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DA Hike: Central Government Increases Dearness Allowance by 2% to 60%

DA Hike: Central Government Increases Dearness Allowance by 2% to 60%

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April 18, 2026

The Union Cabinet has officially approved a 2% increase in the Dearness Allowance for central government employees. This revision, effective from January 1, 2026, will also raise Dearness Relief for pensioners.

Prime Minister Modi apologized to women over the reservation bill

Prime Minister Modi apologized to women over the reservation bill

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April 18, 2026

In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over the failure to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, blaming the opposition's "selfish politics" for stalling progress for the country's women.

Russian Oil Sanctions Relief: US Grants Temporary Import Waiver for India

Russian Oil Sanctions Relief: US Grants Temporary Import Waiver for India

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April 18, 2026

The United States Treasury Department has issued a surprise license allowing the purchase of Russian oil loaded onto vessels by Friday, extending the deadline for global importers until May 16, 2026.

Womens Reservation Bill: Government Extends Budget Session to Clear Path for 2029 in Lok Sabha

Women’s Reservation Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha: A Major Setback for NDA Govt

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April 18, 2026

The Modi government faced a significant legislative defeat as the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority, leaving the future of women's quotas in political uncertainty.

Chambal Sand Mining: Supreme Court slams officials over bridge collapse risk

Supreme Court: Religious freedom determination cannot be case-by-case, SC told

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April 18, 2026

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan argues before a nine-judge Constitution Bench that the judiciary must establish concrete constitutional principles to interpret essential religious practices, moving beyond individual case-by-case adjudication.

CJI Surya Kant on UCC: UCC is a constitutional ambition, not a religious issue, says CJI Surya Kant

UCC is a constitutional ambition, not a religious issue, says CJI Surya Kant

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April 17, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that the Uniform Civil Code is a fundamental constitutional goal aimed at national integration and gender justice, asserting that it remains entirely independent of any religious framework.

Chhattisgarh Power Plant Explosion: 9 Feared Dead in Vedanta Unit Blast

Chhattisgarh Power Plant Explosion: 9 Feared Dead in Vedanta Unit Blast

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April 14, 2026

Vedanta Plant Blast Sakti: At least nine workers are feared dead and several others critically injured following a major boiler explosion at Vedanta Limited’s thermal power plant in Sakti district during operational hours on Tuesday.

Asha Bhosle passes away at 92, legendary singer breathes her last in Mumbai

Asha Bhosle passes away at 92, legendary singer breathes her last in Mumbai

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April 12, 2026

Asha Bhosle death news: The veteran playback singer died due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital, marking the end of an era in Indian music exactly four years after the demise of her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar.

Caste Census India: Jairam Ramesh accuses Modi government of misleading India

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April 12, 2026

Caste Census India: The Congress General Secretary shared a detailed timeline of the Centre’s shifting stance, alleging that the Prime Minister intends to stall the caste-based enumeration despite recent promises of a digital survey.

Womens Reservation Bill: Government Extends Budget Session to Clear Path for 2029 in Lok Sabha

Womens Reservation Bill: Government Extends Budget Session to Clear Path for 2029

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April 12, 2026

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: In a decisive move, the Union Government has extended the Parliament’s Budget Session by three days to fast-track the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam amendment, aiming to secure 33 percent legislative reservation for women.

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