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TDP backs Modi govt’s delimitation push, says women’s quota law ‘awakened the power of every woman’

The TDP has also backed delimitation, with Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Nara Lokesh thanking the PM on X soon after the PM's speech in the Lok Sabha.

Haryana Congress suspends five MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha election

Five MLAs voted in favour of BJP-backed Independent Satish Nandal, nearly costing Congress's Karamveer Boudh a seat. Boudh won by 0.67 of a vote.

Modi delimitation ‘guarantee’ in LS—no ‘discrimination’, states’ seat share won’t change now or in future

 Speaking in Lok Sabha on women's reservation, PM said: 'Don't weigh this from political perspective; this is a decision in national interest... Women across the country... will judge our intent.'

Tejasvi Surya makes case for delimitation formula. ‘South India couldn’t have got better deal’

Accusing Oppn of misleading voters, BJP MP from Bengaluru South called arguments made to oppose the delimitation formula ‘mischievous’.

‘Naari ko naara banana chahti hai BJP’: Akhilesh tears into Modi govt over women’s quota law in LS

Govt is deliberately delaying census to avoid demands for a caste census and an expansion of reservations, the Kannuaj MP says.

‘Deleterious, detrimental & destructive’—Congress’s stand against delimitation bill

It raised concerns about reasons for changing constituency boundaries & increasing number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to a maximum of 850.

How numbers are stacked against Modi govt’s delimitation push in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha

In a situation where all MPs are present and voting when Bill to amend Constitution is taken up for consideration, govt would require support of two-thirds of members in each House.

19 yrs after violent land stir, Bengal’s Nandigram slowly opens door to industry with ship building hub

Since and agitation that paved the way for Mamata's TMC to end Left’s 34-year reign in the state, the area has hardly seen any capital inflow into industry. 

No to power, yes to politics? Why Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant declined Bihar deputy CM’s post

Amid a new political order shaped by BJP dominance in Bihar, Nishant Kumar’s refusal to become deputy chief minister reflects both personal caution and shifting power equations within JD(U).

Stalin ups the ante, calls for black flag protest against delimitation; BJP ally AIADMK silent

TVK chief Vijay said that if the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2026 is passed, the disparity between representation of southern and northern states will increase significantly.

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Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.