NDA MPs wave banners in protest after women's reservation bill fails to pass Lok Sabha

National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s women MPs staged a protest in Parliament premises on Friday shortly after the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, failed to pass in Lok Sabha.

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Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, added a touch of levity to the debate on the women's reservation and delimitation bill in the Lok Sabha on Friday, 17 April.

Beginning his speech in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi recalled Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's comments about his wife upbraiding him for not dedicating a poem to her. Rahul Gandhi took the opportunity to punctuate the debate with a lighter remark, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he himself do not have the "wife issue".

This while the government and the Opposition are debating the three bills —the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and the Delimitation Bill, introduced by the government in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Rahul Gandhi said the opposition will not allow the bills to be passed - here's why.

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8th Pay Commission: Will salaries rise to ₹69,000? When will it be implemented? How much arrears will employees get?

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The Cabinet approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, giving a modest boost to compensation even as broader demands on pay restructuring gather momentum.

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Virat Kohli has delivered some of his best Indian Premier League (IPL) performances in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Green jersey over the years.

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A LinkedIn post by a CA discusses how high income does not guarantee wealth, citing lifestyle inflation as a key issue. Many earners struggle to save due to rising expenses, emphasising the need for better financial planning.

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BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar's contract has been reportedly renewed by one year following Team India's recent title triumphs.

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For nearly a decade, Daniel Kinahan lived like a king in Dubai, while secretly running one of the world’s most dangerous drug trafficking operations. Last Friday morning, all of that came to an end.

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Two Indian men were shot dead in Covo, Italy, during a Vaisakhi gathering on 17 April.

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An excerpt from a new book, ‘Wild Wild East’, throws light on the systemic abuse of the highly coveted H-1B visa to live and work in the US

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Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, emphasised ‘strong relationship’ between India and Iran as reports suggested two Indian-flagged vessels were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.

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As the eldest daughter in a middle-class family, this user said earning a monthly salary brought her independence and eased financial pressure at home.

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Lalit Modi claims that IPL team owners use black magic against opposing sides, saying he has concrete proof dating back to the 2011 season which he intends to reveal through a planned film or television series...

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A Bengaluru entrepreneur took it upon himself to fix a pothole-ridden road in his locality; however, his very unique way of getting the repair done has got the Internet talking.

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Asian stocks rose Monday as investors looked past renewed Middle East tensions over the weekend, shifting focus back to fundamentals and the prospect of further talks.

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US Armed Forces carried out another strike in the Caribbean Sea on a boat allegedly involved in drug trafficking, killing three people.

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‘Faux royal tour’: Prince Harry and Meghan wrapped up a four-day visit to Australia last Friday. But, the trip has drawn widespread criticism, especially from the British press.

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