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Prime Minister Modi apologized to women over the reservation bill
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
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.
Women’s Reservation Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha: A Major Setback for NDA Govt
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.
Supreme Court: Religious freedom determination cannot be case-by-case, SC told
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.
Chhattisgarh Power Plant Explosion: 9 Feared Dead in Vedanta Unit Blast
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.
Chambal Sand Mining: Supreme Court slams officials over bridge collapse risk
MP Rajasthan sand mafia: The Supreme Court of India pulled up authorities in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for failing to curb illegal sand mining in the Chambal sanctuary, questioning the state’s existence amid threats to public safety.
Asha Bhosle passes away at 92, legendary singer breathes her last in Mumbai
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.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: PM Modi to inaugurate Asia’s longest wildlife corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the ₹12,000 crore high-tech corridor on April 14, slashing travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to just 2.5 hours while protecting Rajaji National Park’s wildlife.
Womens Reservation Bill: Government Extends Budget Session to Clear Path for 2029
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.
Supreme Court AI Warning: Justice Bindal Cautions Against Digital Tools Replacing Judicial Reasoning
Judicial Digital Transformation: In a national conference on digital transformation, Supreme Court justices emphasized that artificial intelligence must remain a subordinate tool to human logic while raising critical concerns over data privacy and open-source platform security.
