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India conveys deep concern over Hormuz incident, urges Iran to facilitate India-bound ships across Strait
New Delhi, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, was called in for a meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri over…
Women’s reservation bid falters as Constitutional Amendment bill falls short in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, The Lok Sabha on Friday witnessed a dramatic defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which had sought to expand the number of seats in the house and…
Women’s Reservation Bill tabled in LS; triggers heated debate
New Delhi, The Centre on Thursday introduced the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, marking a significant legislative move during the ongoing special session of Parliament. Union Minister for…
CBSE Class 10 results: Over 55,000 score above 95 pc, pass percentage at 93.70 pc
New Delhi, The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday declared the Class 10 examination results, recording an overall pass percentage of per cent -- marginally higher than last…
Women’s quota: Govt circulates amendment Bill text, aims to raise LS seats to 850
New Delhi, The Union government on Tuesday shared with MPs the text of Constitution (131 Amendment) Bill, 2026 or the proposed amendment to the Women Reservation Bill which aims to…
LPG ship Jag Vikram reaching Kandla on Tuesday with 20,400 tonnes cargo
New Delhi, India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram, which safely sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, carrying approximately 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG cargo with 24 seafarers onboard,…
SC to hear plea seeking immediate implementation of Women Reservation Bill
New Delhi, Ahead of the upcoming special session of Parliament, the Supreme Court is slated to hear, on Monday, a plea seeking immediate implementation of 33 per cent reservation for…
Voting and contesting elections are statutory rights, not fundamental: SC
New Delhi, The Supreme Court has reiterated that the right to vote and the right to contest an election are not fundamental rights but statutory rights created by law, and…
FASTag, UPI-only toll collection begins on national highways
New Delhi, The Union government on Saturday took a major step to enhance efficiency and transparency by implementing digital-only toll collection at all National Highway fee plazas across the country.…
NDA hails Nitish Kumar as Rajya Sabha MP, Oppn says decision taken under pressure
New Delhi, The political landscape in New Delhi and Bihar witnessed a significant churn on Friday as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha,…