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21

Apr

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Muslim BJP leader storms Lenskart store amid Bindi-Hijab row

The controversy surrounding Lenskart’s workplace grooming policies took a dramatic turn in Mumbai when activists, led by a Muslim Bharatiya Janata Party leader, forced their way into one of the retailer's showrooms. The protest follows allegations that the eyewear giant had effectively banned Hindu religious symbols, such as bindis and tilaks, while simultaneously permitting the hijab— a claim that has sparked fierce debate over corporate secularism in India.   Nazia Elahi, a leader within the BJP’s Minority Morcha, headed the group as they confronted staff and chanted "Jai Shri Ram" inside the store. In a tense exchange caught on camera,…

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21

Apr

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Toll from TN firecracker factory blast climbs to 23

The post-mortem examinations proceeded on January 31, 2026 at Government Hospital and Medical College in Virudhunagar after an explosion that occurred at a fireworks unit at Kattanarpatti village. Among the 23 people killed in the explosion on January 30, 2026, only 19 people could be identified, considering that the intense burns make the procedure extremely difficult for the relatives waiting outside the mortuary.   In view of this terrible occurrence, many condolences poured out from the highest authorities of the country. In this regard, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that it is "highly distressing," whereas Union Home Minister Amit Shah…

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20

Apr

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J-K Congress slams BJP for politicising Women’s Reservation Bill

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress unit has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party for politicising the Women’s Reservation Bill, calling it a blatant and desperate assault on democracy under the guise of women’s empowerment. The party said that women’s rights cannot be reduced to mere campaign rhetoric or used to justify institutional manipulation.   Congress spokesperson Namrta Sharma said the failure to pass the bill is a setback to the BJP’s attempt to weaponise women’s rights to push through a politically motivated restructuring of the Indian electoral framework.   The strong remarks came after the Constitution (131st…

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20

Apr

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Asserting that Congress has always supported women’s reservation, the Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress on Sunday hit out at the BJP over what it described as  “blatant and desperate assault” on democracy under the “guise” of women’s empowerment.

Asserting that Congress has always supported women’s reservation, the Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress on Sunday hit out at the BJP over what it described as  “blatant and desperate assault” on democracy under the “guise” of women’s empowerment. JKPCC said  women’s rights cannot be reduced to campaign rhetoric or used to justify institutional manipulation.   Congress spokesperson Namrata Sharma said the failure to pass a bill to amend women’s reservation law in the Lok Sabha marked a decisive rejection of the BJP’s attempt to weaponise women’s rights to push through a politically motivated restructuring of India’s electoral framework.  …

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19

Apr

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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday alleged that opposition parties led by Congress “hatched a conspiracy” to derail the Women’s Reservation Bill, warning they have “played with fire” and will face serious consequences.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday alleged that opposition parties led by Congress “hatched a conspiracy” to derail the Women’s Reservation Bill, warning they have “played with fire” and will face serious consequences.   Addressing a press conference alongside Rajya Sabha MP and former National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma in Jammu, Puri said even at the last minute, the government made efforts to accommodate the opposition’s concerns to ensure passage of the bill. NCW ex-chief termed it as ‘foeticide’ of women’s rights.   The leaders asserted that the bill is not merely a political issue but…

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18

Apr

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WB polls 2026: Free phones trigger voter revolt

In the forest-fringed belt of Jhargram, where electoral undercurrents often shift quietly before erupting at the polling booth, a welfare scheme once celebrated as a leap toward digital empowerment is now stirring unease inside rural households. Launched in December 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the smartphone initiative spearheaded by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee aimed to bridge the digital divide by transferring Rs 10,000 directly to students of Classes XI and XII. The scheme, which reached nearly 9.76 lakh beneficiaries in the 2023–24 academic session, was once hailed as a timely intervention to sustain education in a locked-down…

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18

Apr

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Centre’s plan to change federal structure fails: Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Centre of conspiring to change the federal structure of the country in the garb of women's reservation, asserting that the defeat of its bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the women’s quota law was a victory for the Constitution as well as opposition unity.   She also demanded that the government implement the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 on the current strength of the Lok Sabha. “What happened yesterday was a big win for democracy. The conspiracy to change the federal structure (of the country) was defeated. It was a…

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17

Apr

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PM and I don’t have wife issues: Rahul’s banter with Modi

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi indulged in friendly banter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha on Friday, saying both of them did not have wife issues. Rahul’s witty remark came as the Congress MP emphasised that everyone has learnt from women in their lives.   Participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha on the three bills introduced for amendments to the women's quota law and setting up a delimitation commission, Gandhi said women were a driving force in the national imagination and national perspective.   "All of us in this room have been influenced, taught…

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17

Apr

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Calm demeanour, sharp digs: Priyanka in Parliament

In a little over 20 minutes on Thursday, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made a definitive mark on the Lok Sabha. The Wayanad MP managed to weave together her family’s political legacy with a sharp critique of the government, all while maintaining a level of oratory that captured the attention of both sides of the House.   Her address was notable for its composure. In a chamber often split by intense hostility, she delivered her barbs with a smile— so much so that she even drew a laugh from Home Minister Amit Shah, while simultaneously energising the Opposition benches and earning a…

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16

Apr

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INDIA bloc to boycott Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman elections

INDIA Bloc parties have decided to boycott the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman elections scheduled for April 17, according to sources.   Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday accused the Bhartiya Janata Party of bypassing the important consultations with the Opposition, saying that this is the first time that someone nominated by the President to be a member of the Rajya Sabha is also being considered for the post of Deputy Chairman.   "First, the Modi Government has not appointed a Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha for 7 years. This has never happened before. Second, the Deputy Speaker's counterpart in…

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