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Chip, chip, chipping away: Are GoI & Election Commission rewriting poll rules unilaterally and putting democracy in peril?A proposed change to Lok Sabha seats and issues with voter roll revisions raise concerns. Independent institutions, like the Election Commi...23 Apr, 2026, 11.50 PM IST- 'They thought BJP would get credit': Om Prakash Rajbhar accuses Akhilesh Yadav of "lying" on women's reservation billUttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar accused Akhilesh Yadav of lying about women's reservation, claiming the Samajwadi Party opposed t...20 Apr, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
- Delimitation Bill 2026 shelved after women’s reservation amendment fails in Lok SabhaThe government has halted the Delimitation Bill. This decision follows the failure of the women's reservation amendment bill in the Lok Sab...17 Apr, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- No state will lose out in delimitation, says Amit Shah; offers 50% seat hike amendment if Opposition backs billUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has proposed a significant increase in Lok Sabha seats. He stated that no state will be disadvantaged in the ...17 Apr, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
- Amit Shah says Opposition against women’s reservation, not its implementation; claims delimitation critics oppose SC/ST seat hikeUnion Home Minister Amit Shah asserted opposition parties resist women's reservation and delimitation. He argued delimitation is crucial fo...17 Apr, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Telangana caste survey finds 89,000 child labourers; majority from SC, ST communitiesA recent Telangana caste survey found 89,000 children under 18 working daily. SC Madigas and ST Lambadis form a significant portion. The su...17 Apr, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
- Govt says 106th Constitutional Amendment Act to be effective from April 16The Constitutional (106th) Amendment Act 2023, mandating one-third reservation for women in legislatures, is now effective from April 16, 2...16 Apr, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- New Delimitation Bill 2026: What it means and its key proposalsThe government's tabling of the Delimitation Bill has ignited a political firestorm, particularly from southern opposition parties. The pro...16 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Women's Reservation Bill 2026: After 30 years, here's how India moves to reserve 33% seats for women in ParliamentParliament is considering a new law to bring 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies starting from the 2029 elec...16 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Amit Shah tables Delimitation Bill in Lok Sabha amidst nationwide protests by Opposition, southern statesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah tabled the Delimitation Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests, with southern states alleging a population-based red...16 Apr, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- True intent of bills brought by govt mischievous, have to be rejected completely: CongressNew Delhi. The Congress party has strongly criticized the government's proposed women's reservation bills. Party leader Jairam Ramesh state...16 Apr, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
- Explained: Women’s reservation, delimitation and Nari Shakti; inside govt’s three-act play in special April 16-18 sessionParliament will hold a special session to amend the women's reservation law from April 16-18. The government aims to implement the Nari Sha...15 Apr, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
- Big TDP reshuffle: Minister Nara Lokesh appointed as National Working PresidentThe Telugu Desam Party has unveiled its new leadership structure. Nara Lokesh takes a central role as National Working President. Palla Sri...15 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- Mayawati bats for sub-quota for SC, ST, OBC women within 33% reservationBSP chief Mayawati advocates for a dedicated sub-quota system for women from SC, ST, and OBC backgrounds within the proposed 33% women’s re...15 Apr, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Odisha hikes quotas for STs, SCs; introduces reservation for OBCs in medical, technical educationOdisha has significantly boosted reservation quotas for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students in medical and technical education, ra...05 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- 2029 Lok Sabha poll plan: Over 800 seats, 33% women's quotaThe government is set to increase Lok Sabha and state assembly seats by 50 percent using the 2011 Census. This move will also enable the im...24 Mar, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
- Government deploys officials in Dalit villages to implement schemesThe move is aimed at ensuring complete implementation of seven key welfare schemes such as Ujjwala, Saubhagya, Jan Dhan, Mission Indradhanu...14 Apr, 2018, 07.22 AM IST
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