Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of a power grab through a delimitation bill, stating the women's reservation bill was already passed in 2023. He asserted the Congress party unequivocally supports women's reservation and condemned the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats as 'hissa chori' from marginalized communities and certain regions.

An Icelandair Boeing 757 passenger aircraft that flew low over Heimaey on Saturday disappeared from Flightradar24 tracking data for four minutes during its flight from Frankfurt to Iceland.

Teresa Patry, a Vermilion, Alta., farmer and rancher, has two active oil wells operating on her land, which, according to an air quality assessment, are venting a steady stream of potentially dangerous greenhouse gases downwind from where she lives with her family and livestock. But, according to Alberta's energy regular, everything is operating as it should be.

Addressing reporters in Coimbatore, the senior Congress leader shared critical views regarding the special session of parliament and the proposed Delimitation Bill.

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Shots have been fired at a secondary school in the Turkish city of Kahramanmaras, the local governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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The deployment includes sailors and Marines due to arrive as the administration attempts to enforce a maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran.

Schwartz would be Trump’s third nominee to lead the agency. The administration is also said to be looking at three other people to serve in senior roles supporting her.

Kasiya, Lilongwe — SICO Holdings has successfully completed and handed over the Malembo Market project in Kasiya, a K3.6 billion investment that marks a major milestone in Malawi’s drive to modernize market infrastructure under the IFAD-funded TRADE Programme. The project, the largest implemented so far under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development’s TRADE […] The post SICO Holdings Successfully Completes Kasiya Market Project, Hands Over to Government Amid Community Excitement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Around 25 million cubic meters of magma have accumulated beneath Svartsengi since the last eruption in July of last year, according to model calculations.

India’s reported imports of Russian oil more than tripled to $5.8 billion in March, from $1.54 billion in February Read Full Article at RT.com

The US and Israel could be using talks with Iran to prepare for a ground attack on the country, the Russian Security Council has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called on the US to rethink its strategy toward the conflict with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

The first fuel for Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear plant is due in 2027 with power generation expected by 2028, the Rosatom CEO has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Slovenia’s parliament speaker has announced plans for a referendum on leaving NATO as the US‑led bloc faces an existential crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a state-wide black flag protest against the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise. He warned of severe political consequences if concerns about reducing southern states' political weight are ignored. Stalin described the move as a 'grave danger' and a 'historic injustice' that could widen the North-South divide and undermine federalism.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended Bengali New Year greetings, urging voters to democratically counter attempts by «Delhi's zamindars» to undermine voting rights. She emphasized Bengal's cultural legacy of communal harmony and called for unity against divisive forces, appealing for votes for the Trinamool Congress in upcoming elections.

The Aam Aadmi Party's rift with MP Raghav Chadha has widened, with leaders accusing him of betrayal and linking ED raids on Ashok Mittal to his alleged collusion with the BJP. Chadha's removal as deputy leader and subsequent Z-category security have fueled internal dissent and public accusations.

PropertyLimBrothers (PLB) has said a «majority» of the roles were axed from its media arm, PLB Media, during a recent restructuring exercise, refuting media claims that 90 per cent the roles were cut.PLB said that previous reports from Tuesday (April 14) do not «reflect the scope of the restructuring exercise», but declined to reveal more regarding the scale of the layoffs, reported business publication The Edge.PLB Media reportedly employed close to 100 staff who worked on social media, videography and marketing as at February.«The restructuring affected a majority of the local media team as part of a deliberate transition towards a leaner, technology-enabled operating model,» a PLB spokesperson told The Edge on Wednesday (April 14).The spokesperson also said that a «core team remains in place» to support ongoing content strategy, creative direction and production oversight, and that the current roles are «designed to support a more streamlined workflow, with increased use of AI tools and externalised production resources where appropriate».

The president hopes voters will focus on the benefit of “No Tax on Tips” and other breaks, but economists say higher gas prices will negate most of those benefits.

Republicans keep criticizing Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger over proposed tax increases by Democratic legislators that never passed and that she never endorsed.

Some Republicans have expressed concerns about the war as it approaches the two-month mark, saying the administration must make the case for continuing it.