May 18, 2026
‘Love Insurance Kompany’ box office collection day 9: Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty starrer crosses Rs 50 crores worldwide

‘Love Insurance Kompany’ box office collection day 9: Pradeep Ranganathan, Krithi Shetty starrer crosses Rs 50 crores worldwide

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Pradeep Ranganathan’s latest, ‘LIK’ (Love Insurance Kompany), a futuristic romantic drama, has garnered mixed reviews but crossed ₹50 crore worldwide by day nine. The film, set in 2040 where a dating app guarantees relationships, stars Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty. Despite a slow second week, its premise explores technology versus natural emotions in love. After ‘Dude’,…

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Pisces Horoscope Today, April 18, 2026: Tension with spouse can rise due to a hot argument

Pisces Horoscope Today, April 18, 2026: Tension with spouse can rise due to a hot argument

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Seize the day with audacity as cosmic forces align in your favor. While short travels await, be mindful of congested routes and your tendency to misplace essentials. In personal connections, diffuse fiery disputes with thoughtful dialogue. On the career front, face demanding projects with unwavering focus. Financially, be prudent with expenditures, particularly for major items…

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New Delhi: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the constitutional amendment bill on delimitation is an attempt by BJP to change the electoral map of India in the guise of women’s reservation in legislatures because the governing party feared losing power.Calling it an anti-national act, he said there is a bid to deny rights to OBCs and take away representation from southern and north-eastern states. It is only meant to bypass the caste census, which, the LoP said, would expose the brutal and unforgiving treatment of OBCs, Dalits, minorities and women. Rahul Gandhi said his party is willing to vote in favour of the amendment bill if govt brings the original 2023 Act for implementation. “It is a historical fact how Indian society treated Dalits and OBCs and their women. What is being attempted here is a bypass of the caste census. They are trying to avoid giving power and representation to my OBC brothers and sisters and instead take power away from them,” Gandhi said, referring to BJP’s approach as “Manuvaad over Samvidhaan”.Accusing BJP of neglecting OBCs and Dalits, he said, “You call them ‘Hindus’, but you don’t give them any space in the power structure.”Gandhi said, “This is not a women’s bill; this has nothing to do with empowerment of women. This bill is an attempt to change the country’s electoral map, using and hiding behind India’s women.”He called the delimitation bill “dangerous” and “anti-national” and said it had been brought out of the fear of losing power. “You are now trying to rejig India’s political map,” he told BJP, accusing the party of using delimitation in its favour in J&K and Assam. Congress will never allow such plans, he said.”There is a fundamental confusion in the minds of BJP. They think they are the people of India and armed forces,” he said, asking the party to stop hiding behind the people and the forces.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Women Quota Bill Crashes In Lok Sabha, Fails 2/3 Majority TestSad Day For Women’: Priyanka Chaturvedi Breaks With INDIA Bloc In Lok Sabha RowNo Nari Shakti! Women’s Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Protest Erupt | ‘Women Won’t Forgive’Trump’s Expected Pakistan Visit May Include Kashmir Talks, Report Fuels SpeculationStrait of Hormuz Open: What Iran’s Move Means for India Amid Ceasefire TensionsDelimitation Debate: Data Shows Hindi Belt’s Lok Sabha Share Fell More Than South Since 1951Amit Shah Targets Congress, Backs Women’s Quota And Delimitation PushHeated Exchange In Parliament As Rahul, Rijiju Spar Over Women’s Reservation BillUnmanned Fighters Set To Take The Lead In Aerial Combat, CATS Warrior To Lead Change For IndiaWomen’s Bill: Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Trying To Change Electoral Map, Takes ‘No Wife’ Jibe At PM123Photostories8 beautiful short baby girl names that mean grace and elegance6 markets that define the soul of Himachal PradeshGoa’s 5 posh localities for luxury living and real estate investment in 2026Struggling to stay consistent? These 5 workout quotes for women can change how you see fitnessWeekend binge eating vs daily overeating: Which is more harmful to your liver?Top 7 South Mumbai’s high-end neighbourhoods shaping India’s luxury real estateSmriti Irani indulges in authentic Bengali sweets: 8 traditional sweets of Bengal you need to try during summer10 delicious banana desserts you can easily make in minutesRed Banana vs Yellow Banana: Which is healthier? Full nutrition comparison of taste, benefits, and daily useForget wheat flour and try these traditional dishes made with rice flour123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaAnti-Islam influencerStrait of HormuzSue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the constitutional amendment bill on delimitation is an attempt by BJP to change the electoral map of India in the guise of women’s reservation in legislatures because the governing party feared losing power.Calling it an anti-national act, he said there is a bid to deny rights to OBCs and take away representation from southern and north-eastern states. It is only meant to bypass the caste census, which, the LoP said, would expose the brutal and unforgiving treatment of OBCs, Dalits, minorities and women. Rahul Gandhi said his party is willing to vote in favour of the amendment bill if govt brings the original 2023 Act for implementation. “It is a historical fact how Indian society treated Dalits and OBCs and their women. What is being attempted here is a bypass of the caste census. They are trying to avoid giving power and representation to my OBC brothers and sisters and instead take power away from them,” Gandhi said, referring to BJP’s approach as “Manuvaad over Samvidhaan”.Accusing BJP of neglecting OBCs and Dalits, he said, “You call them ‘Hindus’, but you don’t give them any space in the power structure.”Gandhi said, “This is not a women’s bill; this has nothing to do with empowerment of women. This bill is an attempt to change the country’s electoral map, using and hiding behind India’s women.”He called the delimitation bill “dangerous” and “anti-national” and said it had been brought out of the fear of losing power. “You are now trying to rejig India’s political map,” he told BJP, accusing the party of using delimitation in its favour in J&K and Assam. Congress will never allow such plans, he said.”There is a fundamental confusion in the minds of BJP. They think they are the people of India and armed forces,” he said, asking the party to stop hiding behind the people and the forces.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Women Quota Bill Crashes In Lok Sabha, Fails 2/3 Majority TestSad Day For Women’: Priyanka Chaturvedi Breaks With INDIA Bloc In Lok Sabha RowNo Nari Shakti! Women’s Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Protest Erupt | ‘Women Won’t Forgive’Trump’s Expected Pakistan Visit May Include Kashmir Talks, Report Fuels SpeculationStrait of Hormuz Open: What Iran’s Move Means for India Amid Ceasefire TensionsDelimitation Debate: Data Shows Hindi Belt’s Lok Sabha Share Fell More Than South Since 1951Amit Shah Targets Congress, Backs Women’s Quota And Delimitation PushHeated Exchange In Parliament As Rahul, Rijiju Spar Over Women’s Reservation BillUnmanned Fighters Set To Take The Lead In Aerial Combat, CATS Warrior To Lead Change For IndiaWomen’s Bill: Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Trying To Change Electoral Map, Takes ‘No Wife’ Jibe At PM123Photostories8 beautiful short baby girl names that mean grace and elegance6 markets that define the soul of Himachal PradeshGoa’s 5 posh localities for luxury living and real estate investment in 2026Struggling to stay consistent? These 5 workout quotes for women can change how you see fitnessWeekend binge eating vs daily overeating: Which is more harmful to your liver?Top 7 South Mumbai’s high-end neighbourhoods shaping India’s luxury real estateSmriti Irani indulges in authentic Bengali sweets: 8 traditional sweets of Bengal you need to try during summer10 delicious banana desserts you can easily make in minutesRed Banana vs Yellow Banana: Which is healthier? Full nutrition comparison of taste, benefits, and daily useForget wheat flour and try these traditional dishes made with rice flour123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaAnti-Islam influencerStrait of HormuzSue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event

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New Delhi: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the constitutional amendment bill on delimitation is an attempt by BJP to change the electoral map of India in the guise of women’s reservation in legislatures because the governing party feared losing power.Calling it an anti-national act, he said there is…

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‘Dacoit’ box office collection day 9: Slow progress for Adivi Sesh starrer; India Net at Rs 29.47 cr

‘Dacoit’ box office collection day 9: Slow progress for Adivi Sesh starrer; India Net at Rs 29.47 cr

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‘Dacoit’, with the captivating duo of Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, has hit a rough patch at the Indian box office, accumulating Rs 29.47 crore by its eighth day. Nonetheless, the film has found its footing internationally, earning Rs 12.60 crore globally. Blending heart-pounding action with poignant storytelling, it creates a unique cinematic experience that…

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Capricorn Horoscope Today, April 18, 2026: Singles may feel ready to meet people through relatives or family events

Capricorn Horoscope Today, April 18, 2026: Singles may feel ready to meet people through relatives or family events

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Today brings a refreshing sense of tranquility, with Saturn and the Moon helping to dissolve stress and enhance our emotional state. It’s a perfect time to engage with loved ones, as connections with family and friends are elevated. Your career feels more manageable today, allowing for a less pressured environment, while smart financial decisions are…

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‘You will have no place to hide’, P 22 New Delhi: Home minister Amit Shah on Friday stoutly defended the delimitation proposal, saying the existing freeze on the number of Lok Sabha seats since 1976 violated the constitutional principle of “one person, one vote, one value”, reports Kumar Rakesh. The number of electors in many seats had swelled so much that one MP could not do justice to his seat, he said.He also debunked the allegation that the women’s reservation bill was a ploy to delay caste count. “PM Modi could foresee that doubts would be created, and therefore, got the Union Cabinet to approve caste census. The enumeration exercise this time will have a column for caste,” he said.Replying to the debate on the constitutional amendment bills for women’s reservation and delimitation, Union home minister Amit Shah said two primary reasons behind the bills were to ensure a time-bound rollout of women’s reservation by 2029 and to implement in true spirit the idea of “one person, one vote, one value”.Shah said the Malkajgiri LS seat in Telangana had more than 39 lakh voters, emphasising that 127 constituencies have more than 20 lakh voters. He rejected the opposition’s charge that delimitation will result in southern states having less weight in LS. On average, an LS seat in the south has far fewer voters than those in the north.On caste quota, Shah said, “BJP govt will go by the collective sense of Parliament. Let there be no doubt.” For BJP, representation and participation of people (in legislatures) of the country is most important, he said, in what marked a rare willingness to engage on the issue.He, however, ruled out quota for Muslims, saying it is violative of the Constitution. “We will not allow anyone to implement this.”Striking a combative note on women’s quota, the home minister, like the PM had on Thursday, warned opposition of a backlash. “If you do not vote in support of the bill, it will fall through, but women of the country are seeing who is the obstacle in their way. You will have no place to hide in elections. Opposition will face the wrath of women, not only in the 2029 LS elections but also at every level, in every election, and at every place.” Later, he took to X to berate the opposition for celebrating the defeat of the bills.The most dramatic moment during his reply came when he accepted the demand of Congress MP K C Venugopal to write into the bill that seats in every state will go up by 50%. However, he was quick to reject Venugopal’s other demand that the women’s reservation bill be delinked from delimitation, saying it is an “enticing trap” to deny quota to women in 2029.He took head-on Rahul Gandhi’s claim about Congress being a supporter of OBC cause. “Congress is the most anti-OBC party,” Shah said listing decisions like non-implementation of the recommendations of the Kalelkar Commission for OBC reservation under Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi not acting on the Mandal Commission’s recommendations, and Rajiv Gandhi opposing the same.Congress never made an OBC community member the Prime Minister while BJP, in Modi, has given the country a PM from extremely backward caste, he said.Congress and its allies in the INDIA bloc have a history of scuttling legislative proposal for the reservation five times since the idea was first mooted during the P V Narasimha Rao govt, and it at times leant on its allies to sink the proposal, he said while also recalling the opposition party’s stand over the Shah Bano verdict and triple talaq. He said Congress has reflexively opposed all signature initiatives of Modi govt – from scrapping of special status for J&K to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Women Quota Bill Crashes In Lok Sabha, Fails 2/3 Majority TestSad Day For Women’: Priyanka Chaturvedi Breaks With INDIA Bloc In Lok Sabha RowNo Nari Shakti! Women’s Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Protest Erupt | ‘Women Won’t Forgive’Trump’s Expected Pakistan Visit May Include Kashmir Talks, Report Fuels SpeculationStrait of Hormuz Open: What Iran’s Move Means for India Amid Ceasefire TensionsDelimitation Debate: Data Shows Hindi Belt’s Lok Sabha Share Fell More Than South Since 1951Amit Shah Targets Congress, Backs Women’s Quota And Delimitation PushHeated Exchange In Parliament As Rahul, Rijiju Spar Over Women’s Reservation BillUnmanned Fighters Set To Take The Lead In Aerial Combat, CATS Warrior To Lead Change For IndiaWomen’s Bill: Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Trying To Change Electoral Map, Takes ‘No Wife’ Jibe At PM123Photostories8 beautiful short baby girl names that mean grace and elegance6 markets that define the soul of Himachal PradeshGoa’s 5 posh localities for luxury living and real estate investment in 2026Struggling to stay consistent? These 5 workout quotes for women can change how you see fitnessWeekend binge eating vs daily overeating: Which is more harmful to your liver?Top 7 South Mumbai’s high-end neighbourhoods shaping India’s luxury real estateSmriti Irani indulges in authentic Bengali sweets: 8 traditional sweets of Bengal you need to try during summer10 delicious banana desserts you can easily make in minutesRed Banana vs Yellow Banana: Which is healthier? Full nutrition comparison of taste, benefits, and daily useForget wheat flour and try these traditional dishes made with rice flour123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaAnti-Islam influencerStrait of HormuzSue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event

‘You will have no place to hide’, P 22 New Delhi: Home minister Amit Shah on Friday stoutly defended the delimitation proposal, saying the existing freeze on the number of Lok Sabha seats since 1976 violated the constitutional principle of “one person, one vote, one value”, reports Kumar Rakesh. The number of electors in many seats had swelled so much that one MP could not do justice to his seat, he said.He also debunked the allegation that the women’s reservation bill was a ploy to delay caste count. “PM Modi could foresee that doubts would be created, and therefore, got the Union Cabinet to approve caste census. The enumeration exercise this time will have a column for caste,” he said.Replying to the debate on the constitutional amendment bills for women’s reservation and delimitation, Union home minister Amit Shah said two primary reasons behind the bills were to ensure a time-bound rollout of women’s reservation by 2029 and to implement in true spirit the idea of “one person, one vote, one value”.Shah said the Malkajgiri LS seat in Telangana had more than 39 lakh voters, emphasising that 127 constituencies have more than 20 lakh voters. He rejected the opposition’s charge that delimitation will result in southern states having less weight in LS. On average, an LS seat in the south has far fewer voters than those in the north.On caste quota, Shah said, “BJP govt will go by the collective sense of Parliament. Let there be no doubt.” For BJP, representation and participation of people (in legislatures) of the country is most important, he said, in what marked a rare willingness to engage on the issue.He, however, ruled out quota for Muslims, saying it is violative of the Constitution. “We will not allow anyone to implement this.”Striking a combative note on women’s quota, the home minister, like the PM had on Thursday, warned opposition of a backlash. “If you do not vote in support of the bill, it will fall through, but women of the country are seeing who is the obstacle in their way. You will have no place to hide in elections. Opposition will face the wrath of women, not only in the 2029 LS elections but also at every level, in every election, and at every place.” Later, he took to X to berate the opposition for celebrating the defeat of the bills.The most dramatic moment during his reply came when he accepted the demand of Congress MP K C Venugopal to write into the bill that seats in every state will go up by 50%. However, he was quick to reject Venugopal’s other demand that the women’s reservation bill be delinked from delimitation, saying it is an “enticing trap” to deny quota to women in 2029.He took head-on Rahul Gandhi’s claim about Congress being a supporter of OBC cause. “Congress is the most anti-OBC party,” Shah said listing decisions like non-implementation of the recommendations of the Kalelkar Commission for OBC reservation under Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi not acting on the Mandal Commission’s recommendations, and Rajiv Gandhi opposing the same.Congress never made an OBC community member the Prime Minister while BJP, in Modi, has given the country a PM from extremely backward caste, he said.Congress and its allies in the INDIA bloc have a history of scuttling legislative proposal for the reservation five times since the idea was first mooted during the P V Narasimha Rao govt, and it at times leant on its allies to sink the proposal, he said while also recalling the opposition party’s stand over the Shah Bano verdict and triple talaq. He said Congress has reflexively opposed all signature initiatives of Modi govt – from scrapping of special status for J&K to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Women Quota Bill Crashes In Lok Sabha, Fails 2/3 Majority TestSad Day For Women’: Priyanka Chaturvedi Breaks With INDIA Bloc In Lok Sabha RowNo Nari Shakti! Women’s Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Protest Erupt | ‘Women Won’t Forgive’Trump’s Expected Pakistan Visit May Include Kashmir Talks, Report Fuels SpeculationStrait of Hormuz Open: What Iran’s Move Means for India Amid Ceasefire TensionsDelimitation Debate: Data Shows Hindi Belt’s Lok Sabha Share Fell More Than South Since 1951Amit Shah Targets Congress, Backs Women’s Quota And Delimitation PushHeated Exchange In Parliament As Rahul, Rijiju Spar Over Women’s Reservation BillUnmanned Fighters Set To Take The Lead In Aerial Combat, CATS Warrior To Lead Change For IndiaWomen’s Bill: Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Trying To Change Electoral Map, Takes ‘No Wife’ Jibe At PM123Photostories8 beautiful short baby girl names that mean grace and elegance6 markets that define the soul of Himachal PradeshGoa’s 5 posh localities for luxury living and real estate investment in 2026Struggling to stay consistent? These 5 workout quotes for women can change how you see fitnessWeekend binge eating vs daily overeating: Which is more harmful to your liver?Top 7 South Mumbai’s high-end neighbourhoods shaping India’s luxury real estateSmriti Irani indulges in authentic Bengali sweets: 8 traditional sweets of Bengal you need to try during summer10 delicious banana desserts you can easily make in minutesRed Banana vs Yellow Banana: Which is healthier? Full nutrition comparison of taste, benefits, and daily useForget wheat flour and try these traditional dishes made with rice flour123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaAnti-Islam influencerStrait of HormuzSue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event

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‘You will have no place to hide’, P 22 New Delhi: Home minister Amit Shah on Friday stoutly defended the delimitation proposal, saying the existing freeze on the number of Lok Sabha seats since 1976 violated the constitutional principle of “one person, one vote, one value”, reports Kumar Rakesh. The number of electors in many…

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Amid disputes, Singh skips Tata trust meeting

Amid disputes, Singh skips Tata trust meeting

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MUMBAI: Vijay Singh, a former Indian defence secretary whose eligibility as a trustee has come under legal challenge, absented himself from the board meeting of the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution on Friday, the latest sign of an intensifying governance dispute within India’s most powerful philanthropic network.The challenge was brought by Mehli Mistry,…

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Yash and Anurag Kashyap tease ‘Toxic’ polt; say ‘Fairytale for Grown-ups doesn’t always have to be about sexuality’

Yash and Anurag Kashyap tease ‘Toxic’ polt; say ‘Fairytale for Grown-ups doesn’t always have to be about sexuality’

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Actor Yash, who was in the Los Angeles this past week, promoting his film ‘Ramayana’, also screened nine minute footage of his next ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’. During a candid discussion about the film, the leading man revealed fresh new details, describing the film as an unconventional cinematic experience that challenges traditional storytelling.Yash opens…

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TIPRA Motha (PTI image) Agartala: TIPRA Motha secured a resounding victory in Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, winning 24 of 28 seats in the results announced Friday for the April 12 polls. The governing BJP bagged only four seats. Congress and CPM drew a blank. In the 2021 ADC elections, TIPRA Motha had won 18 seats and BJP nine, a tally that rose to 10 after an Independent joined the saffron party. Before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Motha allied with BJP and became part of the governing coalition. However, tensions grew over delays and disagreements over the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord signed prior to the Lok Sabha elections. Motha’s founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman openly accused CM Manik Saha of obstructing efforts towards Greater Tipraland — a proposed state extending into regions of Bangladesh and south Assam. Alleged attacks on BJP workers added to the tensions. Eventually, BJP contested the ADC elections independently against Motha.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Women Quota Bill Crashes In Lok Sabha, Fails 2/3 Majority TestSad Day For Women’: Priyanka Chaturvedi Breaks With INDIA Bloc In Lok Sabha RowNo Nari Shakti! Women’s Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Protest Erupt | ‘Women Won’t Forgive’Trump’s Expected Pakistan Visit May Include Kashmir Talks, Report Fuels SpeculationStrait of Hormuz Open: What Iran’s Move Means for India Amid Ceasefire TensionsDelimitation Debate: Data Shows Hindi Belt’s Lok Sabha Share Fell More Than South Since 1951Amit Shah Targets Congress, Backs Women’s Quota And Delimitation PushHeated Exchange In Parliament As Rahul, Rijiju Spar Over Women’s Reservation BillUnmanned Fighters Set To Take The Lead In Aerial Combat, CATS Warrior To Lead Change For IndiaWomen’s Bill: Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Trying To Change Electoral Map, Takes ‘No Wife’ Jibe At PM123Photostories6 markets that define the soul of Himachal PradeshGoa’s 5 posh localities for luxury living and real estate investment in 2026Struggling to stay consistent? These 5 workout quotes for women can change how you see fitnessWeekend binge eating vs daily overeating: Which is more harmful to your liver?Top 7 South Mumbai’s high-end neighbourhoods shaping India’s luxury real estateSmriti Irani indulges in authentic Bengali sweets: 8 traditional sweets of Bengal you need to try during summer10 delicious banana desserts you can easily make in minutesRed Banana vs Yellow Banana: Which is healthier? Full nutrition comparison of taste, benefits, and daily useForget wheat flour and try these traditional dishes made with rice flourR. Madhavan on Parenting: 5 Ways to raise kinder, more patient kids123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaAnti-Islam influencerStrait of HormuzSue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event

TIPRA Motha (PTI image) Agartala: TIPRA Motha secured a resounding victory in Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, winning 24 of 28 seats in the results announced Friday for the April 12 polls. The governing BJP bagged only four seats. Congress and CPM drew a blank. In the 2021 ADC elections, TIPRA Motha had won 18 seats and BJP nine, a tally that rose to 10 after an Independent joined the saffron party. Before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Motha allied with BJP and became part of the governing coalition. However, tensions grew over delays and disagreements over the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord signed prior to the Lok Sabha elections. Motha’s founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman openly accused CM Manik Saha of obstructing efforts towards Greater Tipraland — a proposed state extending into regions of Bangladesh and south Assam. Alleged attacks on BJP workers added to the tensions. Eventually, BJP contested the ADC elections independently against Motha.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Women Quota Bill Crashes In Lok Sabha, Fails 2/3 Majority TestSad Day For Women’: Priyanka Chaturvedi Breaks With INDIA Bloc In Lok Sabha RowNo Nari Shakti! Women’s Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Protest Erupt | ‘Women Won’t Forgive’Trump’s Expected Pakistan Visit May Include Kashmir Talks, Report Fuels SpeculationStrait of Hormuz Open: What Iran’s Move Means for India Amid Ceasefire TensionsDelimitation Debate: Data Shows Hindi Belt’s Lok Sabha Share Fell More Than South Since 1951Amit Shah Targets Congress, Backs Women’s Quota And Delimitation PushHeated Exchange In Parliament As Rahul, Rijiju Spar Over Women’s Reservation BillUnmanned Fighters Set To Take The Lead In Aerial Combat, CATS Warrior To Lead Change For IndiaWomen’s Bill: Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Trying To Change Electoral Map, Takes ‘No Wife’ Jibe At PM123Photostories6 markets that define the soul of Himachal PradeshGoa’s 5 posh localities for luxury living and real estate investment in 2026Struggling to stay consistent? These 5 workout quotes for women can change how you see fitnessWeekend binge eating vs daily overeating: Which is more harmful to your liver?Top 7 South Mumbai’s high-end neighbourhoods shaping India’s luxury real estateSmriti Irani indulges in authentic Bengali sweets: 8 traditional sweets of Bengal you need to try during summer10 delicious banana desserts you can easily make in minutesRed Banana vs Yellow Banana: Which is healthier? Full nutrition comparison of taste, benefits, and daily useForget wheat flour and try these traditional dishes made with rice flourR. Madhavan on Parenting: 5 Ways to raise kinder, more patient kids123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaAnti-Islam influencerStrait of HormuzSue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event

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Agartala: TIPRA Motha secured a resounding victory in Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, winning 24 of 28 seats in the results announced Friday for the April 12 polls. The governing BJP bagged only four seats. Congress and CPM drew a blank. In the 2021 ADC elections, TIPRA Motha had won 18 seats…

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Sagittarius Horoscope Today, April 18, 2026: Say yes to learning and exercise, but no to unnecessary spending

Sagittarius Horoscope Today, April 18, 2026: Say yes to learning and exercise, but no to unnecessary spending

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Prepare for a lively day ahead, charged by the dynamic forces of the moon and Jupiter. Connections will flourish as joy and enthusiasm pull people together, making it the perfect time for social gatherings. Remember to balance your energetic social life with moments of tranquility. Your spirit feels bright, like morning sun after a dusty…

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Supreme Court New Delhi: Supreme Court has expressed concern over powerful sand mafias operating in the country and said the states were virtually abdicating their constitutional responsibility to tackle the menace. The apex court said preventive detention could be invoked against the mafia. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta on Friday passed a slew of directions to MP, UP and Rajasthan, including installation of high-resolution, wi-fi enabled CCTV cameras on all routes frequently used for illegal sand mining and monitoring of footage round the-clock, besides confiscation of vehicles and pointing to the reluctance of states to act against sand mafia, the court said it would be forced to deploy paramilitary forces in those areas and would also impose a complete ban on sand mining in these states. “It is indeed a matter of grave and serious concern that state authorities, who are entrusted with the solemn duty of enforcing the rule of law and protecting public resources, appear to have abdicated, if not altogether abandoned, their statutory and constitutional responsibilities. The circumstances, taken as a whole, may even warrant an inference of tacit connivance. The material placed before us discloses a disturbing pattern of inaction and administrative indifference, despite the issue having been repeatedly highlighted before various fora,” the bench said. “Having regard to the magnitude and seriousness of the issues involved in the present matter, as well as the prima facie lackadaisical approach adopted by the states concerned, this court cannot remain a silent spectator,” the court said. “The lackadaisical response of states in the proceedings before the National Green Tribunal gives rise to a genuine apprehension in our mind regarding the very intent of state govts to act as the protectors of environment. The statutory framework is well-armed to deal with mining mafias but apparently the administrative authorities are dragging their feet, for reasons which are not difficult to discern. We feel that under such grave circumstances, the state govts concerned would be well advised to invoke the provisions relating to preventive detention, seizure and confiscation of immovable properties and machinery, and to undertake effective and stringent prosecutions, so as to bring the offenders to book and ensure protection of the environment,” the bench said. The court noted that there were cases where state govt officials were killed by sand mafia, which reflected a systemic and institutional failure to discharge state’s obligations under law. “Such apathy, particularly in the face of escalating environmental degradation and threats to human life, is both indefensible and wholly unacceptable in a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law,” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Women Quota Bill Crashes In Lok Sabha, Fails 2/3 Majority TestSad Day For Women’: Priyanka Chaturvedi Breaks With INDIA Bloc In Lok Sabha RowNo Nari Shakti! Women’s Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Protest Erupt | ‘Women Won’t Forgive’Trump’s Expected Pakistan Visit May Include Kashmir Talks, Report Fuels SpeculationStrait of Hormuz Open: What Iran’s Move Means for India Amid Ceasefire TensionsDelimitation Debate: Data Shows Hindi Belt’s Lok Sabha Share Fell More Than South Since 1951Amit Shah Targets Congress, Backs Women’s Quota And Delimitation PushHeated Exchange In Parliament As Rahul, Rijiju Spar Over Women’s Reservation BillUnmanned Fighters Set To Take The Lead In Aerial Combat, CATS Warrior To Lead Change For IndiaWomen’s Bill: Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Trying To Change Electoral Map, Takes ‘No Wife’ Jibe At PM123Photostories8 beautiful short baby girl names that mean grace and elegance6 markets that define the soul of Himachal PradeshGoa’s 5 posh localities for luxury living and real estate investment in 2026Struggling to stay consistent? These 5 workout quotes for women can change how you see fitnessWeekend binge eating vs daily overeating: Which is more harmful to your liver?Top 7 South Mumbai’s high-end neighbourhoods shaping India’s luxury real estateSmriti Irani indulges in authentic Bengali sweets: 8 traditional sweets of Bengal you need to try during summer10 delicious banana desserts you can easily make in minutesRed Banana vs Yellow Banana: Which is healthier? Full nutrition comparison of taste, benefits, and daily useForget wheat flour and try these traditional dishes made with rice flour123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaAnti-Islam influencerStrait of HormuzSue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event

Supreme Court New Delhi: Supreme Court has expressed concern over powerful sand mafias operating in the country and said the states were virtually abdicating their constitutional responsibility to tackle the menace. The apex court said preventive detention could be invoked against the mafia. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta on Friday passed a slew of directions to MP, UP and Rajasthan, including installation of high-resolution, wi-fi enabled CCTV cameras on all routes frequently used for illegal sand mining and monitoring of footage round the-clock, besides confiscation of vehicles and pointing to the reluctance of states to act against sand mafia, the court said it would be forced to deploy paramilitary forces in those areas and would also impose a complete ban on sand mining in these states. “It is indeed a matter of grave and serious concern that state authorities, who are entrusted with the solemn duty of enforcing the rule of law and protecting public resources, appear to have abdicated, if not altogether abandoned, their statutory and constitutional responsibilities. The circumstances, taken as a whole, may even warrant an inference of tacit connivance. The material placed before us discloses a disturbing pattern of inaction and administrative indifference, despite the issue having been repeatedly highlighted before various fora,” the bench said. “Having regard to the magnitude and seriousness of the issues involved in the present matter, as well as the prima facie lackadaisical approach adopted by the states concerned, this court cannot remain a silent spectator,” the court said. “The lackadaisical response of states in the proceedings before the National Green Tribunal gives rise to a genuine apprehension in our mind regarding the very intent of state govts to act as the protectors of environment. The statutory framework is well-armed to deal with mining mafias but apparently the administrative authorities are dragging their feet, for reasons which are not difficult to discern. We feel that under such grave circumstances, the state govts concerned would be well advised to invoke the provisions relating to preventive detention, seizure and confiscation of immovable properties and machinery, and to undertake effective and stringent prosecutions, so as to bring the offenders to book and ensure protection of the environment,” the bench said. The court noted that there were cases where state govt officials were killed by sand mafia, which reflected a systemic and institutional failure to discharge state’s obligations under law. “Such apathy, particularly in the face of escalating environmental degradation and threats to human life, is both indefensible and wholly unacceptable in a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law,” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Women Quota Bill Crashes In Lok Sabha, Fails 2/3 Majority TestSad Day For Women’: Priyanka Chaturvedi Breaks With INDIA Bloc In Lok Sabha RowNo Nari Shakti! Women’s Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Protest Erupt | ‘Women Won’t Forgive’Trump’s Expected Pakistan Visit May Include Kashmir Talks, Report Fuels SpeculationStrait of Hormuz Open: What Iran’s Move Means for India Amid Ceasefire TensionsDelimitation Debate: Data Shows Hindi Belt’s Lok Sabha Share Fell More Than South Since 1951Amit Shah Targets Congress, Backs Women’s Quota And Delimitation PushHeated Exchange In Parliament As Rahul, Rijiju Spar Over Women’s Reservation BillUnmanned Fighters Set To Take The Lead In Aerial Combat, CATS Warrior To Lead Change For IndiaWomen’s Bill: Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Trying To Change Electoral Map, Takes ‘No Wife’ Jibe At PM123Photostories8 beautiful short baby girl names that mean grace and elegance6 markets that define the soul of Himachal PradeshGoa’s 5 posh localities for luxury living and real estate investment in 2026Struggling to stay consistent? These 5 workout quotes for women can change how you see fitnessWeekend binge eating vs daily overeating: Which is more harmful to your liver?Top 7 South Mumbai’s high-end neighbourhoods shaping India’s luxury real estateSmriti Irani indulges in authentic Bengali sweets: 8 traditional sweets of Bengal you need to try during summer10 delicious banana desserts you can easily make in minutesRed Banana vs Yellow Banana: Which is healthier? Full nutrition comparison of taste, benefits, and daily useForget wheat flour and try these traditional dishes made with rice flour123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaAnti-Islam influencerStrait of HormuzSue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event

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New Delhi: Supreme Court has expressed concern over powerful sand mafias operating in the country and said the states were virtually abdicating their constitutional responsibility to tackle the menace. The apex court said preventive detention could be invoked against the mafia. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta on Friday passed a slew…

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Mohammed Siraj (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans turned in a fielding performance of the highest quality, grabbing nine catches and effecting a run-out to bowl out Kolkata Knight Riders for 180 in their IPL 2026 match on Friday, with Mohammed Siraj leading the charge both with the ball and in the field.The India…

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