective targeting via WhatsApp directive

Kolkata, April 16 -- West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal today dismissed allegations that any VVIP vehicle, including that of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, had been subjected to search... Read More


Bills linked to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam tabled in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 16 -- Voting for passage of the Bills tomorrow at 4 pm The three-day Special Session of Parliament began with the Union Government tabling The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-Fi... Read More


GUILTY: Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni convicted in murder case

Bengaluru, April 16 -- Court to announce quantum of punishment tomorrow A Special Court for People Representatives convicted Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in connection with the 2016 murder of BJP lead... Read More