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'No political demonetisation': Tharoor on delimitation push

New Delhi, April 16 -- Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday lashed out at the government for linking women's reservation with delimitation, saying the Opposition will not allow "political demone... Read More


'Disguised Bill': TMC demands 50% quota, flags delimitation concerns

New Delhi, April 16 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday termed the Women's Reservation Bill a "disguised agenda" and demanded a 50% quota for women, even as the Opposition claimed it had the n... Read More


Delimitation push sparks debate on power, federal balance

New Delhi, April 16 -- As the central government embarks upon an ambitious agenda to redraw the electoral map of India via legislation, questions hang over the constitution of the Delimitation Commiss... Read More


Bihar CM swings into action, pushes for faster work, zero corruption

Patna, April 16 -- Soon after the formation of the new government in Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary swung into action. On Thursday, he met Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bije... Read More


Bhitarkanika National Park to remain closed for three months for Crocodile breeding season

Kendrapara, April 16 -- Bhitarkanika National Park and the adjoining Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary will remain closed to tourists and local visitors from May 1 to July 31 to facilitate the breeding ... Read More


AQI hits 226; CAQM enforces GRAP Stage I in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, April 16 -- : As air quality in the national capital deteriorated, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday invoked Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) wit... Read More


UP: Teachers to become tech-enabled as 'NIPUN Shikshak Saarthi' pilot model launched in five districts

Lucknow, April 16 -- To make the NIPUN Bharat Mission result-oriented at the grassroots level, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a technology-driven initiative in the education system through ... Read More


Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs 3 officials in major anti-corruption crackdown

Chandigarh, April 16 -- In a significant push toward the state government's zero-tolerance policy against graft, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has apprehended three officials, including a school pr... Read More


Ranbir Kapoor featured in Time magazine's 100 'Most Influential' list

Mumbai, April 16 -- Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has found a place in Time magazine's 100 'most influential' list. Over time, Ranbir Kapoor has emerged as one of India's finest actors. With his artis... Read More


Retired army jawan foils chain-snatching bid, honoured by Hyderabad CP

Hyderabad, April 16 -- A retired Army jawan displayed exceptional courage by apprehending a habitual offender who attempted a chain-snatching in Amberpet, earning praise from Hyderabad Police Commissi... Read More