VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Assam turnout nears record 86%, highest rise in Muslim-majority districts US-Iran direct talks begin in Pakistan amid disputes, distrust NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Saturday reached out to floor leaders of all parties in both Houses, seeking their support for the unanimous passage next week of the women’s reservation bills that aim to earmark a third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and assemblies from 2029. “After extensive deliberations, we have reached the conclusion that the time has now come to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in its true spirit across the country. It is imperative that the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and assembly elections are conducted with women’s reservations in place,” Modi wrote, signalling his govt’s intent to push for passage of the bills during the session starting April 16. “Your support… will be the fulfilment of an important responsibility towards the women of our country,” PM wrote in the letter exclusively accessed by TOI.BJP will need oppn backing for 2/3rd majority on women’s billThe outreach comes against the backdrop of resistance by opposition parties to govt’s plans for swift implementation of the quota instead of waiting for completion of the 2027 Census: something that would almost ensure that women’s reservations don’t come into force before 2034 Lok Sabha polls.BJP will need the support of opposition parties to get the two-thirds majority required to ensure passage of the constitutional amendment in Parliament.Stressing that the cause of women’s reservation in Parliament and state legislatures was higher than any one party or individual, Modi said: “It is a moment to demonstrate responsibility towards women and future generations. Since all political parties have expressed the desire to increase women’s representation in politics for a long time, this is the right time to turn that aspiration into a reality.”The women’s quota bills seek to de-link implementation of women’s quota from the findings of 2027 Census and propose it to be based on 2011 Census instead.In his letter, PM recalled the unanimous support for the women’s quota bills his govt had moved in 2023, terming it as “a memorable moment that reflected our unity”.He also seemed to address the opposition’s reservations about the timing of the passage of bills by recalling that all parties had favoured early implementation. “During those deliberations (in 2023)… There was a broad consensus that the provisions of this historic law should become effective at the earliest. Leaders from many parties were of this view…” he said.The amendments will result in the number of seats in Lok Sabha rising from 543 to 816, with 273 reserved for women. Earlier this week, the Union Cabinet had cleared the amendments, with three bills to be introduced: Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, Delimitation Bill and a legislation to extend the reservation for women to Union territories, such as Delhi, J&K and Puducherry, which have legislatures.In his letter, PM said constitutional experts have been consulted on the issue, and govt has also engaged in a dialogue with political parties.The proposed amendments are a “strong step” towards enhancing participation of women who account for half the population, he stressed.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Don’t Assume It’s Over” Rajnath Cautions On West Asia ConflictJag Vikram Leads Way, First Indian Ship Through Hormuz Post CeasefireSupreme Court Clarifies: Right To Vote And Contest Elections Not Fundamental Rights, But StatutoryCDS General Anil Chauhan Says All Services On The Same Page On Theatre CommandTharoor Attacks Pak, Says Terror History Can’t Be Wiped Out Before TalksMaha Vir Chakra Awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away; Kargil War Hero Remembered For BraveryIndia Sends Second Medical Shipment To Iran, Wins Praise Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict CrisisVikram Misri’s Paris–Berlin Visit: India Pushes Defence, Energy & Trade Ties Amid Global TensionsUP’s Massive Voter List Reset: 8.43 Million Added, 13.2% Deleted in Longest-Ever RevisionNitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha Oath Triggers Bihar Leadership Buzz: Who Will Be the Next CM?123PhotostoriesFrom calling ‘Sweetu’ in Kal Ho Naa Ho more than just a ‘fat friend’ to speaking about her divorce with ex-husband Rajeev Paul and alimony, Delnaaz Irani opens up about her lifeWhy homemade paneer turns hard and 5 smart tips to fix it at home5 signs someone is draining your energy- And how to deal with themBollywood who? 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Under the programme – which provides free vaccines to protect children against multiple diseases, including polio, measles and hepatitis B – allocations have risen to over Rs 3,400 crore in 2025-26, but spending has consistently lagged behind. In 2023-24, about Rs 2,250 crore was utilised against the Rs 3,232-crore approved, while in 2024-25, expenditure dropped to around Rs 1,971 crore against the Rs 3,186-crore sanctioned. For financial year 2025-26, only about Rs 1,060 crore was spent – data till Dec and marked provisional – out of the Rs 3,434-crore approved. The data is based on financial monitoring reports submitted by states and UTs. Despite this, the programme continues to operate at scale. Govt data showed that 2.3 crore to 2.5 crore children were vaccinated annually between 2021-22 and 2024-25. Full immunisation coverage has improved from 88.2% in 2021-22 to 98.1% in 2024-25, though it dipped slightly in 2023-24, data showed. RTI activist Amit Gupta said the programme is vital for protecting children and requires efficient, transparent use of funds with strong accountability. He also urged govt to expand coverage to include vaccines for influenza, typhoid and hepatitis, saying these are now essential for comprehensive child protection. However, the RTI response also points to gaps in data systems. Gender-wise vaccination figures were not provided and were instead referred to another division, indicating fragmented record-keeping. Vaccines are sourced from a network of public and private manufacturers, including Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech, Biological E and Indian Immunologicals.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Don’t Assume It’s Over” Rajnath Cautions On West Asia ConflictJag Vikram Leads Way, First Indian Ship Through Hormuz Post CeasefireSupreme Court Clarifies: Right To Vote And Contest Elections Not Fundamental Rights, But StatutoryCDS General Anil Chauhan Says All Services On The Same Page On Theatre CommandTharoor Attacks Pak, Says Terror History Can’t Be Wiped Out Before TalksMaha Vir Chakra Awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away; Kargil War Hero Remembered For BraveryIndia Sends Second Medical Shipment To Iran, Wins Praise Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict CrisisVikram Misri’s Paris–Berlin Visit: India Pushes Defence, Energy & Trade Ties Amid Global TensionsUP’s Massive Voter List Reset: 8.43 Million Added, 13.2% Deleted in Longest-Ever RevisionNitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha Oath Triggers Bihar Leadership Buzz: Who Will Be the Next CM?123PhotostoriesFrom calling ‘Sweetu’ in Kal Ho Naa Ho more than just a ‘fat friend’ to speaking about her divorce with ex-husband Rajeev Paul and alimony, Delnaaz Irani opens up about her lifeWhy homemade paneer turns hard and 5 smart tips to fix it at homeBollywood who? 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She filed a nomination on April 8, and it was accepted April 10 after scrutiny.Bhowanipore now has 13 candidates, among the highest in Bengal, including eight Independents outnumbering those from registered parties. Two complaints against her, traced to an Independent candidate from Nadia, were rejected, according to sources.”Our fight is not with BJP, but with the party’s vanishing machine. In my own constituency, those traitors filed two false affidavits against me to cancel my nomination. They did not succeed, but remember, they tried… They made many efforts to stop me from contesting. So, you can understand: if they can do this to me, what can they do to you?” Banerjee said.One objection flagged a “name mismatch” involving proposer Ismat Hakim, spouse of Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim. She had earlier used the premarital surname Ismat Ara but updated documents to Ismat Hakim. Documentation submitted during scrutiny resolved the issue.”Usually, these matters take a couple of minutes. But we had an inkling of this when all the proposers were made to wait for two hours after the CM filed her nomination,” a TMC member overseeing Bhowanipore polls said.Another objection alleged undisclosed criminal cases from two decades ago when Banerjee was in opposition. “This could not be proven, nor was any evidence produced,” the party functionary said, adding she had marked that column “not applicable”.A third flashpoint involved ballot logistics. The initial field of 17 candidates risked pushing Banerjee’s name onto a second EVM, as one unit can display 16 names. TMC objected. “A sitting CM cannot be pushed to a second EVM. It would have caused confusion,” the functionary said. Four nominations were later cancelled, removing the need for multiple machines.About the AuthorTamaghna BanerjeeTamaghna Banerjee, a reporter from Kolkata, covers crime, aviation, human rights and politics. He has a keen interest in human interest and rural reporting. He has done his postgraduation in journalism and mass communication. He has a total of 14 years in journalism.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Don’t Assume It’s Over” Rajnath Cautions On West Asia ConflictJag Vikram Leads Way, First Indian Ship Through Hormuz Post CeasefireSupreme Court Clarifies: Right To Vote And Contest Elections Not Fundamental Rights, But StatutoryCDS General Anil Chauhan Says All Services On The Same Page On Theatre CommandTharoor Attacks Pak, Says Terror History Can’t Be Wiped Out Before TalksMaha Vir Chakra Awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away; Kargil War Hero Remembered For BraveryIndia Sends Second Medical Shipment To Iran, Wins Praise Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict CrisisVikram Misri’s Paris–Berlin Visit: India Pushes Defence, Energy & Trade Ties Amid Global TensionsUP’s Massive Voter List Reset: 8.43 Million Added, 13.2% Deleted in Longest-Ever RevisionNitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha Oath Triggers Bihar Leadership Buzz: Who Will Be the Next CM?123PhotostoriesFrom calling ‘Sweetu’ in Kal Ho Naa Ho more than just a ‘fat friend’ to speaking about her divorce with ex-husband Rajeev Paul and alimony, Delnaaz Irani opens up about her lifeWhy homemade paneer turns hard and 5 smart tips to fix it at homeBollywood who? 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Addressing back-to-back rallies across Burdwan, Murshidabad and South Dinajpur, Modi accused TMC of relying on “infiltrators” to build a vote bank and intimidate majority groups. “Let UCC be implemented here; appeasement will stop once and for all. Bengal will make real change this time,” he said, echoing a manifesto promise unveiled by Union minister Amit Shah to enact the law within six months of taking office. Modi described governance in Bengal as dominated by a “syndicate raj”. “Here syndicate is govt and govt is syndicate,” he said, linking corruption to an exodus of companies, loss of jobs and migration of youth. At Jangipur in Muslim-majority Murshidabad, Modi focused on identity and demographic change. “TMC wants to use infiltrators’ votes to form a govt of infiltrators. We will not let Bengalis become a minority in Bengal,” he said, also citing repeated attacks on Ram Navami processions and alleging perpetrators roam free. Responding to criticism from CM Mamata Banerjee that BJP will not deliver on its promises, Modi defended his party’s record. “BJP keeps its promises,” he said, citing support prices for jute and assuring that welfare schemes would continue. “BJP will not stop anything other than Trinamool’s loot.” He pledged that the first cabinet meeting of a BJP govt would clear the rollout of Ayushman Bharat in Bengal. Seeking to reassure Matua and Namashudra communities affected by SIR, Modi said they were protected by the Constitution and promised to speed up citizenship processes after taking office. He also praised EC for violence-free polling in Assam and Kerala, citing Thursday’s high turnout. Modi warned voters against “AI-generated disinformation”, alleging Trinamool could deploy fabricated videos as polling nears. “There is a conspiracy, and you need to be careful. Trinamool is panicking and will use conspiracies as the election draws closer. We have seen this in Assam and Puducherry – rumours based on AI-generated videos will be spread. Do not fall into that trap,” he said.About the AuthorRohit KhannaRohit Khanna covers sectors like government finance, economy, industry and issues related to financial crime.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Don’t Assume It’s Over” Rajnath Cautions On West Asia ConflictJag Vikram Leads Way, First Indian Ship Through Hormuz Post CeasefireSupreme Court Clarifies: Right To Vote And Contest Elections Not Fundamental Rights, But StatutoryCDS General Anil Chauhan Says All Services On The Same Page On Theatre CommandTharoor Attacks Pak, Says Terror History Can’t Be Wiped Out Before TalksMaha Vir Chakra Awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away; Kargil War Hero Remembered For BraveryIndia Sends Second Medical Shipment To Iran, Wins Praise Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict CrisisVikram Misri’s Paris–Berlin Visit: India Pushes Defence, Energy & Trade Ties Amid Global TensionsUP’s Massive Voter List Reset: 8.43 Million Added, 13.2% Deleted in Longest-Ever RevisionNitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha Oath Triggers Bihar Leadership Buzz: Who Will Be the Next CM?123PhotostoriesFrom calling ‘Sweetu’ in Kal Ho Naa Ho more than just a ‘fat friend’ to speaking about her divorce with ex-husband Rajeev Paul and alimony, Delnaaz Irani opens up about her lifeWhy homemade paneer turns hard and 5 smart tips to fix it at home5 signs someone is draining your energy- And how to deal with themBollywood who? 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Wilsbach also appreciated India’s participation in multilateral exercises and stressed continued cooperation to enhance deterrence capabilities. He further welcomed India’s procurement of MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones and assured continued US support for their effective integration into Indian armed forces operations.On Oct 15, 2024, India had signed a $4 billion (approx Rs 32,000 crore) deal to procure 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US, with deliveries scheduled to begin in Jan 2029 and conclude by Sept 2030. The deal includes 15 SeaGuardians for the Navy and 16 SkyGuardians for the Army and Air Force, boosting surveillance along the China and Pakistan borders.In a post on X, the IAF chief said, “The IAF chief received full honors and held talks with senior US officials, focusing on joint training, interoperability, MQ-9B drones, and modernisation efforts.”The IAF chief visited Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado for briefings centred on the binational North American Aerospace Defence Command mission of aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning for North America.Singh also travelled to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, where the visit included briefings at the US Air Force Warfare Centre and a familiarisation flight in an F-15EX Eagle II, a statement from the US Air Force (USAF) said.“Opportunities like this are crucial for building our joint interoperability and strengthening the strategic partnership between our air forces,” Singh was quoted as saying in the statement.The office call was followed by staff talks to discuss topics that included the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Programme, the Air National Guard’s Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Centre, and full-spectrum MQ-9 operations.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Don’t Assume It’s Over” Rajnath Cautions On West Asia ConflictJag Vikram Leads Way, First Indian Ship Through Hormuz Post CeasefireSupreme Court Clarifies: Right To Vote And Contest Elections Not Fundamental Rights, But StatutoryCDS General Anil Chauhan Says All Services On The Same Page On Theatre CommandTharoor Attacks Pak, Says Terror History Can’t Be Wiped Out Before TalksMaha Vir Chakra Awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away; Kargil War Hero Remembered For BraveryIndia Sends Second Medical Shipment To Iran, Wins Praise Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict CrisisVikram Misri’s Paris–Berlin Visit: India Pushes Defence, Energy & Trade Ties Amid Global TensionsUP’s Massive Voter List Reset: 8.43 Million Added, 13.2% Deleted in Longest-Ever RevisionNitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha Oath Triggers Bihar Leadership Buzz: Who Will Be the Next CM?123PhotostoriesFrom calling ‘Sweetu’ in Kal Ho Naa Ho more than just a ‘fat friend’ to speaking about her divorce with ex-husband Rajeev Paul and alimony, Delnaaz Irani opens up about her lifeWhy homemade paneer turns hard and 5 smart tips to fix it at home5 signs someone is draining your energy- And how to deal with themBollywood who? 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Jag Vikram is the ninth Indian-flagged ship to exit the Persian Gulf since the war began on Feb 28. The vessel with 24 seafarers onboard is expected to arrive at Mumbai on April 15, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a post on X. At present, another 15 Indian ships remain in the Persian Gulf awaiting instructions to proceed. These include one carrying LPG, four with crude oil tankers, one LNG tanker, one with chemical products, three container ships and two bulk carriers. Officials said other India-bound foreign ships carrying energy products are also stranded in the Persian Gulf. “In total 16 India-bound ships – both Indian- and foreign-flagged – carrying energy products are waiting on the west of Strait of Hormuz. Three of these are loaded with LPG, three are carrying LNG and the remaining 10 have crude oil loaded in them,” said an official.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Don’t Assume It’s Over” Rajnath Cautions On West Asia ConflictJag Vikram Leads Way, First Indian Ship Through Hormuz Post CeasefireSupreme Court Clarifies: Right To Vote And Contest Elections Not Fundamental Rights, But StatutoryCDS General Anil Chauhan Says All Services On The Same Page On Theatre CommandTharoor Attacks Pak, Says Terror History Can’t Be Wiped Out Before TalksMaha Vir Chakra Awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away; Kargil War Hero Remembered For BraveryIndia Sends Second Medical Shipment To Iran, Wins Praise Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict CrisisVikram Misri’s Paris–Berlin Visit: India Pushes Defence, Energy & Trade Ties Amid Global TensionsUP’s Massive Voter List Reset: 8.43 Million Added, 13.2% Deleted in Longest-Ever RevisionNitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha Oath Triggers Bihar Leadership Buzz: Who Will Be the Next CM?123PhotostoriesFrom calling ‘Sweetu’ in Kal Ho Naa Ho more than just a ‘fat friend’ to speaking about her divorce with ex-husband Rajeev Paul and alimony, Delnaaz Irani opens up about her lifeWhy homemade paneer turns hard and 5 smart tips to fix it at homeBollywood who? 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