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Weeks after loss in Panjab University polls, AAP ‘pulls’ student wing CYSS out of DUSU race

AAP leadership directed Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti leaders to 'pull out' of the DUSU polls, fearing a loss would 'hit image of the Delhi govt' where AAP is in power, it is learnt.

‘Space programme not about muscular nationalism’ — Oppn MPs slam BJP in Chandrayaan-3 discussion

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says India’s space programme didn't start in 2014 when BJP came to power. Opposition leaders supported his speech, said other PMs have contributed too.

Support women’s reservation bill but want OBC sub-quota, says Sonia Gandhi, demands quick rollout

As Congress's lead speaker, Sonia Gandhi has asked the bill not be linked to completion of population census & delimitation process, adding that further delay will be 'grave injustice'.

Congress MLA Mamman Khan arrested in Nuh cases, party high command goes silent

Ex-CM Hooda has termed Khan's arrest a 'political witch-hunt' but nothing was said on this by Congress leaders after CWC meet, though AICC in-charge, Haryana, says matter was discussed.

Quota for women, votes for BJP? Politics behind women’s reservation bill

Bill tabled in Parliament Tuesday proposes to reserve 1/3 of seats in Lok Sabha & state assemblies for women. BJP leaders have hailed move as 'game-changer'.

Owaisi’s AIMIM opposes Women’s Reservation Bill, says it lacks ‘quota’ for OBC & Muslim women

Following the relocation of the parliament to a new building Tuesday, Centre introduced the women's bill which aims to allocate one-third of the seats in Lok Sabha & state assemblies for women.

Women’s Reservation Bill ‘a betrayal’ — Congress says quota will be in place by 2029 or even later

Women's Reservation Bill proposes quota following next census & delimitation of constituencies. Aam Aadmi Party demands it be implemented for 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

‘We are Vishwamitra, world’s friend & Global South voice,’ Modi in last speech in old Parliament

In his last speech in the old Parliament, PM recalls key decisions taken in the building, including the passage of Bills against triple talaq, and Article 370.

‘God has chosen me to empower women,’ says Modi as govt tables Women’s Reservation Bill in LS

Women's Reservation Bill, tabled as 128th Amendment Bill, 2023, seeks to reserve 1/3rd seats for women (including seats reserved for SC/STs) in Lok Sabha & state assemblies.

46 MLAs won 2018 MP poll by less than 3% votes. How it may affect BJP & Congress prospects now

Small-margin seats usually decide winner & loser at state level, say analysts. Leaders from ruling BJP and rival Congress say special focus being laid on seats that saw close contests. 

On Camera

Indian Forest Service has to change. Begin by calling it Indian Environment Service

As climate risks move from forests to cities, India needs a dedicated environmental cadre that can bridge regulation, enforcement and urban planning.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.