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Women’s quota is fine but BJP must do more to make women vote for party & not just PM Modi

BJP has good reasons to hope that women will rally behind PM Modi and the party after women’s quota legislation, but it poses many challenges too.

‘Fiery leader, gets carried away’ — DU alum with ABVP roots, Ramesh Bidhuri has history of outbursts

South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri has been served showcause notice by BJP for his comments against BSP MP Danish Ali last week in Lok Sabha. His comments have also been expunged.

1 woman in parliamentary board, 14 of 90 in national executive, no women CMs — BJP still a male bastion

While BJP has patted itself on the back over women’s reservation bill, data shows its posts of power are mostly held by men. Leaders, however, insist ‘BJP has always stood for women’.

No anger against BJP after pastor assures of ‘good fortune’ — AK Antony’s wife on son joining BJP

Anil Antony joined BJP earlier this year. In interview with a media outlet, mother Elizabeth blamed 'Congress resolution against dynastic politics' for his switch.

Modi’s India is coming into its own. Moon landing and G20 Delhi Declaration are just the beginning

Delhi Declaration will be seen in years to come as the juncture that paved the way for a new world order marked by tension & synergy between the ‘Free World’ and the ‘Not So Free World’.

Danish Ali threatens to quit LS ‘if no action taken’ against Bidhuri, BJP ‘serves show-cause notice’

BJP Minority Morcha chief defends Bidhuri’s jibe at the BSP MP, says ‘he’s a friend of Muslims’.

Varun criticises Yogi govt’s suspension of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital Amethi licence over patient death

Action against hospital follows death of 22-year-old patient in a case of alleged medical negligence. FIR filed against its CEO and three doctors on 17 September.

BJP bringing legislation opposition can’t afford to stall. Ayodhya, GST, women’s Bill, EWS

It's surprising that the Congress, DMK, SP, RJD, and BSP ultimately refrained from proposing any amendments to the Bill. It raises questions about the conviction of these parties.

‘Vandan, daya ki patra, Shakti, Devi?’ Rajya Sabha MPs spar over women’s quota Bill name

The Women’s Reservation Bill was termed as ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Vidheyik’ by the Prime Minister at the start of the special session of Parliament Monday.

Congress MP hits out at Thakur after Bollywood actresses visit Parliament — ‘minister fed them sweets’

Congress’ Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil was referring to actors Kangana Ranaut, Esha Gupta, Bhumi Pednekar & Shehnaz Gill, among others, visiting Parliament over the past two days.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?