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Indian Parliament to Reconvene for Bill on Women's Reservation
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-times7d ago2 sources

Indian Parliament to Reconvene for Bill on Women's Reservation

The Indian Parliament is set to reconvene on April 16 to consider a significant bill that could increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 seats reserved for women, aiming to implement a one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Tamil Nadu report wants governors 'defanged'
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

Tamil Nadu report wants governors 'defanged'

Tamil Nadu's assembly has tabled a report recommending diminished powers for state governors and greater state autonomy in constitutional amendments. The committee proposed binding the President to appoint governors from a list approved by state assemblies and imposing timelines for bill assent.