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SP, BSP question Modi govt's intention on Women's Reservation Bill

The two main Uttar Pradesh Opposition parties, Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party, have raised questions over the intention of the Narendra Modi-led government on the implementation of Women's Reservation Bill in the country.

Akasa Air gets nod for international operations

Akasa Air, a budget-friendly airline, has secured authorisation to operate international flights.

Indian markets decline sharply amidst global economic concerns

Sensex tanked 796 points, settling at 66,800.84; Nifty concluded below the 20,000 mark, closing at 19,901.40, down by 232 points

Pak's Chief Justice asked to schedule early hearings of Imran Khan's cases

Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has petitioned the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa to promptly schedule the hearing of all cases involving former prime minister Imran Khan and to authorize their live broadcast, The Express Tribune reported on Wednesday.

Azerbaijan & ethnic Armenian forces reach cease-fire deal for breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh

Talks between Azerbaijani officials and the region's ethnic Armenian authorities on its \"re-integration\" into Azerbaijan were scheduled to take place on Thursday

Olympic Games are obviously a priority, says Iga Swiatek over French Open 2024 schedule blocking

World No.2 Iga Swiatek shared her priority' to play in the 2024 Olympic Games, and also expressed disappointment with the World Tennis Association (WTA) for scheduling the Roland Garros 2024 just before the Paris Games.

Chinese whispers suggest cause for alarm

To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, to lose one recently appointed senior cabinet minister could be construed as a misfortune; losing two seems like carelessness.

Women's quota: Sonia for immediate implementation

Rahul Gandhi says Bill incomplete as it lacks OBC quota, also calls for holding of caste census

Women's Quota Bill transformative revolution for gender equality: Prez

President Droupadi Murmu today extended her full support to a Bill that would provide 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, describing it as a \"transformative revolution\" for gender justice.

Andhra Pradesh CMO to shift to Vizag on Dussehra

The Andhra Pradesh chief minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, informed his cabinet colleagues, on Wednesday, that the chief minister's office will be shifted to Visakhapatnam on Dussehra this year as part of his government's three-capital plan. Earlier this year, Reddy had announced for the first time that he intends to shift base to the port city by September.

KTR says ready to give up seat for a woman

BRS has wholeheartedly welcomed the Women’s Reservation Bill

Asian Games: Indian debutants to watch out for

The 19th edition of the Asian Games is set to be held in Hangzhou, China, from 23 September to 8 October this year. While some team events like football, volleyball and rowing have already kicked off from 19 September, the Games will officially begin from Saturday.

Financial savings of households at lowest in 5 decades

Highlighting the spending and saving habits of Indian households, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the net financial savings of households is at the lowest in decades, reaching 5.1 per cent of the GDP in Financial Year 2023.

India issues travel advisory on Canada, row over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder escalates

Tensions between India and Canada escalated today as New Delhi issued an advisory asking all Indian nationals in Canada and those contemplating travel to the country to exercise utmost caution in view of growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence there.

Sonia backs Women's Quota Bill

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday extended her full support to the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023' Bill, aimed at giving 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, and sought its immediate implementation.

Someone who's taken a lot in his stride

Ashwin is not just back in the reckoning forwhite-ball cricket but also among the leading lights being lined up for global glory

N Korea says Kim is back home from Russia, where he deepened 'comradely' ties with Putin

North Korea said Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from a trip to Russia where he deepened \"comradely fellowship and friendly ties\" with President Vladimir Putin.

Pak rejects reports of secret arms deal with Ukraine

Pakistan termed the report as 'baseless and fabricated' and says the country stands by its policy of strict neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine dispute

House Republicans set first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for 28 Sept

House Republicans plan to hold their first hearing next week in their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family's business dealings.

Jailed WSJ reporter appears at Moscow court to appeal his arrest

Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained on espionage charges, appeared in a Moscow court Tuesday to appeal his arrest.

UK looks to limit strike impact as doctors take coordinated action

The British government said on Tuesday it was looking to force some healthcare staff to work during industrial action, as senior and junior doctors in England prepared to take coordinated strike action for the first time.

Political divide emerges on aid package as Zelenskyy heads to US

President Biden is seeking an additional $24 billion in security and humanitarian aid for Ukraine

India's consumer market to become world's third largest by 2027: RBI report

India's consumer market is expected to become the world's third largest by 2027, with household per capita spending outpacing all other developing economies in Asia, RBI said in its report.

Rupee faces risk from rising oil prices

Oil price is continuing its march towards $100 a barrel for the first time in almost a year, creating new inflationary headaches for central bankers

Primary healthcare needs sharp focus

The G20 summit hosted in New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was certainly an opportune moment to deliberate upon and discuss key policy matters. With a vision of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam (world is one) India discussed various issues like inclusive growth, digital innovation, climate resilience, and equitable global health access with global leaders.

World leaders deeply concerned' over Canada's allegations of India link in death of Khalistani activist

World leaders have expressed 'deep concerns' after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made allegations regarding the Indian government’s involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

Cong launches 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra'

On Ganesh Chaturthi today, the Opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh launched its 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra' (Public Anger March) against the ruling BJP from seven different places across the state.

India's fight against terrorism has to be uncompromising: Cong

This comes after Canada PM accused India of involvement in killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar

Vijayan meets media after 7 months with Nipah details

After seven months, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday evening met the media, akin to his Press meets held on a daily basis during the time when Covid-19 hit the world.

Suspended BJP MLA invites KTR to watch Razakar

While Telangana minister KT Rama Rao once again slammed the BJP for the movie Razakar, the saffron party's suspended MLA T Raja Singh has invited him to watch the movie first and then decide on whether to ban it or let the people learn the terror unleashed by the Razakars.