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From protests to paychecks: How state unrest triggered a wage rethink

New Delhi, April 17 -- The Centre is exploring plans to sharply raise the national daily minimum wage to Rs.350-450, at a time workers' protests have prompted wage hikes in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. ... Read More


What is The 'Number 16' Rahul Gandhi Mentioned In Lok Sabha? His Delimitation Remark Triggers Political Speculation

India, April 17 -- Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi created a stir in Parliament after repeatedly referring to the "number 16" while criticising the government's plan to link delimitation with th... Read More


"Black day for reformist ideas of India... The anti-woman face of opposition has been exposed today": Fadnavis

Kolkata, April 17 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday termed the failure to pass the women's reservation-related amendment as a "black day" for reformist ideas in India, alleging... Read More


Key outcomes of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker's visit to India

New Delhi, April 17 -- The visit of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker to India led to the signing of multiple agreements and key announcements, reflecting a broad-based expansion of bilateral coop... Read More


Trump cheers 'seasoned diplomat' Taranjit Sandhu on appointment as Delhi Lt Governor, 'Wishing him success'

New Delhi, April 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday extended his congratulations to diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu following his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, and conveyed hi... Read More


"Anti-women agenda": BJP, NDA allies to launch nationwide stir after Opposition blocks reservation bill

New Delhi, April 17 -- In a swift political counter-offensive, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners have announced a massive, nationwide protest campaig... Read More


GT vs KKR: Ajinkya Rahane, Cameron Green OUT, Tim Seifert IN - 3 Big Changes Kolkata Knight Riders Must Make in Playing XI vs Gujarat Titans in IPL Match Today To Win

India, April 17 -- With five matches gone and not a single win, Kolkata Knight Riders are in a very difficult position before meeting the Gujarat Titans in the 25th match of the IPL 2026 at Narendra M... Read More


Pakistan, Saudi Arabia extend $3bn depositPublished on: April 17, 2026 4:54 PM

Pakistan, April 17 -- Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to extend a $3 billion deposit to strengthen external financial stability. The agreement was signed between the Saudi Fund for Development a... Read More


Women Reservation Act 2023 comes into force ahead of voting to its amendment in LS

New Delhi, April 17 -- The Women Reservation Act 2023, which gives 33 per cent quota to women in legislatures, came into force on Thursday to operationalise the proposed amendment being discussed in P... Read More


Women's Quota Bill Fails In LS Despite Govt Push

Srinagar, April 17 -- Srinagar-In a major setback to the Centre, a Constitution Amendment Bill seeking to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures and expand the Lok Sabha to 816 se... Read More