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National

Women’s Reservation Bill Fails After Delimitation Row

By BPN News Desk
The government failed to pass its proposed constitutional amendment on women’s representation in Parliament after opposition parties united against linking the measure to delimitation. The setback marked a rare parliamentary defeat for the Narendra Modi government on a constitutional proposal and turned the debate into a wider fight over federal balance and electoral
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Op-Eds Opinion

Opposition Blocks Delimitation Bill, Pushes India Toward a 543-Seat Outcome That Favors BJP Even More

By BPN News Desk
The defeat of the delimitation-linked constitutional amendment in Parliament was immediately framed as a political victory by the opposition. Celebrations, statements, and sharp rhetoric followed, all projecting the outcome as a successful resistance against a move that was perceived to favour the ruling party. But beneath that immediate political theatre lies a deeper and
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National

Tharoor Calls Delimitation Political Demonetisation

By BPN News Desk
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the government’s move to link women’s reservation with delimitation, warning in the Lok Sabha that a rushed redrawing of constituencies could damage India’s federal balance. During the debate, he compared the proposed exercise to demonetisation and urged the Centre not to repeat what he described as another hasty structural decision.
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International

Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Lebanon Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing hope that the development will lead to lasting peace in the region. His statement comes at a time of wider diplomatic activity across West Asia, as several countries continue efforts to prevent further escalation. Pakistan PM on Lebanon Ceasefire In […]
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International

IMF, World Bank Restore Ties With Venezuela

By BPN News Desk
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have announced that they are restoring ties with Venezuela, reopening formal engagement after relations were cut in 2019 during the leadership dispute over the country’s presidency. The move could create a pathway for Caracas to seek financial assistance as it tries to stabilise its strained economy. IMF […]
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National

Kangana Calls Modi Biggest Feminist in House

By BPN News Desk
Kangana Calls Modi Biggest Feminist in House BJP MP Kangana Ranaut praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Lok Sabha debate on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, saying that the daughters of India see no bigger feminist than him. Her remarks came during discussion on measures linked to women’s representation in the lower house […]
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National

Trump Praises Taranjit Sandhu as Delhi LG

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, calling him a seasoned diplomat who had shown strong commitment to strengthening India-US ties. The message drew attention because Sandhu had earlier served as India’s Ambassador to the United States during a key phase in bilateral engagement. Trump […]
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National

SpiceJet Hits Akasa Plane at Delhi Airport

By BPN News Desk
SpiceJet Plane Hits Akasa Aircraft at Delhi Airport A SpiceJet aircraft made contact with an Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport on April 16 in a ground incident that damaged parts of both aircraft and disrupted flight operations. No injuries were reported, but the incident has triggered a regulatory investigation and raised fresh concerns over […]