Opposition against women’s reservation, increase in SC, ST seats: Amit Shah in LS

New Delhi: Alleging that the Opposition parties are against women's reservation in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies as well as an increase in the number of SC, ST seats, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday said the delimitation exercise will lead to rationalisation of voters in every constituency, some which now have electors in the range of nearly 40 lakh. Replying to the debate in the Lok Sabha on the three...

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Delhi HC dismisses plea for age relaxation to EWS candidates in Civil Services Exam

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) seeking age relaxation and additional attempts in the Civil Services Examination on a par with the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC). A Division Bench of Justices Anil Kshetrapal and Amit Mahajan held that the policy decision of the Centre not to extend such relaxations to...

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India slips to sixth-largest economy: IMF data

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New Delhi: India has slipped to sixth place among the world’s largest economies, according to the International Monetary Fund’s April 2026 World Economic Outlook. The IMF clarifies that the change reflects a nominal‑ranking shift, while India continues to be the fastest‑growing major economy. It projects growth at 6.5 per cent in 2026, significantly higher than the United Kingdom’s estimated 0.8 per cent. Analyses based on the IMF’s projections suggest that India...

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Women Oppn MPs disapprove ‘linking’ of Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills

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New Delhi: Amid the ongoing debate in the Parliament, women MPs from the Opposition Friday voiced their disagreement over the Centre's move to pass the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill during the three-day extended Budget session, alleging that both the measures were being "linked" together for the BJP's "benefit". However, they said that they are in favour of implementing the Women's Reservation Act of 2023. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua...

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IPL 2026 Toss: KKR opt to bat against GT

Ahmedabad: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bat against hosts Gujarat Titans in their IPL match Friday. KKR, who are winless this season, have made one change with Tim Seifert replacing fellow Kiwi Finn Allen. The Titans are unchanged. Teams: Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (capt), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk),...

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CM Majhi reaffirms ‘Samruddha Odisha’ vision, pays tribute to Biju Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday paid glowing tributes to former Odisha Chief Minister and legendary leader Biju Patnaik on his death anniversary, saying that his government is committed to working on Biju Babu’s dream to make the state prosperous and developed. Addressing the media persons after paying floral tributes at Patnaik’s statue on Odisha Assembly...

‘Bou Buttu Bhuta’ bags three awards, ‘Ananta’ wins one at INCA 2026

Bhubaneswar: The Odia blockbuster Bou Buttu Bhuta won three awards, while Ananta bagged one at the Indian National Cinema Academy (INCA) Awards 2026 held Thursday night. The film bagged Best Film (Odia), while Babushaan Mohanty won Best Actor (Odia) and Archita Sahu secured Best Actress (Odia). Sabyasachi Mohapatra and Kumar C. Dev Mohapatra won the award for best...

 

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