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New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI) A day after a united opposition defeated a Constitution amendment bill to tweak the women’s quota law and increase the number of seats in legislatures through delimitation, Parliamentary Affairs Minsiter Kiren Rijiju on Saturday accused the Congress of being anti-women

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A graduate from the National Institute of Technology has gone viral after claiming that only a tiny portion of what she studied in college is actually useful in her current job. The woman, identified as Manvi, shared her thoughts in a video posted on Instagram

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Train Safety Tips: Even a minor lapse in judgment while traveling by train can prove costly; therefore, remaining vigilant is absolutely essential. By adopting a few simple precautions, you can make your journey both safe and stress-free. Indian Railway Safety Tips: Millions of people travel by

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Delhi techie who quit ₹40 LPA Google job opens up on life after corporate: ‘I now own 100% of my time’A Delhi techie quit his ₹40 LPA+ Google job and chose to explore life, prioritising freedom over a predictable career. Published on: Apr 18

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IT raids TMC leaders ahead of West Bengal election; Mamata Banerjee questions timingRaids were conducted on premises of TMC MLA Debashish Kumar, who is fighting from Rashbehari, and Miraj Shah, a proposer of Mamata’s candidature from Bhabanipur Published on: Apr 18

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A social media influencer from Himachal Pradesh has come under fire after making strong claims about soldiers and their personal lives. In a video, she spoke about loyalty, drawing a sharp line between a soldier’s dedication to the country and their relationships

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Buy or sell stocks: Following positive global cues on de-escalation in the US-Iran war, the key benchmark indices of the Indian stock market ended higher for the fifth straight session. The Nifty 50 index gained 156 points and closed at 24,353. The BSE Sensex ended 504 points higher at 78,493

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Entrepreneur and author Sandeep Mall has sparked a widespread debate on civic sense in India after sharing his observations he regularly notices during school drop-offs with his granddaughter. His comments have reignited discussions around traffic discipline

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Ahmedabad, Apr 18 (PTI) Winless after six matches, time is running out for Kolkata Knight Riders playoff hopes but their embattled skipper Ajinkya Rahane has urged the side to “embrace tough phases, play with freedom, and focus on one game at a time".Ahmedabad

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With not one, but two ceasefires in place across the Middle East, is the scene now set for a pair of historic breakthroughs? The ceasefires - in Iran and Lebanon - are both described as "shaky" (ceasefires generally are), but as the din of war fades away once more

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Flight operations in Delhi face disruption as IndiGo issues a travel advisory amid bad weather, warning passengers of delays, diversions, and the need to check flight status before travel. India’s largest airline IndiGo has advised passengers travelling to and from Delhi amid inclement weather

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‘You won’t believe Bengaluru is getting so hot’: Woman shares viral video of crayons melting in the sunWhile sharing a video of the crayons, the Bengaluru content creator asked whether she should try frying an egg outside in the sun. Published on: Apr 18

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United States President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday issued a waiver allowing countries, including India, to purchase sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products, that were loaded onto ships as of Friday. The US Treasury Department said that the waiver allows these purchases till May

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Rising temperatures and electricity bills make air conditioners one of the biggest household expenses in Indian homes. While using ACs in the scorching summer heat is non-negotiable, you can save some of the electricity bill by choosing the right AC model. For instance

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An Indian man living in Paris shared his experience of job hunting in Europe and how different it feels compared to India. He spoke about the challenges many students and professionals face when they move abroad for work. His video has sparked a broader conversation

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Gurugram neurologist warns work from home culture is more of a disadvantage than an advantage: ‘More migraine cases…’Work from home appears to be a lucrative option, but continuing it for an extended period often leads to health issues from deteriorating work-life balance. Updated on: Apr 18

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The Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at modifying the women’s reservation law and increasing Lok Sabha seats for the 2029 elections has been defeated in the Lower House. The Constitution Amendment Bill to tweak women reservation law and increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha for 2029

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An ongoing exhibition, Nothing Twice, explores the poetry of daily life. Presented by Emami Art, the show has been curated by Ushmita Sahu and features the works of nine young women artists such as Arieno Kera, Krisha Bhuva, Mitali Das, Priti Roy and Shilpi Sharma

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Is your crypto exchange SAFU? A technical framework for evaluating platform integrityIn crypto, safety isn’t a promise; it’s something you can check. Here’s a way to understand what actually makes an exchange secure. Updated on: Apr 18, 2026 10:34 AM IST By Genesis Share via Copy link In the

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Bengaluru, Apr 18 (PTI) Bannerghatta Biological Park on Saturday announced the successful arrival of four Cheetahs, including two females from South Africa. The animals from Induna Primate and Parrot Park in South Africa reached Kempegowda International Airport at approximately 1

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Why can't women's quota be implemented in existing House of 543? What Oppn, govt have said, and why OBC question remainsThe 2023 women’s quota law remains on the books but is not implementable without delimitation. There are big issues that remain to be addressed, for years now

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NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Thursday introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to amend the women’s reservation law after a division of votes, with 251 members supporting the move and 185 opposing it. The Bill, which seeks to operationalise women’s reservation before the 2029 general

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Knowa De Baraso hits back at George Santos over 'parenting' remark amid Eric Swalwell TikTok rowInfluencer Knowa De Baraso defended his parents against George Santos’s criticism regarding a TikTok video with Eric Swalwell. Published on: Apr 18

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TCS CEO breaks silence on allegations of religious conversion, sexual harassment at Nashik unit. Read full statementAn independent investigation by TCS is being headed by teams from Deloitte and law firm Trilegal. Published on: Apr 18, 2026 7:35 AM IST By Trisha Sengupta Share via Copy link In an

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BSE Mock Trading: BSE on Friday announced that the exchange has scheduled a mock trading session for Electronic Gold Receipts, Commodity Derivatives segment, Currency Derivatives, Equity Derivatives and Equity segment on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from primary site (PR) and disaster recovery site

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Kalyan Jewellers sets board meeting date to announce Q4 results 2026, final dividend for FY26 The board of directors of Kalyan Jewellers India is scheduled to meet on Friday, May 8 to consider and approve Q4 results 2026, and the firm may also recommend a final dividend for FY26

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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified a revised list of banks authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to import gold and silver for three years, beginning April 1, 2026. In a public notice issued on Friday, April 17

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