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High-Stakes Parliament Session as Women’s Quota and Delimitation Bills Are Tabled

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The central government is set to introduce crucial legislation in Parliament today, including the bill to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, along with a delimitation bill that could redraw India’s electoral map. The women’s reservation bill seeks to guarantee one-third representation for women, but its implementation is tied […]

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Armoured Might Hits Kolkata Streets: Bulletproof Vehicles Deployed in Bhabanipur Ahead of Polls

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Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, high-security bulletproof multipurpose light vehicles have been deployed in Bhabanipur as part of extensive election preparedness. These heavily armoured vehicles, brought in from Jammu and Kashmir, were spotted during route marches conducted by central forces. Commonly used by forces like the Central Reserve Police Force in conflict-prone areas,

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Iran Signals Possible Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict

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Iran has indicated that it may allow ships to pass safely through the Oman-side channel of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as part of ongoing negotiations linked to the escalating US–Iran–Israel conflict. The development comes at a time when the conflict has significantly disrupted global energy supply chains. The Strait of Hormuz is one

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Lok Sabha strength may rise to 850, paving way for women’s reservation

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The Union government is planning a major restructuring of India’s parliamentary system by proposing to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from the current 543 seats to around 850. The move is part of a draft Constitutional Amendment that may be introduced in a special session of Parliament. The proposed expansion is closely linked

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Melodies of Devotion and Talent: Sanchari Music Academy Enchants Audience at Annual Cultural Evening

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A vibrant cultural evening organized by Sanchari Music Academy was held on April 3 at the esteemed Sujata Devi Smriti Sadan Auditorium, bringing together young talent, tradition, and musical excellence under one roof. The programme commenced on a reverent note with the ceremonial garlanding of the gurus’ portraits, paying homage to the guiding forces of

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US May Shift Focus To Malacca Strait After Hormuz Tensions — Why It Matters To India

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The United States is increasingly looking toward the Strait of Malacca as tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible shift in global strategic focus. This comes in the backdrop of a defence understanding between the US and Indonesia, which is expected to give American forces greater operational access in the region. Such

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Trump Claims Iran Navy ‘Completely Obliterated’, Warns of Brutal Response Amid Rising Strait Tensions

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US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that Iran’s navy had been “completely obliterated,” alleging that 158 vessels were destroyed and now lay “at the bottom of the sea.” Posting on Truth Social, he added that smaller “fast attack ships” were not targeted as they were not considered a major threat. “Iran’s Navy is lying

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US to block Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks collapse, tensions rise sharply

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Tensions between the United States and Iran have taken a serious turn after recent diplomatic talks ended without any breakthrough. The discussions, held in an attempt to ease the ongoing conflict, collapsed mainly due to sharp differences over Iran’s nuclear programme. The US pushed for stricter conditions and limits, while Iran refused to accept those

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