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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.

AP HC reserves order on Naidu's plea to quash case

Naidu's counsel argued that the case against him was politically motivated

Another dengue death at city hospital

Yet another dengue death was reported in the city on Tuesday. With this, 30 people have died of the vector-borne disease in the state so far since the onset of monsoon during the end of June, according to unofficial sources.

Mamata pitches for Bengal at Barcelona biz meet

Showcasing the potential of Bengal, she asserted the state is the best bet for investors to invest

One more flight service from Cooch Behar to Kolkata proposed

Cooch Beher district magistrate Pawan Kadwan today held a meeting with concerned officials including chairman of Cooch Beher Municipality Rabindranath Ghosh.

Suvendu criticises government for harassment of Press & social media

The Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, today stated that the state government has launched a crusade against the press, media, and journalists. He also alleged that independent YouTubers generally face their ire the most and are regularly harassed, with the instrument of harassment generally being the registration of frivolous cases against them by police.

Some in CBI trying to shield the culprits: Justice Gangopadhyay

He also observed that during the course of questioning, CBI officials has skipped a number of important questions

Indian economy gaining strength, inflation to dip further in September, says RBI report

The Indian economy is gaining strength led by domestic drivers private consumption and fixed investment, with strong public sector capital expenditure and supply responses are improving amidst weakening global prospects, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its state of the economy report.

India rejects Trudeau's charge of involvement in Nijjar's killing, expels Canadian diplomat

Relations between India and Canada nosedived as New Delhi on Tuesday firmly rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's charge that his country's security agencies had \"credible\" intelligence that the Indian government was behind the June 2023 murder of a pro-Khalistan leader in British Columbia, Hardeep Singh Nijjar.