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Centre’s changes to the women’s quota bill to serve as blueprint for states

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 02:33 IST

PM Modi announced that a special three-day sitting of Parliament from April 16 to 18 will fast-track the implementation of the bill.

Missing women in the candidates’ lists

The candidates’ lists of major political parties in the four states and one Union territory going to the polls this month show that none of the main parties in the fray — the BJP, Congress, Trinamool Congress, DMK, AIADMK, CPM, CPI, and Muslim League, among others — meet the 33% quota, or even 20%. (@NainarBJP X/ANI)

Published on Apr 7, 2026 15:42 IST

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha reject Opposition's notices seeking removal of CEC

In the past two years, the Opposition had moved impeachment notices against judges, the vice-president, the Lok Sabha Speaker, and the CEC.

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 24:59 IST

Special Parliament sitting to push women’s Lok Sabha reservation: Narendra Modi

PM Modi said no state that worked to control its population will see a drop in seats, and that the reservation for women will be over and above the current strength of Parliament

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 12:27 IST

South won't lose Lok Sabha seats, PM Modi says as govt plans flat 50% increase

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 24:43 IST

Cong may back amendments to women’s reservation bill

Lok Sabha proceedings underway during the second part of the Budget Session of Parliament in New Delhi.

Published on Apr 4, 2026 01:36 IST

Congress may back amendments to women’s reservation bill

Both Houses will meet on April 16 likely for amendments to the women reservation bill.

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 01:35 IST

Central Vista project records 43% loss in transplanted trees

Construction work underway in the Central Vista redevelopment project in New Delhi in 2021. (Arvind Yadav/HT File Photo)

Published on Apr 2, 2026 10:49 IST

In Lok Sabha, Ambala MP Varun Chaudhary raises issue of Haryana’s share in assembly building

Congress MP from Ambala, Varun Chaudhary accused the BJP of neglecting Haryana’s interests despite being in power both at the Centre and in the state. Chaudhary demanded immediate intervention of the Union home minister to rectify the situation. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 2, 2026 01:00 IST

‘Left-wing ideology, Indira Gandhi’: Amit Shah names 'root causes' of Naxalism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha during the budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 19:01 IST

Did PM mention Covid-like lockdown in his speech? Fact-checking the viral claim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in Rajya Sabha during the second part of the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi.

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 16:13 IST

Rajya Sabha passes transgender bill amid opposition’s call for a wider debate

LGBTQIA+ community members hold placards during a protest demanding the withdrawal of the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026, in Mumbai, India, March 25, 2026.

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 24:33 IST

Nuanced reading of the right to die with dignity

Modern medicine can prolong dying through ventilators, feeding tubes, and endless interventions long after the person is gone. To insist on continuing such treatment regardless of prognosis or suffering is not the protection of life; it is cruelty. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 15:20 IST

Exclusive | NCP-SP leader slams Trans Amendment Bill, cites lack of consultation

NCP-SP leader Anish Gawande said the bill removes the principle of self-identification, which could deny recognition to many people within the community.

Published on Mar 25, 2026 09:31 IST

Parliament may adjourn early, meet after state elections

File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other cabinet ministers in Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 01:54 IST

Chandigarh: MP Amritpal writes to speaker over leave of absence from Lok Sabha

Amritpal was arrested in Moga’s Rode village on April 23, 2023, two months after an attack at the Ajnala police station. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 24, 2026 23:16 IST

India reworks defence attache network abroad to focus on military exports

CDS General Anil Chauhan discussed the reshuffle of the defence attaches during an interaction with the Parliamentary standing committee on defence

Published on Mar 24, 2026 03:05 IST

Centre working to delink women's quota from census, delimitation process

The move could see the number of seats in the Lok Sabha increase to 816, one of the people cited above added on condition of anonymity

Published on Mar 24, 2026 02:32 IST

Trying relentlessly to lessen impact of US-Iran war: PM Modi

PM Modi addressed concerns related to the impact on fuel, fertilisers, and national security.

Published on Mar 24, 2026 24:18 IST

Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over silence on US in Lok Sabha speech

Speaking at an event in Vadodara, the Leader of Opposition questioned the Prime Minister’s address in the Lok Sabha.

Published on Mar 23, 2026 13:41 IST

CAPF Bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha on March 23; to reserve 50% I-G rank posts for IPS

The government stated in the bill that IPS officers are necessary for effective functioning and coordination between Centre & State. (CISF | Official X account)

Published on Mar 21, 2026 07:49 IST

8 Lok Sabha Opposition MPs’ suspension revoked

Opposition MPs protest in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delh earlier this year. (File photo)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 04:13 IST

Suspension of 8 Oppn MPs revoked: Speaker Birla says no more banners

Congress MPs staging a protest over the India-US interim trade deal, during the budget session of Parliament in New Delhi last month.

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 12:57 IST

'Lawmakers' imaginations of trans bodies': Activists reject amendment Bill

Activists say Transgender Amendment Bill threatens self-determination, dignity

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 16:08 IST

Suspension of 8 oppn MPs to be revoked? Matter to come up in LS on Mar 17

Congress members, led by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, had staged a protest against the suspension.

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 16:28 IST

Keeping up with UP: What if 33% women's quota in legislatures kicks in from UP?

The Budget Session 2026-27 of the UP assembly underway at Vidhan Bhawan in Lucknow. (ANI)

Published on Mar 16, 2026 09:21 IST

Bill seeking precise definition of ‘transgender’ introduced in Lok Sabha

File photo of proceedings in the Rajya Sabha in Parliament in New Delhi.

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 01:53 IST

‘No shortage of fuel’: Hardeep Puri's assurance amid Strait of Hormuz closure

After Puri’s No Shortage Of LPG Claim, Opposition Lashes Out; ‘Go Out And Check For Yourself…’

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 13:13 IST

Rahul Gandhi warns Iran war could majorly impact India: 'Pain has just started'

Rahul Gandhi wears 'Konyak Naga ornaments' as opposition MPs stage a protest over 'LPG shortage' at the Parliament in New Delhi.

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 11:32 IST

Rules apply to all, even PM: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on allegations of bias

File photo of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 08:27 IST

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