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New Delhi, April 11 – MP Shashi Tharoor reiterated the party's strong commitment to women's reservation on Saturday, stating that the Congress stands firmly with efforts to enhance women's opportunities in political representation.In a post on X, Tharoor said, "I want to reiterate that we are...

Amaravati, April 11 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reiterated the government's commitment to the welfare and development of Backward Classes, asserting that sustained efforts are being made to uplift them.A delegation of Andhra Pradesh BC Welfare Association leaders, led...

Amaravati, April 10 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday reiterated the government's commitment to the welfare and development of Backward Classes, asserting that sustained efforts are being made to uplift them.A delegation of Andhra Pradesh BC Welfare Association...

New Delhi, April 10 Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his comments on the amendment to women's reservation, saying that women's reservation is not about political credit; it is about dignity, representation, and the rightful...

New Delhi, March 10 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in a signature campaign at Delhi University's (DU) Faculty of Arts in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Act), where she highlighted the need to increase women's participation in governance and...

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act are not just a legislative exercise, but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India, urging all MPs to come together to support this significant move.In a signed...

New Delhi, April 9 – Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharakwal strongly supported the Women’s Reservation Bill on Thursday, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what she described as unprecedented efforts to empower women across the country.Expressing her gratitude, Kharakwal said, “I am very...

New Delhi, April 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act are not merely a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India and urged all MPs to come together to support this move.In a...

Mumbai, April 8 Union Minister Ramdas Athawale described the proposed bill to amend the law on women's reservation as "historic," saying it would significantly enhance political representation for women across the country.Responding to a query, he said that following the delimitation exercise...

Chennai, April 8 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President, M. K. Stalin, launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday over the proposed special session of Parliament on delimitation, raising concerns about its implications for southern...

Dhaka, April 8 – Bangladesh's electoral landscape highlights a persistent gender gap, with women actively participating as voters, but their transition to leadership roles remains alarmingly slow, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently highlighted.A dialogue held in Dhaka...

New Delhi, April 7 – BJP President Nitin Nabin convened a crucial virtual meeting with the Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states, state unit presidents, and senior national office-bearers to strategize the effective implementation and public awareness of the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ (Women's...

New Delhi, April 5 – The Women’s Reservation Bill continues to attract attention across political and social circles, with prominent voices describing it as a significant step towards strengthening women’s representation in legislative bodies, even as some emphasize the need for merit-based...

Bengaluru, April 5 Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent remarks on Lok Sabha seats, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the concern is not whether the number of seats are increased, but how the expansion is carried out and who benefits...

On Sunday, the Congress launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha, arguing that it would primarily benefit larger and more populous states and is essentially a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)".The opposition...

New Delhi, April 5 Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said on Sunday that redrawing electoral boundaries is essential to ensure effective representation and development, but cautioned that the exercise must not result in an undue political advantage or be influenced by partisan...

New Delhi/Chennai, April 3 The Congress on Friday announced a list of 27 candidates for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, re-nominating 12 sitting MLAs and fielding two women, even as senior leader and MP S Jothimani expressed her reservations over the choice of nominees while the TNCC...

Hyderabad, April 3 Expressing concern over certain provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, recently passed by parliament, activists, including transgender individuals, plan to present their grievances to the government and seek legal redress.Rachana...

Kolkata, April 1 AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged that the ruling TMC and other parties had used Muslims of West Bengal for votes but had done nothing for the community's development.Owaisi, while addressing a poll rally at Naoda in Murshidabad district in support of...

Kolkata, April 1 AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged that the ruling TMC and other parties used Muslims for votes in Bengal, but did nothing for the community's development.Addressing a poll rally at Naowda in support of candidates of the AJUP, led by Humayun Kabir, Owaisi also...