India to decide women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies

Southern Indian leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.

DeSantis Delays Redistricting Special Session and Adds a Vaccine Bill

The Florida governor is expected to propose a congressional map that could result in up to five new Republican-leaning seats. Some in the party fear it could backfire.

By Patricia Mazzei and Pooja Salhotra

Women’s Reservation Bill: How numbers stack up in Lok Sabha and what delimitation could change

Parliament is set to debate the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, aiming for 33% women's reservation in legislatures. This constitutional amendment, passed in 2023, will be implemented after delimitation based on the 2027 Census. While the government champions women's empowerment, opposition raises concerns over the delimitation process and its potential impact on state representation, creating a north-south divide.

By TOI NEWS DESK

'No reservation on basis of religion': Amit Shah counters Samajwadi MP in Lok Sabha

While responding to objections raised by a Samajwadi Party MP, Shah said, “Our Constitution doesn't allow reservation on the basis of religion."

Meghwal introduces 3 Bills to advance women’s quota to ߭ says states’ share in expanded Lok Sabha won’t change

By Vikas Pathak

'Give All Tickets To Muslim Women': Amit Shah Jabs Akhilesh Yadav Over Quota

Parliament saw a face-off between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav over the Women's Reservation Bill.

Kerala's electricity demand surges to record high amid summer heatwave - Khaleej Times

Kerala's electricity demand surges to record high amid summer heatwave  Khaleej Times