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Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee launched a scathing critique of the Narendra Modi government on Friday, accusing it of short-changing and deceiving 'Nari Shakti' by clubbing women's reservation with the Delimitation Bill and thereby, stymying one at the expense of other. 🗳️ ‘Nothing Else but Political Gimmick’: Kalyan Banerjee Accuses Centre of ‘Deceiving Nari Shakti’ Over Women Reservation and Delimitation Link.

‘Nothing Else but Political Gimmick’: Kalyan Banerjee Accuses Centre of ‘Deceiving Nari Shakti’ Over Women Reservation and Delimitation Link ↗

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Parliament numbers: NDA falls short of two-thirds majority to pass women's quota bill, needing opposition support or abstentions as Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha arithmetic shapes fate of Constitution amendment and delimitation bills in India 2026.

Does NDA have required numbers to pass the bill in Parliament? ↗

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was briefly startled during a padyatra in Jalpaiguri after a supporter breached security and rushed to touch her feet. The incident, caught on camera, showed her stepping back in alarm before security personnel intervened and removed the man. She soon regained composure and continued the march, as the video sparked concerns online.

Caught On Cam: Supporter Scares Mamata Banerjee While Trying To Touch Her Feet During Jalpaiguri Padyatra ↗

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The notification dated April 17 shows the list of banks authorised by the Reserve Bank of India to import both gold and silver with effect from April 1, 2026 and valid up to March 31, 2029.

Financial Express

SBI, HDFC and 13 other banks get a three-year government clearance to import gold and silver ↗

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Dr Jitendra Shelke, a close aide of Nashik godman Ashok Kharat, died in a fatal highway crash after his car hit a parked trailer. His wife and son were injured. Shelke was linked to Shivnika Trust, which is under probe over allegations against Kharat, including sexual abuse and financial misconduct. Political leaders have raised concerns.

Nashik Godman Ashok Kharat Case Takes Twist As Key Associate Dies In Fatal Accident ↗

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NDA leader says government prepared to let Bills be defeated, project itself as “martyr” in the cause of women's rights.

The Indian Express

Centre braces for defeat in women’s quota vote, will likely blame Opposition ↗

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Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. File image/Reuters

Iran Israel War Live Updates: India invited to join Hormuz huddle led by France and UK, says MEA ↗

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Rahul Gandhi Dual Citizenship Case: Allahabad High Court Orders Case Against Rahul Gandhi In Dual Citizenship Case

Allahabad High Court Orders Case Against Rahul Gandhi In Dual Citizenship Case ↗

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