Women Reservation Bill fails Lok Sabha test
Lok Sabha failed to clear the amendment to fast track Women's Reservation Bill that reserves 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The Bill required a minimum of two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment. The government withdrew two bills, including the Delimitation Bill, after 131st Constitution Amendment Bill failed to clear majority.
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Lok Sabha failed to clear the amendment to fast track Women's Reservation Bill that reserves 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The Bill required a minimum of two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment. The government withdrew two bills, including the Delimitation Bill, after 131st Constitution Amendment Bill failed to clear majority.
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Women Reservation Bill fails Lok Sabha test
Lok Sabha failed to clear the amendment to fast track Women's Reservation Bill that reserves 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The Bill required a minimum of two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment. The government withdrew two bills, including the Delimitation Bill, after 131st Constitution Amendment Bill failed to clear majority.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
08:07 pm Friday, 17 April 2026
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Lok Sabha failed to clear the amendment to fast track Women's Reservation Bill that reserves 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The Bill required a minimum of two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment. The government withdrew two bills, including the Delimitation Bill, after 131st Constitution Amendment Bill failed to clear majority.
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Trump responds after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, says 'US blockade will continue'
After Iran said that it is completely opening the Strait of Hormuz for remaining period of Lebanon ceasefire, US President Donald Trump thanked the Islamic nation. "But the [US] naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete," Trump wrote.
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07:08 pm Friday, 17 April 2026
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After Iran said that it is completely opening the Strait of Hormuz for remaining period of Lebanon ceasefire, US President Donald Trump thanked the Islamic nation. "But the [US] naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete," Trump wrote.
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Trump responds after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, says 'US blockade will continue'
After Iran said that it is completely opening the Strait of Hormuz for remaining period of Lebanon ceasefire, US President Donald Trump thanked the Islamic nation. "But the [US] naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete," Trump wrote.
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07:08 pm Friday, 17 April 2026
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After Iran said that it is completely opening the Strait of Hormuz for remaining period of Lebanon ceasefire, US President Donald Trump thanked the Islamic nation. "But the [US] naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete," Trump wrote.
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Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
Iran has said it is opening Strait of Hormuz. In a post, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi wrote, "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire." Iran largely closed the strait since the start of US-Israeli attacks on February 28.
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06:24 pm Friday, 17 April 2026
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Iran has said it is opening Strait of Hormuz. In a post, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi wrote, "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire." Iran largely closed the strait since the start of US-Israeli attacks on February 28.
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Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
Iran has said it is opening Strait of Hormuz. In a post, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi wrote, "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire." Iran largely closed the strait since the start of US-Israeli attacks on February 28.
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06:24 pm Friday, 17 April 2026
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Iran has said it is opening Strait of Hormuz. In a post, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi wrote, "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire." Iran largely closed the strait since the start of US-Israeli attacks on February 28.
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India responds after Pakistan's remark on PoK in India's Delimitation Bill
India has responded after Pakistan's remark on the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) provision in India's Delimitation Bill. "On the delimitation exercise, the internal matters of India are internal matters of India, and we reject any attempts to intrude into them or make any such remarks," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The Bill will increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 from 543.
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04:11 pm Friday, 17 April 2026
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India has responded after Pakistan's remark on the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) provision in India's Delimitation Bill. "On the delimitation exercise, the internal matters of India are internal matters of India, and we reject any attempts to intrude into them or make any such remarks," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The Bill will increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 from 543.
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04:11 pm Friday, 17 April 2026
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India responds after Pakistan's remark on PoK in India's Delimitation Bill
India has responded after Pakistan's remark on the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) provision in India's Delimitation Bill. "On the delimitation exercise, the internal matters of India are internal matters of India, and we reject any attempts to intrude into them or make any such remarks," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The Bill will increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 from 543.
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04:11 pm Friday, 17 April 2026
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India has responded after Pakistan's remark on the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) provision in India's Delimitation Bill. "On the delimitation exercise, the internal matters of India are internal matters of India, and we reject any attempts to intrude into them or make any such remarks," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The Bill will increase Lok Sabha seats to 850 from 543.
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Book an appointment with qualified psychiatrist: Iran on Trump's war victory claim
As US President Donald Trump claimed victory in the war against Iran through a number of social media posts, Iranian Embassy in South Africa mocked him saying, "Book an appointment with a qualified psychiatrist." Another Iranian embassy suggested Trump to "turn off the phone, relax, no more posts and, block Bibi for one week".
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12:29 pm Saturday, 18 April, 2026
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As US President Donald Trump claimed victory in the war against Iran through a number of social media posts, Iranian Embassy in South Africa mocked him saying, "Book an appointment with a qualified psychiatrist." Another Iranian embassy suggested Trump to "turn off the phone, relax, no more posts and, block Bibi for one week".
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My son is still doing a ₹4,500 per month job: Akshay Kumar
Actor Akshay Kumar, in a podcast with with Shubhankar Mishra, said his son Aarav doesn't want to join films, adding that he wants to be in fashion. "He is still doing a ₹4,500 per month job...It's a good thing, why not? He is going to villages and learning fashion from there, different kinds of prints and everything," he added.
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12:28 pm Saturday, 18 April, 2026
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Actor Akshay Kumar, in a podcast with with Shubhankar Mishra, said his son Aarav doesn't want to join films, adding that he wants to be in fashion. "He is still doing a ₹4,500 per month job...It's a good thing, why not? He is going to villages and learning fashion from there, different kinds of prints and everything," he added.
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Reporter congratulates Rahane for hard work after 6th winless match, his reply goes viral
During press conference after KKR's sixth straight winless match in IPL 2026, a reporter congratulated Ajinkya Rahane for his hard work before proceeding on to ask a question. "Thank you so much, ma'am. Thank you. Someone has finally appreciated me for my hard work," Rahane said, with a smile on his face. KKR are placed last on the points table.
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12:27 pm Saturday, 18 April, 2026
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During press conference after KKR's sixth straight winless match in IPL 2026, a reporter congratulated Ajinkya Rahane for his hard work before proceeding on to ask a question. "Thank you so much, ma'am. Thank you. Someone has finally appreciated me for my hard work," Rahane said, with a smile on his face. KKR are placed last on the points table.
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DMK brings Private Member's Bill in RS, seeks women's quota without delimitation
DMK MP P Wilson introduced a Private Member's Bill seeking to implement women reservation from very next election without undertaking any delimitation of constituencies or conducting a census. "This reservation is not temporary, rather it has been made permanent," Wilson said. Notably, Centre's bill which linked implementing women reservation with delimitation failed to pass Lok Sabha test.
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12:35 pm Saturday, 18 April, 2026
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DMK MP P Wilson introduced a Private Member's Bill seeking to implement women reservation from very next election without undertaking any delimitation of constituencies or conducting a census. "This reservation is not temporary, rather it has been made permanent," Wilson said. Notably, Centre's bill which linked implementing women reservation with delimitation failed to pass Lok Sabha test.
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Indian students' visa rejections rise in US, Australia
The sharp increase in visa rejection rates for Indian students in key markets like US and Australia have been reported by international student recruitment firm Shorelight. The firm said 61% Indian students were denied US' most popular student visa type (F-1) in 2025, up from 53% in 2024. In Australia, 40% of Indian applications were reportedly refused in early 2026.
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12:59 pm Saturday, 18 April, 2026
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The sharp increase in visa rejection rates for Indian students in key markets like US and Australia have been reported by international student recruitment firm Shorelight. The firm said 61% Indian students were denied US' most popular student visa type (F-1) in 2025, up from 53% in 2024. In Australia, 40% of Indian applications were reportedly refused in early 2026.
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Parliament adjourns sine die a day after women quota bill defeated
Both the Houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, were today adjourned sine die. With this, the Budget Session of Parliament, which commenced on January 28, came to an end. Lok Sabha registered 93% productivity during the Budget Session. This comes a day after Centre's bill which linked implementing women reservation with delimitation failed to pass Lok Sabha test.
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12:54 pm Saturday, 18 April, 2026
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Both the Houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, were today adjourned sine die. With this, the Budget Session of Parliament, which commenced on January 28, came to an end. Lok Sabha registered 93% productivity during the Budget Session. This comes a day after Centre's bill which linked implementing women reservation with delimitation failed to pass Lok Sabha test.
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IAF Chief flies F-15EX fighter jet during US visit
IAF Chief Amar Preet Singh undertook a familiarisation flight in a Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet during his visit to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on April 9. He flew alongside US Air Force Major Matthew Benson. The F-15EX is among the newest and most advanced fighters in the US fleet, designed for air superiority and long-range missions.
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01:44 pm Saturday, 18 April 2026
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IAF Chief Amar Preet Singh undertook a familiarisation flight in a Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet during his visit to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on April 9. He flew alongside US Air Force Major Matthew Benson. The F-15EX is among the newest and most advanced fighters in the US fleet, designed for air superiority and long-range missions.
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Only commercial ships can cross Hormuz after paying fees of our people: Iran
Ibrahim Azizi, head of National Security Commission in Iran, said only commercial ships can cross Strait of Hormuz with Iran's permission after "paying fees of the Iranian people". "The time has come to obey the new maritime system of the Strait of Hormuz," he stated. Notably, Iran opened Hormuz after ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
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01:54 pm Saturday, 18 April 2026
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Ibrahim Azizi, head of National Security Commission in Iran, said only commercial ships can cross Strait of Hormuz with Iran's permission after "paying fees of the Iranian people". "The time has come to obey the new maritime system of the Strait of Hormuz," he stated. Notably, Iran opened Hormuz after ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
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Influencer CA Sarthak Ahuja posts fake claim, govt shares his video with fact check
Centre fact-checked influencer CA Sarthak Ahuja after he claimed in a video that all Indians must obtain an income-tax clearance certificate every time before leaving India. Calling it fake, PIB wrote, "Under Section 230, the certificates aren't mandatory for everyone; they are only required for specific individuals under certain legal circumstances. This rule has remained unchanged since 2003."
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01:52 pm Saturday, 18 April 2026
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Centre fact-checked influencer CA Sarthak Ahuja after he claimed in a video that all Indians must obtain an income-tax clearance certificate every time before leaving India. Calling it fake, PIB wrote, "Under Section 230, the certificates aren't mandatory for everyone; they are only required for specific individuals under certain legal circumstances. This rule has remained unchanged since 2003."
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Govt clears 2% DA hike for central govt employees, pensioners
The Union Cabinet on Saturday cleared a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners. The revised DA hike is effective from January 2026. The move comes against the backdrop of growing pressure from employee unions for sweeping changes under the proposed 8th Pay Commission.
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01:51 pm Saturday, 18 April 2026
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The Union Cabinet on Saturday cleared a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners. The revised DA hike is effective from January 2026. The move comes against the backdrop of growing pressure from employee unions for sweeping changes under the proposed 8th Pay Commission.
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Iran again closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz a day after opening the key waterway, spokesperson for Iranian Armed Forces announced. "Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has reverted to its previous state of strict military control due to repeated violations by the US," the spokesperson said. Iran had on Friday opened the strait for the remaining period of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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02:22 pm Saturday, 18 April 2026
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Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz a day after opening the key waterway, spokesperson for Iranian Armed Forces announced. "Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has reverted to its previous state of strict military control due to repeated violations by the US," the spokesperson said. Iran had on Friday opened the strait for the remaining period of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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Hindu groups protest at Lenskart stores, convince staff to down shutters amid dress code row
Hindu groups in Maharashtra's Pune and Karnataka's Bengaluru protested outside Lenskart stores in the cities against the startup banning tilak and bindi at work while allowing hijab. Social media users claimed that the protesting groups even convinced employees at a Lenskart store to down their shutters. Another video showed protestors encouraging Lenskart employees to wear tilak while at work.
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02:17 pm Saturday, 18 April 2026
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Hindu groups in Maharashtra's Pune and Karnataka's Bengaluru protested outside Lenskart stores in the cities against the startup banning tilak and bindi at work while allowing hijab. Social media users claimed that the protesting groups even convinced employees at a Lenskart store to down their shutters. Another video showed protestors encouraging Lenskart employees to wear tilak while at work.
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