Top news of the day: Govt confirms extra sittings to debate amendments to Women’s Reservation Act, 2023; Iran vows ‘crushing’ attacks on U.S. and Israel after Trump’s threats, and more
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Today's top news includes debates on the Women's Reservation Act, Iran's threats to the U.S. and Israel, and more.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday (April 2, 2026) confirmed that the Budget Session of Parliament will not be adjourned sine die as originally scheduled but will instead go into recess and reconvene “very soon” for a “specific period” to take up amendments to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, popularly known as the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday (April 2, 2026) submitted a letter to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to appoint MP Ashok Mittal as Deputy Leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha, replacing MP Raghav Chadha, according to party sources.
Calling Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma the “most corrupt CM” in India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (April 2, 2026) alleged that Mr. Sarma, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is running a “land ATM” in the State to give land to big corporates by snatching it from the public.
A Rajya Sabha member from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday (April 2, 2026) flagged a significant shortfall in the central government’s transfer of cess collections to designated funds, citing a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report that revealed lapses spanning five decades.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (April 2, 2026) found the gheraoing of seven judicial officers involved in the special intensive revision of electoral rolls (SIR) and their being held hostage for over nine hours in West Bengal’s Malda district by a mob a “calculated attempt” to derail the massive exercise on time.
The Chhattisgarh High Court on Thursday (April 2, 2026) convicted Amit Jogi – the son of former Chief Minister, the late Ajit Jogi – in a 2003 murder case, giving him three weeks to surrender.
Villupuram court acquits former Minister Ponmudy and six others in red sand quarrying case due to lack of evidence.
Madras High Court rules that the Governor must follow Cabinet advice on remission and release of convicts under Article 161.
Rajnath Singh warns of unprecedented military action against Pakistan if misadventures occur, citing Operation Sindoor's swift success.
Ashley Westwood faces a challenging task to revive Kerala Blasters' fortunes in the struggling ISL season.
From beach to terrace, Vizag Astronomy Club expands stargazing in Visakhapatnam
Today's top news includes debates on the Women's Reservation Act, Iran's threats to the U.S. and Israel, and more.
RJD MP highlights ₹3.69 lakh crore cess transfer shortfall in Rajya Sabha, demanding government accountability and transparency.
A different kind of getaway in Rayagada: Kayaking, trails and a river that slows you down
Mettur Dam's water level is 82.44 feet, with inflow at 2,565 cusecs and discharge at 1,200 cusecs.
Central government employees must complete annual competency-linked courses, impacting performance appraisals and promoting skill development, says Rajya Sabha.
UDF candidate Shaiji Ottappally faces complaint for alleged religious vote appeal during Kerala Assembly polls, violating election conduct rules.
The total outlay of each of the newly formed Bengaluru corporations ranges between ₹3,400 crore and ₹4,700 crore, but the per capita outlay varies sharply by nearly 2.5 times across corporations, according to a budget analysis by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy.
There will be no let-up in efforts to trace and arrest murder accused: Mangaluru Police Commissioner
Mangaluru Police Commissioner vows relentless pursuit of murder suspects, praising officers' efforts in arresting long-absconding criminals.